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After working on a couple of smaller projects during the past 12 months I decided to build a riverboat steamer. This kit is based on the Chaperon which was built in Chambersburg, Ohio in 1884. The real boat was 120 feet long, 21 feet wide and 4 feet deep. It was operated on short trade routes...

This version of a tugboat operated back in the 1920s/1930s. The kit is by Nauticurso in Brazil and distributed by Model Expo. I must say the wood quality was not great and the instructions provided many pictures of the process but left some important details to the imagination. If you are...

I found the Midwest Lobster Boat on eBay a while ago. While Midwest is long gone I built several of their RC airplanes years ago and liked their kits. This kit is probably still around on eBay or other sites if you have an interest in it. Some of the wood stock will likely need to be replaced...

While waiting for additional rigging parts for my Mayflower build I opened the box for the Amati Viking longship. I have seen a couple of builds of Viking long ships and they are an interesting change of pace. Well once I opened the box I got sucked in a bit and after reading through the brief...

I will restart the Mayflower build log. Looks like the prior log was lost in the server problem. I will post some of the thoughts from my first post but not sure I will recapture them all. After reviewing the plans and instructions for the Mayflower I found them to be clear and well written...

I have been working on and off on the Bluenose since December. Since many have posted pics of false keel, bulkhead and planking I am picking up this log as I just completed the hull planking. I am following the Bob Hunt practicum which has been very helpful so far. As I was applying wood filler...

I am now working on the next build, the Wright Brothers airplane. This brings me back to my days building wooden RC airplanes and sailplanes. Two years ago I read historian David McCullough’s great book on the Wright Brothers. I really enjoyed reading about their life and story. They were true...

With the Concord Stage Coach completed I had the itch to complete one more of these types of vehicles before starting in earnest on my Bluenose. I selected the Model Trailways Conestoga Wagon. I’ll post some pics of the undercarriage structure soon. My impression of the kit is that it is in the...

When I decided to get back into modeling in May 2018 I started with the 1/96 scale USS Constitution by Revell. This was quite a challenging build to start with and while I finished it and learned a tremendous amount it spurred my interest in building wooden models and also to learn more about...

I recently noticed this forum and was intrigued with the two stagecoach build logs. Also recently went on a holiday house open house tour and saw a similar stagecoach model on display. It looked interesting and something fun to build. Well, Santa got my letter and now I have a new project to...

While I was waiting for paint and glue to dry on my recently completed Swift build I decided to start on my next project, the Rainbow. It seems most folks have built the Endeavour which was the UK’s challenger to the America’s Cup in 1934. Endeavour had great success in the UK but ended up...

After taking a little break after my Albatros I am back in the shipyard. I purchased the Swift 1805 by AL and had originally planned to build this as my first wooden ship build but for some reason I worked on the Albatros first. My goal with this build is to continue to build skills in planking...

I received the Albatros as a gift over 4 years ago and didn’t have time or commitment to start it. With my recent retirement I have the time and the desire to get back to modeling. I started with a Revell Constitution, 1/96 Scale. It was a significant effort over 4 months but I learned a lot...

I joined SOS back in July. I grew up outside of Boston and now live near Baltimore. Lots of deep historical connections to the sea and ships of sail in these two areas. I recently retired and decided to get back to modeling starting with plastic models. I finished the Revell 1/96 Constitution in...