Cap'n Rat Fink Posted March 28, 2013 #1 Posted March 28, 2013 HI EVERYBODY, HAD A LITTLE TIME TODAY SO I DECIDED TO START ADDING BACK MY BUILD LOG OF ONE OF MY LITTLE WORK BOATS FROM MSW 1.0.....STARTED BACK IN SEPT. 03, 2012.... Hello Everybody, Well I am going to give it a go at building a Maryland Crabbing Skiff out of Chapelle’ book American Small Sailing Craft. I do not have his book on Crabbing Skiffs. But I will do my best with what I have to work with. The model will be made strickly from basswood. I will be painted the skiff. Now I am not sure what the paint sheeme would be at this time. Other then the majority color will be white. If anyone has any info or a picture or two showing this I would be eternally grateful. It has been very hard trying to find vintage pictures of this type of skiff. I decided to do without a building board. I will construct the boat botton…adding the center keel…and cutting out the center board slot. I will then add the chines. I then will add the stem n stern posts, with stiffeners so my planks will have a bit more material to adhere to . Then the starboard and port hull planks will be added. To add the slight bow to the boat bottom, I will add the thwarts that show assist in bowing the boat bottom to give it that customary slight upward bow. It should work ok. To keep it the 14 to 16 inches length, which is the size models I have be building lately it will be at 5/8th scale. Since these little skiffs were in the 15 to 20 foot range… So here we go. AND PLEASE IF YOU SEE ANY MISTAKES I AM CREATING PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!! Remarks and questions are very welcomed…. Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted March 28, 2013 Author #2 Posted March 28, 2013 OOPS! FORGOT THESE PHOTOS...... Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted March 28, 2013 Author #3 Posted March 28, 2013 AND A FEW MORE PICTURES BY FOR NOW(BFN).......... a few pic's to show progress to date.... Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
russ Posted March 28, 2013 #4 Posted March 28, 2013 That is a really nice looking boat. Great scale, great details. Thanks for reposting it. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
hopeful Posted March 28, 2013 #5 Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) I remember this build well. Glad you are taking the time to repost. Thank you!!! Hopefully it will encourage others to build a few small boats. Its a Midwest kit is it not? No,I guess an MSW kit? Clarify please. BFN Cheers, Hopeful aka David “there is wisdom in many voices” Completed: Sharpie Schooner (Midwest) Posted in kit build section of forum Current: Sultana (MSW) Updating the build log and continuing on with the build Next: Lady Nelson (Amati Victory) Edited March 28, 2013 by hopeful Quote Completed Sharpie Schooner: (Midwest) Current: Sultana (MS) Current: Phantom (MS) Next: Lady Nelson (Amati Victory)
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted March 28, 2013 Author #6 Posted March 28, 2013 Hey Thanks a lot Russ! It was a fun build to do. I do have a few more of these workboat projects planned for the future...! Thanks for liking the scale Russ. Someone had asked me why such a weird scale and the answer was , first it has a jib sail so making it a bit longer. The other reason I have a display case in my home that will fit a model at about 16 to 17 inches in length......so there's the method to my madness... Hi David, Your right that there is a Midwest Kit on a crabbing skiff. But i decided to scratch one instead and use Chapelle's book...though Midwest's kit is close but no cigar to Chapelle's.. With Chapelle's book I was able to add more detail which I enjoy doing.... take care guys Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
Jim Lad Posted March 29, 2013 #7 Posted March 29, 2013 Iy's great to see that skiff coming back on line Mario! John Quote
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted March 29, 2013 Author #8 Posted March 29, 2013 HI JOHN GLAD TO SEE YOU STOP BY MY BUDDY.... SO HERE WE GO AGAIN A SMALL UPDATE BECAUSE IT LOOKS LIKE I MIGHT BE A LITTLE BUSIER TODAY AT W@*&..... IF YOU HAVE COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FILL FREE TO POST..... well my little crabbing skiff progresses along..... Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
