Lowell Grand Banks Dory by CAlanR - Model Shipways - 1:24

[CAlanR]

Here is my start to the Lowell Grand Banks Dory. The kit gave the option of using the prebuilt bottom and three sections to build a bottom. I elected to build the bottom. This is similar to what is described in "The Dory Book" by John Gardner. 

 

[CAlanR]

Added the cleats. I tried my best to shorten them lengthwise a bit to allow for water to flow around them, and I "softened" the edges as per the instructions. 

[CAlanR]

Built up the transom and stem. I wetted the bottom of the dory and have it set to dry to add a little bit of a rocker to the bottom. 

[JacquesCousteau]

Looks like you're making great progress!

[robert952]

Off to a good start!  Following along on this build.

[CAlanR]

I have the molds put together. Reading "The Dory Book" I found it interesting the early frames were not put together with gussets. One thing not described in the instructions but laid out in the details of "The Dory Book" is the removal of material from the frame at the angled joints to allow water to flow through. I plan to add these in after the glue sets up.  

[robert952]

The evolution and design details of small boats shows a lot of opportunity to model even small boats more accurately. I have been leaning towards the smaller craft as I build my skill sets and research reading. 

 

If I recall, Howard Chapelle's American Small Sailing Craft addressed a section on dories. (My library is packed and in temporary storage, so I can't verify that fact.) He discusses both versions of boats with and without sails.  A lot of small craft was 'customized' for specific roles and locales.

 

I find what you describe on the dory very interesting info on this construction. I'll have to take another read through my copy.  

[CAlanR]

12 minutes ago, robert952 said:

The evolution and design details of small boats shows a lot of opportunity to model even small boats more accurately. I have been leaning towards the smaller craft as I build my skill sets and research reading. 

 

If I recall, Howard Chapelle's American Small Sailing Craft addressed a section on dories. (My library is packed and in temporary storage, so I can't verify that fact.) He discusses both versions of boats with and without sails.  A lot of small craft was 'customized' for specific roles and locales.

 

I find what you describe on the dory very interesting info on this construction. I'll have to take another read through my copy.  

I'm finding it very interesting to learn about these crafts. The second half of the book is filled with plans for many different dories with many different applications. I'm approaching this model with the book in hand. Build the model, read the corresponding construction steps. So far the build process mimics the construction process pretty closely, and I and that fascinating. 

[iMustBeCrazy]

32 minutes ago, CAlanR said:

One thing not described in the instructions but laid out in the details of "The Dory Book" is the removal of material from the frame at the angled joints to allow water to flow through. I plan to add these in after the glue sets up.

They will be tiny, what's 1/24 of say 3/4 of an inch?

[CAlanR]

5 minutes ago, iMustBeCrazy said:

They will be tiny, what's 1/24 of say 3/4 of an inch?

Pretty tiny, and they won't really be seen. But I'll know they are there. 

[JacquesCousteau]

58 minutes ago, CAlanR said:

I have the molds put together. Reading "The Dory Book" I found it interesting the early frames were not put together with gussets. One thing not described in the instructions but laid out in the details of "The Dory Book" is the removal of material from the frame at the angled joints to allow water to flow through. I plan to add these in after the glue sets up.  

Very cool to see research informing your build! That said, I was under the impression that the corners of the frames were already removed to represent this detail. They're slightly angled where the garboard would meet the bottom, which forms a small space in the corners. But maybe there's a difference in what The Dory Book shows?

[CAlanR]

9 minutes ago, JacquesCousteau said:

Very cool to see research informing your build! That said, I was under the impression that the corners of the frames were already removed to represent this detail. They're slightly angled where the garboard would meet the bottom, which forms a small space in the corners. But maybe there's a difference in what The Dory Book shows?

That's what I found too. When I test fitted the bottom to the frame  saw that there was space for the water, so I left it alone. 

[CAlanR]

I have the bottom fitted to the frames. I think I will leave the to set up overnight. I did notice that the transom was a little off centerline.  I soaked the transom and the aft section of the bottom and placed a clamp to see if it will straighten out overnight. 

[CAlanR]

I have everything beveled (I hope) and the garboard planks soaked and fitted to the frames and bottom. Being my first project I'm finding this to be a little nerve racking as I don't know what to expect, but I'm taking faith in the instructions. 

It is fun reading along in "The Dory Book" and reading about the use of spilling blocks and the geometry that goes into creating the garboard planks. 

[druxey]

Make sure that the garboards just overlap the bottom.

[CAlanR]

34 minutes ago, druxey said:

Make sure that the garboards just overlap the bottom.

Will do, Thanks.

[SiriusVoyager]

I was worried about the bevels as well. Especially because the planks are so thin, it is hard to make it look like the instructions. It really isn’t as big of an issue as it would seem. When you place the next strakes, if they don’t seem to lay right, you can fine tune the bevel

[CAlanR]

4 minutes ago, SiriusVoyager said:

I was worried about the bevels as well. Especially because the planks are so thin, it is hard to make it look like the instructions. It really isn’t as big of an issue as it would seem. When you place the next strakes, if they don’t seem to lay right, you can fine tune the bevel

Good to know, thank you.

[CAlanR]

Moment of truth... I have the first garbed plank glued to the frames and bottom with a slight overlap of the bottom. 

[CAlanR]

Second garbed plank on.

[CAlanR]

Not perfect, but not bad.

[CAlanR]

I have the broad planks beveled, soaked, and fitted to the hull. They are longer than the garboard planks so I'll do the inside rolling bevel a little deeper once the planks are dry. 

[Helge Hafstad]

Looking forward to following this, as I'm about to try a dory myself. (The Artesania Latina Saint Malo)

[druxey]

Are you sure that those are the broad planks and not the sheer planks? They look much too long.

[CAlanR]

1 hour ago, Helge Hafstad said:

Looking forward to following this, as I'm about to try a dory myself. (The Artesania Latina Saint Malo)

Thanks, This is my first build so I'm not sure how helpful it is. 

[CAlanR]

1 hour ago, druxey said:

Are you sure that those are the broad planks and not the sheer planks? They look much too long.

Yep, I did a second check after I saw your post. 

[CAlanR]

One broad plank installed. I noticed that it sits a little ways from the Fram so I used clamps to attach it. We will see if this works or if I borked it up. 

[CAlanR]

The clamping on the frames worked! I have the other plank glued into position. 

[CAlanR]

A few of the glue up spots came detached when I unclamped the plank, so I am re-glueing. 

Edited December 15, 2023 by CAlanR

[CAlanR]

The last planks have been soaked and fitted.