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Something different (Sternwheeler)

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  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Strongsville, Ohio
Something different (Sternwheeler)
Posted by gbritnell on Monday, January 26, 2004 3:45 PM
Fellow modelers,
I have posted some pictures of a scratchbuilt sternwheel riverboat that I finished just recently. After about a year of research and contact with many sources I completed a set of drawings for the vessel and started construction.
The boat is 36 inches long and is constructed from basswood, maple, brass and styrene plastic. Since these photos were taken, the remaining deck fittings have been added along with a number of life rings on the cabin sides on both decks. The text was made from decal paper and my computer printer. Although the colors look bright for a working boat they were taken from archival photos of this vessel. The digital camera brightened up the blue quite a bit. The actual model is about 2 shades darker. I thought maybe the audience would like to see something a little different. Here's the address for the pictures:

http://img14.photobucket.com/v43/gbritnell

Just go to the album: SuterSternwheeler. While you're there you might like to look at my other hobbies.
gbritnell
  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Strongsville, Ohio
Posted by gbritnell on Monday, January 26, 2004 3:51 PM
Gents,
Sorry about the link. This should be better:

http://img14.photobucket.com/albums/v43/gbritnell
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 26, 2004 5:41 PM
Great model! You mention that it is a working model. What is she powered by? Also how is she controled?
Dai
  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W
Posted by scottrc on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 7:02 AM
Nice work! Great craftmanship.

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 9:42 PM
Great model!
I always like the more off beat subjects. Your model engines and other works are also something to aspire to.
Regards,
Bruce
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