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)