Progress on Peapod

[Ignatius27]

Making progress on the Midwest Maine Peapod. First time trying to "weather" the oars and the lobster traps (I made 2 because I may do a diorama with the traps laid out to sea). I also tried to weather the inner hull but did not want to distract from the planking. Next step is to build a stand, put string handles on the oars, and add the rub rails and rowlock blocks. Painting the buoys then I should be done. This is my 4th wooden ship build and I'm loving it.

 

[KAYA61]

welcome to SOS forum.

 

[AllanKP69]

I just noticed your support stand. Can you post information on this, it was a new one for me.
TIA Ignatius

Allan

 

[swampdweller126]

Hello and welcome to the forum

 

[Ignatius27]

I just noticed your support stand. Can you post information on this, it was a new one for me.
TIA Ignatius

Allan

Allan - Here's a link to the boat stand I am using from Amazon.com. I've seen it available from many different distributors and at a lower price than $26. I find the cambered edges on the frame holding bars to be its best feature for boat model building. Funny...after this build I am going to upgrade to a stand with measurement markings to help be more accurate during construction. I hope you find it useful. /Ignatius

Sigvetan Stand for Model Boat kit Berth jig Stand Building aid Tool, for Most OF1/350-1/700 (Grey-3D Printed)​

 

[Rob444]

Your peapod looks great! I built one in the past and it was a lot of fun. Nice job on the lobster traps! The lobsters are a cute add on. To weather the lobster traps you may want to add a bit of gray streaks. When I did mine I went more with a gray and bare wood, the salt water really beats these things up.



Welcome aboard from Connecticut!


Rob

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Your weathering looks great, and I think the Old man from the Sea would enjoy them.

 

[Ignatius27]

Your peapod looks great! I built one in the past and it was a lot of fun. Nice job on the lobster traps! The lobsters are a cute add on. To weather the lobster traps you may want to add a bit of gray streaks. When I did mine I went more with a gray and bare wood, the salt water really beats these things up.

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Welcome aboard from Connecticut!


Rob

Thanks Rob! Can I ask what paints and/or stains you used for your Maine Peapod? Im trying to stick with water-based stains for most of it, but I may need to use acrylic paints for the buoys. My spouse hates the smell of turpentine and my work space is in the attic above our bedroom.

 

[AllanKP69]

Here's a link to the boat stand I am using from Amazon.com.

THANK YOU!

 

[Rob444]

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU

Thanks Rob! Can I ask what paints and/or stains you used for your Maine Peapod? Im trying to stick with water-based stains for most of it, but I may need to use acrylic paints for the buoys. My spouse hates the smell of turpentine and my work space is in the attic above our bedroom.

I used Tamyia acrylics white for the exterior and tan for the interior. After some sanding I do use a couple of coats of sanding sealer (others use shellack) before I apply the paint. I find acrylic paints tend to raise the grain and it looks fuzzy. The sanding sealer does have a smell. The Peapod was airbrushed, but I have hand painted with good results. When I stain I use minwax stains which do not have a strong odor.