The kit is roughly 9" wide and 40" long. A quick look at the parts trouble me a little in that some of the parts look out of scale. For example the paddle wheel is 7" in dia. That scales to 28 feet. I would think it should be around 16 to 18 feet. The cabin height also looks a little tall. I am not sure what realistically they should be. I'll take any input.
After I get the hull planked I'll mock it up and see how it works out.
I am certainly goig to cut down the wheel and try to get everything in the right proportions. I have Built the Chaparon (MSW), and it appears very true to historic drawing and pictures so I will use the as a guide.
Another note on the kit. The supplied plywood is very soft and porous. Using thin quick set CA the glue gets absorbed by wood, and a second coat has to be used. I switched to the thicked CA and it works ok.
Hallo,
I am a new member from Holland so my english may be poor every now and then!
Just bought this kit and did not start yet!
Read about the scale problem; really appreciate the tip and solution.
My additional question on this issue: when the diameter is reduced then the distance to the boat should be adjusted as well or is that not significant?
Kind regards,
Mississippi Riverboat by chborgm - Mantua - Scale 1:50
in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1851 - 1900
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