tanner2943 Posted July 4, 2022 #1 Posted July 4, 2022 I just started my first boat, it measures about 2' by 10". i made it out of popsickel sticks and hot glue .The hull was off a little warped but i managed to get it back right. i made floor trusts and i bondo the outside to get a smooth finish. Once i did the hull i wanted to make it RC and im trying to figure it all out. The type of boat im trying to build is a Shrimp boat. Mainly looking for ideas pointers and advice . Thanks. Tanner Dave_E and mtaylor 2 Quote
allanyed Posted July 4, 2022 #2 Posted July 4, 2022 Welcome to MSW Tanner. Look at all the build logs you can for a start. Are you working from plans for a shrimp boat or your own design? Type the word Shrimp in the search box and a number of builds will come up that may be of some help to you. Allan Dave_E 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU
mtaylor Posted July 4, 2022 #3 Posted July 4, 2022 Welcome to MSW, Tanner. To add to Allan's comment, start a build log. It's a great way to get help, ideas, and meet others. Dave_E 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
CPDDET Posted July 4, 2022 #4 Posted July 4, 2022 Hey Tanner. Sounds like a fun project. If you could post pictures along with your questions it would be a big help. Lots of experienced people on this forum who will be more than happy to help you along. mtaylor, Knocklouder and Dave_E 3 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose
Jim Lad Posted July 4, 2022 #5 Posted July 4, 2022 Welcome to the forum, Tanner. Sounds like an interesting build. John Dave_E and mtaylor 2 Quote
Wawona59 Posted July 4, 2022 #6 Posted July 4, 2022 Welcome to the MSW forum Tanner. Popsicle sticks can be a good material for modeling. (Especially the ones from Hagen-Daz chocolate fudge ice cream bars LOL) Are you working from plans or is the shrimp boat of your own design? There are many sources of plans available. You can also search the MSW site for shrimp boats. I'm sure that there are a number of models on the site that will inspire you. Welcome to the forum Wawona59 (John) mtaylor and Dave_E 2 Quote Wawona 59 John Next Project: Gifts for friends: 18th Century Pinnace, Kayak 17, Kayak 21 Indefinite Hold for the future: 1/96 Flying Fish, Model Shipways Wish list for "Seattle Connection" builds: 1/96 Lumber Schooner Wawona, 1/32 Hydroplane Slo-Mo-Shun IV, 1/96 Arthur Foss tug, 1/64 Duwamish cedar dugout canoe, 1/96 Downeaster "St. Paul" Selected Previous Completed Builds: Revell - 1/96 Thermopylae; Revell - 1/96 Cutty Sark, Revell - 1/96 Constitution, Aurora - Whaling Bark Wanderer, Model Shipways - 1/96 Phantom, AL - 1805 Pilot Boat Swift, Midwest - Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Monitor and Merrimac, Model Trailways - Doctor's Buggy
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