Update: working on seats and seat pedestals. Lots of cutting and fitting. This kit leaves nothing untouched. I have had to modify every single piece. I have the windshield fitted. I missed the step where you cut out to fit the windshield posts and had to cut it out after combing was glued and sanded. Stained and clear coated all seat parts and dash. Also floor boards are stained and cleared. I will sand and recoat several times to get a smooth finish. Slow but sure...will update again soon. Thanks, Dave

I have been cutting and fitting all the seats. I used balsa wood to fill in the hollow flimsy seats. Now they feel solid and will take handling better. I also was not happy with the plywood edge showing at the top so i used these stainless steel strips from a cars windshield wiper. Two of them are in each wiper and several applications have different widths and thicknesses. I found pics of this boat with a lot of chrome accessories on the web including this chrome trim on the seats. I am happy with the result. Also will be adding towel racks. Once all the cockpit details are worked out I am going to stain and fiberglass. Its a challenging build and I am having fun building. The color is heritage red. I think its a good match as the reds were not that bright in 1930. This will also be my hull color.
Thanks, Dave

Bought a sheet of textured styrene for extra floor mats. I used .060 x .080 styrene edging. I then covered the edge with bare metal foil. Installed shifter boot and shifter. I will detail the rc sailboat, gotta keep it fun. Need a 1/8 scale futaba 🤣. Thanks for all the answers and comments, Dave

Just finished up with most of the interior details. Next step is stain, fiberglass, paint and clear for the hull. I am going to name her Driftwood. My better half loves to collect driftwood when we are on the river or lake. I had a gold leaf vinyl decal made up. Dave

Got the color on. Happy with the results. Hope to glass it this weekend...cold weather slowing things down.

Spent a hour or two😌😮🤗 cleaning the caulking strips.

As it turns out I won't be using the polyester resin. After reading about the two different resins, epoxy is the better choice. I have a hard time spending over $100.00 for a quart of west systems 105 207. Total boat has a non blushing epoxy for about $60.00. Has anybody used this brand? Need to save $$$. Thanks, Dave

Hey guys, does anybody know what the side pieces are on this picture (fins on the side of the hull)? Were they optional? What purpose did they serve? Should they be on my current project? Thanks Dave

I have still been working on small stuff. Lighted rear flag pole, flag staff, installing eyelets on the flags, trim on fairleader. Took 3 times to drill the 5 inch flag pole successfully. Hope I'm not boring you guys with to many posts. The lights on the flag pole and nav lights are from Mack rc boats
👍👎🤞Thanks, Dave

Todays work went well. Fitted the windshield frame, drilled and tapped the windshield for the brackets. I decided to add small wing windows as I had about an 1/8" gap too much on each side between the windshield and the bracket. Small piece of brass tube soldered to a 1/16" square brass tube that I cut a slit in. Slid the windows in the slit. Worked out real nice for my problem. I have seen these wing windows on pictures of real boats so I feel good about it. Hard to see in the pictures. Will be glassing soon. Thanks, Dave