JacquesCousteau Posted June 16, 2023 Share #1 Posted June 16, 2023 (edited) Hi, I'm getting close to finishing my first build--the Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Dory--and as I've had a great time with the build, I'm trying to decide what to build next. There are a few constraints that I'm operating under. I have to move fairly frequently, so for the time being, I'd prefer something relatively small in size and without sails (or, at least, with a mast that's easily unshipped for transport without destroying a lot of rigging). I'm also not really interested in building a warship or a motorized vessel--fishing boats are most interesting to me. The next ships in the Model Shipways shipwright series would be the Norwegian Pram and the Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack, and while they seem like they would be fun builds that would teach me a lot, both look like they'd be tricky to pack and transport. (Also, being in Mexico for the time being, shipping costs to have the kit sent here are about as much as the models themselves!) Finally, I'm also interested in learning how to plank a hull, as I hope to eventually build up to scratch-building a model of a Catalonian barca pesquera (unfortunately, Artesania Latina no longer makes this model, which would be perfect, but they make the instructions available for download: https://artesanialatina.net/en/old-instructions/62246-wooden-model-ship-kit-cadaques-assembly-guide-19009.html ) Looking around, I saw that I would be able to get a Midwest Maine Peapod kit for a reasonable price on ebay. It seems like it meets all my criteria--relatively small, a fishing boat, no mast, easily transportable, and a planked hull. Is there anything I should be aware of about the kit before I go ahead and get it? Edited June 16, 2023 by JacquesCousteau typo correction Bryan Woods, mtaylor and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Kits: Model Shipways Dory (1:24) - Finished NRG Half-Hull Planking Kit (1:48) - In-progress Midwest Maine Peapod (1:14) - In-progress Scratch Builds: Xochimilco Trajinera (1:32) - Finished Lake Chapala Canoa de Rancho (1:32) - In-progress Juana y José Cross Section (1:32) - Finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted June 16, 2023 Share #2 Posted June 16, 2023 Someone with personal knowledge of this kit can correct me if I'm wrong, but I suspect that this kit isn't 'planked' in a manner that will be applicable to the more usual POB or POF types of models. It is probably built over a mold, and the internal structure is added after the basic hull is removed from the mold. Cool boat, though. mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquesCousteau Posted June 17, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted June 17, 2023 Thanks! I suspected it might be from the build logs I've seen, but I don't have enough experience with planking to really know. Still might go for it, though, it certainly is a cool boat! mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Kits: Model Shipways Dory (1:24) - Finished NRG Half-Hull Planking Kit (1:48) - In-progress Midwest Maine Peapod (1:14) - In-progress Scratch Builds: Xochimilco Trajinera (1:32) - Finished Lake Chapala Canoa de Rancho (1:32) - In-progress Juana y José Cross Section (1:32) - Finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsjax Posted June 18, 2023 Share #4 Posted June 18, 2023 The small Midwest models are strip planked. You might want to consider some of the Falkonet or Master Korabel kits. mtaylor, JacquesCousteau and Canute 3 Quote My advice and comments are always worth what you paid for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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