MrBlueJacket Posted July 29, 2021 Share #1 Posted July 29, 2021 We are upgrading our lobster trap kits that go in our r/c lobster boat, Maine lobster boat, and Red Baron. The old kit design had laser cut hoops and stick wood construction. ccoyle, BobG and Ryland Craze 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share #2 Posted July 29, 2021 The new kits have laser cut hoops, base and the slats are pre-done out of laserboard so they will be nice and even. As I build this prototype, I will post updates. thibaultron, BobG, grsjax and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted July 29, 2021 Share #3 Posted July 29, 2021 That looks like a project all by it's self. I'm curious to see the finished product. thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) I have decided to build both the old and new traps so people can compare the two. First step old way is to cut the bottom stringers from stripwood, champher the ends and drill holes. Then free the hoops and glue to the stringers. The new way is to again free the hoops, but now you just glue them to the pre-cut holes in a lasered base. Edited July 30, 2021 by MrBlueJacket BobG, mtaylor, Ryland Craze and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted July 31, 2021 Next step is to finish the bottom. Old way, add 4 cross braces (carefully fitted) and finally add the strip wood bottom pieces. Canute, thibaultron, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted July 31, 2021 New way, add 2 longitudinal pieces, then put down the sheet of strips. Nice and evenly spaced. mtaylor, thibaultron, Landlubber Mike and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted August 6, 2021 Next step - old way: individually attach the slats to the hoops. Tedious, and prone to misalignment. Ryland Craze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted August 6, 2021 New way: Attach the sheet of slats. Much easier, all slats are evenly spaced. Once bent around the hoops and glued in place, it is a simple matter to trim off the edges. Duanelaker, thibaultron, BobG and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted August 7, 2021 Share #9 Posted August 7, 2021 Now by George that is a trap! mtaylor, thibaultron and Canute 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted August 9, 2021 Next step is to add the end slats. Old way: glue them on individually thibaultron and Ryland Craze 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted August 9, 2021 New way: glue the sheet of slats. Much easier. Of course, either way, the slats have to be trimmed. maurino, Ryland Craze, Fernando E and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted August 9, 2021 After all the slats are on, the remaining steps are the same for either way. Add the netting and opening maurino, Ryland Craze, Landlubber Mike and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted August 9, 2021 Share #13 Posted August 9, 2021 Just a note: In the pictures of the Old Way, there were 4 cross slates on the bottom. In the New Way there are only 3. mtaylor and Canute 2 Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share #14 Posted August 10, 2021 The final step is to paint the trap. I used some light gray, then dusted it with olive drab to make it look like algae scum. And with that, this comparison is over. We will be phasing this new way in over the next few months. Snug Harbor Johnny, thibaultron, Landlubber Mike and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share #15 Posted August 14, 2021 So while the traps are done, the package includes 3 buoy blanks (see post#2). Here's a photo of them finished. thibaultron, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share #16 Posted August 18, 2021 And here are all 3 finished traps. BobG, Canute, Ryland Craze and 17 others 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted August 21, 2021 Share #17 Posted August 21, 2021 Very nice!! thibaultron, Canute and mtaylor 3 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted August 21, 2021 Share #18 Posted August 21, 2021 These lobster traps are great! thibaultron, Canute and mtaylor 3 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...
MrBlueJacket Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share #19 Posted September 9, 2021 To go along with the traps, I made a lobster holding box and populated it. BobG, maurino, Fernando E and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted September 9, 2021 Share #20 Posted September 9, 2021 Mmm. lobster.😁 mtaylor and thibaultron 2 Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted September 9, 2021 Share #21 Posted September 9, 2021 3 hours ago, MrBlueJacket said: To go along with the traps, I made a lobster holding box and populated it. Those are some great looking lobsters. Where did you get them? Do you have a source for realistic fish as well? thibaultron, Canute and mtaylor 3 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...
ccoyle Posted September 9, 2021 Share #22 Posted September 9, 2021 18 minutes ago, BobG said: Do you have a source for realistic fish as well? Search for doll-house items, i.e. 1/12 scale. Canute, BobG, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share #23 Posted September 10, 2021 BlueJacket has the lobsters. They are Britannia castings, 1/2" scale. i painted them in Army Helo Drab, then dry-brushed flat red. Followed by gloss clear. thibaultron, BobG, Canute and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share #24 Posted September 13, 2021 And here they are in their final resting place. kurtvd19, mtaylor, Landlubber Mike and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted September 13, 2021 Share #25 Posted September 13, 2021 Very cool model, MrBluejacket! Canute and thibaultron 2 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...
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