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    44' Coast Guard Abomination
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    ๐Ÿ“ Coming Along Some More
    15 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ KevinH ( Master Seaman)
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    Pilot House details coming into view. Rails and lifelines getting fitted. Finish waterproofing the interior.
    I do not know about first weekend in December but getting close.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Coming Along Some More
    14 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Going well Kevin๐Ÿ‘
    Don't rush it just to meet a self-imposed deadline.
    That's when disasters happen which set you back more than you tried to gain๐Ÿค”
    'More haste - less speed' ๐Ÿ˜‰ Ask me how I know๐Ÿ˜ญ
    Cheers, Doug๐Ÿ˜Ž
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    ๐Ÿ“ Exciting Part
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ KevinH ( Master Seaman)
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    Deck almost Complete
    Motors Mounted
    Rudder Tubes and Posts Mounted
    Shafts and Screws Mounted
    Rub Rails Complete

    If I push it, she can be ready for a maiden by the first weekend of December. The Thanksgiving break (Thank you School Board) should put me over the top.

    Fair Winds!

    Kevin

    ๐Ÿ“ Starting to look like an MLB
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ KevinH ( Master Seaman)
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    So,
    A: It appears we have our regular pond back!
    B: Hours cut at work, so now three-day weekends.
    C: No more Comic Cons or STEAM Fairs this year.

    All of this equals more building time and a reason to build. Of my four project boats, The "Abomination" was closest to being finished, so I have taken that to task. I feel a late October shakedown can be scheduled. It will still be somewhat twisted, but unlike some of my other vessels it will not steam on the pond until it is 100% complete.

    Then in order:
    Small 44 MLB complete.
    Small 41 UTB complete.
    110' Island Class complete.
    Forgot, PBY, flightless flying boat.

    That will leave two OPUS projects:

    Washington State Super Ferry 6' long when complete. (Probably will not get to this one.)

    378' WHEC 1/60ish scale

    Then my friends, I am taking a break. So, I calculate about six more building years till I can be satisfied that my fleet is ready.

    Excelsior!

    Kevin

    ๐Ÿ“ Strarting to look like an MLB Again
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ KevinH ( Master Seaman)
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    Did some work during the storm.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Strarting to look like an MLB Again
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ KevinH ( Master Seaman)
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    I am well aware. Three years at Station Yaquina Bay, Newport OR. Been on one when it went 90 degrees once. Those old Surfmen and Women retired with some bad knees. Not me, i went big, 378 foot cutters. I am in search of plans for one if you know someone.

    Excelsior
    Kevin
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Strarting to look like an MLB Again
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ronald ( Vice Admiral)
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    My friend served with the USCG and said โ€œ Those old 44's rolled so bad they'd roll at the dock with no perceptible wave moving them.
    I hated working on them particularly under way as the engine room was so tight and in any seaway you got thrown around never knowing which way to brace yourself next. They weren't kind to the crew, but they were effective as a sea keeping boatโ€

    So, if your model Rocks n Rolls donโ€™t try to fix it, itโ€™s normal!
    ๐Ÿ“ Pilot House Began
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ KevinH ( Master Seaman)
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    Started some permanent modifications.

    ๐Ÿ“ Feeling a little better about the project.
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ KevinH ( Master Seaman)
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    As you can see, the builder must have had a starboard list. She is a bit, shall we say "not a bit straight". You can also see the extra girth. But we will make her presentable.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Feeling a little better about the project.
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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    A few minutes with a band saw (if the whole hull is off) should have it straight in no time if it's solid enough. ๐Ÿ˜ They do it with real ships๐Ÿ‘

