Jeff5115 Posted September 1, 2020 Share #1 Posted September 1, 2020 I first saw a model steamboat being built over 35 years ago. I was impressed with the model but never thought that was something I could ever tackle. I was able to locate a kit after AL went out of business. I was not going to do a build log since it looked like this kit would no longer be produced. However, with AL new ownership this kit is available once again. The bulkheads fit snugly and squared easily. The only issue was that bulkheads 4 and 5 were mislabeled. Note that the sternboard was not put on at this time although the instructions indicate to do it. Gluing it on at this point can result in an incorrect angle as noted in other build logs. Cathead and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Current Build 18th Century Armed Longboat-Model Shipways Completed Build Lady Eleanor-Vanguard Models King of the Mississippi-Artesania Latina Future Build Vanguard Models- Alert Jeff Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff5115 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted September 1, 2020 Bulkheads were added. After the bulkheads the sternpost was glued on using the edge of the bulkheads for the appropriate angle. Ryland Craze and Cathead 2 Quote Current Build 18th Century Armed Longboat-Model Shipways Completed Build Lady Eleanor-Vanguard Models King of the Mississippi-Artesania Latina Future Build Vanguard Models- Alert Jeff Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff5115 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted September 1, 2020 At this point I went out of order with regard to the directions. I built the main deck buildings (engine room and boiler room) for trial fitting. Other build logs have pointed out that the notches in the deck are cut in the wrong position and needs to be corrected or the second deck will not fit correctly. Using the buildings as my template I located the position where the deck notches should be placed. The notches were cut out and the buildings trial fitted. Cathead 1 Quote Current Build 18th Century Armed Longboat-Model Shipways Completed Build Lady Eleanor-Vanguard Models King of the Mississippi-Artesania Latina Future Build Vanguard Models- Alert Jeff Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff5115 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted September 1, 2020 Next the main deck was planked. Note that in the partially planked deck picture the original tab cuts were planked over so there was no gap showing. Ryland Craze and Cathead 2 Quote Current Build 18th Century Armed Longboat-Model Shipways Completed Build Lady Eleanor-Vanguard Models King of the Mississippi-Artesania Latina Future Build Vanguard Models- Alert Jeff Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff5115 Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted September 2, 2020 The main deck is ready to glued down and the hull planked but first a problem needs to be solved. Many other builders have pointed out that the sternpost is way off from fitting correctly. Others have used various methods to fix the issue. I chose to shave the inside of the sternpost altering the curve and shaping the bow into a little more prominent curve to get a good fix. Cathead 1 Quote Current Build 18th Century Armed Longboat-Model Shipways Completed Build Lady Eleanor-Vanguard Models King of the Mississippi-Artesania Latina Future Build Vanguard Models- Alert Jeff Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted September 5, 2020 Share #6 Posted September 5, 2020 You're off to a nice start! I think you're describing the stempost there, not the sternpost, or did I misunderstand? 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...
Jeff5115 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted September 11, 2020 Engine and boiler room have been glued to the main deck. I stained the doors for some contrast to the planking. I also added base boards around the buildings although this was not part of the kit instructions. Instead of using acrylic for the windows I painted drywall mesh tape black and glued in place. Cathead and ccoyle 2 Quote Current Build 18th Century Armed Longboat-Model Shipways Completed Build Lady Eleanor-Vanguard Models King of the Mississippi-Artesania Latina Future Build Vanguard Models- Alert Jeff Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff5115 Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted October 5, 2020 I have been working steadily but it has been slow going. Admittedly I am a slow builder. The second deck has been planked. Lots of fun, its just too bad so much of it will be permanently not visible on the finished model. Work on the state room is done. I added trim around the vents and base boards for a more finished look. Bob Fraser and Cathead 2 Quote Current Build 18th Century Armed Longboat-Model Shipways Completed Build Lady Eleanor-Vanguard Models King of the Mississippi-Artesania Latina Future Build Vanguard Models- Alert Jeff Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted January 3, 2021 Share #9 Posted January 3, 2021 You've gotten this far, any further progress? 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...
Jeff5115 Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted July 9, 2021 Finished Bob Fraser, GrandpaPhil, Matt D and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build 18th Century Armed Longboat-Model Shipways Completed Build Lady Eleanor-Vanguard Models King of the Mississippi-Artesania Latina Future Build Vanguard Models- Alert Jeff Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted July 9, 2021 Share #11 Posted July 9, 2021 Well done! 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...
bobandlucy Posted July 10, 2021 Share #12 Posted July 10, 2021 Very nice, Jeff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 15, 2021 Share #13 Posted September 15, 2021 Well done! Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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