King of the Mississippi by john46 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - scale 1:80

[john46]

Yep, I love the figures, but will try to find a local dealer. Will save transportation costs and moreover I donot possess any of the credit cards they accept.

 

Regards,

John

[john46]

Third deck railings in place. Gives a complete different look.

 

Regards,

John

[Adrieke]

looking really great

 

i like those figurines too

 

but did you read their description of the AL kit : plank on frame , double planked, dead eyes,anchors,bilge pump  . think they got the wrong descriptions there

[john46]

Thanks Adrieke, in fact I stopped reading the text at the top already where is stated : This authentic Mississippi Paddlewheel Steamboat.

We all know there is nothing authentic at this model  Nevertheless the figurines are very attractive.

 

Regards,

John

[Ferit]

Salute John,

With every part, every accessory added, she looks really more greater.

[Sjors]

Wow,

 

That looks fantastic John!

That is gonna be a pearl in your living room!

 

[john46]

Salute Ferit, thanks for your compliments which is highly appreciated.

 

Thanks Sjors, but her homeport will be my hobbyroom.

[cog]

John,

 

Just went through your build, first part again as I followed it on MSW1. You've made some very nice improvements, and I like the way you build her. She looks very sharp!

[john46]

Thanks for looking in Carl, your compliment is highly appreciated.

 

Regards,

John

[Script]

Looking real good, John,

 

Can't wait to see what  little people on the decks will add to the realism......

 

Cheers,

 

Jim

 

[john46]

Thanks Jim, hope Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer will be amongst the passengers.

 

Regards,

John

[Ferit]

I can see; Mark Twain is on the third floor, sitting on the bench and writing his book..

[john46]

Ferit, I am so glad you can see him too. Was afraid that I was the only one. .

 

Regards,

John

[john46]

The pennant mast, kitchen stacks and protectors in place. The flying colours in the kit are made from a rather stiff material. Am not sure whether I will use them. For the time being the pennant mast has to do it without pennant. Will decide lateron what to do with it.

 

Regards,

John

[Script]

John,

 

Looks great!

 

Since my kit came with paper flags and pennants, I chose not to put any on.....

 

Either way, yours will look fine!

 

Cheers,

 

Jim

 

[Ferit]

Salute John,

The kitchen stacks in black match very good with the pipe over the captain lodge. She looks huge, by meaning of beautiful, of course.

Authentic!...

May the flag be twisted and became stabile with starch?

[john46]

Thanks Jim.

 

Thanks Ferit, will give it a try after having finished the built. Your kind advice highly appreciated.

 

Regards,

John

[Sjors]

Nice John,

 

I want a overall picture!

Let me see how great it is!

 

[john46]

Hi Sjors,

 

Here you are, ask one get three,

 

Regards,

John

[Sjors]

Thanks John,

 

All i can say is WOW.

That look absolutely amazing.

 

[Anja]

Hello John,

 

Just beautiful! Thanks.

 

Take care,

 

Anja

[john46]

Thanks Sjors, thanks Anja, your nice compliments are highly appreciated.

 

Regards,

John

[Script]

Nice looking steamboat, John!

 

Not sure about the towel it's resting on....... :D :D

 

Cheers,

 

Jim

 

[Adrieke]

beautiful John

[john46]

Thanks Jim, she is resting on this towel as from the start so am afraid it has become part of the hull

 

Thanks Adrieke

 

Thanks Brian, too much honour, anyway being humble is a fine quality for every person  .

[stelios]

John,

impressive work! what is the next step?

[john46]

Thanks Stelios, am now working on the main stacks.

 

Regards,

John

[mhegazi]

it really looks nice John

[cog]

John,

 

I had some catching up to do. You have been quite bussy! She has a very crisp and sharp look about her. (Towel is a nice contrast to her colours, I presume it's a gift from the admiral )

[john46]

Thanks Mohamad

 

Thanks Carl, as a matter of fact I had to steel this valuable towel, the admiral is not missing it (yet)  .

 

Regards,

John