So, while I was waiting for the varnish to dry on the Seguin, I started the Lobster boat.
I just like the lines. I had a couple of lobster boats in the marina I managed in CT. Similar style.
Easy Build. Called the success Series by Midwest. That means I should be able to do it? 🤞
Began coating the interior with epoxy.
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So, while I was waiting for the varnish to dry on the Seguin, I started the Lobster boat.
I just like the lines. I had a couple of lobster boats in the marina I managed in CT. Similar style.
Easy Build. Called the success Series by Midwest. That means I should be able to do it? 🤞
Began coating the interior with epoxy.
Planking the Deck Slooowly🙄🙄
The directions call for Scribing, I had to Plank?
Half Done
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Thanks for the info, Ron.
I do like to use Titebond III when I have the time to let it dry.
The CA works well when I am planking, because it sets up so fast. I don't know how I would do it with slower setting glues.
Trev
Ron - it tends to be used instead of CA not aliphatic which I use a lot as well as Titebond III. It's the CA that tends to be a problem for a lot of folks.
Finished Planking the Deck.
Applied Tung Oil as I did on the Mt Washington.
Fitting the unfinished Cockpit Deck (Second Pic.)
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Cut in the Hatches in the aft deck and Cockpit Deck
Installed conduit for the rudder servo wiring
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Hi Ron
The motor is brushed.
It is part of the power package that Midwest put out for some of its boats.
i intend mine to run as a normal work boat.
Trev
Applied a layer of glass and two coats of epoxy resin to the hull.
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This is my Lobster Boat at present.
a couple of changes to the plan, as this was intended, by Midwest, to be a static model.
1.Operating Foward Windows.
2.Operating Foward Hatch.
3.Removable rear deck to access the rudder.
4.Removable cabin Roof to access the servos and Batt.
She just needs bottom Paint, and installing the electronics.
And, Yes She Floats😮😮😂🤣
Trev
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This is my Lobster Boat at present.
a couple of changes to the plan, as this was intended, by Midwest, to be a static model.
1.Operating Foward Windows.
2.Operating Foward Hatch.
3.Removable rear deck to access the rudder.
4.Removable cabin Roof to access the servos and Batt.
She just needs bottom Paint, and installing the electronics.
And, Yes She Floats😮😮😂🤣
Trev
On eBay I was able to acquire the Midwest "Marine Electric Power System" for the vessel.
Nothing fancy here, but should suffice🙄🙄🤞
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Will try not to disappoint😊
Trev