MISSISSIPI PADDLE BOAT

[Captain Chris]

Hi guys - just joined today

My main area of interest to date has been tugs and fishing vessels and have just completed the Model Slipway Maggie M and just about to start 'Dutch Courage'

My wife has asked me to build a Mississippi paddle steamer for her - well I can't turn down an offer like that - can I?

I think she has, in mind, a pleasure boat with all the trimmings includind a band playing 'see them shuffling along'

I have seen the Creole Queen on www.dumastore.com. given to me by Mayhem members and this looks to fit the bill.

Do any of you know of other sites I can visit. Whilst I can build from scratch I would prefer a kit, styrene if possible

Regards

Captain Chris

[Eddy Matthews]

Firstly welcome to Paddleducks Chris.

Sadly there are very few paddler kits of any description available. The Dumas Creole Queen, and the Krick Mississippi Belle are the only two sternwheelers I can think of that are still in production. Both are all wood kits though....

So unless you choose one of those, a scratch build is your only option....

[oldie]

Eddy, I am not really up to date, but I think the `Lulonga` stern wheeler might be still available.   Will have a look through some recent MMI and Model Boat mags.  Oldie