Thanks to a referral from a fellow modeller, I discovered this kit - a sternwheeler ship by Inter-Action Hobbies. They make mainly diorama pieces, and this is their only ship kit. I have wanted to build a stern wheeler, but I find the Mississippi River type steamboats a bit too elaborate. This kit- the CR Lamb - 1:48 measuring 25.5" in length - looks like it will fill the bill for me. So, I have bought this and will see how it goes. I have checked the instructions and they seem incredibly well-detailed with lots of accompanying photos.