Sea Port Model Works 65' Workboat / Lighter

[ReadingBob]

Hello Bob, I think that after you finish this model you may need some more eye surgery. Everything in this kit is so small and intricate. You are doing your usual great job.    Jeff

Thanks Jeff!  Yeah, this one turned out to be more of a challenge than I expected.  Definitely not for beginners.   

[ReadingBob]

Beautiful work.  Your precision is perfect especially on those small parts.


Jerry

Thanks Jerry!  It's tried my patience at times but I'm slowly getting there.   

[ACL1504]

Bob,

Beautiful job on the work boat. This will be a real eye catcher for sure. I've been trying to talk myself into building the Seaport/Sheepscot Tug Boat but can't seem to pull the plug.

The weathered red is very nice Butty.

Tom 

[S&S RR]

Bob


The boat is really looking great - it's all about the details. I can't wait for your finished pictures.

[GPdemayo]

Looking most excellent Bob.....

[NKP768]

Wow Bob - nice job ....

Doug

[deemery]

I'd contact Seaport to see if they'll send you an extra cleat, or if they sell more of them.  Otherwise, check https://modelexpo-online.com (they're in Florida :-) ) to see if they have the part or something close to use as a replacement.


dave

[ReadingBob]

Bob,

Beautiful job on the work boat. This will be a real eye catcher for sure. I've been trying to talk myself into building the Seaport/Sheepscot Tug Boat but can't seem to pull the plug.

The weathered red is very nice Butty.

Tom 

Thanks Tom!  It's been quite a challenge but I think it'll look pretty good anchored near Red Hook Wharf if/when I get around to building that one.     I decided I wanted to build something other than a structure for a change of pace.  I am ready, however, to get back to structure building.   

[ReadingBob]

Bob


The boat is really looking great - it's all about the details. I can't wait for your finished pictures.

Thanks John!  This is a pretty neat kit.  Challenging for sure but neat.  There are lot's of nice details included in the kit. 

[ReadingBob]

Looking most excellent Bob.....

Thank you Greg!  Hope I can get to show it to you in person some day soon.   

[ReadingBob]

Wow Bob - nice job ....

Doug

Thanks Doug!  Really appreciate your following along and posting. 

[ReadingBob]

I'd contact Seaport to see if they'll send you an extra cleat, or if they sell more of them.  Otherwise, check https://modelexpo-online.com (they're in Florida :-) ) to see if they have the part or something close to use as a replacement.


dave

Thanks for the link Dave.  I'll check it out.  I e-mailed Sea Port the week of Thanksgiving but didn't hear back from Bruce.  I mentioned I'd buy a few kits if they'd throw in the missing cleat.  They don't have detail parts listed on their web site but I did find the exact pack of cleats from Sea Port listed on the Walther's site.  Out of stock of course.  I found some that were close on some other web sites but couldn't quite justify paying $10 to $12 in shipping for $5 worth of detail castings. 

I have two other Sea Port ship models but neither has this style of cleat so I couldn't borrow one from there.

I took a large nail, clamped it in my bench vise and attacked it with a Dremel with a cut off wheel.  I cut off chunks of it until I had something that resembled a cleat albeit smaller than the ones that came in the kit.  I figure it'll do for holding the rigging and, when the rigging has been secured a barrel, board and/or tarp strategically positioned will hide it well enough to get by with.    

[Keep It Rusty]

Still enjoying this build, Bob.

If SeaPort can't help and you up against a wall, chances are I could print a cleat if you can reference exactly what you're looking for.

[GPdemayo]

Looking most excellent Bob.....

Thank you Greg!  Hope I can get to show it to you in person some day soon.   

Sounds like a great plan.....

[JimMooney]

Just give Bruce a call