Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Steam => Topic started by: bwmarks on May 25, 2009, 12:25:12 am

Title: Steam Project
Post by: bwmarks on May 25, 2009, 12:25:12 am

Good evening, a few months ago I asked for advice on picking up a staem launch listed on EBAY US. Well I did buy it and have been working on a rebuild of the interior and engine space. I'm finally at the point of varnishing the wood, then its just the details.

A few photos follow, the boat is not a representation of any known boat, but what I would consider a river cruiser with a "Turtle Back" aft cabin built at 1:12 scale. Now to make the steam engine run....

Brian

Title: Re: Steam Project
Post by: Bernhard on May 25, 2009, 04:14:05 pm

Hi..........it look real fine what you are doing,,,is it a Midwest fantail launch you have,,,,,,,,

regards Bernhard

Title: Re: Steam Project
Post by: bwmarks on May 25, 2009, 07:21:19 pm

Hi Bernhard,

It isn't a Midwest kit, it is 51" long and the hull is made of fiberglass. It looks like it had a coaming or cabin on it at some time and the interior was in bad shape when I started.

Brian

Title: Re: Steam Project
Post by: Bernhard on May 25, 2009, 07:53:11 pm

hi........ohhh it look so small in the photo...is it the Diana launch     http://www.bay-com.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=49unch

if ,,i have build that to....

Regards bernhard

Title: Re: Steam Project
Post by: kiwimodeller on May 26, 2009, 12:16:28 pm

Looking good so far, don't forget the photos of the really interesting bit, the steam plant and controls, when you get that far. Cheers, Ian.