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| Fulton's North River |
Ben's homework assignment was to build a steamship 'of the colonial period' - but this is as close as we could come. when finished this will be a model of Robert Fulton's first working steamship, the North River, which sailed in 1807. We found some pictures online and I drew up some plans for Ben. He has been making this boat for his class project. I try to guide him but from time to time we both seem to get covered in glue - but we sure are learning a lot about paddlewheel steamships.
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| The bow planking |
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| paddle wheel parts |
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| Pappa holds while Ben glues |
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| fitting a paddlewheel |
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| the first fitting of both paddles |
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| Sanding the stern |
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| even more sanding |
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| Paddle wheels with axle |
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| The house and stack |
Awesome!
ReplyDeleteSo proud of my son and my Dad. Such a lucky gal. Amazing work, you two!! Xo
ReplyDeleteVery cool, some nice construction there buddy!!!
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