MODEL BOAT BUILDING LOBSTER BOAT

MODEL BOAT BUILDING: THE LOBSTER BOAT The downeast coast of Maine is a special place. It is studded with picture postcard towns and harbors. Swinging on their moorings in the quiet harbors are the working boats of Maine's primary fishery, the lobster boats. The project model in this book is one that was originally built in Jonesport, Beals Island area. It is said that this is the first place where lobstermen strapped gasoline engines over their keels to escape the vagaries of the wind. Step-by step instructions through the process of building an authentic scale model, taking the lines of the boats built before 1940 by Alvin Beal. Beginning with sculpting the builders model, upon which are laid the ribs and hull of the boat, through the process of creating accessories and painting. Over 250 color photographs. Paperback 64 pages.