Catalog: The Laughing Whale – 1992

– See description on page 5 MAHOGANY RUNABOUT- See description on page 4 – THE LAUGHING WHALE’ THE EASTPORT PINKY Kit No. 109. . . (C) This is an exact scale model of an Eastport Pinky Schooner. Fast and handsome schooners of this form were built in the mid-19th century in the region around Eastport, Maine. Simple in rig, beautiful in hull form, this kit will offer a challenge to its builder. The kit is complete including blocks and deadeyes, rigging cord, wire and all other fittings. Built largely of bass, and mahogany, the kit includes all necessary wood, sail cloth, etc. to complete the model as pictured. LENGTH: 34” (Overall) 43 Pee, i eres. = 5 SCALE: 1/2” to 1’ Caw « ee 7 4 THE FANTAIL LAUNCH Kit No. 123B . . . (B) Back in the Gay Nineties, a popular summer pastime was” taking a steam boat for an excursion ride. Yachts as well as commercial craft once ran on most of the major lakes and streams of Maine. Our fantail launch is typical of these small steam yachts. The kit features a basswood planked hull, mahogany coaming and seats, and a scalloped canopy. The model has a pre-cut keel, framing, planking, decks and mahogany trim. It is designed to be powered by our single cylinder Steam Engine and Boiler Kit. Steering is scale with working quadrant and a wheel. Those seeking to radio control the model should find adequate room. Running hardware not included. LENGTH: 20” SCALE: 1” to 1’ RUNNING HARDWARE FOR THIS KIT…….. A123B THE HURRICANE ISLAND PULLING BOAT Kit No. 127 . . . (B) The Hurricane Island Pulling Boat was designed for the Outward Bound Program by Cy Hamlin of Kennebunkport, Maine. This kit features plank-on-frame construction throughout, using bass and mahogany. Fittings include white metal anchor and chocks, brass oarlocks and centerboard. Wire rigging and cordage are accurately scaled and of excellent quality. Two sheets of plans and an instruction booklet make the Pulling Boat buildable by beginners. Take note: because both surfaces of the hull are visible, construction demands great care and extra thought. This is truly a challenging and beautiful model. LENGTH: 15” SCALE: 1/2” to 1’ 2 THE DRIFTER Kit No. 132… (B) This is a working model of an English Steam Drifter. Boats of this form were popular in the early years of the 20th century. This model was developed fom photographs of several of these vessels and is generally typical of a small steam drifter. LENGTH: 25” SCALE: 1” to 1’ RUNNING HARDWARE FOR THIS KIT……… A132 iss THE FRIENDSHIP SLOOP Kit No. 115… (B) THE GRAND BANKS DORY Kit No. 102C.. . (A) Friendship Sloops served the lobstermen of Maine for four decades until 1920 when competition from gasoline powered vessels forced them into retirement. However, the Friendship Sloop, unlike other boats, did not depart the scene to exist only in history books and museum collections. They are built today as they were 60 years ago and their popularity grows every year. A study of the Friendship Sloop’s history reveals the enterprise and the imaginative nature of the fishermen/boatbuilders of 19th century New England. Friendship Sloops, more than any other fishing boat of this period, accentuate a sense of beauty and design. The kit is a scale model of a real Friendship Sloop, featuring plank construction. Keel and frame members come pre-cut. The kit is complete including wooden blocks, deadeyes, sail cloth and rigging cord. LENGTH: 31” SCALE: 1” to 1’ This is a model of a traditional Grand Banks Dory. It is a single dory of the type carried on the Grand Banks Fishing Schooners. THE FRIENDSHIP SLOOP THE GRAND BANKS DORY Kit No. 115B . . . (B) This is the same boat as above but on a smaller scale. LENGTH: 16” SCALE: 1/2” to 1’ Being inexpensive and handy, dories of this form were also used for coastal fishing and lobstering. With a sharp bow and narrow transom, flaring sides and flat bottom, the Dory is seaworthy and easy to build. The kit includes illustrated instructions created with the inexperienced builder in mind. Several schools use this kit to illustrate full-scale boat construction. The kit includes all the materials necessary to build the model as shown, less the baseboard. Hardwoods