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“SHOWGIRL” is
latest style of modern reflection of the famous “Maine” lobster boat.
This style of the well known lobster boat was never designed to get it
good looks dirty, by working for a living,? Built by some of the best
ship-crafters in the US of A, these craft are for the wealthy owners who wish
to “blend” in with the working boats around them in the bays and harbors of
the popular Maine coastal areas.
Although the Down east lobster boat is based on an age-old design originating
in Maine, the modern equivalent is more of a "feeling" and
"look", than the image the name produces.
Originally the boat style was indeed used to lobster, hence the large
cockpit area and enclosed fore-space for when the weather took a turn.
But today's lobster boat offers a bit more amenities than the watermen of
Maine needed, or wanted, Downeast boats are as at home in the Chesapeake, ICW
or canals of Europe as they are in the fishing waters of Maine.
Constructed from the finest materials, fitted out inside to suit the most
discerning owners with lots of fine timbers, marble, and best quality
leathers, and fitted with the latest in mechanics and electronics, The latest
reflection of the working boat is for the wealthy owners who wish to not
overstate their wealth, and try to be a little less noticeable when sunning
themselves on the vast stern deck or cruising around busy and crowded harbors.
Today, many companies have their own version of the Maine inspired lobster
boat. They share basic characteristics, like a fine bow entry forward, a fair
amount of dead rise amidships, that flattens out towards the stern, a
graceful shear line, a full length keel and a considerable cockpit. All of
these feature combine to make a boat that is seaworthy and manageable, proven
by decades of trial and error. From that point, every boat varies. The high
end boats have much more to offer in details and amenities for the casual
cruiser, while basic boats may be built for actual working watermen. Either
way, the lobster boat is a "culture" and has it's permanent place
in history.
Details of the kit
The model is based on a fiberglass hull with fender strips, hull
windows, and port detail molded into the hull. Computer generated
plastic, printed in 6 colors is used for the 1.5mm H.I.P. plastic decks
and 1mm plastic superstructure to give quick and crisp assembly.
A full set of fittings in cast light alloy and resin give the finishing touch
to the model adding the vital clutter that is so much part of this attractive
luxury launch appeal.
As in all of the Deans kits a set of running gear is included, consisting of
the prop shafts, tillers and full instructions keyed to a FULL SIZE plan
with embedded color pictures to assist in the construction of the model.
Painting instructions are part of the construction notes with tips for using
the latest car spray ACRYLIC paint which gives a fast and hard wearing
finish.
Pre-printed cast vinyl decking, Chrome plating strip and detail sheet
printed vinyl instruments are included in the kit along with a set of
waterside decals for the final finish.
Scale
1/24
23.22”
x 7.85”
Sailing
weight 2.5kgs
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