Hello

**davee52uk** · #1 02-01-2013, 06:10 AM

Hello,

My id is davee52uk.

I have been making models most of my life from Airfix kits bought in the 50's and 60's onwards.

I have built several scratch built projects as well as lots of children's toys.

At the moment I'm designing and constructing canal narrowboats and small locomotives.

I hope to, when I retire produce a large model narrow boat that will float and carry electric power similar to a balsa one I made years ago.

For designing I use Sketchup and Paint but would welcome suggestions and help in this area.

**Miles Linnabery** · #2 02-01-2013, 10:58 AM

Dear Davee:
Living near a canal in the US I love canal boats, please share pictures of your models with us. There is not much out there on canal boats wish there was more.
Thanks
MILES

**Tim Crowe** · #3 02-01-2013, 11:19 AM

Welcome to the forum, Dave

This forum needs more canal boats

Looking forward to seeing some more posts from you

Tim

**cardist** · #4 02-01-2013, 02:17 PM

Welcome aboard Dave,

For some narrow boat kits, check the link

Scalescenes.com - T018 Narrowboats and lock

All the best and happy modelling

Bernie

**davee52uk** · #5 02-02-2013, 08:41 AM

Thanks for the link. I was thinking of creating OO scale boats and lock to sell at railway enthusiast's gathering but somebody has obviously beaten me to it !

Printed out a first try of a diesel shunter based on ones I used to see when I worked in a steelworks. Pictures later when constructed

**Retired_for_now** · #6 02-02-2013, 04:22 PM

Welcome! Sounds like we've got something to scratch your itch. Looking forward to seeing what you get up to.
Yogi