This model started out as a Billings "African Queen" kit. I changed the shape of the boiler so that it wasn't so top heavy, moved the rudder under the hull, planked over the sheet decks, added cargo, and weathered the model overall. power is a small 6v of unknown origin with a Hi-Tec speed control. This model has gone through several changes over the years; canvas canopy, wood canopy, no canopy. For a while there was a smoke unit in the funnel, but it stopped working a few years ago. I ran this model from 1986 until about 2000 when I began flying r/c. I returned to boating in early 2008 and set about to get my boats running again. I love the flying aspect of flying, but I enjoy building model boats more.