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Zathros, You summed it up in the first seven words. fishBait

But even Heinlein can be proven wrong once in a while. He did not grow up in the world of papermodels and the internet: Can not justify TANSTAAFL, bunch of free lunch around here. fishBait

A-HAH, do I detect a fellow Robert Heinlein fan. Only man I know that conceived of a space ship called the Roger Young! One of the best SF writers ever. Thanks for your kind words. Don't ever hesitate to present suggestions to me. That is how we learn. I am filing your paper skin concept...

27) The gun doors and rudder cable rollers (same as deck cleats on the bow deck) have been installed on the aft deck. We will use a different technique to install the gunnels. The side gunnels only go around to the end of the main deck splashboard (red arrow). Test fit and trim the gunnels as...

Thank you for your kind words. I would add two comments to your observations. 1) This is my first design of a papermodel, but even if it were not, should not the test build of any new model design be considered scratch building? 2) Tabs I do not mind, that is tabs that fold and attach to the...

I agree, the hull and casement together is as rigid as any plastic model I have built. Very strong. I am considering using the technique on future HO models to handle the track and train weight. fishBait

23) If the optional add on gun port covers are desired, cut them out and glue them on over the preprinted locations. Now we will also insall the forward gunnels. This is a fairly difficult procedure. Pick one side of the Cairo and cut out the forward gunnel for that side. Test fit and make sure...

Thanks for the kind words. Will try to keep it going in the same manner. fishBait

14) Closeup of one end of the casement underside. The offsets at the corners are correct. 15) Cut out the casement formers and mount them on top of the main deck. I used scrap paper to make them double thickness and added scrap paper re-enforcement. 16) Test fit the casement over the casement...

After the last post, a serious design flaw was discovered while preparing this post. Some redesign was necessary, and the last two posts must be replaced and the work redone. Restart at Step #8, mentally delete the previous steps 8-14. Here are the new steps 8-14: We will now install the...

12) Test fit the casement on the hull. Fit should be good, but you may have to do a little trimming here. Critical alignment is at the forward end of the casement. When the fit is good, glue the casement to the hull. 13) Another view. 14) and one more. The Cairo is starting to resemble a Pook...

Now install the paddlewheel and casement on the hull. The first step is simply gluing the Casement Bottom (main deck) on top of the hull. Watch the alignment here. Alignment is more critical at the stern at this point. If it is too short at the bow, no problem. If it is too long, it can be...

Thanks Zathros. I have really enjoyed the design and now the building. I have wanted a USS Cairo ever since I visited Vicksburg right after they raised her. They were just getting the keel and hull laid down. Nest is the USS Benton and USS Essex followed by the USS Deleware. fishBait

Continuing the build. I will keep the graphics numbers in order for future reference. 5) Completed hull, the main deck just cut from the parts sheet, and the casement assembled with formers. 6) Same as #5, but from a different angle to show the wheel well on the hull. 7) Closeup of #6 showing...

The test build has started and pictures here will follow the build. Three errors in the prototype sheets have been caught (one a major fix) and corrected. 1) View of a couple of the prototype parts sheets. 2) Shot of the hull top with formers installed. 3) Closeup shot of the hull top and...

And here is the last one. fishBait

Zathros, Here are the bigger pics. Sorry for the delay, but I was unable to get this done due to circumstances beyond my control. Got the first 6 of them, last one will follow. fishBait

OK Modelers, Thanks for being patient, here is an update. Design of the USS Cairo is about 90 to 95 per cent done. As an coding old adage said, "When 90% of the design and work is done, 10% of the time has elasped. All of the major components have been unfolded and painted. The first three...

Zathros, Not to worry, they will be here for a long, long time. fishBait

Zathros, I don't have the facilities to be a file sharing site. However, if you look at the links and hosting page, I really do plan on hosting for other designers. I figure I will have another designer or two fairly shortly. fishBait