King of the Mississippi by CapnJack43 - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:80

[CapnJack43]

Back again with another project.

Previous builds:

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/32465-danmark-by-capnjack43-finished-billing-boats-175/

 

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/32238-new-bedford-whaleboat-by-capnjack43-finished-model-shipways-116/

 

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/32369-uss-lexington-by-capnjack43-finished-mamoli-1100/

 

 

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34792-america-1851-by-capnjack43-finished-scientific-models/

 

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/32463-model-ship-building-slip/

 

 

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35472-rattlesnake-by-capnjack43-model-shipways-164-american-privateer/

 

 

 

 

After building three rigged ships I was looking for something a little different this time so here it goes with the "King of the Mississippi.

[CapnJack43]

Even got the "Little People" accessory kit.  As small as these are it should be a real challenge to paint them.

[TerryPat]

Looks like a fun kit. I'll be looking in

[Knocklouder]

Good luck on your journey with this build, 

I had the time of my life  putting this boat together,  it has some pitfalls,  but turns out to be a fun model, I got the figures as well not to impressed but at 6 feet veiwing distance they look ok.

I will follow along, pulling up a chair.  

 

Bob  M

[CapnJack43]

Got this 2 inch mini cut-off saw from Harbor Freight - made it better by mounting it to a base and adding a fence

[CapnJack43]

Good to be back in the garage building again.  Weather in Florida is cooling a bit.

[RVB]

On 11/1/2025 at 5:05 PM, TerryPat said:

Looks like a fun kit. I'll be looking in

Going to be a very interesting build. Like Terry and Bob going to look in and follow it closely. Can’t wait to see how you paint the “ Little People “. 
Good luck on the river and watch out for small logs I ment basswood strips and the chop saw!

As always Best Rick (RVB)

[acaron41120]

CapnJack43 I have an older version of the same kit. I'll be starting the build and my first build log as soon as I get back home and will be watching your build very closely. There are a couple of difference between your newer version and mine. Wishing you the best of luck with your build.

[CapnJack43]

Deck planks are .5mm thick almost paper thin.  They are used on different decks and to cover the cabins.  Hope there is enough. 

Looked at Artesania Latina website and don't see any additional wood for sale.

[Knocklouder]

Don't  throw  any cut offs away,  lol. I had just enough, Artesania Latina give you some to spare.  Just saying , save all small pieces for above doors and things. 

Coming together  ‼️

Bob  M.

 

[CapnJack43]

Planking is coming along - curved part of the bow Planks needed lots of soaking in hot water and heat with the electric plank bender.

[CapnJack43]

Working on led lighting - but doing it different from the plans.  Ordered 3v yellow leds, AA battery box with switch from amazon.  Going to conceal wire harness inside a custom base and wire from the bottom to to top

last led being in the wheelhouse.

[acaron41120]

I see your bottom hull panel is one piece compared to my older kit which has a two-piece hull bottom. And your hull bottom and transom are plywood where mine are Walnut. I decided to replace my pieces with plywood. Walnut is harder to work. Also I'm adding the motor unit for the paddlewheel. I'll have to make the motor mounts as they show in Artesania Latina's video. That's when I get back home in January.