flying_dutchman2 Posted November 12, 2015 Share #1 Posted November 12, 2015 Started on a simple kit of a Cape Cod Catboat by BlueJacket. I suggested that I built this model boat for my sister as she had one made in true scale. The specs of her boat is as follows: Cabin Catboat 18'-0" by 17'-7' by 8'-6" by 2'-0" Scale 1/2" = 1 FT F.C.W - April 27 - 1932 Fenwick Cushing Williams Jones Cove, South Bristol, Maine 04568 History of the Catboat. A catboat or a cat-rigged sailboat, is a sailing vessel characterized by a single mast carried well forward (typically near its bow). Generally a catboat has a light and shallow draft hull, wide beam approximately half its length, is gaff rigged, and carries a centerboard. Although any boat with a single sail and a mast carried well forward is 'technically' a catboat, some catboats such as the Barnegat Bay type and more modern designs carry a Bermuda sail. A jib is sometimes added, but this may require a bowsprit, and technically creates a sloop sail-plan. A typical New England style has a very long boom that extends over the transom and may carry foresails stayed from a bowsprit. It is generally accepted that the origin of the catboat type was in New York around 1840 and from there spread east and south as the virtues of the type — simplicity, ease of handling, shallow draft, large capacity — were discovered. Historically, they were used for fishing and transport in the coastal waters around Cape Cod, Narragansett Bay, New York and New Jersey. Some were fitted with bowsprits for sword fishing and others were used as 'party boats' with canvas-sided, wood-framed summer cabins that could be rolled up. Designer Fenwick Williams summarized the original design philosophy as: “The ample beam made the use of stone ballast feasible the high bow provided good support for the unstayed mast the barn door rudder provided adequate strength high coamings served to keep water out of the large open cockpit side decks provided a handy ledge on which to set a lobster trap." Modern catboat fans appreciate the catboat's traditional design and classic appearance and the features that make it a versatile recreational boat: simplicity, large capacity, shallow draft, stability, and safety in a boat that is easy to sail. The Kit. Cape Cod Catboat scale ¾”-1’ Model will be approximately 19” long, 28” high and 8” beam. The overall kit is good. The plans are accurate and easy to read, the laser cut parts are accurate as well there is plenty of strip wood and the metal Britannia pieces look good. Instructions are so-so and there not enough pictures in the manual. It is suggested this kit is for a beginner but I must disagree. The instructions on what to do is sparse or non-existent. It is pretty much a guessing game. If I have the energy I might re-write the instructions and add more pictures and submit this to Bluejacket. The model is also of a size to be a R/C pond-boat. The kit-bashing department. I will built the kit pretty much the way it should be but will also incorporate the way my sister’s boat looks. Trying to make it look as much as her boat. Furthermore, the blocks, cleats and chocks are from Britannia and are nice but I will not use those. I am making them from wood (more realistic). I will forego the rigging line and use the material from Chuck (Syren). Not making the mast hoops from metal wire but instead using a method by Bob F. Stropping blocks will be with rope and not wire. Pictures of the actual Catboat Original plans used to built the boat and plans from the kit. Elijah, Duanelaker, Jack12477 and 18 others 21 Quote Current Built: Zeehaen 1639, Dutch Fluit from Dutch explorer Abel J. Tasman Unofficial motto of the VOC: "God is good, but trade is better" Many people believe that Captain J. Cook discovered Australia in 1770. They tend to forget that Dutch mariner Willem Janszoon landed on Australia’s northern coast in 1606. Cook never even sighted the coast of Western Australia). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying_dutchman2 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted November 12, 2015 Keel and other parts. Gluing pieces of the keel together. Adjusting & gluing frames. Adding the bilge stringers after they have been soaking in water. Next up was the deck and soaked that in water as well. This would bend it much easier. Also added little blocks on either side of the frame to give the deck more gluing surface. Seventynet, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 12 others 15 Quote Current Built: Zeehaen 1639, Dutch Fluit from Dutch explorer Abel J. Tasman Unofficial motto of the VOC: "God is good, but trade is better" Many people believe that Captain J. Cook discovered Australia in 1770. They tend to forget that Dutch mariner Willem Janszoon landed on Australia’s northern coast in 1606. Cook never even sighted the coast of Western Australia). