Fifie Part 4: the Scottish Motor Fishing Vessel: finishing the boat.

This is a video of the assembly of the Scottish Motor Fishing Vessel by Amati. The Fifie is a design of sailing boats that were a traditional fishing vessel used by Scottish fishermen from the 1850’s until well into the 1900’s. Their vertical stem and stern, long straight keel and wide beam made the Fifies very stable in the water. In the 1900’s many were converted to motorized craft.
In this part 4 final video, I assemble the remaining deck equipment, hatches, spars, halyards, lifeboat, etc. This is the final step in the completion of the Scottish Motor Fishing Vessel kit from Amati - Victory Models.
A build log can be found at
modelshipworld.com/topic/3374...
00:00 Begin
3:00 Build the boat stand
5:22 Build and mount the rudder
12:04 Steam winch assembly
14:09 Wheel house assembly
17:50 Fish hatch covers
20:13 Mast assembly
31:30 Mount the deck equipment
34:00 Build the life boat assembly
36:55 Net float assembly
37:25 Make and mount the silk span sail
38:45 First view of the final boat
40:32 Final discussion
42:15 Final pictures
42:07 Dark Screen

[@garrburton3375]

Well Ken, having watched your series from start to end more than once I fought the decision……and fought……. and fought……but ultimately gave in to the urge to buy it…….really enjoyed the series……..she looks fantastic……your build has been both inspirational and educational.
The build and especially the build demonstrations were instrumental in my decision to acquire the kit.
Many Thanks & Keep safe.
Kindest regards
Gary

[@bin_chicken80]

Nice work Ken. Looks great!

[@ken_boats]

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for the complement. -Ken

[@garrburton3375]

Lovely series Ken, thoroughly enjoyed it…👍

[@ken_boats]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. It took much longer than was stated in the instructions, but it was fun to build. And as always, I learned more about building. Thanks again. Ken

[@paulleigh7792]

Excellent!

[@ken_boats]

Thanks - Ken

[@ladygardener100]

I'm going to try this modelling business, and will try a small dory, or some such first (may be the last!). I wondered how to scale the fittings if they are not provided,

[@ken_boats]

Yes, I found wooden boat modeling to be a challenging and rewarding (fun) hobby. And I like your approach to start with a small dory. That is a great choice. As for fittings, all kits come with fittings. Some have very few spares, some come with plenty extras. if you need more parts, use the kits sizing for scale (e.g. a 5 mm block, or 3 mm copper tube.) You might also look at Model Ship World to see what kits have been assembled.
modelshipworld.com/search/?&q=dory&quick=1&search_and_or=and&search_in=titles&sortby=relevancy
Good luck! Ken