Color Scheme

Full-size lobsterboats generally do not have a standard color scheme. It is not unusual to see lobsterboats in the same harbor that have black, red or yellow hulls. It is common to see the decks of these boats painted gray. The cabins and trim are apt to be any color at all. If there is a standard finish, you can say it is close to the model shown on the box top.  For some pictures of real lobsterboats try this link: Lobsterboat Pictures

The model on the box was painted with K & B brand Superpoxy. The natural wood parts were finished with Pactra brand Formula U clear urethane. The following colors were used:

Sealer/Primer - Lacquer Primer

Hull Above Waterline, Cabin and Coamings - White Hull below Waterline - Blue

Decks, Rails, Moldings and Instrument Panel - Clear Urethane

Note: As an option, painted decks on the full-size boat are often gray in color.

Display Stand - Mahogany Wood Stain

Additional Colors Used

In addition to the paints used at this time, the following colors were used to finish the detail parts. These paints will be used in following sub-assemblies. However, they are given here to provide you with a complete list of suggested colors. One ounce bottles of enamel paints will be enough for each color.

Cleats, Fairleads and Wheel - Black Buoys - Red
Engine Control Box - Silver
Crane and Dashboard - Gray

Roger's Notes: Although I didn't stick to this color scheme, I listed it to aide you in picking your colors.  I will list the paint and colors I used a bit later in the text.

Painting


Before adding any of the finishing details, you should paint the model in the colors of your choice. It is much easier to paint sub-assemblies; such as the mast and boom, than to attempt to paint a completely assembled model. The results have a more realistic, neater appearance.

There are many different kinds of paints and application techniques that can be used to finish this model. Which ones you use will be a matter of personal preference. If you are unfamiliar with painting model boats, Midwest suggests that you discuss these products and their application with your hobby dealer.  Because I have  prior experience spray painting, I will spay the paint on this project.  I will outline the steps I took to prime and color coat my model.

If yours is to be an operating model, it is likely that it may be around gas-powered boats where it may accidentally come into contact with model fuel. For this reason, Midwest recommends that you use "fuel-proof" paints, as they will not be attacked by model fuel.  If you are like me where there are NO others boaters who use gas...  only water proof paints are then a must.

The first bit of information on painting describes the products and techniques that Midwest used to finish the model shown on the box top.



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