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Looking really good Dave. Its weird that they would make two sections that are supposed to fit flush together but one is straight and the other curved. Anyway I think the skirting board approach solves this well. Don't know why the top is removable if its not a RC model. Perhaps to add interior effects like furniture or even lighting? If I can source 1:50 scale period figures and furniture of the time frame for my boat (1870 - 1920), I am really keen on the idea of adding those. Given mine isn't a real vessel, I want to glam it up a bit. Been the devil's own job finding anything in that scale though. Looking forward to your next instalment. Chris
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Whoops! something went amiss there! lol was going to say, I really like the way you have reversed the deck patterns. looks great. regarding the spiral staircase; is there anyway you can remove them at this stage? I reckon you might be able to build them up by adding a step or platform at the base of each case. if it is not a regular shape or angle, you could probably hide it somewhat with some well placed hay bails, buckets etc. I reckon this wouldn't stand out as much as the angled entrance way to the first deck. Chris
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Hey Dave, yeah just doesn't look right to me. at some point I will get this kit and try to work out a solution whereby the staircase meets the fist deck flush. You could always try to camouflage it a bit on the finished build if you are unhappy with it. maybe a well placed banner of some string of lights etc? Chris
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Looks really great Dave. My one question, and I have seen this model done a few times, is, does it look/seem odd how the staircases seem to finish at an odd angle and halfway up where they meet the first deck? It doesn't seem quite right to me. As I said I have seen this vessel done a few times and all seem the same way, so I'm guessing that's what the plans call for? it just looks plain wrong to me. is there anyway with this kit that they could be made to sit flush with the deck? Chris
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Wheel looks great Dave. What actual colour red is it? Also love the different natural wood colours in the close up pics. Bet it looks even better in person! Chris
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Hi all, it seems to me that most colour pictures and models depict the paddle wheels of these vessels to be in various shades of red. Would this have been true in actuality? Also, if it is true would it have been the colour used to signal danger? i.e. don't go near this wheel etc? Would that be the main reason they all seem to be red? Thanks Chris
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Glad you went this way Dave. I think this part of the vessel should be a little more refined than the lower engine/stowage compartments. Looks really nice and highlights the stateroom structure even more I reckon. Chris
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Looks great Dave. You could always put a small skirting board around the whole stateroom structure to hide any gaps. Chris
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Totally love the Herring Bone second deck Dave! Looks really great. I have seen this model up close and personal at a local show and its one thing that really stands out on her. Yours is a great credit to yourself. What type of wood and finish are you using here? Chris
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Thanks Dave, I probably should start a log of my own I guess. I think the wood is walnut. What I did was cut a lot of scaled down 20 and 10 foot lengths, then mixed them up to get he random color effect. Then I just placed them randomly and finished off with 2 coats of Cabot's matt clear polyurethane acrylic. Chris
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Hey this is looking really nice David. Great work. Here is a pic of my Mississippi 1:50 Sergal kit with painted hull. Hope you don't mind me dropping them here? Chris
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Hey Brian, if this is just first planking don't sweat it mate. Just sand, fill, sand again and move on. I guarantee that the second planking layer will be easier as you will have a nice smooth surface on which to lay them, plus the second planking layer is usually made from thinner and much more pliable timber than the first layer. Once you finish your model nobody will ever see or mention this first layer anyway. Chris
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Hey Dave, for what its worth, my mail from a few guys who really know a lot about these boats, (Cathead, Kurt) reckon nearly everyone of these boats had a painted hull. Either white or black. But predominately white. I am currently building the Sergal Mississippi Riverboat 1:50 (big SOB), the box art depicts her with a varnished hull, which I really like. However, after discussions with the above 2 members I decided to paint the hull white. Looks really good I reckon. Also it allows for the addition of a bit of filler between planks if you need to. Varnishing, whilst giving a beautiful natural finish is far less forgiving. Also I have seen one of your current models complete at a show near where I live. The herring bone deck looks really nice I must say. If I build this model I would definitely go for this look on the uppers. Chris
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This is looking really nice Dave. Should be a fairly straight forward hull planking with the one piece sides and bottom sections. Did you choose the deck planking pattern or was it like this in the instructions? Chris
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Love these boats, will definitely be keeping an eye on this. What are the dimensions of this model? Chris
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Hey Eric and Kurt, would it be possible for either of you guys to post some largish pics from the museum when you visit? Given I'm downunder its a bit of a stretch for me to get there personally! Chris
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Really looking forward to following this new project of yours Eric. Just love the picture of her at the beginning of the thread. Chris
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Hey Mike, perhaps if you post a few pics and outline your problem we may be able to offer more help. Cheers Chris
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Steamboats and other rivercraft - general discussion
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Steamboats and other rivercraft - general discussion
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Hi all, hope this isn't a captain obvious question, but why are the river boats called packets? thanks chris- 277 replies
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Fantastic feature Dan. Very helpful. Thank you and the team. Chris
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