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She is really looking great. What a fine river boat.

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Thanks for looking in Geoff.  :)

 

This is my second run at this.......When I was in Cub Scouts back in the 50's I scratch built it out of popsicle sticks, wooden matches and tongue depressors....sure wish digital cameras had been invented way back then...... :(

 

Cheers,

 

Jim

 

:cheers:

Completed      Robert E Lee, Misisssippi riverboat               

 

Completed,  HMS Victory Bow Section

 

Completed,  Wells Fargo Stagecoach...Picasa album.... 

 

Completed,  Lackawanna tugboat converted to private yacht...

 

Completed:  Sopwith Camel, 1:16 Scale, Model Airways...at another location...

 

Completed:  1961 Ferrari F-1 Sharknose

 

Completed: (sorta)  OcCre BR-18 Locomotive

 

Completed: 1/35 Pz.KPfw.III

 

Completed: Allerton Steam Pumper circa 1869

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yeah Jim, i would've liked to see that one myself.... i hope you'er keeping your windows closed down there in Fla. ...... you don't want one of those  slippery pythons falling in love with your present masterpiece :o  

Frank

completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat     HMAT SUPPLY

                        

                         USRC "ALERT"

 

in progress: Red Dragon  (Chinese junk)

                      

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The BOB is finished........ :)   At least to the degree that I wish to stop.

 

There are no anchors. (as discussed previously) :)

I have chosen not to add the myriad small flagpoles and paper flags.  :10_1_10:  (They can be added later if the BOB is ever in a boat parade)

My upfit does include logs, cotton bales and barrels.  No people since the n-scale size looks goofy and there are no other available.

 

This has been a fun build and I'd like to thank all those who just looked in, or added comments or questions. It is quite an incentive to know others are watching and enjoying one's build.

 

My next MSW venture will be the Lackawanna by Bluejacket.  I chose this because it was originally used to haul anthracite coal.  My grandfather was an anthracite coal miner, working for the Colonial Coal Company at the Natalie Breaker.   This ship delivered to markets along the East Coast. 

 

Before starting the Lackawanna, I'll be starting my stagecoach on another site.  But that won't keep me from here....watching everyone elses builds! :D

 

I'm actually going to try a 'Sjors' and start the ship before I finish the stagecoach....we'll see how that goes..... :huh:

 

Cheers,

 

Jim

 

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Completed      Robert E Lee, Misisssippi riverboat               

 

Completed,  HMS Victory Bow Section

 

Completed,  Wells Fargo Stagecoach...Picasa album.... 

 

Completed,  Lackawanna tugboat converted to private yacht...

 

Completed:  Sopwith Camel, 1:16 Scale, Model Airways...at another location...

 

Completed:  1961 Ferrari F-1 Sharknose

 

Completed: (sorta)  OcCre BR-18 Locomotive

 

Completed: 1/35 Pz.KPfw.III

 

Completed: Allerton Steam Pumper circa 1869

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Absolutely beautiful!!! Great workmanship and impressive detail for such a small scale. Needs a place of honor for display.

 

Brian

"Give you joy!"

 

Current Build: RATTLESNAKE 1:64 POB (Mamoli)

 

Kits on hand: "Lexington", Mamoli: "Robert E. Lee", Scientific

Scratch to do: "Fannie Dugan", 1870s Sidewheeler Steamboat

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Fantastic job, Jim.  Congratulations on getting her done! 

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The pool looks very tempting...hope you aren't planning on a seaworthiness test....

 

Enjoy the wagon - they look like fun kits as well!

Wayne

Neither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.
Epictetus

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A beautiful build, Jim.  Love the cargo and the detailing.

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

Non-Ship Model:                                                                                         On hold, maybe forever:           

CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Hello Jim,

 

Congratulations on a job well done. She looks beautiful.

 

And finally .... You found a site for your stagecoach. Good luck with that build and have fun.

 

Take care,

 

Anja

Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are.


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Just beautiful Jim...Congrats and enjoy your Stage Coach. I build a wooden back when i was  a teenager. It was a lot of fun...

