russ Posted February 17, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) Here are some photos of my oyster skiff build. This is an easy project for a first time scratch builder. The entire build is in store bought basswood and the only tools are readily available hand tools. Anyone can do this. Here are some photos of the templates, the building jig, and the initial construction of the shell. More to come. Questions and comments welcomed. Russ Edited February 17, 2013 by russ pete48 1 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted February 17, 2013 Here is some work on the interior. More to come. Russ pete48 and Aussie048 2 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted February 17, 2013 Here is the paint work. More to come. Questions and comments welcomed. Russ Aussie048 and pete48 2 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted February 17, 2013 Share #4 Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks for re-posting the skiff log, Russ. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted February 17, 2013 Here are the oarlocks and oars, the display base and a set of horses for the skiff to be mounted on, and some views of the completed model. Questions and comments welcomed. . Russ Kimberley, TurkSailor, Aussie048 and 7 others 10 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted February 17, 2013 John: Thanks for looking in. This is one of those small projects that I really wanted to post again. It is just so easy to do. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted February 17, 2013 Share #7 Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) Glad you reposted this build Russ, it is a great little first-up scratch builders project as you say. One positive or advantage of the site rebuild is the opportunity to revisit all these great builds as they are reposted. cheers Pat Edited February 17, 2013 by BANYAN Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted February 17, 2013 Pat: Thanks for dropping by. I agree. This is really kind of fun for me to go back and look over this material. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbuilder101 Posted February 17, 2013 Share #9 Posted February 17, 2013 Great to see your log here again! Quote Sherry Every goodbye is the birth of a memory... Current Build: San Felipe Finished Builds: Mayflower Build Log Gallery: Mayflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted February 17, 2013 Sherry: Thanks for dropping in. It is good to see everyone getting back in the swing of things. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadchemist Posted February 19, 2013 Share #11 Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks for the repost russ. I've been wanting to attempt a simple first scratch built project and this looks like just the project. I was wanting to build a dinghy for my mom-in-law and this would be perfect. Anyway, a couple of questions. Do you have the dimensions and spacing on the formers and what did you use as a template for the sides as they appear to not be straight/square. Also what is the width of the stern? The sides read 14' which would be 7" but i'm also assuming they're longer due to the curvature. Thanks for any help. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) Keith: I would have to look around for the dimensions of the formers, but they were spaced at 56 inch intervals. The entire boat is 168 inches long and they were evenly spaced. My templates are made from file folder material. The max width of the stern is about 43 1/2" at the top of the sides. The sides must be a bit longer than the straight line length of the boat, but I do not have the templates handy at this moment. Russ Edited May 11, 2013 by russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dida Posted February 19, 2013 Share #13 Posted February 19, 2013 Very nice and interesting project. Sisak, the city where I live, is located on two rivers and this kind of boat can be perfect for those rivers. Quote Kind regards, Hrvoje Finished: Leut by Dida My current build: Leut II My forum dealing with traditional Croatian and Mediterranean shipbuilding: http://drvenibrodovi.forumotion.eu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted February 19, 2013 The flat bottomed rowing skiff, although it is a distinctly American boat type, has been updated any number of times by different ethnic groups who immgrated to the United States. We have a large group of people who came here from Croatia and Dalamatia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It may be that they added their own distinct flavor to our local boats. Russ Dida 1 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted February 19, 2013 Share #15 Posted February 19, 2013 This is a great small project. I wil be putting this on the to do list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share #16 Posted February 19, 2013 There is a good deal of "instant gratification" on a smaller project. This would be good to do when framing and treenailing get to be too much. Russ pete48 1 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted February 19, 2013 Share #17 Posted February 19, 2013 Russ, your skiff looks as good this time as it did last time. Looks like it was fun to build. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted February 19, 2013 Bob: Thanks. It was a real blast to build. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadchemist Posted March 5, 2013 Share #19 Posted March 5, 2013 Hello Russ Quick question, on the formers in the picture, they appear to have a cut in the middle of the top (bottom of the skiff). Is there a purpose for that? Just curious. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share #20 Posted March 5, 2013 Keith: I just looked at the templates I sent you but I see no cut in the middle of the top of the formers. I have the centerline marked on each former. That is the vertical line down the center of the formers. But the formers are flat across their tops. That is the flat bottom of the boat. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted March 6, 2013 Share #21 Posted March 6, 2013 Nice little project Russ A full size one of these would be good on the lake. the model finished up really well. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share #22 Posted March 6, 2013 Michael: Thanks for the kind words. Down here, these small boats used to be everywhere. Now, there may be a handful of them laying around. I was lucky to get to record the few that I did several years ago. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaincwil Posted March 17, 2013 Share #23 Posted March 17, 2013 Did the build and its a great little boat have it alongside my whaleboat on the trestles they would make great little gifts "to the right people" mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share #24 Posted March 17, 2013 That's great Mick. Glad you enjoyed it. I agree about the gift idea. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAd My Fingers Posted May 18, 2013 Share #25 Posted May 18, 2013 She's a nice build with great lines, Russ--thanks for re-posting your build again! Quote Current Build: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share #26 Posted May 18, 2013 Thanks for looking in and for your very kind words. These skiffs are fun projects. I will be working on another one at the boat show this weekend. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurkSailor Posted June 5, 2014 Share #27 Posted June 5, 2014 Russ this is an awesome Skiff. Can I ask what sort of glue did you use to build this? Cheers, Eyup Quote Eyüp Current: Fifie - Amati Coca - Amati Completed: Felucca 1887 - Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share #28 Posted June 5, 2014 Thanks for the kind words. I always enjoy building large scale models of small boats. I used Elmer's yellow carpenter's glue, but any similar glue such as Titebond etc will work. Keep a moist cloth handing to wipe away excess glue. That will keep the wood clean for when you paint or finish. Russ pete48 1 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted June 6, 2014 Share #29 Posted June 6, 2014 Russ, don't know how I missed this. Very nice addition to your Biloxi fleet. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share #30 Posted June 6, 2014 Bob: Thanks. I have been building skiffs like this for several years and they are always fun to work on. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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