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying_dutchman2 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted November 12, 2015 More views of the deck installment. My nosey cat Boomer), who wants to be involved with every boat I built. He is also in the my Royal Yacht Mary build log. Ryland Craze, skipper1947, pete48 and 18 others 21 Quote Current Built: Zeehaen 1639, Dutch Fluit from Dutch explorer Abel J. Tasman Unofficial motto of the VOC: "God is good, but trade is better" Many people believe that Captain J. Cook discovered Australia in 1770. They tend to forget that Dutch mariner Willem Janszoon landed on Australia’s northern coast in 1606. Cook never even sighted the coast of Western Australia). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted November 12, 2015 Share #4 Posted November 12, 2015 I am pulling up a chair to watch this one Marcus. Michael mtaylor, flying_dutchman2, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted November 12, 2015 Share #5 Posted November 12, 2015 A very pretty little day sailer, Marcus. Looks like it'll make a great model. John Piet, mtaylor and flying_dutchman2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipper1947 Posted November 12, 2015 Share #6 Posted November 12, 2015 Cape Cod Catboats have long been one of my fantasy boats (when I fantasize about actually having a real boat). I have eyed this model from time to time. It sounds like you are pleased with the overall quality. I look forward to following along. Skip mtaylor, Ed Gibbons, Piet and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted November 12, 2015 Share #7 Posted November 12, 2015 Nice choice Marcus! She could easily be converted into a weekender for two people. Are you planning on making a cabin and fitting it out with two bunks? Very good idea with the added blocks to the bulkheads. I'll also be following your build. Cheers, mtaylor and flying_dutchman2 2 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force9 Posted November 13, 2015 Share #8 Posted November 13, 2015 I think your feline Boomer will rightly want to supervise construction - it is after all a "cat" boat and not a "dog" boat! mtaylor, flying_dutchman2, Piet and 1 other 4 Quote Current Builds: The White Star Liner TITANIC - Trumpeter 1/200 Old Ironsides - Revisiting the classic Revell 1/96 USS Constitution kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted November 13, 2015 Share #9 Posted November 13, 2015 Pulling up a chair/barrel also Marcus. flying_dutchman2, Piet, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted November 13, 2015 Share #10 Posted November 13, 2015 Very Nice Marcus, I will be pulling up a chair and watching this one, as well Best Regards, Pete Piet, flying_dutchman2, rjt and 2 others 5 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying_dutchman2 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted November 13, 2015 It is going to be a crowd. Thanks for the interest. Overall a good kit with room to follow the instructions or room to bash. The planking is basswood and walnut. Quality material. For anyone to built this boat it is doable at all levels of experience. Piet. I thought of adding mirrors inside the cabin so you could see what is on the inside when the cabin door is open. I need to ask her what is actually in the cabin. I think your feline Boomer will rightly want to supervise construction - it is after all a "cat" boat and not a "dog" boat! LOL - well said Marc Seventynet, Piet, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current Built: Zeehaen 1639, Dutch Fluit from Dutch explorer Abel J. Tasman Unofficial motto of the VOC: "God is good, but trade is better" Many people believe that Captain J. Cook discovered Australia in 1770. They tend to forget that Dutch mariner Willem Janszoon landed on Australia’s northern coast in 1606. Cook never even sighted the coast of Western Australia). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerty Posted November 15, 2015 Share #12 Posted November 15, 2015 Nice start ! Look forward to following along mtaylor and flying_dutchman2 2 Quote Current Build: Willie L. Bennett - Model Shipways Future Interests: Friendship Sloop - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Cape Cod Catboat - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted November 15, 2015 Share #13 Posted November 15, 2015 It is going to be a crowd. Thanks for the interest. Overall a good kit with room to follow the instructions or room to bash. The planking is basswood and walnut. Quality material. For anyone to built this boat it is doable at all levels of experience. Piet. I thought of adding mirrors inside the cabin so you could see what is on the inside when the cabin door is open. I need to ask her what is actually in the cabin. LOL - well said Marc Hi Marcus I hope the crowd's not too large, because I want a seat as well. I don't mind standing if there's no room for seating, though. I'm looking forward to following along! Cheers Patrick mtaylor, Piet and