chborgm

Since Google knows everything I looked there and found some interesting pictures which will help our theory.

https://www.google.com/search?q=paddlewheel+box+design&biw=1097&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiImMHw-53OAhXTuB4KHYv5CDQQsAQIGw

I hate to make this to simple, but take some measurements, and cut off the tabs. This is what you would do on a scratch build and with many other kits with no tabs.

It is probably to let, but on my Chaperon I planked over the etched sheets with 1/16 x 1/8 planks. I did not paint them red though I just stained them.

thanks for the comments.

The kit is good except for the positioning tabs. They are so accurate that if you are off some where 1/32 it carries through and you end up with pieces that don't quite fit. I have had to cut them off in places. 

I don't know what the deck wood is, it came from another kit. I think it is an oak. I got an idea from"cathead" when he built his scratch "Bertrand"

ttp://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10356-steamboat-bertrand-by-cathead-finished-187-wooden-missouri-river-sternwheeler/

He cut the planks first and randomly stained them, (natural stain in my case), and then randomly laid them. I liked the effect so I have used his idea on my last model also.

Havemade quite abit of progress since the last post.

First her is a picture of the stand the is part of the kit

The shots below are the pieces of the main deck rear cabin laid out. this shows the little tabs that align the parts.

The starboard side of the hull 

And a view of the fore deck looking aft

Another view of the fore deck. Still have a little work to do.

I am very happy with the quality of the material in the kit. I dont like the locating tabs because once assembled the little tabs are visible and you need to add some strips to cover them.

Looking over the parts list the wood for hull planking is "Ayous". Never used it or heard of it , but it is great to work with. The deck planking is also Ayous. the rest is Basswood.

I understand and it makes good sense to me. I was confused since I am from Pittsburgh and we consider things west of Cairo the west.

Thanks

I have to ask this question. We talk about "Western Riverboats", yet you mention the Ohio River. What and where is the divider??

Well I have made a little progress. Have the hull half way planked.

One more comment on the kit. The planking wood is top grade. Grain is stright, edges are square, and finish very smooth. 

I made a comment before that the locating holes for the items on the deck get covered up when you plank the deck. Here is a picture of the aft deck before planking.

what stain did you use?

check this

https://www.google.com/search?q=lake+chiemsee+boats++in+50%27s&biw=1522&bih=846&tbm=isch&imgil=qHEAVse4ewIVnM%253A%253BGW0G__iH59YBwM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.chiemgau-bavaria.com%25252Fen%25252Fa-boat-trip&source=iu&pf=m&fir=qHEAVse4ewIVnM%253A%252CGW0G__iH59YBwM%252C_&usg=__rwSRSey-czOI0R427BYFQWxVx9o%3D&ved=0ahUKEwjkqsWq-tTNAhWJ9R4KHWlHB3cQyjcIKQ&ei=AMt3V-SqIonre-mOnbgH#imgrc=dqVFAo7gH1OjFM%3A

I was stationed in Bad Aibling in the 50's and have fond memories of the lake

I am building the Mariefred by the same company.

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12589-ss-mariefred-by-francesca-nordic-class-boats/

So far I am still building hull. I find the the lazer cut part are very accurate, and the quality very good..You can see more comment on my build site.

One problem I am having that I can't explain is that I have had trouble with the CA glue holding at times.  It appears with this wood you really have to sand the burnt edges very well. Something I have not had the problem before.

I agree with the comments on the instructions, byut the plans a clear. YOU JUST HAVE TO LOOK AHEAD.  

]Well after being a little ill I have started.

As mentioned there are no instructions for her other than a good set of plans that show what to do from step to step.

These are pictures after step 4

I think that one of the problems with the proportions of the models is that they are made so that R/C equipment can be installed.

I just finished the Mississippi Riverboat by Mantua, and the main deck on it scales to 20ft high. This broadens the market.

Chris

Of the three non sailing boats I would recommend the "Chaperon" by Model ship ways. It has the nicest lines, and is a ligh quality kit.

clarence

Have you followed this log?

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12589-ss-mariefred-by-francesca-nordic-class-boats/

That boat is beautiful. I would love to build it. Do you know af any plans

Nordic Class Boats has several lake boats in kits, and there are several build logs.

I just started the s/s Mariefred.

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12589-ss-mariefred-by-francesca-nordic-class-boats/

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/4516-ss-bohusl%C3%A4n-by-puckotred-ncbt%C3%BCrkmodel-scale-145/

Clarence

Well I was waiting for some parts to finish my Paddlewheeler. I though I might do a little on this one.

This is the first lazer cut sheet for the keel. Compared to other kits this appears to have been cut with a updated machine. The cuts are very fine, and there less char to be removed. The 3 layer plywood is of good quality.

The little "bridges" that need cut to remove the part are on 1mm wide. 

The only reason I mention this stuff is that Nordic Kits appear new to most of us so I thought that this was worth mentioning.

The dotted line on the keel show parts to be removed for the RC drive.

Clarence

Well I got the kit yesterday, opened up, but did nothing other than take the packing dividers out of the box so the I could see all the wood and parts. The lumber looks very nice, the detail parts look average. they are packed in clear plastic boxes which I did not open. The plans are extensive, and show fairly well the steps for construction. The instructions are minimal. They consist of one sheet of basically generic statements. An example: You should cut the upper side of the strip (planking) if overlap occurs.

I still have a little bit of work to do on my Mississippi Riverboat, so I hesitate starting this one.

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12537-mississippi-riverboat-by-chborgm-mantua-scale-150/

thanks

I just noticed that I miss spelt the name of the ship. It should be MARIEFRED . How do I change it in the title?

Thanks

I am getting to old to to do a lot of rigging, and I do have a passion for riverboat and these lake boat so will see how it goes.  

I have just finished my Mississippi Riverboat, and like all of us needed another project. After reviewing several build logs of non sailing ships I decided on this Nordic Class Boat. I just ordered it today so if your interested standby, and pull up a chair.

Clarence

Nils

I built the Portland and the kits is good quality. Who makes the "Panderma Ferry" kit?

Clarence