Dumas Myrtle Corey

[vett]

I should be getting the Dumas Myrtle Corey tomorrow, dose anyone have one yet? would anyone be interested is a building review?

[Umi_Ryuzuki]

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... would anyone be interested is a building review?


Always.... :cool: :cool: :cool:

[Aerominded]

I saw that in their holiday flyer... I think it will make an interesting build thread/boat! :)

[smart_racer]

Yes

[herrmill]

Yes, would be interested in seeing a build review. I see Tower just started shipping this new kit last week.

[vett]

OK I will do my best

[Kmot]

would anyone be interested is a building review?

Are you kidding??? :p

After seeing and drooling over all the boats you sell on ebay I would just love to see your building techniques!! :D

[der kapitan]

Hi all,

Scanning through the listings, I saw this one on "Myrtle Corey" by Dumas, and wondered hey, what is this? I couldn't find it on their website, so I followed Hermill's lead and tried Tower Hobby. Sure enough, there it was.

Interesting little sternwheeler, but how big is it?

[RCheroske]

Yes, of course. I was interested in the Myrtle Corey but in doing research on the Internet, I could only find ONE picture of the Myrtle Corey (Tower Hobbies) and just the name on various lists. So when Tower notified me that the Myrtle was available, I couldn't pull the trigger since I didn't have any idea what the heck a "Myrtle Corey" was.

[vett]

Got the kit today and took some quick pictures, the hull was cracked so an email went to dumas. lots of wood, die cut plastic and fittings. I really didn't get into it yet just wanted to take some pictures for those interested. I will start building tonight or in the morning and keep you posted. :D

[Tug Guy]

Ya just gotta Luv them new hulls. :(

Don

[Kmot]

Finally, we know how big it is. 38" is pretty big! :D

[RCheroske]

I want to point out that that looks like laser cut wood parts.:D Does the old feller as shown in the box picture come with the boat?

[Tug Guy]

According to the upper right hand part of the label on the box it isn't included with the kit.

Don




I want to point out that that looks like laser cut wood parts.:D Does the old feller as shown in the box picture come with the boat?

[der kapitan]

I don't know about you guys, but a suck-molded kit for that price sounds kinda shaky---.
We already know Dumas' wood is usually crappy, so what are you REALLY getting for your money? Another bummer kit that you're ashamed of sending back? :eek:

[herrmill]

I'm not advocating anyone here to copy it, but if someone would come out with a paddlewheeler with a nice FRP hull & quality, laser diecut wood superstructure, I'd be the first to drop $$$ to buy it. But then I'm the one who is interested in Saito's Delta Queen.

[RCheroske]

I'm interested in it.

If that styrene hull is too flimsey, I'd just use it as a one time mold and splash some FRP inside it and peel off the styrene hull.

[Tug Guy]

This is the second report of problems with the styrene hulls in the last few days. A friend of mine had a Whitehall and found flaws in it. It was like the plastic was pulled over some wood chips. They left severe dents in the hull too big to repair. I will say Dumas was quick to agree to send out a new hull to my friend. I am sure they would do the same for this hull.
They did their GRP hulls so well they should have just stuck with them

Don

[CG Bob]

I don't know about you guys, but a suck-molded kit for that price sounds kinda shaky---.
We already know Dumas' wood is usually crappy, so what are you REALLY getting for your money? Another bummer kit that you're ashamed of sending back?The Dumas LACKAWANNA has a two piece vac formed hull for the same price. The other two Dumas vac hulls, CAROL MORAN & USS WHITEHALL, also have 2 piece hulls for around $65.

[smart_racer]

I have had no hull proplems with the Carol Moran kits so far, and thinking about the Whitehall

[P_J_Glor]

herrmill -- if you want a paddlewheeler with a fiberglass hull, the Dumas Mt Washington is still available, Check e-bay stores and Kactusland for the best price. If you search on this forum for "Longbike" you will see some photos of his beautiful model.

Pete G.

[der kapitan]

herrmill -- if you want a paddlewheeler with a fiberglass hull, the Dumas Mt Washington is still available, Check e-bay stores and Kactusland for the best price. If you search on this forum for "Longbike" you will see some photos of his beautiful model.

Pete G.

Hermill, Dumas' Mt. Washington sidewheeler is a very nice kit, and I've seen several built and in operation. It is a little tipsy though, and could benefit from a detachable bulb keel.

If you do insist on that sternwheeler, you might consider Cheroske's suggestion of making your own fiberglass hull, using the vacform hull as a mold.

[bluezephyr]

This whats to be expected isn't it. You try to cut corners and you get a product of less qaulity. Do you think Dumas expected this much grief from there loyal customers? They must have thought it out well I just wonder if this is the results expected.

Just my 2 cents worth.

[der kapitan]

This whats to be expected isn't it. You try to cut corners and you get a product of less qaulity. Do you think Dumas expected this much grief from there loyal customers? They must have thought it out well I just wonder if this is the results expected.

Just my 2 cents worth.

When Dumas decided to switch to vac-form from fiberglass, I couldn't begin to understand their thinking. Perhaps pure economics actually was a factor, and they envisioned their new product line to be comparable to the generally robust ABS vac-formings that Robbe and Graupner produce.

Somehow though, their efforts have been rather disappointing, to say the least. One hopes that this is only a transition phase, where they're still learning how to put out a decent product using a new material.

[Boatfox]

When Dumas decided to switch to vac-form from fiberglass, I couldn't begin to understand their thinking. Perhaps pure economics actually was a factor, and they envisioned their new product line to be comparable to the generally robust ABS vac-formings that Robbe and Graupner produce.

Somehow though, their efforts have been rather disappointing, to say the least. One hopes that this is only a transition phase, where they're still learning how to put out a decent product using a new material.

More business opportunities for you and I??? :p :cool:

[Aerominded]

You bet, Boatfox! ;)