Steamboat and Riverboat Model Building

sites especially for buiders of steamboat/paddlewheeler models

• Alan Bates Steamboat Plans
  high quality riverboat model plans
• Caney Creek steamboat wreck
  an interesting article about technical details of several boats
• John Fryants Riverboat Model Plans Service
  high quality riverboat model plans
• Nautical Research Guild
  The Nautical Research Guild is an international organization of ship modelers, maritime artists, nautical archeologists and historians who are dedicated to enhancing the art and experience of ship modeling.
• Paper Models by Paper Toys
  Free paper models by Paper Toys (e.g. Mississippi Queen).
• Power Inverters and Solar Panels for Models
  Sells power inverters and solar panels used in model creation. Also carries many portable power units used when enjoying outings with models.
• Steam Engine Valve Gear simulator (PC, Windows)
  Charles Dockstader made a wonderful freeware software for Windows that simulates various types of steam engine setups and lets the user change settings to test different settings.
• Winona Steamboat Racing and Historical Society
  Details and descriptions about building a paddlewheel steamboat for model racing purposes. A great resource for model builders.