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Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack – 1:24 Scale Wooden Model KitThe Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack was the working boat of the Maine coastfast, stable, and built to earn its keep in rough water. No excess. Just clean lines and smart design. And that is exactly what makes this kit so satisfying. At 1: 24 scale, you build it much like the real thingsetting up the structure, planking the hull, and shaping the detailsuntil a proper boat starts taking form in front of you. Its a fast, rewarding project for the experienced
The Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack was the working boat of the Maine coast—fast, stable, and built to earn its keep in rough water. No excess. Just clean lines and smart design.
And that is exactly what makes this kit so satisfying.
At 1:24 scale, you build it much like the real thing—setting up the structure, planking the hull, and shaping the details—until a proper boat starts taking form in front of you.
It’s a fast, rewarding project for the experienced builder, and a very approachable challenge for those looking to get into wooden ship modeling.
Why Builders Like This Kit
A True Craftsmanship Project
Less fiddly metal parts, more wood shaping and hull work. You’re not just assembling—you’re actually building something.
Quality Materials
High-grade basswood and precisely laser-cut parts that fit cleanly, without the usual persuasion.
Historically Accurate Design
Based on traditional Muscongus Bay smacks, with an authentic sail plan and practical workboat layout.
A Perfect “Break” Build
Deep into a long, complex project? This is the one you pick up to enjoy the process again. Focused, relaxing, and refreshingly straightforward.
Display-Ready Size
Finished length of approximately 15 inches—large enough to impress, small enough to fit somewhere you’ll actually see it.
Clear Instructions. No Guesswork.
This kit includes a detailed 43-page instruction manual and full-size plans that walks you through the build step by step.
Clear diagrams, logical sequencing, and the kind of guidance that keeps the project moving—whether this is your third model or your first serious one. Download manual
Step-by-Step Video Build Included
Worried about getting stuck? You don’t have to go it alone.
Modeler Olha Batchvarov has documented the entire construction of this Midwest Lobster Smack kit—from the first bulkhead to the final rigging.
And even if you already know your way around a workbench, Olha shares professional-grade techniques throughout the build that even seasoned shipwrights will find useful.
Whether you’re learning your first planking run or looking to sharpen your finishing skills, you can follow along at your own pace and build with total confidence.
Click Here for ALL 36 Videos of the detailed build
Lifetime Guarantee (Yes, Really)
Like every kit manufactured by Model Shipways, this Midwest kit is backed by our Lifetime Guarantee.
If a part is missing, damaged, or somehow disappears mid-build—we replace it.
Free. No questions asked.
Because the only thing you should be worrying about is getting the hull fair—not whether you’ll have to hunt down a replacement part.
Specifications:
Overall Length: 15-1/4"
Beam: 3-7/8"
Height: 15-1/4"
Scale: 1:24
Made in the USA.
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Exchange/Return Notes
- We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
- Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
- To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
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I consumed about 90% of this box doing all doors and the tailgate on a 2000 tahoe. I applied it very liberally inside every door (exteror) panel. We then added an almost equal amount of deadening/absorbing/decoupling foam to the other side of the door (panel side). If you know how many rattles a circa 2000 tahoe GMT800 can have by now, you can appreciate why I added this as a "must" if i were to put some money back into this vehicle. Best sub $150 spent on this mini resto so far, right next to tint.
Good quality. Not to thick or thin. Good sized sheets. Seamed to deaden as good as another slightly thicker material i recently used in my F250. My box was delivered with no issues of melting or anything funky. Clean, no major smell before or after and easy to work with. Maybe buy a roller set and wear gloves. Save your hands if your doing inside of panels. Good buy. Will buy more for future projects.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great product
Size: 36 sqft
Easy to apply, made a big difference in sound deadening on side by side. Would definitely purchase again.
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AS GOOD AS ANY OTHER, WORKS GREAT
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Used this in my 17 RAM 1500. This stuff works great, just as good as S...ss brand that is also sold on here. Same thickness and same tackiness. And this stuff sticks like crazy, once its laid down and rolled onto the surface, it is hard to remove, so I am pretty sure it will stay where I installed it. It is great value, one box was enough to do the whole roof of the truck with a little left over for small spots. I think it took a total of 2.5 boxes to do my whole crew cab, roof, floor and back wall and most of the firewall, and I also added a layer of their .25" foam. I do notice a difference in less outside noise, from wind and road. I will be doing my wife car soon, and this is the product I will be using again, I recommend this.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5
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Size: 36 sqft
This stuff works great. Fraction of the cost to Dyna.. and just as good. Very sticky. Used in doors, floors and ceiling. Great product and performs flawlessly. I would highly recommend this.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Awesome, inexpensive alternative to name-brands!
Size: 36 sqft
Awesome. Stuck well with alcohol prep and time to let liquid flash-off. Very consistent, piece to piece. Backing peeled easily when desired. Compared to Amazon Basics, the butyl seemed a little thicker (infinitesimally) and stickier, foil was less thick than Amazon Basics. Very good value. Started with my nice car, but after completing project, sound dampened all cars in the immediate family it made such a noticeable difference in sound level and quality of music from soeakers. Recommended!
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