Train-Troll towboat JOHN BENJAMIN finished photos

[jbelwood]

Well, it's been 10-1/2 weeks since starting this kit but the towboat "John Benjamin" is finished.
This was a major challenge. Not a kit for the newbie. I threw out many bleeping statements during
the build, especially when attaching the hogging cables.


The only additions on my part were a new whistle made from brass tubing and turnbuckles from
Tichy. Otherwise built according to the instructions. Additional details will be forthcoming when I
place her in a diorama.


I'll add a second post with more shots a little later.


John Elwood

[oldbloodhound]

Nice work John.

[deemery]

Very nice, and definitely out of the ordinary for 'these virtual parts' on this forum.


dave

[coors2u]

Beautiful work John.

[tom.boyd.125]

John,
Excellent modeling and I really like that paddle wheel ! 
Tom

[Zephyrus52246]

Great looking boat, John.

Jeff

[jbelwood]

This should do it for now. Trying to decide my next project.

[ACL1504]

John,

Beautiful craftsmanship, well done.

Tom

[S&S RR]

It looks great John! 

[Erieman]

John,

Awesome model. Is this going on the layout? Or was this for fun / challenge of the build? Thanks for sharing the pictures of the model.

Frank / Erieman

[jbelwood]

Hi Frank,


This was built for fun and will eventually be center stage in a diorama. Want to show
her about to be side launched into a river. Grappling with several ideas on this. Lots
of research required. No room on the layout for more boats.


John

[martin.ojaste]

John, its a good solid build. would love to see the dio? And are you going to add the details of a just launch/built boat?


Marty

[Raymo]

Great looking work as usual Mr. Elwood.     Raymo

[jbelwood]

Marty,


Using this photo as inspiration http://touchstonesnelson.ca/exhibitions/sternwheelers/en/gallery/nasookin.php?id=9
I want to show her as a newly built boat about to be launched. Not much available on details of a launching way. Needs
more research.


John

[postalkarl]

Hi John:

Very nicely done. Myself, I'm a little afraid of ship kits as I have never built one.

Karl