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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #475 on: November 12, 2019, 01:21:10 pm »

Hi Taranis

Have just read this build from beginning to end and love it

One question I have is how do you keep the dust situation down?

I notice in a lot of your pics you have a band saw, a sanding disc etc but no sign of any dust or detritus.
I am considering having a room in the house for this hobby but am put off at the thought of the dusty workshop mess in the house?!?!

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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #477 on: November 12, 2019, 02:10:21 pm »

Thankyou!
Which vacuum did you for for?
I have a Titan from screwfix...
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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #478 on: November 12, 2019, 02:49:48 pm »

That’s it in the link to my thread with my original user name
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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #479 on: November 12, 2019, 03:12:05 pm »

Ah ok ta!


Another great build log to read!


I guess just a decent vacuum in when using a machine?


Any other advice?
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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #480 on: February 27, 2020, 11:09:08 pm »

Another obsolete kit so no point starting a fresh thread.

I feel the need to work with wood so I'm going to knock this ages 14+ kit together to complement Shelley-Ann.

I have loads of paint left so she'll be matching cabin colour.


DaveM you are welcome to the plan when I've finished if you would like it  :-)











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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #481 on: February 28, 2020, 01:16:43 am »

Will probably take you less than a day to complete it. :-))
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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #482 on: February 28, 2020, 08:32:05 am »

DaveM you are welcome to the plan when I've finished if you would like it
Thanks for the offer, Andy, but I already have several projects in mind after the current one and static models aren't my 'thing'.
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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #483 on: February 28, 2020, 09:49:27 am »

It will take mucch more than a day Bill
I’m spinning plates here  ok2

Won’t be static Dave towed behind  {-)
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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #484 on: February 28, 2020, 10:50:29 am »

No use to me then, dude - you bought my Lobster Boat kit!!  8)
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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #485 on: February 28, 2020, 11:38:13 am »

I also have two skiffs  :-)  and thanks to you probably the only 2 unbuild 30" midwest Lobster kits worldwide  :-))
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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #486 on: February 28, 2020, 01:38:20 pm »

I also have two skiffs  :-)  and thanks to you probably the only 2 unbuild 30" midwest Lobster kits worldwide  :-))
So that means you have at least one set of plans which are redundant...... %)
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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #487 on: February 29, 2020, 04:19:32 pm »

Andy - any chance of scans of the parts and the Plan for the rowboat for Ian H - asked me to PM you but that's blocked - could you PM me please
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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #488 on: February 29, 2020, 05:02:34 pm »

Does this do it?


Download using the download icon NOT the BUY tab https://techno.smugmug.com/Midwest-Booth-Bay-Lobster-boat/i-tktDxn7/A


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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #489 on: February 29, 2020, 09:06:20 pm »

beyond andy's plans post...   even if this is out of production, these are still readily available...  i just checked the online auction site, and there were 12+ listed, several in the UK.
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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #490 on: February 29, 2020, 09:19:15 pm »

Indeed and usually silly money or extravagant postage.


I got this one at just over £20 delivered thanks to a heads up from a Mayhem member  :-))  Jason.


Despite being rated as 14+ this should not be dismissed as easy  {-)


There are many opportunities to get things wrong and have a disaster


My progress so far













Soon I'll be totally soaking in diluted finishing resin plus a second coat  before sanding and painting
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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #491 on: March 01, 2020, 12:26:34 pm »

I was hoping today to take some pictures of the dinghy been towed behind my lobster boat. but the weather conditions were not ideal. Just a group of shots taken at the  pond side showing the Midwest dinghy kit. Hope this is OK with you Taranis?


Stan. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #492 on: March 01, 2020, 01:03:20 pm »

Thanks for sharing Stan


Mine is nearly ready for resin coat


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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #493 on: March 01, 2020, 04:41:49 pm »

First I prepared a resin mix of 3 equal parts



Then applied liberally to all surfaces






The seats will be kept as clear mahogany but the whole boat will be matching the LB cabin
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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #494 on: March 01, 2020, 10:34:09 pm »

I'm now at the rubbing down stage and another oar to make yet.









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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #495 on: March 04, 2020, 09:58:47 pm »

Seems a shame but ready to paint now the seat support stringers are fitted.






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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #496 on: March 06, 2020, 04:54:26 pm »

Hi Guys
it seems that Dumas have produced a 32 inch Lobster boat kit that is almost the same as the old Midwest kit.I have emailed the link to Martin to post here as I cant cut and paste in in this reply.I hope he can do that for you .
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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #497 on: March 06, 2020, 05:12:52 pm »

Hi Derek yes its been covered previously. The actual hull is very boxy and nothing like the sleek lines of Midwest
http://www.dumasproducts.com/product_info.php?products_id=1313


Also for some strange reason it is 1:16 scale and plank on frame construction
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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #498 on: March 06, 2020, 06:08:35 pm »

Hi Derek yes its been covered previously. The actual hull is very boxy and nothing like the sleek lines of Midwest
http://www.dumasproducts.com/product_info.php?products_id=1313


Also for some strange reason it is 1:16 scale and plank on frame construction


Designed by someone who apparently has seen very few lobster boats. I offered some information to Dumas but they said they were too far along in the design/manufacturing process to make any modifications. Understandable that.
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Re: Midwest Boothbay Lobster boat 30" build
« Reply #499 on: March 06, 2020, 06:44:49 pm »

Based on my previous experience of a Dumas POF kit then I wouldn't consider this one. Good drawings and folksy "down-home, y'all" text in the instructions but the materials were rubbish, the die-cutting was atrocious and the design ill-conceived and impractical for a working model.
 Ah yes - it was the 'Lord Nelson Victory' tug, which isn't a tug anyway. Save your money and avoid.
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