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 Last Update: 21 Feb 06
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HOW TO USE THIS AREA:
This page will highlight the many areas of construction.  The areas fall under these five main areas: Hull, Cabin, Electronics & R/C Gear, Painting & Detailing. The directions that follow were modified form the printed directions that were included in my Boothbay Lobsterboat kit.  I have also included my own notes along with many assembly pictures and diagrams.   As I get more pictures ready, I will add them along with any comments to the following pages.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
Although this is a very large model boat kit, it is by no means out of the building range of the model builder. with even modest of stills.  This model also offers a limitless number of detail items that can be added to this lobsterboat.  Since this is a
large scale kit, it's easy to find extra detail parts to add to your lobsterboat.  When it comes to detailing this boat, you are only limited by your imagination. Time should be set aside to think about any extra detail items that you may wish to add to this model during the construction process. 

 
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The Cabin:
Cabin Sides
Dashboard
Cabin Roof
Cabin Roof Hatch
Windshield
Cockpit Roof

Mast and Boom
Mast Step and Mast Support
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Painting & Detailing:
Painting
Color Scheme
Paint Jig
Painting the Rails and Moldings
Paint Application
Painting the Waterline
How I painted my boat
Toe Rails and Skids
Hand Rails
Moldings
Side & Transom Moldings
Cabin Roof Moldings
Cockpit Roof Moldings
Cabin Side Moldings
Dashboard Molding
Chafing Gear
Spray Rails
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Finishing Details:
Windows
Cockpit
Cabin Roof Hatch Hinges
Ballard
Cleats and Fairleads
Exhaust Stack
Stay Sail
Crane
Buoys
Lobster Traps
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Drive & Power Installation:
Prop Shaft and Prop
Motor & Universal Joint
Power Installation
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Radio and Controls:
Installing Radio Gear
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Final Assembly:
Ballasting
Final Parts Installation
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Operation & Maintenance:
Operation
Maintenance
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Planning To Build:
Getting Started
Materials You Will Need
Tools you Will Need

How To Read The Plan
Cutting
Using Adhesives
The Assembly Instructions
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The Hull:   
Keel
Deck & Frames
Deck Planking
Hull Assembly
Interior Details
Rear Deck Hatch
Cockpit Deck Hatch
Rudder Post
Antenna & Steering Tubes
Motor Installation
Waterproofing
FAIRING
Side Planking
Bottom Planking
Bow Blocks
Fiberglassing The Hull
Rudder & Shoe
Cradles

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