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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.
Shipping Notes
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- Delivery to 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]
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★★★★★ 5
Awesome product!!!
Size: 3 Panel-102"W, Color: Beige, Size: 3 Panel-102"W, Color: Beige
This thing is really awesome. I actually bought 2 of them and made myself a nice little enclosure to keep out any peeping Toms while I’m trying to work on my summer tan. What I was looking for is FULL privacy and this DEFINITELY provides that. Fabric is completely opaque, you cannot see anything through it which is exactly what I needed. Another huge bonus is the strips of fabric to cover the spaces in between the panels, giving TRUE privacy. This is a really well-made product, great design, great structure, and pretty easy to put together overall. The only downside is that with strong gusts of wind, it wants to tip over so as you can see I secured the bottom feet with a couple bricks to make it stable and that did the trick. But to me that is a minor inconvenience given all its other great aspects. So many other privacy dividers were still see-through… totally defeating the purpose. But this one is absolutely full privacy and PERFECT for what I needed it for!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Nice temporary divider or screen
Fairly easy to assemble and ensures privacy.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2026
★★★★★ 1
Broke within an hour of assembly.
Size: 6 Panel-120"W, Color: Beige
This is of horrible quality. Within an hour of building, the feet support were broken on both ends, where they spin in place & do not stay straight to hold the divider up. Pieces of the plastic on the feet were broken simply from assembling the product.
The covers for the metal poles were the only reason I bought this divider instead of other similar products, however those only cover one side of the metal poles so they are still visible from the other side. Two of these covers were also torn & not useable within an hour of assembly, one was already partially ripped on arrival & the other one was ripped simply during assembly of the product.
I do not recommend this item & would have returned if I was still in the return window. I missed the return window because the product was bought during the holidays & I didn’t have time to mess with the return. I have not been able to use this product even once, the broken feet which do not stay in place make it very unstable & dangerous.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
WOULD BUY AGAIN.
EASY TO PUT TOGETHER. WORKS EXATCLY AS i NEEDED. I USED ONLY 3 PANELS.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great Product that does exactly what it says it will.
Color: Beige, Size: 34"- 3 Panel
I really enjoy this product and it does exactly what it describes. I use it on my balcony. It is effective, but still very lightweight. It is easy to assemble as well. The price point is excellent. Also, I had an interaction with the company about an issue and they were incredibly responsive and helpful, fixing the issue immediately. Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2026