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I have had the Peterboro kit for some time and built the form for it, but haven't had a chance to start the stripping. It is similar to building a real stripper (glue strips together on a form).
 
Hey fitz,ya i've built the peterborough and the indian girl from midwest boat kits,This ones a little bigger though,but seems like a good price
 
Thats funny, Midwest Products called me a number of years ago asking me how I build my models. Don't think they could come up with the capital to replicate a real wood canvas replica, that would be hard to do, and keep it cheap. I've been trying to think of ways to do this. Guys, I think most of you canoe restorers could make a model pretty simply. I was hired by a customer to build those Midwest models for them. No offense meant here, but I found it difficult to obtain a quality job with these kits, especially the Peterborough model since you can see all the jointery. I'm actually thinking about doing a demo and talk at the assembly to get folks building these things. The form is the hardest part, and all you really need are the stations. ;)
 
Thanks chris,both my midwest kits I found it hard to keep the strips flush(I think tey are too thick)but some sanding on the outside gives a nice finish,the indian girl isn't actual wood/canvas it's stripped and painted(still looks good)I'm thinking of trying one with the strongback and some thin plywood they sell at the hobby shop and then somesort of cloth covering
 
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