Panama Port Posted July 8, 2016 Share #1 Posted July 8, 2016 (edited) There are many discussions on Riverboats elsewhere so I will dispense with that here. I chose this model because I am just getting back into modelling after a few years hiatus. I wanted something a little more modern with less rigging so this fit the bill. I chose th OcCre model because I had good luck with my Albatross and liked the included detail in the kit. I very much enjoy playing poker and the casino detail of this kit was attractive. This will not be a museum piece by any stretch of the imagination. My skills are no where close to the level of many on this site, but I do plan on having some fun with it. So here it is, warts and all. I will post the pics when I figure out how. Edited July 8, 2016 by Panama Port Keith Simmons, oscarmate, WackoWolf and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dowling Posted July 8, 2016 Share #2 Posted July 8, 2016 I have made this beast. It was great fun and I really enjoyed all the internal detail. I know it is not a model of a 'real' boat but it does make a really nice model. Have fun and I will keep an eye on your progress. WackoWolf, cobra1951 and Red 3 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted July 8, 2016 Share #3 Posted July 8, 2016 I'll follow along, and wish you much enjoyment from the project! Keith Simmons and WackoWolf 2 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted July 9, 2016 Share #4 Posted July 9, 2016 I will also following along. cobra1951 1 Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra1951 Posted July 9, 2016 Share #5 Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) Save a seat for me too Edited July 9, 2016 by Cobr@ Quote Bob Current Build HMB Endeavour - Occre 1:54 Completed Builds Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart 1:23 scale....x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted July 9, 2016 Share #6 Posted July 9, 2016 Love the subject. Will make a nice change from all the rigging etc. Best of luck. Kind Regards Red Mike Dowling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dowling Posted July 9, 2016 Share #7 Posted July 9, 2016 I know that it is a very long way ahead, but, when you get to it there is a removable section of the side of the boat. It is there so you can take it off to be able to get to all the cabin sides etc to remove them. The problem is that the way OcCre designed the kit, if you do it their way you cannot remove all the removable section. I came up with a cunning plan which I am happy to share. For the sake of a bit of 'licence' on two pieces of rigging rope I managed to work out a solution. I have attached some pics which might help my comment more useful but I am more than happy to try and help if you want when you get there.. cog, Red, cobra1951 and 3 others 6 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panama Port Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted July 9, 2016 Thanks very much Mike. When I get closer I will dive into the details with you. I would have merrily continued on without realizing it. Beautiful job on yours. I hope I can get mine close to that. Thanks again Marv Mike Dowling, cobra1951, Red and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dowling Posted July 9, 2016 Share #9 Posted July 9, 2016 You are most welcome Marv. There are some more pictures of my build in the gallery if you are interested - might help with the interior but if I can help at all just let me know. Have fun. WackoWolf and Red 2 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panama Port Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share #10 Posted July 10, 2016 i managed to lose my last batch of pics, but these will provide a view of some of the first planking on the hull. The main deck is planked with a first coat of vanish. Captain Slog, Red, francisb and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra1951 Posted July 10, 2016 Share #11 Posted July 10, 2016 I like the contrasting planks on the deck Quote Bob Current Build HMB Endeavour - Occre 1:54 Completed Builds Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart 1:23 scale....x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panama Port Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted July 16, 2016 Thanks Bob, I liked that too. Got the planking completed and started on the main deck walls. Some of the tabs and slots were out a bit, but it came together fairly well so far. cobra1951, WackoWolf, Keith_W and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dowling Posted July 20, 2016 Share #13 Posted July 20, 2016 That alternate planking was quite good fun I remember and it look s like you have done a super job there. If I may make one small suggestion you might find it easier to put the wallpaper on the various room walls before you start putting them together. Not wishing to interfere just a suggestion. cog 1 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra1951 Posted July 20, 2016 Share #14 Posted July 20, 2016 Wallpaper!!! Now you need to be a decorator as well as a modeller Mike Dowling 1 Quote Bob Current Build HMB Endeavour - Occre 1:54 Completed Builds Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart 1:23 scale....x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dowling Posted July 20, 2016 Share #15 Posted