new paddler.

[anthony law]

hi there. my name anthony .im builting a paddler.im 3 months in the built frist boat ive buit from sratch.i will show some pics.any conments on it . will be helpful.new to the game.

[oldie]

Anthony,  looking good!  (and welcome).   Oldie

[anthony law]

thank you.the paddle is 1400long by 410 wide by 400 higth from top of the cabin to bottom of hull.                                                                                                      when finish next i want to built is a side wheeler some like the patra or simmer.    

[anthony law]

can any one give me any idears of finishing her.also what the easy why of sealing the hull for the water. :?:  :?: do some of the old paddler have wood rails or where all steel.(hand rails)

[Eddy Matthews]

Waterproofing really depends on exactly what materials were used to build the hull - Balsa needs much more work than ply or solid timber, plywood can either be marine ply which is designed for a certain amount of exposure without delaminating, or cheaper ply which will quickly fall apart in a damp environment.

The rails can be made from wood, or metal rails with a wooden top rail, or all metal..... It all depends on the vessel being modelled.

If you give more information on the materials you've used for the hull etc a full explanation on sealing/waterproofing can be given.

[anthony law]

top and bottom is ply but the sides balsa.
also im running ele at the mount if i whanted to go steam what size plant will i need for this size paddle.