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03/12/2006 1:51 pm
I am still researching the construction of Robert Fulton's Steamboat "The North River of CLERMONT". Like everyone before me I am finding that all models and replicas are composites of bits and pieces extracted from text and various artist conceptions.
All but one of the models that I have found seem to follow the lines of the 1909 replica built for the HUDSON-FULTON Celebration. Last week I aquired a copy of the June 1988 Nautical Research Journal in which ther is an article written by Frederick Aeschbacher. His model and supporting reseach depict a boat quite different than the others. My amateur take on his model is that it most likely is how Fulton's 1808 reconstruction of the North River appeared.
I believe that the 1909 replica represents a boat somewhere between the 1807 original and the 1808 reconstruct. I come to this conclusion because there appears to be more cabin space than the original. In addition the wheels are exposed where they were shrouded on Fulton's second version.
Until last week I have been modeling the replica version in CAD. I will most likely complete that version and the modify s copy to follow Aeschbacher's version. More later.
12/12/2006 10:36 pm
Hi Pete,
I work for the company develops two major cad/cam/cae softwares. The old SDRC's I-deas Master Series suite and now, UGS's NX software. The title of your post caught my attention, as you could guess. what software are you using for the model? Simply curious... is there a goal in mind for your work or is it for pleasure?
I can imagine that's an enjoyable project myself, just for fun!
Tim
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14/12/2006 5:58 pm
Tim Schneider;2749 wrote: Hi Pete,
I work for the company develops two major cad/cam/cae softwares. The old SDRC's I-deas Master Series suite and now, UGS's NX software. The title of your post caught my attention, as you could guess. what software are you using for the model? Simply curious... is there a goal in mind for your work or is it for pleasure?
I can imagine that's an enjoyable project myself, just for fun!
Tim
Hi Tim,
I am familiar with both SDRC I-deas and UG. I worked with UGII back in the late 80's in product design. I went into tool design for a couple of years (same Co., diff Div.) and used I-deas a little bit.
I have been using CADKEY/KeyCreator since 1994. The North River is being modelled in KeyCreator V6. The project started out as one to develop drawings so that the Saugerties Fulton Steamboat Foundation could build a full size replica of the boat. They found little financial interest so the group has gone into hibernation (permanent?). I have continued with my research and CAD modelling. I am linking up with folks interested in building a less ambitious scale model version of the North River. One in PA is looking to build a 3/8" to 1' or 1/4" to 1' model. A second in upstate NY is building one in that same range of scale as part of a Diorama.
I am also working with a group that is putting together a smaller version as a pop-pop boat. We are all in the brainstorming mode at present. There are folks from all over the world working on this aspect bringing various talents to the table.
Do I have a goal in mind or is it for Pleasure...? Honestly it's both. I enjoy History and the challenges of the research. I hope to get a model built by volunteers that can be donated to either the Clermont Historical Site ( http://www.friendsofclermont.org/steamboat/index.html ) or the Hudson River Maritime Museum. It kind of ties in with the 200th anniversary of Fulton next year and the Quadricentennial in 2009. I have linked up with folks from the Rumseian Society ( http://www.jamesrumsey.org/ ) in Shepherdstown, WV. I have met with them because of their interest in bring their Rumsey Experiment to the Fulton Celebration next year at the Clermont Site.
Lots of work..Lots of Fun.
Thanks for your interest. I'll keep you posted.
Happy Holidays,
Pete Baker
West Hurley, NY