flying_dutchman2 3 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying_dutchman2 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share #14 Posted November 16, 2015 Next to the garboard there will be basswood planking. Then I will use spackle (to hide the seams), sand it smooth and paint it. Cabin Side Boards. The kit has 2 windows on each side but the actual boat has 1 window on each side. Here I will redo that. I am going to use airplane ply from Menards (like a Home Depot/Lowes store, but more items) and use that to redo. I will use the plan as my guide and will guesstimate where the windows are located. Here is a picture of the inside of the cabin. If I recreate this, I need to have the cabin door open so you can see the inside. The boat will be in a display case. I am open for suggestions. My sister did sent me an email with the colors used on the boat and I need to look through the catalog plus will check the big box stores. The following colors are: The topsides are Semi-Gloss White, deck is Sandtone, and the sides of the cabin are Grand Banks Beige. Bottom anti-fouling Aquagard - a qt of red. Cockpit deck and cabin sole are generic battleship gray. The woodwork is Sikkens Cetol Marine Maine Silica Sand should be added to paint on surfaces where people will walk, for grit - roughens the surface. On this I will do a practice run on a piece of wood and see hat it looks like. Also use the finest grit I can get as the scale has to match. pete48, Omega1234, Jack12477 and 9 others 12 Quote Current Built: Zeehaen 1639, Dutch Fluit from Dutch explorer Abel J. Tasman Unofficial motto of the VOC: "God is good, but trade is better" Many people believe that Captain J. Cook discovered Australia in 1770. They tend to forget that Dutch mariner Willem Janszoon landed on Australia’s northern coast in 1606. Cook never even sighted the coast of Western Australia). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted November 16, 2015 Share #15 Posted November 16, 2015 Marcus, looking good Piet, Omega1234, flying_dutchman2 and 1 other 4 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seventynet Posted November 16, 2015 Share #16 Posted November 16, 2015 Oh boy does this bring back memories. I grew up in the 60's and early 70's sailing a 24 foot sloop rigged (converted) cape cod cat that looked exactly like this (just a bit bigger). It was strip planked and leaked like a sieve for the first 24 hours after launching it every spring. My bud and I sailed it from Montreal down the St Lawrence and Richelieu River to Lake Champlain one summer. Very sorry to reminisce in your thread - but move over, I will be following your build Marcus and then copying it! Best, Ian Piet, coxswain, dgbot and 4 others 7 Quote Builds in progress - Hayling Hoy Builds completed - Naval Cutter Cheerful - by Syren Ship Model Company - Cape Cod Catboat - by Bluejacket - Gokstad - by Dusek - Ship's Boat - by Dusek - Brazzera - by MarisStella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying_dutchman2 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share #17 Posted November 16, 2015 Oh boy does this bring back memories. I grew up in the 60's and early 70's sailing a 24 foot sloop rigged (converted) cape cod cat that looked exactly like this (just a bit bigger). It was strip planked and leaked like a sieve for the first 24 hours after launching it every spring. My bud and I sailed it from Montreal down the St Lawrence and Richelieu River to Lake Champlain one summer. Very sorry to reminisce in your thread - but move over, I will be following your build Marcus and then copying it! Best, Ian Reminiscing is good. You did some serious sailing. My sister reads this built and this will tell her she can sail her catboat as far as she wants to. I think she has her boat moored in Prince Edward Island (If not please correct me Bernadette). Marc Seventynet, Piet, Jack12477 and 1 other 4 Quote Current Built: Zeehaen 1639, Dutch Fluit from Dutch explorer Abel J. Tasman Unofficial motto of the VOC: "God is good, but trade is better" Many people believe that Captain J. Cook discovered Australia in 1770. They tend to forget that Dutch mariner Willem Janszoon landed on Australia’s northern coast in 1606. Cook never even sighted the coast of Western Australia). