Scratchbuilt La Quila boat from the Jungle Cruise movie

robert goslin · July 16, 2026, 05:55:48 PM

Thanks Rick, yes I'm very happy with my rendition of the boat. Certainly different looking than my normal fishing boats & trawlers.
My efforts so far of making the boat move are hit & miss. As an exhibition layout I need everything to run smoothly all day, so still plenty of tweaking to do. If worse comes to worse and I can't get it running properly, then the boats will just be static displays on the layout, so will still look good.

Thanks Darryl, appreciate your kind words.

ACL1504 · July 17, 2026, 02:01:39 PM

Rob,

A most excellent scratch build. Every detail looks turn of the century to me. Wonderful job and masterfully done Rob.

I love it. Can't wait for you to build the layout around the La Quila boat.

Tom

Jim Donovan · July 19, 2026, 09:30:37 AM

I agree with Tom, really great looking, well done.

Jim

robert goslin · July 19, 2026, 08:45:10 PM

Thanks Tom & Jim. Certainly something a bit different.

Larry C · July 20, 2026, 01:10:01 PM

Rob great job!!!! Dwayne would be honored I'm sure. Everything looks exceptional.

robert goslin · **Today** at 04:53:58 AM

Thanks Larry.

robert goslin · **Today** at 04:57:11 AM

Trial run of a moving boat for my new model railway exhibition layout based on Disney's Jungle Cruise. Been fiddling for a couple of weeks with the cogs & chain to get it moving OK.
I've previously shown how I added a low profile Hot Wheels cars underneath the boat hull to smooth out the running a bit. I tried it with a 3 RPM motor but was too slow. Folks at exhibitions want to see some movement. For this trial I'm using a 7.5 RPM motor. But not sure if that's too fast. I'll have to see. Otherwise I may try a 5RPM motor to drive the chain.
There is still some jerkiness but I thinks that's the movement of the chain going around the cogs , not the boat itself. And I still need to add some weight to the back of the boat and stiffen the ropes holding the dinghy to stop it swinging.

Jerry · **Today** at 09:46:31 AM

Rob don't know how I missed this excellent build!!

If that's trail 1 I believe you hit it out of the park!!!!

Jerry

Rick · **Today** at 10:38:54 AM

Rob, I think it looks pretty good already.
I'm sure you'll be able to get it running smoother.

Ensign · **Today** at 11:27:11 AM

Rob, your maiden voyage of your little cruiser already looks exciting!
Perhaps a clear plastic rod glued between the middle of the stern and the side of the dinghy would stop any swinging.
I also thought a half submerged crock following the cruiser would be a fun addition to this scene.
Looking forward to seeing this whole scene take shape!

Greg