Modelshipsahoy 1/144 Iowa

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  1. modelshipsahoy

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    Laying up hull #1 tonight
     
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    Looking forward to pics
     
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    I need a bigger bench.
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    Holy bajoli that things massive
     
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    Whats the piece that goes into the middle sitting on the bench?

    Really smooth looking on the inside.

    Yep its a big boat.
     
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    The tunnel between the skegs.
     
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    So how long is it?
     
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    74 inches, 45 - 50 pounds dry
     
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    Wow that is massive looks good
     
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    Two more hours... F2596AC0-72AE-4AC0-B0AD-F85FD40E2CB0.jpeg
     
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    Half fast
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    Ta-Da!!
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    Ralph Coles did a very good job on the Iowa mold. He told me last weekend that he made the underside of the stern flatter than in the plan so his hulls would be distinct. Adding the skegs was a nice touch that wasn't a feature of previously available Iowa hulls.
     
    Bob Pottle, Oct 2, 2018
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