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Thanks , I really enjoyed this build I learned some much about the PT world . I still stay in touch with Frank Andruss of The Mosquito fleet Exhibit WW11 PT Boats Frank is also the author of several excellent books on the PTs If its ok I would be interested in see your project

Completed The Mississippi paddle wheeler. This build was mainly about learning how to wire and use lighting. The build itself was straight forward and fun to do. The real challenge was the lighting, which was new for me. Much trial and error. Hiding & running the wiring required a different kind...

Rigging set ups complete, rope stations in, build is hitting the finale stage

the starboard (Closed ) built with pillars & railings , Port side will only have a few for effect

Making progress

Did not like the look of the main stair case , so built a new one

USAF Vet, 37 years Gov service , 25 Military

Fooling around with some small touches

Making progress decided to add some old street type lamps for the out side areas again not taking this build to serious, trying different things and having some fun

Have been working on several projects so the Mississippi has been moving slow Tested the lights for the first & second decks only minor adjustments needed

Lower deck lighting test

Working on the 3rd deck, my version of the bar room. If there's two things in the world I know about its the military and saloons. More to follow on this deck.

1st & Second deck almost complete. Need to install the lights on bottom deck before moving on. slow simple pace, playing around with different ideas, not really following any set instructions. Having some fun.

Updating the progress, as this is mainly a just for fun build , moving at a simple pace, experimenting with a few things along the way. Not really following the plans. Not a big fan of precast parts so I cover, replace, or toss as needed Have redid the doors & frames and the stage area. Did a...

Just a quick mock up of the lower deck to get measurements & locations for the lights in this section

The link to his page https://freepages.rootsweb.com/~gregkrenzelok/genealogy/veterinary%20corp%20in%20ww1/siberiano4.html

Thanks Kurt good info always appreciated. The light kits are on the way , I have roughly worked the wiring layout on the plans. putting the lower deck aside for now, working on prefabbing the lower cabins more to follow

First OcCre kit, basically a build with some good opportunities to experiment with. First impressions are it looks to be a well-made kit. Really like they have included just about all the hardware you need supplied in two nice compartmented plastic cases, very useful.. This kit supplies Sapelli...

Hello after a lengthy time away working on 1914-1918 Army Mule drawn ambulance 1:16, ready to start a new ship build. I want to add led lighting to this build however uncharted waters for me can anyone put me in the right direction on types, companies, or anyone who has some experience here...

Just shy of 2 years work, this my first attempt at the PT , I still have to trim out the edges , frame the box and build the case . My goal here was to depict a day in the life of the 105-boat moored at Todd City for minor repairs and resupply. Thanks to everyone for all your comments and...