I have purchased a fishing boat as part of a boat bundle on ebay, it looks like a Cygnus DS25 hull.

I intend to remove the deck that has been fitted very high, change the wheelhouse and make it into a small netting boat on a 16th scale.

The name is for my Nephew who has enjoyed watching me make my other models and loves coming to the lake with me. This way he can have a boat of his own!

Model arrives on the bench!

Deck removed and all electrics have been tested and are working well

New wheelhouse made, additional detail to be added

Will be using this boat as my inspiration but will not be an exact copy

Ben came round yesterday and I showed him the new model! To say he was excited is an understatement! Uncle Graham will have to get a wriggle on! A little bit of time spent lat night planning out the boards for the deck.

Finished fitting the deck today. Also fitted the pot and net hauler. Wheel house is positioned but not stuck.
Pleased with the deck and although there is now a raised hatch this is more in keeping with how the boat would be..

Managed to fit the gantry and mast and made the sail.
To get the right cloth I used and old pillowcase (well I think it was old) and painted it both sides with wood stain / varnish. Happy with the finish.
As with all my models I always put a piece that my Dad made on the boat, this time it is the wooden pulley block.

Just a quick dip!

The boat is nearly complete now, the final part is to fill the deck with fill nets! I have found that the Heinz snap pots for baked beans are the perfect size! Top removed, sprayed and weathered and then a body buff has been cut up and stuck inside along with some twine. I’ve then painted the net to make it look dirty and some varnish to give it a wet look.. 2 down 1 more full one required and then a stack of 3 empties... but first dinner, and yes, it’s beans on toast for me!!!