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[jpdenver]

I struggled with the concept of the rear canopy.
Should I put it on, or not.

So I built it. and made it semi-removeable.

I did not do the best job of attaching the canvas.
I might try again.

The instructions did say:
"Remember that it should look like a canvas pulled over a frame and not like an airplane wing"

So here is the result.

[steam up]

I would leave or off, viewed from above it covers too much of that lovely work

[Baldrick]

I decided to leave it off, Concluded that the cloth of the canopy would get dusty and stained and would soon be discarded

[jpdenver]

Spent part of the day (until my garage got over 95 deg F)and worked on the railings.I also think I will remove the canopy.
So I am just about done.At least with the kit as it was supplied.
Now I need to add the little details to take it a step further:
1. A Driver and Passenger and a Greyhound of course!2. Soap dish for the sink.3. A selection of wine4. A "Victrola" wind up record player.5. A selection of MP3 files on a micro-player w/hidden speakers of 1900 era records.6. Curtains - on rods with "tie-back" chains.7. Safety Chains across the steps.


So a little more to come before she hits the water.
More pics:

[SailorGreg]

Beautiful job Jim.  Thanks for sharing the build with us.  Looking forward to the maiden voyage!

Greg

[jpdenver]

Not quite done yet.
Added Curtains.
Made by my lovely wife.  Although she said if I needed moreI could make them myself.
Getting Closer
Thanks for reading,Jim

[jpdenver]

One of the add-ons I want to put in are a wind-up old style record player or Victrola.
So of course it had to play. 

So I have found the smallest MP3 player I have seen.I mounted it under the cushion of the rear seats.I have ordered some miniature speakers from
a Train company called TrainTek.  I hope to fit theminside the base of the Victrola.
This is how it came out:

I also added some "safety chains"  across the steps.

[jpdenver]

And of course:
Just like every Steam Plant needs a Whistle,
Every launch needs a Hound.(in this case a puppy)

Thanks for all the comments,
Regards,
Jim PopeDenver, COUSA

[derekwarner]

Morning Jim.......all of these brass cleats & pins & chains etc......'look a million$'......were they part of the Kit?...or did you source extras?

The handrail stanchions    ....are they Claw or Club base fitments?

Derek

[jpdenver]

Derek,
Not sure what you mean by:
"are they Claw or Club base fitments?"
Most of the deck fittings came with the kit.  One of the reasons the kits are so expensive.I added the chains, door and wc hinges.
The stanchions are "two holes" and are the same as I see from a number of places, but MH&B includedadditional brass "donuts" as a base.  They slipped over the shaft and were glued down. 

Thanks for the comments.
Jim
 

[Jerry C]

Jim, in my SL Wear for music I used a similar dolls house wind up gramophone, for the sound, I used an iPod nano, I think it's called. I cut the ear buds off, keeping the control switch. I soldered the ends to both sides of a 6 watts per channel  miniature audio amplifier chip from eBay ($3). Soldered 2x2" speakers to the outputs and powered the chip with a 4 cell receiver pack. It's quite loud enough. I'm dusting the launch off for The Mersey River Festival today so will get some pictures for you.
Your model looks really good and I'm looking forward to some videos. Well done.
Jerry. 

[jpdenver]

Final details added:

1.Name Plate
2. Striping
3. Captain

4. First Mate
She is going on the water this weekend.

[DELAUNAY]

  Hello;
I am building this magnificent boat and the addition of all these very well made accessories, but a question comes to mind, and weight.
Sincerely and marveled 
François

[steam up]

Have you done a tank test yet?

[jpdenver]

Yes I put her in the tub.Trim and flat, no additional weight needed.
First "sea trials" tomorrow.
Francois,Bon Jour-(that's all the french I know)
The added weight was minimal. and I substituted like-for-like in most cases.
example - the thin aluminum "diamond plate" went in replacement for the original deck under and beside the engine.
The Pilot and First Mate are of minimal weight, mostly cloth.  And the Greyhound is just a puppy.The rest of addons are carefully distributed side-to-side. 

I hope we can see your build in the future.
Regards,Jim

[steam up]

Would love to sees a video, good luck 🍀

[Vintage]

She is going on the water this weekend.

I've followed your build with interest as I'm also building a Topaz - it'd be great to see video of your "sea trials".

Mark

[jpdenver]

Here she is. 

On the water for the first time,She needs a little trimming.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWD16jaqrBc

Thanks for watching,See you next bulid.
Jim PopeDenver, Colorado
USA

[steam up]

Great looking model and an enjoyable build thanks for sharing.

[steamboatmodel]

Look great on the water, very well done.
Gerald.

[Vintage]

Jim - your model looks and sounds fabulous on the water 

Many thanks for taking the time to share your build.

Mark

[derekwarner]

Thanks Jim.....she is superb ....[not sure about that dodgey looking   1st Mate type helmsman though]  Derek

[xrad]

Excellent job! Look great on the pond.