Description
Riverboats such as the King of the Mississippi were jacks of all trades. Cotton and inland traders relied on them for their livelihood. They towed barges and ferried railroad trains across the river. Also used as passenger boats, they helped to shrink the vastness of America, and as showboats, they made that vastness a little less lonely.
Moulded wooden pieces are now included for the bow and stern sections, so you can shape them with accuracy. Pre-cut ribs and hardwood parts are included for hull, deck and super-structure construction. Fittings include brass decorations, ship’s bell, steering wheel, handrails and chain. Windows, doors, chimney heads and paddle wheels are cast metal. Galvanised wire, brass cables and cotton rigging are all provided along with brass pin nails.
Illustrated instruction book makes building easy. Figurines are not part of this kit.
This intermediate kit would be suitable for anyone who has previous model building experience.
CAUTION!! Although these are high quality ship model kits, they may not be suitable for someone not familiar with building of wooden model ship kits.
