Hi
i'm brand new to the Forum from Scotland , also a novice at wood although have years of carpenter experience with most of the tools I need
to make a reasonable go of it.
Currently started building the St Elme a french fishing boat which was given to me from an old relative ( mind you i'm not young myself at 71!!)
Probably not the best model to begin with,as all the plans/ instructions are in french which is not a great start but have my trusty google translator
so I'm muddling through. Got great help from Downeaster who's done a blog on the St Elme. I hope to start my own blog soon on this one.
However the reason for this topic is I've also been given an old scratch built tramp steamer which i hope to do something with for the donor.
It is 33ins long 5 1/2ins beam kitted out with old radio valve equipment . There is no history at all for the model It could have been built in the 40's 50's
don't know.
Ive added some photos to show the shape and wonder if any members recognise it.
Ive seen photos plans of a steamer called Melanie 2 which is similar although the stern deck looks a bit out of proportion and I would think of shortening it.
I would be grateful of any ideas ( nice ones please)
Apologies to the moderators if this topic is in the wrong place.
Geo