are used throughout. LENGTH: 12” SCALE: 3/4” to 1’ Kit No. 102B . . . (A) This is the same boat as above but on a bigger scale. LENGTH: 16” SCALE: 1” to 1’ is THE BIG TUG Kit No. 137 …. (B) This is a working model of a small, 50’ harbor tug. Designed and built during WW II. Balsa planking over wood frames complete with metal ’ fittings and directions for either steam or electric power with radio con- » trol. Running hardware included in kit. LENGTH: 4’2” SCALE: 1” to 1’ = ESTRALITA – See page 8 JOSEPH CONRAD Kit No. 129. . . (C) Developed from Mystic Seaport Museum Plans, this “Joseph Conrad” kit has been especially designed to produce a handsome model well within the capabilities of most model makers. Models from this kit can be most attractive and are appropriate for display in home or office. The “Joseph Conrad” is berthed at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. Construction of the model is plank on frame using basswood and mahogany. Frames are pre-cut to facilitate assembly. There are three full-scale rolled blueprints and an eight page step-by-step construction pamphlet. Includes all necessary deadeyes, blocks, brass airports as well as 43 other fittings. LENGTH: 30” SCALE: 3/16” to 1’ BOWDOIN Kit No. 128. . . (C) The Schooner “Bowdoin” was designed by William Hand and built in East Boothbay, Maine by Hodgdon Brothers. After decades of service in Arctic exploration under Admiral Donald B. McMillan, “Bowdoin” is today a Registered National Historic Landmark. The model was developed from blueprints, photos and measurements taken from the real vessel. The kit features plank on frame construction in basswood with mahogany trim. Framing parts are pre-cut. There are two large rolled blueprints and carefully written instructions. Fittings are hardwood, brass, stainless steel and cast white metal. Each of the two dories is a miniature built-up kit by itself. Mahogany cradle as illustrated is included. LENGTH: 22” SCALE: 1/4” to 1’ MODELS FROM MAHOGANY RUNABOUT Kit No. 154. . . (B) An elegant model of a popular sporting boat, this craft has mahogany deck and side planking above the waterline. White metal and brass fittings. Simulated leather upholstery with padding included. Can be adapted to radio control. LENGTH: 30” BEAM: 9 1/4” SCALE: 1” to 1’ BIgIIING “THARDWARE oo os 0 o.s suwinine in sews ss A154 AMERICA Kit No. 143 (Admiralty Model) . . . (B) 143B (as pictured)……. (B) The Schooner Yacht “America” was designed by George Stears for several prominent yachtsmen who wanted to own a vessel faster than any similar vessel then in existence. She was THE MUSCONGUS BAY LOBSTER SMACK Kit No. 117 . . . (B) This handsome, early form of the Friendship Sloop is a large scale model intended for sailing with radio control. Kit includes necessary fittings, rigging cord and sail cloth. Engineered for 2 channel R/C operation. Ballast not included. LENGTH: 46” BEAM: 10 1/4” SCALE: 1 1/2” to 1’ SAIL WINCH FOR THIS KIT……………… A117 THE MUSCONGUS BAY LOBSTER SMACK Kit No. 104… (B) A smaller version of the above boat, intended as a display model. LENGTH: 23” SCALE: 3/4” to 1’ q launched on May 3, 1851 and sailed for England within a month. The first and most famous race in which “America” participated was for a cup offered by the Royal Yacht Club. Despite a very bad start, “America” won the race by a wide margin. That trophy, known today as the America’s Cup, is the ultimate challenge in yachting. Nineteen years after her first race in 1870, the “America” raced again for the Cup and while 3 other defenders placed ahead of her; the challenger, the British yacht “Cambria,” trailed her to the finish line. Kit includes bass wood planking, precut frames, metal fittings, sail cloth and rigging cord. Also available is an Admiralty model with mahogany frames exposed to display the interior structure. LENGTH: 17” SCALE: 1/8” to 1’ WATERLINE MODELS Solid hull, small, simple models of four popular boats plus a model of one of the most photographed ships in the world—the “Luther Little” —one of the two old hulls lying on the mud in Wiscasset, ME. BiG, LZO RGR en eer ore Fle No. 111 Lobsterboat Tr0″ By 5 Ze Fed nee (A) 6.5 « fae ece whe oeceS See (A) No. 110 Friendship Sloop 6” …………….044. (A) No; 142 Ameren. 