Looking for steam ship kits

[berc]

Hello!

I’ve always been a fan of steamships, but the number of kits available for these types of vessels is quite limited. I’m especially interested in ships like the Great Britain, Great Western, and Great Eastern. So far, the only kit I’ve found is the Airfix Great Western, but I’d like to learn more before making a purchase.

Do you know of any other kits available for these ships, or at least for similar steamships?

 

[Namabiiru]

Not sure about plastic kits, but you can check out the current build log of L‘Orenoque by @The Gavel.

 

[berc]

Not sure about plastic kits, but you can check out the current build log of L‘Orenoque by @The Gavel.

A question! This forum is more about wooden kits or plastic? Which type do people prefer more in the forum?

 

[Carleroo]

I think all kinds of kits are welcome. I don't know too much about plastic steamships, but there are a number of wooden kits.

Some examples:

HMCG Harriet Lane:

USCG Harriet Lane Steam Paddle Cutter & Gunboat 1857 1:96 Scale

Chaperon, Stern wheeler:

Model Shipways CHAPERON STERNWHEEL STEAMER 1:48 SCALE

Hjejlen, Billing Boats:

BB403 HJEJLEN | The Expert | BB403 HJEJLEN from Billing Boats

BB403 HJEJLEN - The Expert - BB403 HJEJLEN from Billing Boats

billingboats.com

Marieville, Paddle wheel riverboat, Disar:

Marieville Paddlewheel Riverboat (Disar, 1:72) – Ages of Sail

Scale 1:72 Total Length 26.2" (66.5cm) Height 10.4" (26.5cm) Width 5.5" (14cm)

www.agesofsail.com

Vangiard, Paddle wheel tug

Marieville Paddlewheel Riverboat (Disar, 1:72) – Ages of Sail

Scale 1:72 Total Length 26.2" (66.5cm) Height 10.4" (26.5cm) Width 5.5" (14cm)

www.agesofsail.com

Robert E. Lee, Amati:

Robert E. Lee, Mississippi Riverboat 2024 Edition (Amati, 1:150) – Ages of Sail

Robert E. Lee - Mississippi Riverboat Amati wooden kit Part #AM1439 Scale 1:150 - Total Length cm. 60 (23.6") New kit edition contains more detailed full-color assembly instructions Metal scale has been replaced with laser-cut wood for more realistic construction Technical tables are now...

www.agesofsail.com

Mt. Washington, Dumas:

Mt. Washington (Dumas, 1/48) – Ages of Sail

DU1235 Length: 44-1/2" inches Beam: 12 inches Scale: 1/48th

www.agesofsail.com

These are some of the models. I know there are others...

Best of luck, carl

 

[Roger Pellett]

Not kits, but Seawatch Books publishes two volumes about building models of these early paddlewheel steamships; USS Susquehanna, and a Civil War Blockade Runner.

Roger

 

[Pepite 1/60]

If you are courageous and fast, have a look at this one: I'm just a bit short of cash, if not ...

Steingraeber Holzmodellbaukasten "Sirius" 1837 • Maßstab 1:60 Rarität | eBay

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[Namabiiru]

A question! This forum is more about wooden kits or plastic? Which type do people prefer more in the forum?

Mostly wood, but as Carl said, all are welcome.