Digital full-size plans on Cd semi-scale US sternwheeler work and cargo boat Suitable for radiocontrol

Digital full-size plans on Cd

Not a printed plan and no material supplied

SANTA ANA

Digital Full-size plan prints on a 18" x 24" Sheet

Digital Four Pages of building notes and photos

Digital files are PDF, TIFF and JPEG

Printing………..MAY BE DONE AT A COPY HOUSE

Length 16”

Power Electric

Radio Control

Graham Goodchild

Presents drawings for a semi-scale balsa and plastic card US sternwheeler work and cargo boat

  For a model that is a little different, why not try this U.S. stern-wheeler work and cargo boat which used to be in service on the Mississippi. The model is 41cm (16in.) in length and the hull is constructed from balsa wood, with plastic card being used for the superstructure. A small electric motor powers the paddle wheel via a reduction gear and cranked connecting rods. If you want to sail your model at night then the nine working lights shown on the model will illuminate your passage.

Construction (hull)

The hull is basically slab sided with the bow being built on the bread and butter method using layers of 9mm (3/8 3/8 in.) sheet balsa as shown in the photograph. Use a razor plane to shape the hull and sand to finish.     

Thank You for Looking