CaptNemo Posted November 23, 2022 #1 Posted November 23, 2022 I am a new member starting my first build, the Chaperon sternwheeler kit. This is a joint project with my brother, who will build a replica steam engine to eventually power it. Although I have some concern that the kit is more for display than seaworthiness, I am building the hull and some of the superstructure. Clearly there will be many modifications to allow room for a functioning boiler and engine, so an already challenging project will be even more so. My model building experience extends only to those beloved old Revell plastic kits I built in the 60s, so clearly I have lots of homework to do. I have the hull pretty much together but the planking is going to be quite a task, thanks to the intricate strake twisting and shaping. Suggestions are welcome, but I would particularly like to get a copy of Kurt Van Damm's cd. As a newbie I'm not sure how to contact him to order, which I think has to be done via PayPal. I may have bitten off more than I can chew, but as a recent retiree I do have time (and hopefully the patience) to give it a go. At any rate I can see this forum will be a great source. I will try to post my progress once I figure how to start a build topic. Keith Black, mtaylor, Dave_E and 2 others 5
Keith Black Posted November 23, 2022 #2 Posted November 23, 2022 CaptNemo, welcome to MSW. I look forward to seeing your build log and best wishes for a successful completion. Glad to have you aboard. mtaylor, Dave_E and Edwardkenway 3 Current Builds: Billy 1938 Homemade Sternwheeler Mosquito Fleet Mystery Sternwheeler Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Sternwheeler and Barge from the Susquehanna Rivers Hard Coal Navy 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Perfection is an illusion, often chased, never caught
Knocklouder Posted November 23, 2022 #3 Posted November 23, 2022 Keith Black, Edwardkenway, mtaylor and 1 other 4 On the build table : Pegasus -Amati-1:64 On hold: Astrolabe 1812 - Manuta-1:50 Completed : Eleven in our Gallery ‼️ Check my complete build list HERE
Dave_E Posted November 23, 2022 #4 Posted November 23, 2022 Welcome to the forum! 😀 Keith Black, mtaylor and Edwardkenway 3 Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake, Curtis P-40 Warhawk - 1/33 Card Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models
Dlowder Posted November 23, 2022 #5 Posted November 23, 2022 Welcome to the forum. I keep meaning to pay a visit to Savannah's Ships of the Sea museum. It's been years since the last time. David Keith Black, Edwardkenway and mtaylor 3 Current Build: HMS Victory Cross Section
ccoyle Posted November 23, 2022 #6 Posted November 23, 2022 You can send Kurt a private message here in the forum. His username is kurtvd19. mtaylor, Edwardkenway and Keith Black 3 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix
Edwardkenway Posted November 23, 2022 #7 Posted November 23, 2022 and welcome to MSW mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 - on hold HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64 - FINISHED Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - FINISHED Providence whaleboat- 1:25 - FINISHED Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED
Jim Lad Posted November 23, 2022 #8 Posted November 23, 2022 Hello CaptNemo, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor, Keith Black and Edwardkenway 3
mtaylor Posted November 23, 2022 #9 Posted November 23, 2022 Keith Black and Edwardkenway 2 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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