michael mott Posted March 29, 2013 #9 Posted March 29, 2013 Hi Mario, I really enjoyed this build the first time round, I am happy that you are reposting it. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted March 30, 2013 Author #10 Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks MIchael, I will try to add to it today. But in the middle of testing some stuff at w&%$............. Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted April 1, 2013 Author #11 Posted April 1, 2013 WELL ITS A BIT EARLY OVER HERE IN THE AMERICAS. SINCE IT WAS MY TURN TO HANDLE EMERGENCY ON CALL, AND AS I SIT HERE WAITING FOR A CALL BACK FROM OUR SUPPORT TEAM AT JUST BEFORE 4AM IN THE MORNING. ENDING A 34 HOURS OF OVERTIME IN TWO DAYS. FOR THE SAKE OF NOT FALLING A SLEEP I AM ADDING BACK A LITTLE MORE TO MY BUILD LOG OF MY SKIFF. AH JUST 12 MORE HOUR TO GO AND I CAN GO HOME...... Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted April 1, 2013 Author #12 Posted April 1, 2013 and a few more pic's ANY COMMENTS OR QUESTION ARE VERY WELCOME.....HAVE A GOOD DAY................. Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
rdsaplala Posted April 1, 2013 #13 Posted April 1, 2013 Nice to see your Crabbing Skiff log resurrected Mario, she's looking great my friend, looking forward to more updates Quote Best regards,AldoCurrently Building: HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding) Past build:HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted April 5, 2013 Author #14 Posted April 5, 2013 Hi Aldo thanks for stopping by................... here we go with a new update.... Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted April 5, 2013 Author #15 Posted April 5, 2013 Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted April 5, 2013 Author #16 Posted April 5, 2013 well heres another update on my little skiff........ Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted April 5, 2013 Author #17 Posted April 5, 2013 Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
russ Posted April 5, 2013 #18 Posted April 5, 2013 Mario: Nicely done. This is coming together very well. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted April 5, 2013 Author #19 Posted April 5, 2013 Thanks Russ it's the only building i have going right now, is this competed build log. Painting the inside of our home, and the modeling station is totally destroyed right now. Hope to add more pictures later today......... Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
captainbob Posted April 5, 2013 #20 Posted April 5, 2013 Hey Mario, Hang in there friend. Soon the painting and house work will be done and you will be back to building. Love your builds. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted April 5, 2013 Author #21 Posted April 5, 2013 Thanks Bob!!! Well have a little free time here, adding a few more pic's.... The paint is dry so another update on my little skiff... Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted April 5, 2013 Author #22 Posted April 5, 2013 :mellow: I GUESS I'M A LITTLE MOODY TODAY!!! I GOTTA STOP LISTENING TO THE MOODY BLUES!!! Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted April 5, 2013 Author #23 Posted April 5, 2013 An update on Chapelles Maryland Crabbing Skiff.....I am at the point on trying to figure out how these little boats were Spritsail Rigged....Any help would be grateful... Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted April 5, 2013 Author #24 Posted April 5, 2013 BUMMER WORK IS CALLING AGAIN!!!! SEE YA A LITTLE LATER!!!!! Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
russ Posted April 5, 2013 #25 Posted April 5, 2013 Nice paint job. The red lead underbody is very good. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted April 6, 2013 Author #26 Posted April 6, 2013 Thanks Russ for stopping by, Love these little boat. I already have a couple in the works once I put my modeling room back together. Now for the superstition part of the build. I have to add green for luck to the skiff and a few more photos....any and all remarks are very much welcomed Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted April 6, 2013 Author #27 Posted April 6, 2013 Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
michael mott Posted April 6, 2013 #28 Posted April 6, 2013 Hi Mario it is just as much fun the second time around. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted April 6, 2013 Author #29 Posted April 6, 2013 Hi Mario it is just as much fun the second time around. Michael I agree with you Michael, and thank you very much. I enjoy building them more then just staring at them afterwards..... GETTING CLOSE TO END OF THIS BUILD!!! Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted April 6, 2013 Author #30 Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) Edited April 6, 2013 by Cap'n Rat Fink Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
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