Episode 2: Building the Dumas 41′ USCG Utility Boat in 3/8″ = 1 foot scale

Episode 2: Building up the keel

In this video we glue up the keel parts, sandwiching the propeller stuffing box in between. We then weight the assembly to keep it straight and true while the epoxy glue sets.

Episode 1: The Building Board
Episode 2: Building up the keel
Episode 3: Adding the formers and sheers
Episode 4: Adding the chines
Episode 5: Adding the bottom planks
Episode 6: Removing the hull from the building board
Episode 7: Adding the center deck
Episode 8: Adding the side decks
Episode 9 Adding the side planks
Episode 10: Trimming the side planks
Episode 11: Adding the rear deck
Episode 12: Filling and sanding the hull
Episode 13: Adding the cabin formers
Episode 14: Adding the fore cabin sides and tops
Episode 15: A workaround to a mistake made in Episode 13