 

 

At that time I also built the Robert E. Lee but in plastic. I find the same kit on ebay but now they call it a vintage kit. So why am i called OLD???

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Thank You all...

 

Mario

 

 

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BETTEAU WAR OF 1812     BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed)    CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE

 

THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT   VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed)    HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF

 

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she looks realy beautiful :)  also lookign forward to your stagecoach buildlog

 

Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar

Next build : undecided

On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory

Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl

Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi

Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80

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She looks fantastic Jim, nice details. You can be proud of what you did.

 

Regards,

John

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Congratulations Jim, you've done a wonderful job of her (or should that be him?) and you should be justifiably proud. What site will your stage coach be on?

 

Oh, and by the way, if those photos were taken at your house, I wanna come visit! :D

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Congratulations Jim!

 

Wonderful build!

 

Don't let me wait to long for the next ship that you build.

And beside, you can do both at the same time…….

Or you do just like Robbyn…..She is building a longboat and the Syren together.

I hope she don't mix the parts  :D  :D

 

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Thanks Andy, 

 

I put Bob there to get daylight pics.  At no time was there any danger...no animals were used in the building of this product. :P

 

Thanks Brian,

 

Not sure where it will end up yet......not really my decision :huh: ......... :D

 

Thanks Wayne,

 

Nope...no float test... :)   Unless there is a boat parade and in that case, a truck will pull it on the float..... :D

 

Thanks Mark!

 

Thanks Anja!

 

Thanks Mario,

 

And Old is a state of mind...... :)   You can prevent "Old"...you can't prevent aging..... :D :D :D

In Cub Scouts I built the Lee out of popsicle sticks, tongue depressors amd match sticks.  Wish it had survived! :(

Gotta watch out for those 'vintage' ads....... :D :D :D

 

Thanks Adrieke!

 

Thanks John!

 

Thanks Grant,

 

I'll be posting the stagecoach at  www.woodworkforums.com  It will be in the Toy Making/Scale Modeling Forum.  :)

And the house belongs to the in-laws.  They go to Indiana for the summer so we are staying here, probably until September.... :)

 

Thanks Sjors,

 

And thanks for the vote of confidence for multiple builds.... :)   Since the stagecoach has a couple Winchesters and the Lackawanna is unarmed perhaps I can use the rifles on the ship...... :10_1_10:

 

Cheers,

 

Jim

 

:cheers:

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Completed      Robert E Lee, Misisssippi riverboat               

 

Completed,  HMS Victory Bow Section

 

Completed,  Wells Fargo Stagecoach...Picasa album.... 

 

Completed,  Lackawanna tugboat converted to private yacht...

 

Completed:  Sopwith Camel, 1:16 Scale, Model Airways...at another location...

 

Completed:  1961 Ferrari F-1 Sharknose

 

Completed: (sorta)  OcCre BR-18 Locomotive

 

Completed: 1/35 Pz.KPfw.III

 

Completed: Allerton Steam Pumper circa 1869

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:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

 

Thanks Jared!

 

Jim

 

:cheers:

Completed      Robert E Lee, Misisssippi riverboat               

 

Completed,  HMS Victory Bow Section

 

Completed,  Wells Fargo Stagecoach...Picasa album.... 

 

Completed,  Lackawanna tugboat converted to private yacht...

 

Completed:  Sopwith Camel, 1:16 Scale, Model Airways...at another location...

 

Completed:  1961 Ferrari F-1 Sharknose

 

Completed: (sorta)  OcCre BR-18 Locomotive

 

Completed: 1/35 Pz.KPfw.III

 

Completed: Allerton Steam Pumper circa 1869

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Anja,

 

I guess you have to copy and paste or type it in your browser...you are right..it goes nowhere... :o

 

Sorry, it is the right web address.....

 

www.woodworkforums.com     

 

Cheers,

 

Jim

 

:cheers:

 

You added an unnecessary s to the address....woodworkSforums

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Completed      Robert E Lee, Misisssippi riverboat               

 

Completed,  HMS Victory Bow Section

 

Completed,  Wells Fargo Stagecoach...Picasa album.... 

