Lowell Grand Banks Dory by Bryan Woods - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24

[Bryan Woods]

Hello my name is Bryan and this is my first build. I’ve read many logs in the past few weeks while waiting for this kit to arrive. I’m planning on retiring in the next year and ship building seems to be similar in certain ways to my occupation. I work off a plan connecting pipes, valves and other components over entire buildings then at the finish dress everything up to be attractive or even unseen. 
 

I started this build a few days ago but my internet service was being changed so I’m going to gradually  catch up with my progress. I’m not going to do a play by play but I do  realize that I had made a mistake right out of the starting gate. At the time things seemed right. The stern cleat wasn’t  symmetrical like I saw in the image. I believe I  chose the wrong way to install it. After I got the transom glued on and was looking at the assembly I noticed I lined the cleat with the mark but it was to far back. I thought about removing it but I measured the garboard and it was long enough so I moved on. Now I’m learning how one member out of place can change others. When the transom fit in the holder  I noticed the angle wasn’t right.

[Ryland Craze]

Hi Bryan and welcome to Model Ship World.  You have picked a good kit to start your journey in building ship models.  I think you will be OK with the transom.

[druxey]

Welcome! You are so correct in that one item that is 'off' will domino into a major problem down the line. My advice is to unglue all the things that aren't quite right and re-do them now, to avoid frustration and disappointment later. Follow the instructions closely for the best results.

[Bryan Woods]

2 hours ago, Ryland Craze said:

Hi Bryan and welcome to Model Ship World.  You have picked a good kit to start your journey in building ship models.  I think you will be OK with the transom.

Thanks Ryland, I’m up for the challenge!

[Bryan Woods]

2 hours ago, druxey said:

Welcome! You are so correct in that one item that is 'off' will domino into a major problem down the line. My advice is to unglue all the things that aren't quite right and re-do them now, to avoid frustration and disappointment later. Follow the instructions closely for the best results.

Thank you dryxey for the recommendation. I thought a lot about it. On this small built I thought it will give me insight and I love a challenge on figuring out a fix. 

[Bryan Woods]

So the next step I sanded, soaked and bent the garboard. I placed the bow end first and had to bridge the gap at the transom with a dab of glue. I kinda enjoy figuring ways to hold the boards without damaging them. It seemed I didn’t do it exactly the same every time.

[Bryan Woods]

To get my build log caught up with my build I’m posting pictures of the port side garboard being held while glued and both sides of the broad planks.

[Bryan Woods]

Good morning all. I’ve been excited about getting started back on my first build. It turned off cold and my work area is climate controlled by what’s outside. It should only make me move slower and that’s probably a good thing.

 

I noticed the broad planks don’t align symmetrically. The starboard plank is higher than the port side. I plan on bending and installing the port side first and place it a close to the edge of the broad plank as I can. Then match the starboard side if I can.‘

[robert952]

Looking good.  I am enjoying following all the builds of this model on MSW.  I should have a good idea how to approach my build of this model in my stash.

[Bryan Woods]

I got the port sheer plank bent and glue.

[Bryan Woods]

Then I aligned the starboard sheer at the bow.

Edited February 19, 2023 by Bryan Woods

[Bryan Woods]

After planks have set I visually inspected and sanded where I thought it needed it, Mainly at the bow and stern. When the time came to cut the dory loose from the build board I was excited! I had only been able to get little peeks at the work I’ve been doing.

 

 

 

  

 

 

I see I have room for improvement but there’s not another like it 🙂 

 

 

  
 

I sanded the bow to prepare for the false stem which I cut from the board the stem came from. There was a lot of wood that had to go. So I carefully whittled away most of it then sanded it round by my eye.

 

  

Next more sanding and eye training for me. 
 

 

  

 

 

   
 

 

Edited February 19, 2023 by Bryan Woods

[Bryan Woods]

Good afternoon everyone. The weekend finally arrived and lucky me gets some time build time. Next step was cutting and installing the side cleats on the bow and stern ends.

 

 

 

After the glue set I sanded and installed the seat risers.

 

 

 

The entire time I’ve been working on this build I was thinking of ways I could add my own touch. I’ve decided to display the oars in the position of rowing. My thought is to place small earth magnets under the cap rail and glue a small piece of metal on each oar. We’ll see how my construction plan plays out.

 

 

 

The bans were next and they turned out not to be as easy as I was thinking. I could use some better eyes and a few more hands.

 

 

But I was pleased with the results. After they had set up I sanded across the sheer strakes and bans to flatten and level the tops to meet the cap rail later in the build.

 

 

One of the strips for the gunwale was broken in half from a bad spot in the wood. It made it easier to measure the length I needed by installing one end at the bow and leave a 45 miter down to meet the other piece from the stern.

 

 

After more sanding across the sheer strakes. I have figured a way to hide the magnets under the rail. But first the Breast hook and frame irons need to be installed.

 

Next up painting. I generally end up with more on me than where it goes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 26, 2023 by Bryan Woods

[Bryan Woods]

Good evening onlookers.  The painting is complete, and here are some shots of the preparation for the magnets that will display the oars.

 

 

 

 

After cap rails installed I glued magnets in and painted any exposed areas

 

 

 

First  test to see if they stay on.

 

I enjoyed this build. I  learned a fraction of what I need to learn, but really looking forward to my next build which is the Norwegian Sailing  Pram.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[robert952]

That's an interesting way to display the oars in position.  

Do you plan on having an elevated base like the you show with the brass piece?  

Will it have a crew?

[Bryan Woods]

25 minutes ago, robert952 said:

That's an interesting way to display the oars in position.  

Do you plan on having an elevated base like the you show with the brass piece?  

Will it have a crew?

That’s just a part I use at work. The base that came with the kit, I thought, took away from the Dory. I did look for 1:24 scale figure of a old fisherman but didn’t find any to my liking. Thanks for looking in and commenting.

Bryan

 

Edited March 3, 2023 by Bryan Woods

[Ryland Craze]

Nice job on your Dory.  Congratulations on finishing it.

[Bryan Woods]

5 hours ago, Ryland Craze said:

Nice job on your Dory.  Congratulations on finishing it.

Thank you.

[druxey]

Nice neat job and presentation, Bryan. Well done!

[Bryan Woods]

1 hour ago, druxey said:

Nice neat job and presentation, Bryan. Well done!

Thank you for the compliment and for viewing my build.

[Knocklouder]

Nicely done,     

[Dave_E]

We’ll done! What’s next? 👍😀

[Bryan Woods]

1 hour ago, Knocklouder said:

Nicely done,     

Thanks

[Bryan Woods]

4 minutes ago, Dave_E said:

We’ll done! What’s next? 👍😀

Thank you ! the Norwegian Sailing  Pram.

[Janelle]

Very well built and handsomely documented. Very impressive photography as well! congratulations

[ccoyle]

Beautiful result, Bryan!

[Bryan Woods]

1 hour ago, Janelle said:

Very well built and handsomely documented. Very impressive photography as well! congratulations

Well thank you very much for your kind words. Doing the build logs is also a new adventure for me. 

[Bryan Woods]

1 hour ago, ccoyle said:

Beautiful result, Bryan!

Thank you!

[boatsNbeers]

Great way to display the oars. Very unique.

The Dory looks great. Nice work. Look forward to seeing the Parm.