Chaperon 1884 Stern Wheeler

@Peter Voogt

I've used Google Image to see what this section of the Wheeler should look like. It's the section that goes from the Gents Facility to the paddle wheel.

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The kit's plans only show the area i"m currently working on with Bull Rails. Leaving the green square area without any rails doesn't "float my boat"

This is one of the images from Google. It shows Bull Rails from the bow to the stern.

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Jan
 
Pathfinder65 said:
@Peter Voogt

I've used Google Image to see what this section of the Wheeler should look like. It's the section that goes from the Gents Facility to the paddle wheel.

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The kit's plans only show the area i"m currently working on with Bull Rails. Leaving the green square area without any rails doesn't "float my boat"

This is one of the images from Google. It shows Bull Rails from the bow to the stern.

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Jan
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Assuming it is the same boat, this image from steamboats.com shows no railings in the stern area either (when she was the J.C, Kerr).

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"Attached of the J.C. Kerr is a bit scuffed and scruffy, but an interesting photo. The boat was built in 1884 and operated on the upper Ohio until 1892 when she moved to the Green River trade where this photo was most likely taken.

In 1894 she was rebuilt a bit and renamed Chaperon which she is better known by. In 1917 she ended up on the Yazoo and tributaries, renamed the Choctaw. Burned on the Tallahatchie in 1922."
 
Pathfinder65 said:
Thanks Russ, that is a good piece of information. I'ts hard to see but I think I see one rail at the stern.

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Jan
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Yes, I see that now. It looks like there was one rail where the crewman is standing and it looks like it continues further aft, but somehow stops before the next stationary. Optical illusion?

Here are some more images from MSW that you ay be interested in.

As a side note - the fishermen are out on the lake now!

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Brrrr!
 
Peter Voogt said:
Hi Jan. One rail looks also for me correct. I would prefer almost the same thickness as them in de front past. This one is 'a bit heavy'.
Regards, Peter
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Hi Peter, indeed I'll change those thicker rails for the right size (1/32 X 3/32). Unfortunately there where not enough strpwood pieces of that size in the kit box. I've ordered enough to complete the Port and Starboard sides and should have them by the middle of next week. I've also found other photos of the Chaperon and most show a single waist high rail.

Jan
 
I would like to add that I think there is more dimension (depth) to the hull, with the completed railing. Now you can get cross-eyed on the other side with confidence.
 
Peter Voogt said:
That’s a nicely lined bull and stern rail, Jan. It gives her more body.
Regards, Peter
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Daniel20 said:
That railing system sure adds character to her lines. She's beautiful!
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Heinrich said:
I would like to add that I think there is more dimension (depth) to the hull, with the completed railing. Now you can get cross-eyed on the other side with confidence.
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Thank you for the comments. I took the rest of the day off. The Port side beckons, so maybe tomorrow or the next day or .......ROTF

Jan
 
Pathfinder65 said:
The Bull Rails Continued:

Measure, cut, fit, trim and glue 45 rails and the Port side is done.
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That really looks great! Well done.

I have a feeling a paddlewheeler is in my future. We visited our village's historical museum on Friday. The Finger Lakes of New York have a very rich history of steamboats. This may be my first scratch build. But, can't get ahead of myself - Oseberg first!
 
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