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted November 16, 2015 Share #18 Posted November 16, 2015 Off to a great start, Marcus. Piet, mtaylor and flying_dutchman2 3 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted November 17, 2015 Share #19 Posted November 17, 2015 Yes, by all means include the cabin, it seems simple enough and with the door open she can peek inside using a flashlight. Or better yet, add a LED lamp! She's looking great Marcus, nice work. Cheers, mtaylor, Jack12477, Omega1234 and 2 others 5 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted November 17, 2015 Share #20 Posted November 17, 2015 Very Nice Marcus, I agree with Piet, You should do the inside of the Cabin. Great start Best Regards, Pete Jack12477, flying_dutchman2 and mtaylor 3 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted November 17, 2015 Share #21 Posted November 17, 2015 Hi Marcus I totally agree with Piet about the interior. Go for it, because it'll be well worth the effort. I'm looking forward to seeing it all come together! Best of luck Patrick flying_dutchman2, mtaylor, pete48 and 1 other 4 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying_dutchman2 Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share #22 Posted November 17, 2015 The vote has been cast and the interior of the cabin will be built. This will be a challenge and an interesting one as well. Marc Jack12477, pete48, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Current Built: Zeehaen 1639, Dutch Fluit from Dutch explorer Abel J. Tasman Unofficial motto of the VOC: "God is good, but trade is better" Many people believe that Captain J. Cook discovered Australia in 1770. They tend to forget that Dutch mariner Willem Janszoon landed on Australia’s northern coast in 1606. Cook never even sighted the coast of Western Australia). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Matson Posted November 17, 2015 Share #23 Posted November 17, 2015 Great choice Marc. Looking forward to your progress. Jack12477, mtaylor, Piet and 1 other 4 Quote Geoff NRG member #2666Current build : USS Constitution Finished builds: Armed Virginia Sloop (in gallery) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted November 19, 2015 Share #24 Posted November 19, 2015 Yippee! Cheers, flying_dutchman2 1 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying_dutchman2 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share #25 Posted November 19, 2015 Starting on the cabin. Pictures will follow. On no. 2 post check the third picture. You will see the sheath where the center board slides into. In real life the boat was able to sail in very shallow water, it could beach itself. My sister mentioned that her centerboard is attached to the keel. So I will cut the board in half and built the cabin on top of that. Marc Jack12477, mtaylor, Omega1234 and 3 others 6 Quote Current Built: Zeehaen 1639, Dutch Fluit from Dutch explorer Abel J. Tasman Unofficial motto of the VOC: "God is good, but trade is better" Many people believe that Captain J. Cook discovered Australia in 1770. They tend to forget that Dutch mariner Willem Janszoon landed on Australia’s northern coast in 1606. Cook never even sighted the coast of Western Australia). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying_dutchman2 Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share #26 Posted November 24, 2015 Pilot area which has been strengthened with scrap wood. The bulkhead has a door opening. Here I will make the door that can be moved, like the real thing. The Cabin floor is 1/8” balsa. The three ½ oval slats are going to be the inner walls in the cabin. Close up how the floor, and inner walls look like. Dry Fitted all items. How the cabin will look like in the front to the cabin (bow) there will be a door for storage. Duanelaker, Omega1234, yvesvidal and 15 others 18 Quote Current Built: Zeehaen 1639, Dutch Fluit from Dutch explorer Abel J. Tasman Unofficial motto of the VOC: "God is good, but trade is better" Many people believe that Captain J. Cook discovered Australia in 1770. They tend to forget that Dutch mariner Willem Janszoon landed on Australia’s northern coast in 1606. Cook never even sighted the coast of Western Australia). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted November 24, 2015 Share #27 Posted November 24, 2015 She's coming along nicely. John flying_dutchman2, pete48 and Omega1234 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mischief Posted November 24, 2015 Share #28 Posted November 24, 2015 Came across a few when I lived in the Florida Keys and they all were live aboards and had nothing but praise for the Cat Boat. One couple routinely sail the Cat to the Bahamas. For in harbor maneuverability most used a rubber dingy with a small motor and tie it along side the Cat. I will also add my chair in the shipyard. Omega1234, Jack12477, Piet and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted November 25, 2015 Share #29 Posted November 25, 2015 Coming together nicely Marcus. I'm so glad you are adding the cabin, that'll make special for her. Cheers, mtaylor, Omega1234, flying_dutchman2 and 1 other 4 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted November 25, 2015 Share #30 Posted November 25, 2015 You are doing a fine job Marc. The catboat makes into a great model that is open to modification. And you have shown the old saying "You can never have enough clamps." Have fun. David B mtaylor, Omega1234, flying_dutchman2 and 1 other 4 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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