Sonorandog Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 That Chris Craft is gorgeous. Is that a Miss Circus in the lower picture. When I had my RC armada one of my favorites was the Dumas 3.5 Hotshot. That was a really fun boat. I had several other boats but they were all electric. This is my last update for a long while. I just realized we are half way through November. Every year I make a model for a friend of mine for Christmas and I have to start that now to ensure I get it done in time. I typically start it in October to make sure I finish on time but I got distracted by my boat. Thankfully it is a simple kit this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonorandog Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 Almost time to get back to work on the boat. I finished the “Christmas” gift this weekend, just a little late. Unfortunately two more projects came up that take priory over boat building. Hopefully soon progress will resume. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 I am very interested in your Dumas project. I have been quite curious about these models for a few years, and I've wondered what they are all about. My interest is in the 1/24 scale kits. There are some nice looking ones, but quite pricey to take a chance on, so I'm watching your build with interest. I think I'd like to try one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonorandog Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 This has been a lot of fun. I would definitely encourage you to give a wooden boat a try. However, I will say I wish this was my second attempt and not my first. I have definitely learned a lot of lessons a little too late. If I was building this same boat again it would go much more smoothly. I was able to sneak in a few minutes on this in between my other projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonorandog Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 A little more progress. There is going to be a lot of sanding in my future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldriginal86 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Looking good. Your hard work will pay off when the paint goes on. I’ve headed down the rabbit hole again. Received the Chris Craft painted racer for Christmas. Hull framing done and the planking going on. Haven’t decided if I will start a build thread here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonorandog Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 Thanks. Good luck on your new boat, hope you have a lot of fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonorandog Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 A lot and I mean a lot of sanding and touch up later I have put down a slurry coat of wood filler. This will fill the pores for a better paint job and should smooth the transitions between putty and wood. Next step will be a lot more sanding then primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonorandog Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 First coat of primer. This will me see what is needed next. Vey exciting step because it makes it look like a real boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldriginal86 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Looks great. Will this be a replica build or go with another paint scheme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonorandog Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 My plan is the 1958 Miss Bardahl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldriginal86 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Sweet! That’s a pretty boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGIC MUFFLER Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 -->> Here is one at the boat museum in Seattle area. Looking forward to seeing yours finished. I have the Miss Bardahl hydroplane kit in the smaller scale still needing to be built with some misc memorabilia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonorandog Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 Thanks for the cool pics. I need to figure out a way to replicate that font so I can make some masks for the lettering. I have no clever ideas at the moment for painting the scallops on the nose. Today I was able to spend some time with high grit paper hand sanding everything in an effort to get it all smooth. Another coat of primer and I think I have ID’d the last few spots needing some extra finishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonorandog Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 A little more progress. I cut and mounted the tail fin today. Also addressed what are hopefully the few spots needing attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldriginal86 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Looking good. We are watching. Can I suggest to build a stand of some sort to hold the hull up off the ground. Mine was built out of cheap 1/2” pvc tubing. Works with the boat upside down too. Attached a pic for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonorandog Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 A little more done. I was hoping to move on to painting the base coat, but I may have to touch up a few more little spots. Either that or learn to live with reality. Thanks for the tip about the stand. This one has no prop to worry about so an old piece of 4x4 works for painting. I have not decided what the final display solution will be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldriginal86 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Looks smooth in the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonorandog Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 Base colors are done. A little polish and it will be all good. Now the hardest part(for me) figure stencils and how to paint the final details. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldriginal86 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Good looking colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonorandog Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 Thanks. It has been fun but a challenge. I am looking forward to finishing it. I have sanded out the paint a little and it is now ready for the final details. Still have to figure that part out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldriginal86 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Thin masking tape will allow the scallops to be masked off. Tamiya tape should bend tight enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonorandog Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 I attempted that very technique this afternoon. It did not go well for me. I am now debating if I can live with it or should I sand it down and repaint the green and scallops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGIC MUFFLER Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Here's a picture I took when I was up in Kirkland Washington when we were displaying a classic car at their Concours event in 2009. Several of the Hydroplanes were brought out and I took a few photos of the Bardahl. Note: I also showed other pics in this thread of the model in the museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonorandog Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 Difficult decision has been reached. I am going to call the boat done for now. Technically it is complete. I just would like to get some detail painting done. But I am growing frustrated with it and trying to rush wrapping it up because it is in the way of other projects I want to work on. So instead of pushing through with a less than sunny disposition I am going to stop and revisit the final painting when I actually want to work on it again instead of feeling obligated to. For now it is hanging on the wall in my workshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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