Lagoda 1826 by Derek C - New Bedford Whaling Vessel

[Derek C]

Hello fellow MSW members

 

After finishing my Cross section build I wasn't sure what my next project would be . While looking at different boats i started thinking back to when I was young .I was born in New Bedford Massachusetts,and as a kid I can remember visiting the  Whaling Mueseum . https://www.whalingmuseum.org/ and they always had such great stuff on display and in the Bourne building was a massive display of the vessel "Lagoda" . As a kid I couldn't wait to get to the vessel to explore it .My grandmother lived maybe a mile away from the museum so we would go visit several times a year. I contacted a member from the museum and she was very helpful in sending me the information on the Lagoda,and how to purchase the plans for the vessel. So without hesitation i called and purchased them as they only had the one set left .

Now I will impatiently wait for them to arrive. Here is a link to the " Lagoda "if you would like to check her out . https://www.whalingmuseum.org/explore/exhibitions/current/lagoda

 

Thanks for checking in on my new adventure. 

Derek C.

[alde]

That's going to be a great project. I'm looking forward to seeing it come together.

[Derek C]

Thanks alde , I'm excited to do this build . It brings back so many fond memories.

[Derek C]

Today I searched around to find a copy of 

To Build A Whale Boat: Notes & Model Makers Guide by Eric A.R Ronnberg, Jr.

I found a copy in Texas and it should be here in a week . Amazon had a new copy but wanted $500.00 . Glad I found a nice used copy  for around $20.00 

 

[Tom E]

Count me in!

Hope your feeling better. Sounds like you've been doing some research/shopping. 

 

Didn't know you were from New Bedford. 

I'm a Worcester MA kid, born and raised.

Only moved to New Hampshire a few years ago for a job. Don't see myself moving back either!

 

Tom E 

[Derek C]

Thanks Tom and welcome aboard ,Yea felling a bit better . I have a aunt and uncle in Worcester, That lived there as long as I can remember .we use to go there to visit for a few days every summer.During the winter we would get a cabin on Mt. Tom in New Hampshire so much fun.

 

[KeithAug]

Derek, nice ship but glad whaling ships no longer find a use. Quite a gruesome business.

[Derek C]

Hello members, finally feeling better so I figured I’d post a short update ,

 

I have received my book

 

and found some some very useful info in it , I am glad I purchased this book it is packed full of historical drawings and old photos of the. Logoda , and it’s whale boats. I also started receiving some drawings on the vessel so I will begin figuring them out so I can start making saw dust this weekend. She is going to be a nice size model at aprox 23” long 30” tall and 7 “ wide.

 

I hope to get started this weekend .Glad you looked in ,

 

Derek C

[the learner]

Look foward to your build!

[G.L.]

Derek,

That's looks like a very interesting project. I join the followers club.