mtdoramike Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share #31 Posted June 23, 2020 I'm quite curious to see how much ballast will be required for her to float properly with all the extra weight from the deck house going upward. I did a float test on her for leaks before I installed the deck and put in about 8oz of lead weight midship and the stem of the boat at that time. Due to the roundness of the bottom of the hull, I'm sure it's going to take quite a bit more weight because with that shape, she will tend to roll a bit and be a bit pitchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share #32 Posted June 23, 2020 It's getting close to being completed, I have to button up a few things on her and she will be ready for a new home. BobG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share #33 Posted June 25, 2020 The Caribbean Dreamin BR549 is did. I have the fishing nets installed, so she is ready to go fishing. BobG, VTHokiEE and clearway 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted June 25, 2020 Share #34 Posted June 25, 2020 Looks awesome! Great job! mtdoramike 1 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted June 25, 2020 Share #35 Posted June 25, 2020 Really nice, Mike. She's a beauty! What did you use for the lettering on the hull? mtdoramike 1 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share #36 Posted June 25, 2020 Thanks guys, it was a real pleasure building her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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