GARTH Posted November 13, 2015 #1 Posted November 13, 2015 Just started a build on a Midwest model kit BoothBay Lobster Boat started Nov.12 2015 GuntherMT, avsjerome2003, pete48 and 3 others 6 Quote
rcmdrvr Posted November 13, 2015 #2 Posted November 13, 2015 Looks like this will be a fun build. Quote Current Build: HMS Dreadnought - PLASTIC - Waterline Completed Builds: USS Cairo by BlueJacket; Nave Egizia by Amati; Harriet Lane by Model Shipways
GARTH Posted November 17, 2015 Author #3 Posted November 17, 2015 In the evenings I have a little time to continue with the Lobster boat building so my next couple of photos are posted today. yvesvidal, GuntherMT, avsjerome2003 and 1 other 4 Quote
GARTH Posted November 20, 2015 Author #4 Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) Building model boats from kits my seem easy but it can be challenging sometimes. A example is installation of the Chine Logs & the rudder parts After gluing the Balsa chine in place they need to be shaped to the ribs this is a very difficult step as these balsa strips have to mate properly with side of hull . Next is the Rudder installation I like to use brass for the rudder & silver solder to rudder shaft . after I used parts from kit found that rudder arm wouldn't fit properly on shaft so made another one that had a larger brass rod & tube for shaft also needed to be larger. Next step for another day is Hull planking . Edited November 20, 2015 by GARTH avsjerome2003, pete48, hexnut and 1 other 4 Quote
GARTH Posted November 24, 2015 Author #5 Posted November 24, 2015 This model boat came with Balsa wood that was to be used for the hull then that needed to be fiberglassed .I think balsa wood should be used on model airplanes not boats So had some Bass wood sheets that I cut to use on the hull and I'll epoxy later P/S that nasty white stuff is our first snow fall & I'm sure we'll get a lot more yvesvidal, pete48, hexnut and 1 other 4 Quote
TBlack Posted November 24, 2015 #6 Posted November 24, 2015 Garth, I'm finishing up a kit of the Midwest bass boat (kit not made anymore) for a friend. I also chucked the balsa in favor of bass wood. I'll be interested to see how your plans match up with the model. I found several glaring errors in dimensions between the plans and the supplied cut pieces. Tom Quote
GARTH Posted December 2, 2015 Author #7 Posted December 2, 2015 Just a little more progress on the Lobster Boat , Motor installed and some of the cabin has been built Working on front cabin top GuntherMT, hexnut, yvesvidal and 3 others 6 Quote
GARTH Posted December 21, 2015 Author #8 Posted December 21, 2015 Put some paint on the lobster boat and started the mahogany railings That was last week made lots of progress since then just haven't taken any more photos Quote
GARTH Posted December 23, 2015 Author #9 Posted December 23, 2015 My little model is coming along pretty well I'll probably call her Gumboot Cloggeroo A tribute to Stompin Tom Conner's song here's some lyrics We sailed away at the break of day to pull traps in oilskin trousers on the Suzy Jack but we're back tonight wit a thousand pounds of LOBSTERS Oh shanty town we're gonna tear ya down pete48, yvesvidal, avsjerome2003 and 1 other 4 Quote
GARTH Posted January 4, 2016 Author #10 Posted January 4, 2016 I'v finished up the Booth Bay lobster boat exterior. Need to start on the electronics Ordered a Pro Boat speed control that hasn't arrived yet , I will use 7.2 NIMH battery for power & a Hobby King 2.4 Ghz 6 channel transmitter . After the electronic are in I'll have to wait for warmer weather as It's gotten a little chilly here in Ontario Canada most ponds are frozen now. avsjerome2003, GrandpaPhil and yvesvidal 3 Quote
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