New England Stonington Dragger by FriedClams - FINISHED - 1:48 - POB

[wefalck]

Excellent !  I like the scenic setting !

 

I gather the boats sits on the ground between tides ? Or how is it otherwise hauled out ?

[allanyed]

I love horror movies, wish someone had filmed your incident, NOT.   Would sure make a great commercial!!!     I am VERY happy that all ended well and I thank you very very much for your building log, it has been a true pleasure to follow.  It has also opened my mind to new subjects for future projects.

 

Do you have a new project in the making?   I for one will definitely follow your build if you start a log.   

 

Thank you very much for sharing.  

 

Allan

[johnp76]

Outstanding model!

[Ekis]

It's not the most spectacular boat, but precisely your model, its construction, the impressive number of details, the quality of the finish, and finally the support... make this boat one of the most beautiful models I've seen in recent years!
Bravo ! 🤪👋

[KeithAug]

Gary - the whole effect is absolute magic - a sensational little boat.

[JpR62]

Just fabulous ! What a wonderful ship model.

[KenW]

Unbelievable!  Not only is your model one of the best I've seen, but the base is also outstanding.

Great work!

[Keith Black]

Gary, this build is like a good book that you can't put down but you put off reading too quickly so as not to rush the ending. This log may have come to an end, stuffed with all your beautiful work from page one to the last but the lessons and wonderful images will live with me forever. Thank you.........Keith

Edited November 27, 2020 by Keith Black

[G.L.]

Gary,

I fully agree with all previous comments. Your model and the display are fantastic. Your log was extremely engaging and educational to read.

Congratulations!

[Sea Hoss]

Been watching along since the beginning, you're an artist and a genius replicating this boat's parts!

[gsdpic]

Amazing work, both the model and the comprehensive build log explaining the techniques used.   Thanks for taking the time to share your wonderful model and the knowledge and techniques used to create it.

 

[ccoyle]

I'll add my voice to the growing cascade of accolades -- all of them well-deserved! A great log, and I look forward to your next project.

[TOM G]

That's a grand peice of work..... Top shelf.   I tip my hat to you Gary.😉

[shipmodel]

Really great work, Gary.

I followed along from the beginning and learned many excellent techniques along the way.

 

Looking forward to your next project.  I have my popcorn all ready.

 

Thanks again for sharing.

 

Dan

[Hubac's Historian]

Every last superlative applies, here, FC.  You have really created a masterpiece, and it has been a pleasure to become acquainted with your work.  I can’t wait to see what your next project will be!

[mtaylor]

I can't add much to what's already been said, but your display really sets the mood.  The shipyard worker is definitely a master stroke on an already masterful build.  I too can't wait to see what you'll build next.

[BobG]

This is a truly exceptional model. Absolutely wonderful. Congratulations on building a showpiece!

[noel_colledge]

Congratulations on completing your masterpiece.

 

I guess if you put a scenic view behind the model it would be hard pressed for anyone to say it was not the real thing. 

 

Thanks for the inspiration.

 

Here's to the next one.

[FriedClams]

Thank you all so much for the wonderful comments.  It is so great to share a hobby with like-minded folks.

 

 

On 11/27/2020 at 4:14 PM, druxey said:

Now, what's next? We are waiting....

 

On 11/27/2020 at 4:25 PM, allanyed said:

Do you have a new project in the making?

 

Hello Druxey and Allen.  Thanks for asking and your interest.

 

When I began this Stonington boat, I always had it in the back of my mind that this would be a trial run of sorts leading up to a larger and more complex Eastern-rig vessel. I always figure the scar tissue developed during one project will benefit me in the next, or at least help in avoiding a total face plant. There are numerous weaknesses and flat-out errors on every model I've ever made and that tradition will continue, but I hope to make new mistakes and not repeat ones made before. There are very few wooden hull Eastern-rig boats still floating today. They have mostly been replaced by steel hull stern trawlers, but in mid-century New England, they were ubiquitous. Based on my interests and being a mid-century New Englander myself, an Eastern-rig scallop dragger out of New Bedford seems a natural next project.