7″ 5 vc ex nade. cbs sae Ds weeae (A) No. 125 Luther Little 14” ………………..2… (B) FRONT COVER PLANKED WATERLINE LOBSTERBOAT Kit No. 131 .. . (A) This is a plank-on-frame waterline model of a lobsterboat. The completed model may be finished with a clear glaze to display the basswood planking and mahogany trim. LENGTH: 9” SCALE: 1/4” to 1’ DARK HARBOR 17 Kit No. 152… . (B) This 75 year old design may be the oldest active sloop class still in this Country. Their continuing popularity lies in their ability to out sail many newer designs. The model features plank on frame construction in bass and mahogany wood, with largely precut parts. Because of its simple hull form and rig, the model is unusually easy to build. As supplied, the Kit will build a display model of the original gaff rigged boat and includes all fittings, cordage, and sail cloth. Moreover, the model is entirely suitable for R/C operation. R/C SAILING PACKAGE: Includes cast ballast, materials for modern rig, instructions, and plans for rigging and setting up “DARK HARBOR?” as an R/C sailboat. This should be pur- chased with the Kit if R/C is anticipated. LENGTH: 26” CHOOSINGA SCALE: 1” to 1’ Kit No. 103 . . . (A) KIT: The Laughing Whale produces two types of model boat kits: those intended for display alone and those intended for both display and radio control operation. To help in the selection of a kit, we have developed a rating system for our kits. The letter indicates the approximate level of experience needed. A = Beginner; B = Intermediate; a THE SHARPIE C = Advanced. The Sharpie was created about 1840 in New Haven, Connecticut region. The design was developed over a number of years by the oystermen who needed a shallow draft boat that was both inexpensive and seaworthy. LENGTH: 20” SCALE: 3/4” to 1’ JOSEPH CONRAD Kit No. 129 .. . (C) Developed from Mystic Seaport Museum Plans, this “Joseph Conrad” kit has been especially designed to produce a handsome model well within the capabilities of most model makers. Models from this kit can be most attractive and are appropriate for display in home or office. The “Joseph Conrad” is berthed at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. Construction of the model is plank on frame using basswood and mahogany. Frames are pre-cut to facilitate assembly. There are three full-scale rolled blueprints and an eight page step-by-step construction pamphlet. In- cludes all necessary deadeyes, blocks, brass airports as well as 43 other fittings. LENGTH: 30” SCALE: 3/16” to 1’ BOWDOIN Kit No. 128. . . (C) The Schooner “Bowdoin” was designed by William Hand and built in East Boothbay, Maine by Hodgdon Brothers. After decades of service in Arctic exploration under Admiral Donald B. McMillan, “Bowdoin” is today a Registered National Historic Landmark. The model was developed from blueprints, photos and measurements taken from the real vessel. The kit features plank on frame construction in basswood with mahogany trim. Framing parts are pre-cut. There are two large rolled blueprints and carefully written instructions. Fittings are hardwood, brass, stainless steel and cast white metal. Each of the two dories is a miniature built-up kit by itself. Mahogany cradle as illustrated is included. LENGTH: 22” SCALE: 1/4” to 1’ MODELS FROM MAHOGANY RUNABOUT Kit No. 154… (B) An elegant model of a popular sporting boat, this craft has mahogany deck and side planking above the waterline. White metal and brass fittings. Simulated leather upholstery with padding included. Can be adapted to radio control. LENGTH: 30” BEAM: 9 1/4” SCALE: 1” to 1’ RUNNING HARDWARE oc oc.s eos cine es ae sured se A154 AMERICA Kit No. 143 (Admiralty Model) . . . (B) 143B (as pictured)……. (B) THE MUSCONGUS BAY LOBSTER SMACK Kit No. 117. . . (B) This handsome, early form of the Friendship Sloop is a large scale model intended for sailing with radio control. Kit in- cludes necessary fittings, rigging cord and sail cloth. Engineered for 2 channel R/C operation. Ballast not included. LENGTH: 46” BEAM: 10 1/4” SCALE: 1 1/2” to 1’ SAIL WINCH FOR THIS KIT……………… A117 THE MUSCONGUS BAY LOBSTER SMACK Kit No. 104. . . (B) A smaller version of