Mike Collier Posted September 17, 2022 Share #1 Posted September 17, 2022 The Wye River Models Crab Scraper boat looks like a pretty good model. It very good plans and a great instruction book with a lot of good pictures of the different steps. I think it’s short some of the wood need to build the model, but that’s ok I’ll go to hobby shop and buy some. I’m looking forward to build this model because these are the kind of models that I want to build. Ryland Craze, mtaylor, GrandpaPhil and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted September 17, 2022 Share #2 Posted September 17, 2022 Nice to see another kit under way by this little-known manufacturer. Ryland Craze, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote 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...
Mike Collier Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted September 17, 2022 Yes, I like their kits, I will build more. I started to glue the two keel parts together when it wouldn’t line up, I looked at the precut keel and it was a little warped. I soaked the keel in hot water for 15 minutes,then clamped down tight to my rod building lathe. Then I traced out the side with the plans and graphite paper, then cut out with sharp carving knife. ccoyle, mtaylor, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Collier Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted September 19, 2022 Installed the transom, spreader board and the sides. Now I’m starting to do the bottom. Ryland Craze, pwog, Canute and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB Posted September 19, 2022 Share #5 Posted September 19, 2022 Thanks for starting this log. I just bought two Wye River kits. The Round Stern and the Shrimp Trawler. I wanted to build some coastal Carolina work boats. These seem to be nice looking models when finished and close to what I wanted to build. I hope to start my very first log on this site with the Shrimp Trawler in the next few weeks (when the weather turns cooler here in North Carolina). I’m not concerned with any short supplies or weak instructions, it’s part of the challenge in this hobby IMO. I also have a full supply of wood and brass to cover most anything. Good Luck! I’ll follow along. Canute and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Previous Builds - Spray, Bluenose; Lady Nelson, Amati; J Class Sailboat, Mamoli; Pen Duick, Artesania Latina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Collier Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted September 19, 2022 I think everything is here , I should have looked closer to material list . I do like the kit, the hard part was getting the sides on right, the spreader bar I think is to low so I raise the bar up higher and got the sides on better. Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB Posted September 20, 2022 Share #7 Posted September 20, 2022 Mike, If your not aware, check out The Model Boatyard website. John Earl documented his build of the Crab Scraper. I love his detail work. His scratch built accessories are amazing. I’ve been reading all his work boat builds for ideas on building accessories for my Wye River models. Life rings, fire extinguishers, captain chairs, baskets, you name it, he has done some very creative work. Bill Ryland Craze and pwog 2 Quote Previous Builds - Spray, Bluenose; Lady Nelson, Amati; J Class Sailboat, Mamoli; Pen Duick, Artesania Latina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Collier Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted September 20, 2022 Thanks, yes I did see and read it, very good builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Collier Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted September 21, 2022 Still working on the bottom planking, slow progress but will get it done. Some of the areas near the front and back the planks need to be slightly twist, so I cut the planks to length soaked in hot water until the planks could be twisted then I used CA glue and held the planks down until the CA sets. Seems to work ok. pwog, JerryTodd, Landlubber Mike and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Collier Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted September 23, 2022 Finished the bottom today and sanded. Started to work on the inside. ccoyle, pwog, king derelict and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Collier Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share #11 Posted September 24, 2022 Today’s work, I have all of the decking supports in and the motor mounts in. I sanded and sprayed shellac inside of boat to seal it. Tomorrow I’ll spray the interior light green and build the motor and transmission boxes. JerryTodd, ccoyle and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Collier Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted September 28, 2022 Painted the inside of the boat, glued on the decks , built engine box, transmission box and fuel tank. Installed the propeller and rudder. pwog, ccoyle and Harvey Golden 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted September 28, 2022 Share #13 Posted September 28, 2022 Looking good Mike. Nice progress. Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Collier Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share #14 Posted September 28, 2022 Thanks Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Collier Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share #15 Posted October 3, 2022 Bottom painting the hull today. king derelict, ccoyle, pwog and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Collier Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share #16 Posted October 17, 2022 Finished my Smith Island Crab Scraper. It was a lot of fun, I learned a lot about building wood models. Prowler901, king derelict, Dave_E and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Golden Posted October 17, 2022 Share #17 Posted October 17, 2022 Beautifully done! Truly captures the working boat essence. -Harvey king derelict and Dave_E 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Collier Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share #18 Posted October 17, 2022 Thank you Harvey! Dave_E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted October 17, 2022 Share #19 Posted October 17, 2022 Looks great -- congratulations! king derelict and Dave_E 2 Quote 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...
Mike Collier Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share #20 Posted October 17, 2022 Thank you Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted October 17, 2022 Share #21 Posted October 17, 2022 Nice job! 👍😀 king derelict 1 Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Collier Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share #22 Posted October 17, 2022 Thank you Dave. Dave_E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted October 17, 2022 Share #23 Posted October 17, 2022 Looks great! Looks like it’s ready to go fishing! Dave_E and king derelict 2 Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Collier Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share #24 Posted October 17, 2022 Thanks Dave_E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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