Mississippi by Panama Port - OcCre - 1:80

[Panama Port]

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

[Mike Dowling]

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.

[Cathead]

I'll follow along, and wish you much enjoyment from the project!

[WackoWolf]

I will also following along.

[cobra1951]

Save a seat for me too

Edited July 9, 2016 by Cobr@

[Red]

Love the subject.

Will make a nice change from all the rigging etc.

Best of luck.

Kind Regards

Red

[Mike Dowling]

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..

 

[Panama Port]

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]

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.

[Panama Port]

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.

[cobra1951]

I like the contrasting planks on the deck

[Panama Port]

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.

 

[Mike Dowling]

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.

[cobra1951]

Wallpaper!!! Now you need to be a decorator as well as a modeller

[Mike Dowling]

You do for this boat !

[Panama Port]

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

[Panama Port]

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.

[cobra1951]

Looks good to me  

[cog]

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 ...?

[Mike Dowling]

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.

[Mike Dowling]

Did you see ? There is another guy building the very same kit at the moment. You can swap tips!!

[Panama Port]

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.

 

[Mike Dowling]

Coming along nicely!

[Panama Port]

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]

I like those removable sides. The interior is looking interesting to ...

 

Cheers

[Mike Dowling]

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!!

[Panama Port]

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.

[Keith_W]

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. 

[Panama Port]

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]

really good job, waiting for my kit should be sometime next week

Jerry

Florida