the above boat, intended as a display model. LENGTH: 23” SCALE: 3/4” to 1’ 4 The Schooner Yacht “America” was designed by George Stears for several prominent yachtsmen who wanted to own a vessel faster than any similar vessel then in existence. She was launched on May 3, 1851 and sailed for England within a month. The first and most famous race in which “America” participated was for a cup offered by the Royal Yacht Club. Despite a very bad start, “America” won the race by a wide margin. That trophy, known today as the America’s Cup, is the ultimate challenge in yachting. Nineteen years after her first race in 1870, the “America” raced again for the Cup and while 3 other defenders placed ahead of her; the challenger, the British yacht “Cambria,” trailed her to the finish line. Kit includes bass wood planking, precut frames, metal fittings, sail cloth and rigging cord. Also available is an Admiralty model with mahogany frames exposed to display the interior structure. LENGTH: 17” SCALE: 1/8” to 1’ WATERLINE MODELS Solid hull, small, simple models of four popular boats plus a model of one of the most photographed ships in the world—the “Luther Little” — one of the two old hulls lying on the mud in Wiscasset, ME. Mo. 120 COC aso Siecle e od da tis yy Pie Me Bee (A) No: 111 Lobstetbont: Te” oo «iv c ois eRe Sid x: (A) No. 110 Friendship Sloop 6” ……………..44. (A) No. 112 America7” ………….2 ccc eee eee (A) No. 125 Luther Little 14” ………………..4.. (B) FRONT COVER ‘PLANKED WATERLINE LOBSTERBOAT Kit No. 131. . . (A) This is a plank-on-frame waterline model of a lobsterboat. The completed model may be finished with a clear glaze to display the basswood planking and mahogany trim. LENGTH: 9” SCALE: 1/4” to 1’ DARK HARBOR 17 Kit No. 152. . . (B) This 75 year old design may be the oldest active sloop class still in this Country. Their continuing popularity lies in their ability to out sail many newer designs. The model features plank on frame construction in bass and mahogany wood, with largely precut parts. Because of its simple hull form and rig, | the model is unusually easy to build. As supplied, the Kit will build a display model of the original gaff rigged boat and includes all fittings, cordage, and sail cloth. Moreover, the model is entirely suitable for R/C operation. BC SAILING PACKAGE: Includes cast ballast, materials for modern rig, instructions, and plans for rigging and setting up “DARK HARBOR” as an R/C sailboat. This should be purthesed with the Kit if R/C is anticipated. LENGTH: 26” SCALE: 1” to 1’ -HOOSING A KIT: Laughing Whale produces two types of model boat kits: intended for display alone and those intended for both and radio control operation. To help in the selection it. we have developed a rating system for our kits. The imdicates the approximate level of experience needed. Beginner: B = Intermediate; C = Advanced. ig . SRP SAME OS cine ea THE SHARPIE Kit No. 103 . . . (A) The Sharpie was created about 1840 in New Haven, Connecticut region. The design was developed over a number of years by the oystermen who needed a shallow draft boat that was both inexpensive and seaworthy. LENGTH: 20” SCALE: 3/4” to 1’ THE NEW ENGLAND STEAM LAUNCH Kit No. 113B.. . (B) Decked and planked entirely in mahogany, this rendering of a classic torpedo stern launch is one of the most beautiful kits that we produce. It is also one of the simplest and easiest to build. For those who possess the appropriate radio equipment, both direction and speed can be controlled by using the “kitchen” rudder. Plans and information for this are included in the kit. LENGTH: 23” RUNNING HARDWARE FOR THIS KIT…………. STEAM ENGINE MIDWEST KIT………. THE NEW BEDFORD WHALEBOAT Kit No. 122 .. . (C) The builders of the New Bedford area are responsible for this final and near perfect design of the Whaleboat. Much has been written in praise of these boats as they were swift, graceful and eminently seaworthy. This model is based on authentic lines for a traditional New Bedford Whaleboat. The small size and complexity of this model are suitable for the experienced model builder seeking a finished model that is both delicate and handsome. LENGTH: 10” THE CATBOAT Kit No. 105… . (B) The Catboat