cdogg Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share #31 Posted October 17, 2013 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3131-muscongus-bay-lobster-smack-by-cdogg-midwest-products/?p=88644 It's the rear hull sections, the bow is easy as you just knife away the balsa blocks and when you are close to done use low grid sand paper. In this post you will see I followed the previous advice and I soaked the wood in rubbing alcohol (my preference over water) and also cut out a card stock piece to help me trim the wood down. It worked out great and finished perfect. Hope that helps. pete48 1 Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted October 18, 2013 Share #32 Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) Hey thanks cdogg, ok I see what your talking about thank you for that I will pay close attention when I get to that stage of the build Best Regards, Pete Edited October 18, 2013 by pete48 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted October 19, 2013 Share #33 Posted October 19, 2013 Hello Casey, Happy birthday. Enjoy it and have a geat day. Anja Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted October 19, 2013 Share #34 Posted October 19, 2013 Happy Birthday Casey Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share #35 Posted October 19, 2013 Thanks guys. I'm two years away from 40! Just built the base for the lobster boat today. Took,longer than I thought. Stained it dark and drying it now. I will post pics tomorrow as I am off to a relatives house for a bonfire. Thanks again for following my lobster boat journey! trippwj 1 Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share #36 Posted October 23, 2013 This is a far as I got this weekend. Up on its display temporarily, now I to work on the bow and stern before I can hoist the sales. Also, the pre-cut rudder matches the plans but is way too big for the build, anyone else in the lobster boat society have this issue as well. Also, this pic provides a new view of my shipyard! I've got a mini USS Constitution for rigging practice back there I didn't make a build log for. And of course my first build, the Midwest Dinghy with no display supports yet. Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted October 24, 2013 Share #37 Posted October 24, 2013 It looks good, You have a great color scheme, Awesome work space, looks like you get alot of natural light in there Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share #38 Posted October 24, 2013 The light isn't that great all together in there unfortunately, I bought an LED lamp at Office Max that clamps to the side of the desk, works great, only $20. Highly recommended as it can hover over the boat or bend down to the bottom. Thats the light from the right side. I cut out some mahogany pieces to try out for the transom last night, going to restain the wood with Varathane Early American, much better than the Minwax I used before, deeper color. Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share #39 Posted October 24, 2013 Here is the transom shot, I can make this really good or really F it up, haha. I have spent about 3 hours trying out different combos for this damn part. I swear I made the hull in like 5 hours, and now have spent 10+ trying to customize the damn deck!! pete48 1 Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted October 24, 2013 Share #40 Posted October 24, 2013 I completly understand, I have a little over 20 hours into mine so far, and it will take a few more hours for fairing the frames and getting transom right. I think I can start planking on day 4. Yours looks sweet, Great colors, I like how you did the cabin top Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share #41 Posted October 24, 2013 Hey, one thing I failed to do was after soaking the side boards, using masking tape to put them in place and let them dry. That's how I got those rail gaps, didn't let them set. Impatience is very bad for this hobby!! Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_Dee Posted October 25, 2013 Share #42 Posted October 25, 2013 Casey, Your build is looking really good! As for the rudder, when compared to pleasure sail boats, yes it is oversize. An oversize rudder is common on small work boats, as they have to be able to turn quickly and on a smaller radius. Russ' 'signature line' is one of my favorites: "T'aint a hobby if you hurry" Quote Current Build - Glad Tidings -MS Completed Builds - Dragon - Corel - One design International Class Yacht - Sloup Coquillier / Shell Fish Sloop - Corel - Based on 'Bergere de Domremy / Shepherdess from Domremy - Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Scratch build based on drawings from Chapelle's book "American Small Sailing Craft" On the Shelf - Gretel-Mamoli - Emma C. Berry-MS - Chesapeake Bay Pilot Boat, Semi-scratch Find yourself hoping you never reach your destination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted October 31, 2013 Share #43 Posted October 31, 2013 Very nice build so far, I can't wait to get started on my lobster smack. Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share #44 Posted October 31, 2013 Thanks all. I added two more layers on thinned paint last night, looks way better than the original coats. The original acrylic was too thick. Going for the rudder tonight to finish off the hull, I have an idea to spice it up, will post some pics. Got the mast done, hopefully I will get some time this weekend to get it to the finishing stage. pete48 and shawn32671 2 Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted October 31, 2013 Share #45 Posted October 31, 2013 Right on Casey, I cant wait to see it , I just put the second coat of primer on my kit build. How is doing the mast and boom ? I have made 2 bowsprit's so far, its been difficult to get the proportions right. Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share #46 Posted November 8, 2013 Busy week! Here is how far I got, hopefully I can get the masts set this weekend. hexnut, pete48 and shawn32671 3 Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share #47 Posted November 8, 2013 Also, I somehow lost my samson post and my hatch cover. The investigation currently has two main suspects, a 4 year old child and a six month old dog. Despite the criminal activity in my shipyard, the Admiral still places blame on me for not putting the boat parts away. How dare she! You can see I had to use a different cut of Mahogany for the hatch cover. Also, I am changing the back end, the straight board isn't going to do it, but it worked nice as a placing template for the railing. I still need to do a touch up to the water line as well. My advice for painting is make sure to thin the acrylic, my 80th mistake with this build. I had to redo almost the whole thing because the acrylic dried and it looked like the moon surface. I repainted the hull and did 3/4 paint and 1/4 thinner and it did wonders. Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted November 9, 2013 Share #48 Posted November 9, 2013 Very nice so far, all I've done with my lobster smack up until now is sand parts so your way ahead. cdogg and pete48 2 Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share #49 Posted November 11, 2013 Thanks Shawn. I finally got the masts done. Starting the sails tomorrow. I've never done sails before so It should get interesting. shawn32671 1 Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted November 11, 2013 Share #50 Posted November 11, 2013 I've never done sails before either and that's what's stopping me from finishing my Albatros kit...I lack confidence I guess, even though several here have finished Albatros build and theirs look great and the pictures should be helpful in finishing mine. Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share #51 Posted November 12, 2013 Well, got the masts and the samson post in. Waiting for the sails and then some desperately needed touch ups. pete48 1 Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted November 13, 2013 Share #52 Posted November 13, 2013 Hi Casey, Looks really good I like the Blue ( what kind of blue is that?) I can't wait to see the sails this has always been the hard part for me. ( I am no sailmaker) Best Regards, Pete Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share #53 Posted November 13, 2013 I bought a blue bottle of $2 acrylic from Michaels, I forget the name, but I was going to use it to paint something else and it turned out great on the wood so I put it on the boat. thanks! pete48 1 Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share #54 Posted December 1, 2013 Finally got to the sails today, almost ready for launch! shawn32671 and pete48 2 Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted December 1, 2013 Share #55 Posted December 1, 2013 Awesome Casey, I cant wait to see it , with the Sails up Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted December 1, 2013 Share #56 Posted December 1, 2013 Can't wait to see it too Casey. Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share #57 Posted December 5, 2013 Ugh, started the rigging last night and my lack of boat knowledge struck! I wired the blocks with the loops parallel with the block holes for the rigging, everything crosses each other, especially at the top of the mast. Lesson learned, I have to redo the blocks tonight and have another go at it. Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share #58 Posted December 20, 2013 Well finished her during the Vikings game on Sunday, finally got some pictures up. It was fun, took me about 50-60 hours, now onto the next boat! Thanks to all that followed this build! Sorry the pics aren't great, need a better camera! pete48 and shawn32671 2 Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted December 20, 2013 Share #59 Posted December 20, 2013 Amazing job Casey. Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share #60 Posted December 20, 2013 Thanks Shawn! Funny I didn't notice the Samson post broke off when I tied the front sail, haha. Just glued it back on. Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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