shawn32671 Posted November 21, 2013 Share #1 Posted November 21, 2013 Here is my progress so far on my Midwest Products Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack. [url=http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/shawn32671/media/DSC02096_zps06dbfa74.jpg.html] Dansweeney, hexnut, JesseLee and 2 others 5 Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnharv2 Posted November 21, 2013 Share #2 Posted November 21, 2013 I'd call that a pretty good start! shawn32671 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted November 21, 2013 Thanks a load. Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted November 21, 2013 Share #4 Posted November 21, 2013 Nice work so far. The framework looks pretty good. Take some time at this point and make sure the planking lays flat on the bulkheads. Time spent on that now will make the planking easier. So far, so good. Russ pete48 and shawn32671 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...
shawn32671 Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted November 21, 2013 Thanks Russ, yep that's why I stopped for now, I hate fairing work. Sanding frames is the worse part of builds in my opinion. Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted November 21, 2013 Share #6 Posted November 21, 2013 You will do just fine. Go slow, check the work often. Russ shawn32671 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...
pete48 Posted November 22, 2013 Share #7 Posted November 22, 2013 Awesome Shawn . Looks good And I have to agree with Russ take the time to fair all the frames (it will save you down the line) Pete 48 shawn32671 1 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted November 22, 2013 Thanks guys, didn't feel so well today so didn't do a thing but hopefully will get the sanding done tomorrow and hull finished at least. pete48 1 Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted December 24, 2013 Back to work on my Lobster Smack today. Just finished the dreaded fairing of the hull in preparation for the side sheet planks. More to come as I progress. pete48 1 Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted December 24, 2013 Share #10 Posted December 24, 2013 its good to see you get back to this one , They are fun to build . Merry Christmas shawn32671 1 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted December 24, 2013 Thanks Pete, I love this hobby...I'm in process of planking the side sheets right now and after finish sanding, I will post pictures. Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted December 25, 2013 Just a quick update on what I'd gotten done tonight. I just need to shape and sand the bow blocks, add the cut water and the hull will be ready for paint. I'm still deciding on what colors yet though. More to come as I progress. No more for tonight though, gotta spend some time with the Admiral and may not be working on projects Christmas day tomorrow either. Enjoy your Christmas everyone. Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 25, 2013 Share #13 Posted December 25, 2013 Your progress looks good. Merry Christmas. Russ shawn32671 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...
shawn32671 Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) Thanks Russ...I snuck away for a bit and got the bow blocks carved but am done for the night for sure....shhhh ;-) Edited to add pictures....OK so I couldn't resist at least finishing the bow blocks and final sanding...See you all after Christmas. Edited December 25, 2013 by shawn Small Stuff 1 Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted December 26, 2013 Just a quick update, I painted the hull semi gloss white and have the water line area masked off and ready for semi gloss black paint. I figured painting the whole hull white first would hopefully help hide any imperfections of my sanding skills or lack there of ;-) Completed and painted main hull. I will post more as more is accomplished. JesseLee 1 Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share #16 Posted December 26, 2013 (edited) Another quick update from this morning. I fabricated and installed the seat braces, added cabin/coamings, and cabin roof. Outer coaming and cabin roof painted semi gloss white. Next I plan to coat the bare wood surfaces such as decking etc. with clear satin Varathane brand Polyurethane and the hull will nearly be completed. Just a few more steps of parts to add to the hull and I'll be ready to start with the mast and spar work. Edited December 26, 2013 by shawn Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 26, 2013 Share #17 Posted December 26, 2013 She is coming along very nicely. Well done. 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...
shawn32671 Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted December 28, 2013 (edited) Another quick update. For the most part the hull is now completed, what's left for the hull are some detail items. After that comes the most fun part in my opinion, the mast, bowsprit, boom and gaff then sails and rigging. Be sure to check out the part 2 build log picture show on YouTube of what's completed up to this point. Edited December 28, 2013 by shawn pete48 1 Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share #19 Posted December 30, 2013 Another quick update, the hull is now fully completed and the mast, boom and gaff are finished. Next step, make and install the sails and rigging. This has been a really fun build so far and although I didn't deviate from the kit instructions/plans like a lot have done with their builds to make awesome and unique lobster smacks, I'm still very happy with how my build has turned out. I have also created a part 3 picture show video on YouTube of what I have done up to now for anyone who'd like to see. hexnut, cdogg, JesseLee and 1 other 4 Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share #20 Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) I finally got the sails finished for my build tonight. First I taped the edges of the slightly over-sized sails and brushed on some clear lacquer to keep the threads in the sails from fraying then once dry, cut the sails to their correct size. I also added the reef lines to the main sail...A task made simple by using a needle threader. Next the real fun, attach the sails to the mast, boom and gaff and finally mount the finished mast assembly to the finished hull assembly. I'm really enjoying this build. Edited December 31, 2013 by shawn wallyinstittsville 1 Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share #21 Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) Final update...I finally finished my build early this morning. The sail and rigging work was the most fun of all I think. Thanks to all of those who followed and commented on this build. It was a great project and I learned a lot about sails and rigging and now feel confident enough to finish my Constructo brand Albatros build. Be sure to check out my YouTube picture show of this final update. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU_aV7NoC90 Edited December 31, 2013 by shawn hexnut, GrandpaPhil, petehay and 4 others 7 Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 31, 2013 Share #22 Posted December 31, 2013 Shawn: Very well done. This is a beautiful model. Congratulations. Russ shawn32671 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...
shawn32671 Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share #23 Posted December 31, 2013 Thank you Russ. Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted December 31, 2013 Share #24 Posted December 31, 2013 Great job Shawn. shawn32671 1 Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share #25 Posted December 31, 2013 Thanks Casey, it was a lot of fun...now I'm back to working on finishing my Midwest Products Chesapeake Bay Skipjack. Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted January 1, 2014 Share #26 Posted January 1, 2014 Lokks good Shawn , Great job on the Sails, HAPPY NEW YEAR Best Regards, Pete shawn32671 1 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share #27 Posted January 1, 2014 Thanks loads for the compliment Pete, loved your builds too. Happy New Year to you and yours also. pete48 1 Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnharv2 Posted January 1, 2014 Share #28 Posted January 1, 2014 Very nice Shawn! I'm glad you had a good time. Harvey shawn32671 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share #29 Posted January 1, 2014 Thanks Harvey, I love this hobby. Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timo4352 Posted February 9, 2014 Share #30 Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) Your lobster smack came out really nice. I appreciated your thread as it was an out of the box build without any added complications. Just what I needed to see as I am building my very first model, the lobster smack also, right now. Tim Edited February 9, 2014 by timo4352 shawn32671 1 Quote Tim "That's a fine looking pair of oars you got there, Sir"" 'em aint 'ores --- that's me wife and me daughter! " Current build: Glad Tidings Pinky Schooner Past builds: 1:1 Stick-Up Sharpie Build Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack by Timo4352 - Midwest Products - SMALL - First time builder Gunning Dory sail & oar boat 1:1 Future Build: Scratch built Mower Dory - scale undetermined yet another future build: Martha - Chesapeake draketail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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