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I made this for my Brother Mel's retirement. Unfortantly he passed
before I could present it to him. His daughter has it now in a place of honor in her home. |
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Layout of Centerline bulkhead |
Frame cutouts |
Originally the Esso Maryland. I made this model in 2016 - 1/4" = 1' |
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Paper frames pasted to 3/16" plywood |
Cutting Frames |
The hull was made from 1/4" centerline & 3/16" plywood frames |
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Starting the framing |
Framing complete |
My younger brother, Mel Mattsson was Chief Engineer on her. | |
Start of shell plate |
Start of shell plate |
The shell plate is 1/16" balsa |
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More shell plate |
Start of deck house. Paper template will be removed. |
Shell plate done |
Start of decking |
Start of rub rails |
Rub rail corners |
Coated with Fiberglass Resin |
Second Schmear of Bondo |
Layout of running gear |
Start of propellers |
Strut Pieces & props |
Bitts & Pieces |
Tow mach spool, sheaves, anchor & ladder |
Tow mach in prime |
Installing waist rails |
Railing stanchion jig |
Nameplates |
Installing wire on tow mach |
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Model PhotoShopped into NY harbor | Real Maryland in Mariners Harbor, S.I. |