Lowell Grand Banks Dory by aaronc - Model Shipways - 1:24 scale - First Build

[aaronc]

Gentlemen I'm not getting any younger so here we go. I have had my eye on the little whaling boat for a while now...but ran into this the other night here on the forum. After taking a closer look I decided it was the place to start for me. I know it's simple but I love the lines of this little boat, and for the $$ it was a no brainer. It came in yesterday. I had time this afternoon to do an initial unboxing. It was well packaged, no damage, and came with a parts list with a date the kit was made....signed by Miroslava. I like that, When I saw one of the build logs here of the kit I did some googling to see what I could find out about the subject matter. That's what peaked my interest and firmed up my decision. I'm sure all of you guys are aware but here is the link. I'll be posting progress. Thanks for looking. 

 

History | Lowell's Boat Shop & Museum (lowellsboatshop.com)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 14, 2023 by aaronc

[JacquesCousteau]

Looking forward to following the build! This is a great first model.

[Diver]

I look forward to following your build.  My first build is the Syren Medway longboat and it has been a very challenging build.  I wish I had started a build like yours to learn the skill set this hobby requires.

[robert952]

I am gaining an affinity for these smaller boat models.  Look forward to seeing this build.  

[aaronc]

Well fellas after a very unproductive winter on my fun projects I got started today on my little Dory. My wife and I have been dealing with aging parents on both ends all fall and winter and that's usually when my project time is the most abundant,...but anyway,..I promise I'm committed and here we go with today's progress. In the 5th picture I have attachments ( I know there is proper terminology but my plans are downstairs )  that have to be glued on both ends...didn't do that today, not sure how you guys keep everything centered. The last pic is a mock up, nothing glued yet except for the spacer pieces with a dot of glue to the plans. I enjoyed every bit of it 👍👊

 

 

 

[aaronc]

More to come later on next week...I've gotta go keep the lights on for a few days. 

 

 

 

[aaronc]

I've got a few issues,...my stern knee and transom have some misalignment. I used wood glue instead of white so I'm going with it. While I was experimenting with weights to put on the bottom of the boat one of my blocks fell over and broke the stem out...glued back and ended up using a hammer for a weight. Frames are in the build board with just a spot of to keep glue on the end to keep them stable. I also started adding the bevel to the garboard plank. I'll wrap my sandpaper around a popsicle stick or file for the final edge. 

 

Despite the issues it's a fun build. I'm going to get the Dory book and get at least one more after this to work on, Thanks for following. -Aaron

 

 

 

[aaronc]

Been a bit delayed in progress. Had a little lightning strike a few weeks back and was busy lining out repairs here around the house. No real damage but it takes up time meeting with the contractors.

So my wife adopted a stray cat not long ago...I have no problem with that but she then turned into 4 more cats 😏 long story short they had some time in my shop unsupervised and did some chewing on my Dory. Finally had time this evening to begin repairs. I'll fill in and sand out seams next week and we'll hopefully be back on track. Good news is I did score a Dory book for fathers day,...it's a keeper 👍

 

BTW the lightning strike holes are 24 and 30 inches deep respectively. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[aaronc]

Not sure if the plank repair will hold,..may have to reinforce that a little somehow hidden best I can on the inside of the boat...We'll see what happens. 

 

[druxey]

You have a lot going on, haven't you? Hopefully you'll keep the kitties away from the model now!

[aaronc]

1 hour ago, druxey said:

You have a lot going on, haven't you? Hopefully you'll keep the kitties away from the model now!

 

 

They've been adopted, I wish them well. 

[aaronc]

A little repair update...I'm still gonna piddle with some sort of patch for the plank...I don't think the joint will hold for any length of time when mounted to the frame. 

 

 

 

[robert952]

You might check to see what a piece of basswood would cost. Local hobby shops or online sources usually carry basswood for other crafting purposes.  You can use the original cut out of the piece to trace the board to avoid issues with the repaired piece. 

 

You may be surprised how well the repaired piece will hold up.  But, you are correct, it may hold up for the bending to fit.  

 

While I am a 'cat tolerator,' I applaud anyone who takes in a stray (cats or dogs) even if it's just temporary to find them a good home. The Admiral and I are 'dog people.' 

 

That lightning strike did a number on your property.  Hopefully  the repairs are close to complete if not already done.  

[aaronc]

I went with some strips of basswood, filled in spaces in between and then sanded smooth for repair on the plank. Stern knee bevel filed,..then finished with sandpaper..and we're glued to the frame. Thats it for today....may look into the oars later tonight. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Dan Poirier]

I'll bet that once that plank is painted, the repair will be undetectable.

[aaronc]

46 minutes ago, Dan Poirier said:

I'll bet that once that plank is painted, the repair will be undetectable.

 

 

Thanks, that was my goal,...we'll see what happens. 

[aaronc]