Have been busy, well I did start this build a while ago but only just got around to posting on the forum.
As I add more picture you will see I have made some minor changes. The build instruction require careful reading. They are basically "Using the numbered parts as per the build list construct the next stage which will look like the picture"
Some plans are also provided which are on a 1/1 scale and these are helpful.

It has been challenging but also interesting

All cabins will be furnished with various items. The colour of the furniture varies depending on which room they will be situated in

Very nice kit, a nice start.

Mark

Furniture painted and installed in the cabins and on the decks.
Deck benches assembled painted and added to the decks
Modified the small white deck enclosures by using small chrome spheres.(They are in fact parts of a sink plug chain which happened to be the right size and fitted with no problems.
Added a music score and keyboard to the piano. Used publisher to resize pictures I found on the internet. Resized and printed on address labels. I like the effect.
I replaced the Barrels on the deck with some from my stash. Theses are slightly larger but better than those provided.

The next step is to assemble the decks and then add the external beams.

Super work as awlays Gil.

Carl

Man you are steaming through this build (see what I did there).It looks great.

Carl

All angle brackets have been painted white and installed on the top deck. All masts and stretchers have now been installed. To ensure they are firmly attached I have inserted lengths of 1mm brass rods into the base of each mast and drilled holes in the deck to accommodate them. Rigging was then added where required. The gangways where attached to the front deck and rigging added. This rigging is to raise and lower the gangways as required. I have installed them so that they can still be raised and lowered and are not is a fixed position. Flag attached to the front starboard mast, again I have installed this so that the flag can be raised and lowered.
Steam engine installed and painted as per instructions
Deck pillars installed and painted white or red where indicated, I have used white cotton to link the pillars
Just the turbine wheel to fit to the stern. I note from pictures I have view on the internet that the turbine wheel on some of these steamers have additional straps around the blades of the wheel so I have modified mine to match

Paddle now added, decided to modify the construction by adding additional straps to the blades. So having drilled 56 holes and inserted 56 brass pins I must say I am happy with the finished look.
Only!! got the life preservers to fix in place once painted. Then comes the hard job. What do I make next?

Hi Gill,

I have seen this build and often wondered about it, but looking at your model Gill I can't believe how it has turned out for you, just stunning.

Regards

Trev

Finally crossed the finishing line. Just the display case to make now.
I have made OCcre before. I find their components of a good standard and their customer service is excellent. Broken or missing parts are replaced quickly. Their build instruction are brief, "here are the parts you need and here is a picture of what it should look like". Been spoilt by Deagostini build guides. I found this model a challenge but am happy with the end result.Made a few changes to the build to "make it my own"Pictures attached