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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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- If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
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]
- Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
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★★★★★ 5
Look great!
Size: 40x7 2Pcs, Color: Black
Love the way these turned out in my office! I connected 3 shelves in a row across the wall to make one long shelf and it looks great!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Nice looking. Not very sturdy. Easy to install.
Size: 40x7 2Pcs, Color: White, Size: 40x7 2Pcs, Color: White
Update: The shelf slopes at about a 45° angle when you put anything more than about a pound on the outside edge of it. Perfectly fine up against the wall. Just seems like the braces inside aren't long enough to really give the stability needed. Bracket is nice and tight against the wall. Had to add braces underneath to hold a small plant, a photo and a small container. Wa sloping more and more each week
The shelves look great and we're pretty easy to install. They have a single bracket that is very easy to mount to the wall and get nice and level..
The downside is that the bracket isn't long enough to go between studs. This seems like a pretty simple oversight. I mean why wouldn't you make it long enough to go stud to stud?
Secondly and maybe more fatally the bars that go inside the shelf to support them coming out from the wall are significantly shorter than the depth of the shelf. Unfortunately this means the shelf is only supported the first few inches coming out from the wall so there is the potential for a slight lean forward..
The anchors they send are trash. Cheap soft plastic that just tears and bends with a screwdriver. I would suggest spending $2 and grabbing your own anchors from Ace or home Depot.
The shelves are essentially made of a high grade cardboard kind of wood. They are not going to support much weight or last for years and years however there incredibly affordable and look nice and easy to install. Long as your expectations are right you'll be happy.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Great product.
Size: 24x6 2Pcs, Color: Black
Very good sturdy item
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good buy
Color: Black, Size: 24 inches
The shelves are very nice and look great in my bathroom. Easy to hang. Glad I purchased.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good shelf
Color: Black, Size: 24 inches
Lightweight shelves. Easy to assemble
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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2026
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