"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 harbours of the popular Maine coastal areas.
Although the Downeast 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 harbours.
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 deadrise 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
Scale 1/24 Length 590mm Beam 200mm Sailing weight 2.5kgs
The model is based on a glassfibre hull with fender strips, hull windows, and port detail moulded into the hull. Computer generated plastic, printed in 6 colours 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 resine 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 propshafts, tillers and full instructions keyed to a FULL SIZE plan with embedded colour 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, Chome plating strip and detail sheet printed vinyl instruments are included in the kit along with a set of waterside decals for the final finish. |
