Midwest Seguin w/ Saito Steam Power

[Hobieflier]

A messy workbench is a sign of progress being made! Here’s my Midwest Seguin, just getting started. More pics to follow as this box of sticks transforms into a tugboat!

 

[Hobieflier]

Planking in progress!
Easier and harder than I expected. A little math was necessary as I came to the part of the hull where the planks converge at the bow. A planking fan and a table sander are extremely helpful in making planks that fit nicely and look ok.

 

[Hobieflier]

Planking complete.
After much sanding…
One coat (inside and outside) of Zpoxy finishing resin to waterproof and strengthen the hull.
Now… more sanding!

 

[Hobieflier]

First coat of finishing resin. Second picture is after much sanding!

 

[fourseas]

Great job, I have always liked the Seguin tug. Will be gladly watching your progress.
Jim

 

[Hobieflier]

Great job, I have always liked the Seguin tug. Will be gladly watching your progress.
Jim

Thanks!
I am usually an airplane builder, but saw this kit at a swap meet and couldn’t resist

 

[Bryian]

Well done sir. Excellent planking.

 

[Hobieflier]

Well done sir. Excellent planking.

Thank you. This is my first time doing planking. If I had planned ahead a little better, they might have been more even. They get very narrow at the bow, below the waterline, but I am still pretty happy with the results. My wife even said it will be a shame to paint it.