July 20, 2016 You do for this boat ! cobra1951 1 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panama Port Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share #16 Posted July 22, 2016 Thanks Mike, I see your point and it's a good one although I'm glad I hadn't thought of it yet. I managed to plank one wall on the wrong side as it looks almost identical front and back. Almost!!! Didn't realize until an adjacent wall was test fit. The planking was easy to replace. The wallpaper wouldn't have been. Cobr, that's what first class gambling establishments had in the day. Don't you know. I refuse to help the Admiral with her decorating and now find myself doing my own. Who'd a thunk? Marv Mike Dowling, cobra1951 and WackoWolf 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panama Port Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share #17 Posted July 28, 2016 I hate wallpaper!! I won't do it for the admiral and can't believe I did it for this model. As usual the reasons became very obvious very quickly. The first one went on quite well. I thought I might be able to do this then disaster struck. Paper stuck and I tore it to shreds trying to get it off. Can you see it? $30 Printer/Copier and a little creativity solved the problem. Cathead, Captain Slog, WackoWolf and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra1951 Posted July 28, 2016 Share #18 Posted July 28, 2016 Looks good to me cog 1 Quote Bob Current Build HMB Endeavour - Occre 1:54 Completed Builds Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart 1:23 scale....x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted July 28, 2016 Share #19 Posted July 28, 2016 I'm not for wall paper either, I like my walls quiet, this in combination with the deck scrambles my sight ... You're making some good progress. Maybe an option to rotate your images ...? WackoWolf and cobra1951 2 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dowling Posted July 28, 2016 Share #20 Posted July 28, 2016 I too have been caught out before by OcCre's paper decorations be it wallpaper or decals. They promise me they are changing them but we shall see. In the meantime I photocopy everything like that first - just in case but it looks like you made a good recovery job. Red and cobra1951 2 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dowling Posted August 3, 2016 Share #21 Posted August 3, 2016 Did you see ? There is another guy building the very same kit at the moment. You can swap tips!! Panama Port 1 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panama Port Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share #22 Posted December 1, 2016 Finally a little progress. I ended jumping around as I didn't have the proper paint. Most of the furniture for the main deck interior is painted. I have a few odds and sods to clean up and I should be able to start on the second deck. Red, WackoWolf, Cathead and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dowling Posted December 1, 2016 Share #23 Posted December 1, 2016 Coming along nicely! WackoWolf and Red 2 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panama Port Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share #24 Posted December 9, 2016 The main deck is pretty much together. It may not stand up to close up scrutiny, but the effect is there. Hopefully the more visible areas will come out a little better. The side walls are removable so the interior can be shown. Marv cog, Red, cristikc and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 9, 2016 Share #25 Posted December 9, 2016 I like those removable sides. The interior is looking interesting to ... Cheers Red, WackoWolf and Mike Dowling 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dowling Posted December 9, 2016 Share #26 Posted December 9, 2016 You are doing a grand job. It is a good model isn't it even if it isn't 'real'boat. I thought the interior was great fun but gluing all the chairs was a bit of a nightmare!! Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panama Port Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share #27 Posted December 9, 2016 The chairs really slowed me down. More to do for the upper decks, but I have an idea for a little jig that I might try. WackoWolf, cog and Mike Dowling 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_W Posted December 10, 2016 Share #28 Posted December 10, 2016 I think I will follow along this build as well Is it too late to add interior lighting? That will really make your boat pop out when you take the sides off. Red 1 Quote Regards, Keith 2007 (completed): HMS Bounty - Artesania Latina 2013 (completed): Viking Ship Drakkar - Amati 2014 (completed): HMS Bounty Launch - Model Shipways Current: HMS Royal William - Euromodel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panama Port Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share #29 Posted December 10, 2016 Hi Keith, probably could. I'll have to look around a little. Finding stuff down here can be a bit of a challenge, but it would add to it for sure. Hellsgate 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellsgate 5 Posted July 2, 2020 Share #30 Posted July 2, 2020 really good job, waiting for my kit should be sometime next week Jerry Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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