SCRAP BOX STERN WHEELER

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

 

Hi All,

Pick up october issue of model boats , with free plan of stern wheeler by GLYNN GUEST nice and simple build ,

so i thought i wil build one based on plan , BUT using my contents of my scrap box some the items used ikea blind slats for hull and decks , plus deck house and wheel house , styrene for paddles and motor house wich is total water tight,   louver made of  coffee stirrers,

, wire mesh for deck rails card for fancy frets mount board for enginhouse vents paints used acrilic artist type paint semi gloss spray sealed , power will be single motor chain driven , with rudder steering, saves having two of every thing , check out photo album for build , a 4hour build a day so far , nice and easy , and cheap , …….Larry…

Edited By LARRY WHETTON boatman76 on 08/09/2012 21:40:47

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Larry

You have made rapid progress since you bought the magazine,the other day!

And the boiler is burning already

The fancy frills look the bizz too!

Bob

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Larry, yes , like the fringe. How about making more cotton wool smoke, and putting it on a stick to pivot on the funnel when sailing (to follow the wind) ??

Where are you going to put the rudder exactly? I will be interested to see how manouverable your wheeler is!

Ashley

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

Hi Ashley,

next photo will show rudders , carreir coming on had a bit of work getting flare on bow .

also looking new sailing waters closer to home to get some launch pictures cheers Larry…

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