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Looking good Les and to the others I only supplied Les with the basic white metal kit for the winch - Les is the one who worked his magic on it and converted it int a convincing piece of used machinery !!
Barney

It's been quite a while since I last posted progress on the sternwheeler work boat. Now building the Ruston grab dredger at the bow. It in styrene though the two big gears I had 3d printed, the smaller gear is from the scrap box. There are other gears beneath the works which are those cheap plastic ones from China (200 for around £3!) that always come in handy. Currently working on the pipe work for the boiler.
Les   

Les, Glad you dredged this project back into action. It's looking very believable.

Although progress has been rather sedate, the results are indeed satisfactory. -- Russ

Beautiful work all the way around!

Cool!

Looking Good and nearly there
Barney

Hi, Les - Love the sternwheeler. Can you send a link to those cheap Chinese gear sets? I need some clutter!   Carlo

Hi Carlo, I just went on eBay, there's dozens of sellers for the gears.
Les

Still at it- 3 years now!  Plumbing now completed on the Ruston Grab Crane and installed on the boat. Just adding a few bits and pieces now then I'll start on the quayside it will be moored against.
Les

This is a really great model. I like it.

Bernhard

Les, go stand in the corner for failing to show us your progress on that terrific model more often. -- Russ

What a wonderful modelling subject, masterly realised! There is so much to be discovered while exploring your photos!!!

Sorry Uncle Russ. I'll write out 100 times, "post more often" 😉 l

Nice colours - very realistic  So what do you reckon on another 3 years for the dock area looking forward to it
Barney