    JB
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Feeling a little better about the project.
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง dave976 ( Captain)
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    A good example of why you should always fix your model frames to a good stout board to keep everything aligned
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Feeling a little better about the project.
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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    I completely agree, Rick.๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
    Trev
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Feeling a little better about the project.
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Good work KevinH
    I find taking on a model to fix is more work than building from scratch or a kit.
    ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘Rick
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Feeling a little better about the project.
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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    Hi Kevin,
    I like the fact you are trimming the bow, makes her look less clunky.๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
    Your cabin mock-up is more in keeping with the scale of the model.๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
    Just my opinion.
    Trev
    ๐Ÿ“ Deck to Remove
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ KevinH ( Master Seaman)
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    It turns out upon further inspection, that this is in no way a Dumas Copy. Someone used actual plans on this one. It has the correct number of frames as its' true life self. It is about 20mm to wide at the top. We will have to settle for standoff scale. Otherwise she will be complete in the next six months or so. There is one ship ahead of her in dry dock.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Deck to Remove
    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ KevinH ( Master Seaman)
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    Ha! A year ago. That is very troubling. Too many projects. Anyhow, I am taking advantage of the heat, and the fact that school is finally out to get some work done. I was able to even out the shape somewhat and will grind that bow block down tomorrow. The dremel will be too loud at this time. Fwd and Aft rubrails installed. Drive gear should be next, followed by steering gear, and then the most enjoyable part, waterproofing a static model someone else built. I am going straight fiberglass cloth on the outside. Then seal around the shaft and rudder posts. Next meet is on the 30th, maybe I can have her functioning by then.

    Cheers,
    Kevin
    ๐Ÿ“ 44' Coast Guard Abomination
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ KevinH ( Master Seaman)
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    So, I have been in the market for a Dumas 44' MLB, I know, not hard to obtain, but I have so many projects, it has been on the back burner for some time. I purchased the plans from Dumas, scaled the frames, and it was like fifth in line to be completed.
    SO yesterday, I was trolling FB Market Place, and found what I describe as the Abomination. It was reasonably priced, but 130 miles away, having free time and some overtime cash I decided to make the trek.
    I was in the USCG for 24 years and served a tour at a Station that ran 30'. 44' and 52' life boats. so I am familiar with the type.
    Here are some pictures. It would seem the builder was skilled, used the Dumas plan, but took quite a few liberties we can all agree.
    It is the correct width, and for the most part length is correct as well. There are some interesting things. I will be able to use the chair, and it actually had a working magnetic compass.
    It is in the yards now stripped of all the mahogany and deck fittings. Much surgery is required. All but the very fwd Deck, and aft deck need to be removed. No easy task when it was built with 1/4" ply decks. We will have her shipshape in Bristol fashion in no time. She will be the 44356 Yaquina Bay Station to go with my 36503 from the same station.
    The bow needs to be shaved, they were stubby, but not that stubby. Deck at pilot house needs to be lifted 4 mm, well deck lowered 30mm. The portholes were a nice touch, but I will fill them.
    Two 500 motors, and looks like the shafts are workable. Rudders are in the correct position.

    Cheers!
    Kevin

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: 44' Coast Guard Abomination
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fodigo ( Leading Seaman)
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    That thing is a beast! Good luck and enjoy refurbishing it. Itโ€™s harder than the build itself sometimes but with challenges comes great rewards.
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: 44' Coast Guard Abomination
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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    Absolutely Right, Mike.
    I certainty have done that with the Mt Washington.
    Trev
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: 44' Coast Guard Abomination
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง mturpin013 ( Admiral)
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    "Looks Like a lot of liberty's have been taken with this model"
    That's what model making is all about, making something that gives you pleasure regardless of the convention.
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: 44' Coast Guard Abomination
    1 year ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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    Quite the project Kevin.
    I am building the 44 also. I love her history. I saw her in person at Montauk, NY.
    I shall be interested in your progress.
    The dumas never had a mahogany cabin, it was painted ply and balsa.
    The whole boat was painted.
    Looks Like a lot of liberty's have been taken with this model.
    Glad to have you aboard๐Ÿ˜Š
    Good Luck.
    Trev


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