Back to the Dungeon 😊
(I like my Dungeon, very quiet)
I started a new build, The Seguin.
This will be a scratch build.
I ordered plans from the Net.
I picked the Seguin as it seemed straight forward and was designed for Steam.
The keel has been laid.
The Frames installed.
The sub deck installed.
The one by attached to the keel is to keep it from hogging.
The build will be delayed, so I can process firewood for this winter. (Last Pic)

Started the decking.
I used 1/8x1/16th Basswood strips with black caulking strips between.
For adhesive, I used thin CA.
I am not entirely pleased with the look, will have to wait for completion for a final judgment.

Decking complete. Applying gloss varnish to seal the planking, followed by satin varnish.
I was going to use Tung Oil as I did on the Mt. Washington, but I needed to fill the caulk lines. In hindsight I should have used wider caulk strips.

I was able to acquire a Saito T2DR Engine and B2F Boiler on eBay for a fraction of list. I would rather a gas fired boiler than alcohol as the gas boiler can be pressure regulated. I guess I could always convert it, but I will stick with the alcohol for now.

Seven coats and counting.
Shoulda coated the deck with clear epoxy to fill the gaps in the seams.
Build is in slo-mo.

The deck seams finally filled in, I started planking the hull, a little on the rough side, but will be fine once sanded, faired and glassed, it will be fine🙄🙄.
Ran out of Balsa, so I started constructing and siding the cabin.

Hull is planked.
Cabin Sided.
Started on the Bulwarks and Water Ways.

Have started trimming out the windows and doors.
each window has 13c pieces of 1/16 Mahogany😮🙄🙄
Of course it has to be Sanded and Varnished😂😂😂
Trev

I saw this little gem on eBay. The scale seemed appropriate for the Seguin so---
Here is the build in pics.

Trimmed out the cabin doors. 16 pieces for each door, two of which are hidden.
Started trimming out the front of the cabin.