Newbie

[jswdiablo]

Hello to all,
I retired a few years ago and can now devote more time to the
important stuff in life - such as building model aircraft, wooden
ship models and learning the art of carving. Being raised in the
state of Mississippi I have a great affection for the Mississippi
River paddlewheeler and have been looking for a kit as my next
project. I am intriged to find that a group exists focused on this
topic and look forward to expanding my education and craftsman skills
on all things paddlewheel.

JSW

[Paulrjordan]

Hi John:

On behalf of your moderators and everyone here, A VERY warm welcome
to Paddleducks. You're in good company here, especially if you like
Mississippi paddlers. Lots of help available if you want to build a
model riverboat. A good place to start is our own Towboat Joe's
Website with loads of information, photos, models, and plans of
inland river work boats.

http://www.dragg.net/jbrown/

Don't forget to check out our files section and PD photo albums at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Paddleducks/files/
http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Paddleducks/lst

Keep us posted on your progress and don't hesitate to holler if you
need help..or, what we specialize in here...inspiration!

PJ
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

[GJ. Nelson]

If in your search you find the "Bailey Gatzert", A John Fryant
plan and decide you want to build it I have good news for you.
I bought the plan some years ago and decided it was not what
I wanted to build. (See Quarter Wheeler Jean photo album. That
is what I did build) You can have the plans for the "BG" for the
cost of shipping.
Gary