Harry P. Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Here's my "King of the Mississippi" paddlewheel steamer by Artesania Latina. This is the kit: And here's what I did with it: I went "rogue" and laid the floor planks in a herringbone pattern on the upper deck, contrary to what the instructions instructed me to do: The twin spiral staircases were a pain... you have to soak the pieces in water to soften them up, then bend them around a form of the correct diameter, then let the curved pieces dry, then assemble the staircases. A major PITA, but they turned out ok: The balusters are photoetched brass, I added the round caps on the handrails (they're actually map pins): And the "business end"... This was one of the most enjoyable model projects I've ever done. Working with wood (instead of plastic) was a terrific change of pace, and after I finished this one, I was so stoked that I bought several more wooden ship kits, including the Santa Maria (which I will photograph and post sometime soon). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Wow Harry . Nice Work. This model looks pretty tough to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 It's a challenge. There are a LOT of pieces, and many of them you have to make yourself. They give you the raw material, you have to cut, shape, carve, bend, etc. to make the finished part. But it sure was fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 It's a challenge. There are a LOT of pieces, and many of them you have to make yourself. They give you the raw material, you have to cut, shape, carve, bend, etc. to make the finished part. But it sure was fun! Wow, thanks for sharing that, Harry. Is it all wood? I just seen that kit at my LHS yesterday and was interested in it, but it was on the upper shelf and I didn't want to knock myself out getting it down, it was heavy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 It's all wood for the most part, along with photoetched brass (all the balusters on the handrails, the door hinges, etc.), diecast metal (the windows and shutters and doors, the trim on the top of the wheelhouse, the stove in the wheelhouse, etc.), machined brass (the bell, the "rings" on the smokestacks where the rigging is attached, the caps on the rear stacks, etc.), brass fittings wherever the rigging is tied down, and clear acetate (the window panes on the wheelhouse)... and an assortment of different string and thread for the rigging. A real "multi-media" kit, but about 95% wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRG Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Looks really good, but I think I will wait untill my skills improve, a lot, before I try something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firethorn Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 that looks great,beutiful craftmanship,,,,,ive never did a boat but this is making me wanting to,,,,,,,,,great job,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,jr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Now that's nice Harry, REAL nice! Beautiful piece. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gibbons Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Harry, that is sweet! I went to SUNY Maritime for my first year of college, and loved to look at the builder's models of ships displayed at school. (While there, I built a shipload of ship models in my limited spare time.) My dad died while I was there, so never ended up on the seas for a living. Hope to see more of your ship models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Very cool model, Harry! How about a figure of Mark Twain piloting it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyou5 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Awesome Build! Must have been frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondo Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Main reason the Federal government stopped these recently is because of all the wood they contain. Too bad, used to love to watch the Delta Queen and others on the Mississippi River here in Memphis. Great job on it, HP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impcon Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Main reason the Federal government stopped these recently is because of all the wood they contain. Too bad, used to love to watch the Delta Queen and others on the Mississippi River here in Memphis. Great job on it, HP I concur - it does look super good! On another note - can you polease expand on your statement - "Main reason the Federal government stopped these recently is because of all the wood they contain"? I am afraid of whatyour answer is going to be but I have to ask.. do you mean that they mandated the stopping of the use of these vessels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCat Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 This is an AMAZING build. And made of wood, that is awesome. That's one thing that I have not tried and don't think I'll do yet. Wood is very different from plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Oh my goodness, He builds!!! Great job Harry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Oh my goodness, He builds!!! Where have you been? I've posted all sorts of builds in the past! Yes, cars too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Been in the dessert.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Been in the dessert.... Too much tiramisu? BTW... welcome home, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Sorry had Ice cream on the brain. Desert!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Sorry had Ice cream on the brain. Desert!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Too much tiramisu? BTW... welcome home, man! Thanks Harry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I concur - it does look super good! On another note - can you polease expand on your statement - "Main reason the Federal government stopped these recently is because of all the wood they contain"? I am afraid of whatyour answer is going to be but I have to ask.. do you mean that they mandated the stopping of the use of these vessels? They can't have overnight cruises, though they can have short day and dinner cruises and act as a shuttle. Here's the story regarding the Delta Queen, which was moved from Memphis to Chattanooga: ...Ambassadors continues searching for a buyer to operate it as an overnight cruise vessel. The company will also continue pursuing a congressional exemption for the 82-year old vessel since federal law prohibits it from operating overnight cruise voyages without an exemption due to its wooden superstructure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 excellent ship model Harry I want to build a model of the ss constitution for my brother hes really in to the old clipper ships Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railfreak78 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Fantastic work Harry! All I need is a cigar and a deck of cards and lets launch down the river. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Nice! Just goes to show this hobby is diverse; whatever floats your boat!! Sorry I missed this before. Good job. Two paddles up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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