 

Completed,  Lackawanna tugboat converted to private yacht...

 

Completed:  Sopwith Camel, 1:16 Scale, Model Airways...at another location...

 

Completed:  1961 Ferrari F-1 Sharknose

 

Completed: (sorta)  OcCre BR-18 Locomotive

 

Completed: 1/35 Pz.KPfw.III

 

Completed: Allerton Steam Pumper circa 1869

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Anja,

 

There is no doubt that if they accepted me, they will accept you! :D

 

I would have said they'd accept anyone but there are a few............. :piratebo5:

 

Cheers,

 

Jim

 

:cheers:

Completed      Robert E Lee, Misisssippi riverboat               

 

Completed,  HMS Victory Bow Section

 

Completed,  Wells Fargo Stagecoach...Picasa album.... 

 

Completed,  Lackawanna tugboat converted to private yacht...

 

Completed:  Sopwith Camel, 1:16 Scale, Model Airways...at another location...

 

Completed:  1961 Ferrari F-1 Sharknose

 

Completed: (sorta)  OcCre BR-18 Locomotive

 

Completed: 1/35 Pz.KPfw.III

 

Completed: Allerton Steam Pumper circa 1869

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Now I think I will be one of the latest, but nevertheless congratulations to this wonderful model! I will miss your build log and the continuously comming pictures. You have really created a marvelous vessel!

 

Regards, Joachim

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Thank you Joachim! :)

 

I enjoyed the build particularly because of the fine family of builders that were watching and commenting..... :D

 

Cheers,

 

Jim

 

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Completed      Robert E Lee, Misisssippi riverboat               

 

Completed,  HMS Victory Bow Section

 

Completed,  Wells Fargo Stagecoach...Picasa album.... 

 

Completed,  Lackawanna tugboat converted to private yacht...

 

Completed:  Sopwith Camel, 1:16 Scale, Model Airways...at another location...

 

Completed:  1961 Ferrari F-1 Sharknose

 

Completed: (sorta)  OcCre BR-18 Locomotive

 

Completed: 1/35 Pz.KPfw.III

 

Completed: Allerton Steam Pumper circa 1869

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Wow ! Jim, I didn't realize you were that close to finishing her... Congratulations !! build well done!. Looking forward to your new endevor..

Frank

completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat     HMAT SUPPLY

                        

                         USRC "ALERT"

 

in progress: Red Dragon  (Chinese junk)

                      

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Thanks Frank!  :D

 

It is nice to be back to modeling........

 

Cheers,

 

Jim

 

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Completed      Robert E Lee, Misisssippi riverboat               

 

Completed,  HMS Victory Bow Section

 

Completed,  Wells Fargo Stagecoach...Picasa album.... 

 

Completed,  Lackawanna tugboat converted to private yacht...

 

Completed:  Sopwith Camel, 1:16 Scale, Model Airways...at another location...

 

Completed:  1961 Ferrari F-1 Sharknose

 

Completed: (sorta)  OcCre BR-18 Locomotive

 

Completed: 1/35 Pz.KPfw.III

 

Completed: Allerton Steam Pumper circa 1869

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  • 6 years later...

Thanks Fright......was a labor of nostalgia......I built the Lee about of Popsicle sticks and scrounged material back when I was in the Cub Scouts.....

Unfortunately that one became a funeral barge for a pet turtle......Oh Well,,,,

Completed      Robert E Lee, Misisssippi riverboat               

 

Completed,  HMS Victory Bow Section

 

Completed,  Wells Fargo Stagecoach...Picasa album.... 

 

Completed,  Lackawanna tugboat converted to private yacht...

 

Completed:  Sopwith Camel, 1:16 Scale, Model Airways...at another location...

 

Completed:  1961 Ferrari F-1 Sharknose

 

Completed: (sorta)  OcCre BR-18 Locomotive

 

Completed: 1/35 Pz.KPfw.III

 

Completed: Allerton Steam Pumper circa 1869

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