Model Shipways #3 Muscongus Bay lobster smack!

[Zzyzx01]

Thanks for posting your detailed build log. This will be my next build so I will continue to follow your lead with great interest.
...henry

 

[priority_aces1]

Thanks for posting your detailed build log. This will be my next build so I will continue to follow your lead with great interest.
...henry

Thank you! Please don’t hesitate to ask questions even before each step as this boat is different from the previous 2 in the series and different approaches to building are required for some steps!
Happy building

 

[tonyvou13]

It’s looking good. I’m waiting to get a missing sheet that has the center spine materials. In the meantime I’ve made the mast and booms. I decided to make the mast from a dowel rather than the using the pieces the kit came with. I also stained the booms with Minwax Ipswich. They look great.

 

[priority_aces1]

It’s looking good. I’m waiting to get a missing sheet that has the center spine materials. In the meantime I’ve made the mast and booms. I decided to make the mast from a dowel rather than the using the pieces the kit came with. I also stained the booms with Minwax Ipswich. They look great.

Thank you! Have you started a build log for others to view and comment on!

 

[priority_aces1]

Gave the hull a final priming with spray can automotive sand-able primer ! Then marked the water line with the included waterline marking device as per the instructions!

 

[Zzyzx01]

Being relatively new to this hobby, why did you choose to use an automotive paint sealer vs. say an acrylic paint sealer? is it for a smoother surface for the final top coat?
Thanks
...henry

 

[priority_aces1]

Being relatively new to this hobby, why did you choose to use an automotive paint sealer vs. say an acrylic paint sealer? is it for a smoother surface for the final top coat?
Thanks
...henry

Yes actually, your are correct I wanted a smoother finish. I first primed with the Model Shipways acrylic primer after filling in divets , then trying to sand the acrylic smooth I found it was rolling instead of sanding smooth I then sprayed automotive primer and got the smooth finish I was looking for! Remember build to please you ! Right now I’m shaping the mast !

 

[priority_aces1]

Third time is a charm! after first try to shape the mast as per kit instructions by first gluing the 2 mast halves together, then shaping and sanding! I wasn’t too pleased with how it turned out. I then used the kit supplied dowel, the darker wood out of the three, I had tried turning it using an electric drill it was coming out better but sanded too much and was too thin especially going into the deck . I then used some dowel stock I had of matching color wood and using my pencil and digital caliper I sanded slowly and kept checking the width of the mast and taper up to the top and finally sanded to a perfect match to the plans then installed the hardware and eyelets to the mast ! I’m a happy camper now! Another step in the learning process ! The mast on the left is the good one!

 

[Magic Mike]

Nice job on the mast! Magic Mike

 

[priority_aces1]

Nice job on the mast! Magic Mike

Thanks it was a bit of a learning curve while sanding and shaping it! I wanted to try and do it as per instructions by gluing the two lazer cut pieces and shaving it round, but I went to thin at the base! Then I did it again with a kit supplied Dowel, better but still too thin! Using from my own stock, this time I used a digital caliber an slowly turning and sanding it chucked it my electric drill, constantly checking the areas I need to shave down! Every bump in the road is another opportunity to learn!

 

[priority_aces1]

A little more progress on the smack!

 

[Magic Mike]

Nice paint job on the deck and hull! Magic Mike

 

[priority_aces1]

Painted the hull blue with a white bump trim! I used Humbrol for the blue and white,

 

[Kurt Konrath]

She is coming along nicely, should be ready for the water in no time.

 

[priority_aces1]

I glued in the tiller arm !

I then glue on the trail boards on the beak after painting them semi-gloss black from Tamiya!


I cut out very closely the scrolling for the trail board and with white glue I glued It on and used a black sharpie to blacken the white edges, it will get a clear finish to blend it in.



I then glued on the Bowsprit!

I then made and installed the chain plates for the backstays!





I then made the mast hoops! And soldered them !

 

[Zzyzx01]

Another great installment to your build log.

 

[priority_aces1]

Still at it, and I’m very happy for the way it is going! Almost there!

 

[Magic Mike]

Nice job! I love the sail. Magic Mike

 

[priority_aces1]

Resized and finished the blocks, then installed them on to the mast, boom and Gaff! Much easier in the vise than on the model for now!

 

[priority_aces1]

Tonight I installed the STAYS, the Bob stay, Fore stay, and the Back stays and made lashings to the turnbuckles!
I’m wondering exactly what color should I use on the turnbuckles that would closely resemble the real ones?
Input on this appreciated! please!