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LClark 11-07-2007 12:35 AM

47 Coast Guard Build
 
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Haven't seen any chains on the Midwest 47' COast Guard kit. Any interest?

Kmot 11-07-2007 12:32 PM

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Sure! I would like to see how the wood version is built. I have the fiberglass version.

LClark 11-07-2007 11:34 PM

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Hey Kmot, I have never seen that paint scheme. I love it...making me think.....

JavaMoose 11-08-2007 12:24 PM

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Kmot,
That came out awesome! I hope my USCG 87' Patrol Boat comes out as well as that did!

Kmot 11-08-2007 12:34 PM

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Thanks for the compliments, fella's! As pictured, it is still not yet finished. However, I did not intend to hijack LClark's thread so maybe we should get back to his build. ;)

dshindle 11-09-2007 11:08 PM

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LClark,

Looks like your off to a good start. Its a great kit for the price.

I started building the midwest 47' MLB several years ago and 80% complete. Got sidetracked on other projects and builds. I hope to complete it this winter! I really liked the kit but found a few errors in the instructions. I think mine was an early kit and they have since corrected the instructions. None that was a big deal,...just a little unclear or a step missing. Although I enjoy scratch bulding, I do really like the kit from midwest which includes most everything needed to complete the model. Everything fit well and the scale is good. If i get a chance I'll try to post a few pictures.

LClark 11-10-2007 10:59 AM

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KMot - please share more of your stuff...I don't want this just to be about me...

DS, looking forward to some pics of your stuff and some of your lessons learned....

LClark 11-11-2007 11:15 AM

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Roughed in the rescue deck recessions yesterday...........my helper is watching every move, he wants another chew toy.....

Kmot 11-11-2007 03:28 PM

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Throw him one of those lumps of coal. :D

Kmot 11-11-2007 03:38 PM

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Okay, another detail on my 47'er. I made a scale exhaust which will have the cooling water for the esc and motors flow overboard through this exhaust.

LClark 11-11-2007 10:37 PM

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very kool (water cooling...lol)....worked some more on the wells today..no pics but a lot of work...

LClark 11-17-2007 11:39 AM

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A few pics...............

Kmot 11-17-2007 12:51 PM

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Yikes! That last photo gave me chills! :p

Lots of carving and sanding to do there.

LClark 11-17-2007 01:10 PM

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Kmot, I forgot to ask.....what is the ID (or OD) of the water outlet? I am going to do the same, great job there, hope mine comes out as nice.

I delayed the balsa bow blocks as long as I could. I hacked at it a little this morning, should finish shaping tonight. It is the only thing I don't like about the kit so far.

Umi_Ryuzuki 11-17-2007 01:16 PM

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The boat looks like it is coming together well.

[8D]

I would have probably used Pink or Blue rigid insulation foam rather than the balsa blocks, but
I suppose thats what they supplied in the kit.

DONS BOAT WORKS 11-17-2007 10:31 PM

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ORIGINAL: Kmot

Yikes! That last photo gave me chills! :p

Lots of carving and sanding to do there.
It's easy Kmot, just cut off the wood that doesn’t look like a boat.

Kmot 11-18-2007 02:32 PM

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ORIGINAL: DONS BOAT WORKS



ORIGINAL: Kmot

Yikes! That last photo gave me chills! :p

Lots of carving and sanding to do there.
It's easy Kmot, just cut off the wood that doesn’t look like a boat.
Can you use a chainsaw? :)

LClark, I will get the measurements for you later.

Kmot 11-19-2007 12:23 PM

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LClark: Here is a link to a post that has several photos of the construction of the exhaust pipes for the 47' MLB:

CLICK ME

And here is a link to the entire thread:

CLICK ME

Kmot 11-20-2007 09:06 PM

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ORIGINAL: LClark

Kmot, I forgot to ask.....what is the ID (or OD) of the water outlet?
It is K&S brass tubing from the lhs and the size is 3/8" diameter. :)

LClark 11-24-2007 10:49 AM

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Finally had time to work on the bow....still some more shaping to do but it is close now.....and yes, almost resorted to a chainsaw...

LClark 11-27-2007 10:52 PM

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Getting closer to looking like a boat. I am not happy [&o] with the fitment of the cabin to the hull and the rear deck to the hull. This will take quite a bit of carefull massaging to close the gaps.

Kmot 11-28-2007 11:17 AM

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I've got to hand it to you LClark, this looks really good. I have the fiberglass version and didn't have to do all that hard work and I see your boat built from flat wood is looking very much the same! [sm=thumbup.gif]

LClark 11-30-2007 12:01 AM

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Thanks K, it helps to have a well designed kit...but....the hatch is a problem. I think I will end up with a raised deck where it should be flat just to keep the water out. How did they handle this on the fiberglass hull?

Kmot 11-30-2007 01:04 AM

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It sits nice and flush on the deck and is secured with two screws. There is some foam coaming around the area and beloew the deck a couple of supports.

LClark 12-03-2007 10:13 PM

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Installed supports for a proper rear deck hatch. It looks like I can get it almost flush with the deck. Had to put in a lot of supports to build the frame work. I was able to design it to provide a positive seal around the rear of the main cabin as well. It will be held down with 4 screws and blind nuts (aka tee nuts) installed in the supports. Hatch is built as wwell, just need to drill the holes and install the nuts.


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