Steam/Sail model kits, where are you?

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Having finished my sixth model ship, I'm now interested in building one from the "sail to steam" transition era. Other than Blue Jacket's "Portland", which I have built, does anyone know of others that are available?
 
The Model Shipways kit Harriet Lane cutter (MS 2010, scale 1:144) is a transition sail/steam offering. I have built it and it is a detailed interesting model to work on. Sails were utilized as the steam-powered paddle wheels often did not generate enough power. The ship also has an interesting history.. I checked and it is still available from Model Expo. Actually it is on sale right now.,,, $200 (reg $250) Hope tis helps.....Andy
 
Unfortunately that is a period that has seen a lack of models produced even though there could be a lot of interest. I am personally embarked on a build of just such a ship...the USCG Revenue Cutter Bear. It is a semi-scratch build in that all the bulkheads and the bulkhead former are laser cut by a friend of mine. I am currently awaiting the revised decking and a few other parts to resume my build log...which can be found here on SoS.
 
It may be heresy to some, but starting from the Revell CSS Alabama at 1:96 scale (good size) and kitting her out from scratch could give a magnificent display.
 
AndyMan said:
The Model Shipways kit Harriet Lane cutter (MS 2010, scale 1:144) is a transition sail/steam offering. I have built it and it is a detailed interesting model to work on. Sails were utilized as the steam-powered paddle wheels often did not generate enough power. The ship also has an interesting history.. I checked and it is still available from Model Expo. Actually it is on sale right now.,,, $200 (reg $250) Hope tis helps.....Andy
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Definitely a strong candidate. Thanks AndyMan!
Jim J said:
Unfortunately that is a period that has seen a lack of models produced even though there could be a lot of interest. I am personally embarked on a build of just such a ship...the USCG Revenue Cutter Bear. It is a semi-scratch build in that all the bulkheads and the bulkhead former are laser cut by a friend of mine. I am currently awaiting the revised decking and a few other parts to resume my build log...which can be found here on SoS.
Jim J said:
Unfortunately that is a period that has seen a lack of models produced even though there could be a lot of interest. I am personally embarked on a build of just such a ship...the USCG Revenue Cutter Bear. It is a semi-scratch build in that all the bulkheads and the bulkhead former are laser cut by a friend of mine. I am currently awaiting the revised decking and a few other parts to resume my build log...which can be found here on SoS.
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Thanks Jim J. I'll check out your build.
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I built the Mamoli Alabama, and I believe Blue Jacket has kits of both the Alabama and her nemesis, the Kearsharge.
 
Jim-Bob said:
Having finished my sixth model ship, I'm now interested in building one from the "sail to steam" transition era. Other than Blue Jacket's "Portland", which I have built, does anyone know of others that are available?
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Hi Jim-Bob,

Constructo has a kit of the Lilla Dan, a topsail schooner with steam power as well.

It's available here:

» Billings Boats Scale Model Kits

modellers-workshop.com modellers-workshop.com

I had the kit but was more interested in sail only., so I never built it.

I also have most of the hardware add-on parts.

Constructo kits aren't the best but I took first prize with my Constructo kit of the Halifax which
is now in a museum in Ontario.

I hope this works for you.

Bill Moseley
 

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Jim-Bob said:
Having finished my sixth model ship, I'm now interested in building one from the "sail to steam" transition era. Other than Blue Jacket's "Portland", which I have built, does anyone know of others that are available?
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Hallo @Jim-Bob
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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BTW: What is the status of your preparation? Any decisions made?
 
And the Terror, but that was strictly auxiliary steam power:
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