 

I didn't have much in the way of plans for the Stonington boat and I spent ridiculous amounts of time scrounging around in search of tidbit information.  I'm not going to do that on the next model, so I need to hunt down comprehensive plans and I know who has them.  The research library at Mystic Seaport is a rich resource of plans for vessels of all types, but the vast majority of the material is undigitized and requires on-site research.  Their archives contain the original drawings for dozens and dozens of Eastern-rig boats – but the library is closed to visitors due to Covid.  When they re-open, I will travel down to Connecticut and see what they got.

 

 

In the interim I'm going to work on some non-floating modeling and make another 1:87 mini- diorama. Early on in this log I posted photos of one of these small dioramas – a small boat building shop.

 

 

That was the second in a series. The first was this old Fordson tractor emerging from a barn. Both dioramas are the same size.

 

 

The third will be a 1920s auto repair shop and will keep me occupied until I can begin work on the scallop boat.

 

 

 

On 11/27/2020 at 4:19 PM, wefalck said:

I gather the boats sits on the ground between tides ? Or how is it otherwise hauled out ?

 

Hello Wefalck.  No, it's not in the tidal zone and your question is a good one. I looked at many photos like this and though “how did that boat get there”?

 

 

What was confounding to me is that the boat stands, props and cribbing are in the way of whatever placed there. How do you hold the boat up and pull the transport out from under it at the same time? I then found this video and the “well, of course” moment happened. The video is from a manufacturer of boat stands and it demonstrates the ease of how it's done. The first 45 seconds or so is product sales pitch.

 

Brownell Boat Stands Demonstration - YouTube

 

And there is always plan “B”.

 

 

Thanks again everyone.  Stay safe.

 

Gary

[longshanks]

Exquisite miniature!

 

So life like....

 

Kev

[vaddoc]

Gary, echoing the other comments, a wonderful model. Fantastic work and a very inspiring log all together.

 

Have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year!

 

Vaddoc

[Keith Black]

Gary, I hope your family is enjoying the Last Dollar as much as I/we have. Merry Christmas to you and yours......Keith

[michael mott]

Just catching up Gary, what a superb finish!

 

Michael

[Retired guy]

Wow just brilliant Gary every piece looks so real and your weathering is something I would love to accomplish.

 

Regards

Richard 

[neons]

Hello Gary,

 That was a phenomenal build of a Stonington dragger.  I like all working vessels of all types. I thought maybe using a link to your build would and surely does help those in my RC club that are new or advancing into the model building hobby. I especially like you weathering of the hull and deck planks and hatch covers, doors, etc. That makes a load of difference in a finished model. I am with a local MA RC club with many interests. Link below. I have built an amount of wood boat models scattered over the years. But I am also into aircraft. Thanks for your informative posts.

Bob Pacheco

http://forum.bristolcountyrc.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=239&p=1405#p1405

[Tim Murphy]

Gary, the Northeast Ship Model Conference will be held this October 2nd, Saturday 2021 at the Port 'N' Starboard Banquet center, New London,CT.

It would be a real treat to see your Stonington Trawler at this show. It is one of the finest models that i have ever seen and should be showed.

It you are interested please note the web site address (www.usscmsg.org/nsmc). I hope to see you there.

Tim Murphy

[FriedClams]

Hello Tim.  Thank you for thinking of my Stonington boat model in regards to showing it at the Northeast Conference this coming October.  I registered on-line several weeks ago and I will be bringing this Stonington dragger model with me.  I'm looking forward to the event and seeing all the great models displayed by our fellow modelers.  Should be fun and educational.

 

And I thank you for the high appraisal of the model - I only hope it doesn't disappoint in person.  See you there.

 

Gary 

[Tim Murphy]

I  am very pleased that you and your model will be there. If we have models like yours on display we will have a great show.

Tim

[Hubac's Historian]

Oh, this is awesome! I love this model and can’t wait to see it at the show.  I look forward to meeting you, Gary.

[pwog]

Gary! There is no way your model will disappoint. It’s my gold standard. Enjoy the show and I hope  you fill us in with details afterwards.