Anybody recognize this riverboat model

[mikgin]

I bought this model from a person cleaning out their house. I was wondering if anybody had any information on it?

Mike

[towboatjoe]

That's the Southern Belle. I don't recall who made the kit, but Lindberg produced a small plastic kit of the same boat.

Neat model, like to find one myself.

[patmat2350]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lindberg-Southern-Belle-Stern-Wheel-River-Boat-1-64_W0QQitemZ110147093087QQihZ001QQcategoryZ4248QQr dZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

http://i18.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/a1/da/c39d_1.JPG

[steveciambrone]

I think it was available from Hobby Lobby for years, I would not mind finding one for steam power.

Thanks
Steve

[Kmot]

The big one, according to a post on another forum, is a Krick model.

[CaptLee]

Do not know if it is a Krick or a WEDICO but used a hull for the small barge I use. It is 29" long for the hull section with two skegs full length of same. Might be a bit shallow in the draft area so watch the weight used. Figure the Wheel needs to turn 150 RPM and electric is simpler to work out.

[bill g]

I have one of these, and it is a Krick kit. Mine is powered with the original Krick electric motor, which is geared down to the proper rpm. It runs well, but a little slow. Bill G