has been recognized as one of the true American boats. The model illustrated shows the most successful variant, the Cape Cod Catboat. The difficult conditions along the Cape shore led to the development of an extraordinary boat. Used for both fishing and lobstering, one and sometimes two men worked as much as 30 miles offshore in shoal waters with strong tides, and when done, raced to market with their catch. In other words, the boats had to be shoal draft, fast, seaworthy, weatherly, handy and inexpensive. It is no wonder that the interest in the Catboat as a yacht is on the increase. The model is of plank construction with basswood and mahogany pre-cut parts. Material for planking, cabin, deck, keel, rudder, spars, sails, rigging cord and complete fittings are included. LENGTH: 20” SCALE: 3/4” to 1’ 6 SCALE: 1/3” to 1’ THE SQUARE-TOED FRIGATE Kit No. 124. . . (A) This is an accurate model of a small scow sloop. She was employed along the coast of Maine and New Brunswick carrying farm produce, firewood and ice. The model is unusually easy to build. Where visible, scale construction is adhered to. The kit is complete, including blocks and deadeyes, rigging cord, wire and all other fittings. SCALE: 3/8” to 1” LENGTH: 19” BUZZARD’S BAY BOYS’ BOAT number of fitted planks. strakes and all necessary fittings. SCALE: 1” to 1’ Kit No. 114. . . (A) These fine dories are the aristocrats of their clan and should not be confused with their homelier, more crudely built cousin, the Grand Banks Dory. Full-scale Swampscott Dories were the most highly developed variant of the dory every built, particularly with reference to speed, ease of handling and seaworthiness. These dories came into being when it was possible to buy clear, wide pine boards cheaply. This model is based on authentic lines for a traditional Swampscott Dory. It has only four strakes to a side. In the full scale vessel, this saved labor and permitted rapid construction. These qualities are carried over into the model as it is both quick and simple to build. The kit is complete with pre-cut basswood keel, frames and LENGTH: 18” . . (B) Also known as the “Doughdish,” this is a scale model of the handsome Herreshoff 12-1/2. To this day, large numbers of these boats are lovingly preserved and used. In recent years, copies in fiberglass have become very popular. A good choice for those who wish to learn to build a plank hull, as there are a minimum LENGTH: 17” THE SWAMPSCOTT DORY Kit No. 134. SCALE: 1” to 1’ —s THE OYSTER PIRATE CHESAPEAKE SHIPJACK Kit No. 126. . . (A) A scale model of the small skipjack “Messenger.” She was designed and used for poaching. Operating at night, poachers dredged on oyster beds reserved by law for tonging: hence the classification as an oyster pirate. The model is easy to build; where visible, scale construction has been followed. The kit is complete including blocks and deadeyes, rigging cord, wire and all other fittings. LENGTH: 22” SCALE: 1/4” to 1’ _ T “ON Wullag ZELS-Ebb-LOZ “AL €OTbPO AW ‘puepiiod 609Z-08Sb0 AW ‘Weg divd © J22NS OLY HLT abejsog ‘SN areym Surysney ayy a7ey 4INg THE SEGUIN Kit No. 108. . . (C) “Sequin” is the nation’s oldest steam powered tugboat, and is a registered historic landmark. Named after Sequin Island at the mouth of the Kennebec River. She was launched in 1884 in the city of Bath, Maine. The model was developed from measurements taken from the real vessel. Blueprints and photos were made available by the Maine Maritime Museum at Bath. This model features plank on frame construction and includes complete fittings with stanchions, running lights, chocks, steering wheel, lifeboat and davits, blocks and rigging cord. Complete plans, instructions and detail information. Designed for R/C and steam or electric power. Baseboard not included. LENGTH: 26” SCALE: 1/4” to 1’ RUNNING HARDWARE FOR THIS KIT. .A108 ESTRALITA – Photo on page 3 Kit No. 138. . . (B) This is a working scale model of a small, 46’ shrimp trawler. It has a shallow draft and is capable of carrying a heavy load. This kit is balsa planking over wood frames. All metal fittings included. Excellent for radio control. Running hardware included in kit. LENGTH: 46” SCALE: 1” to 1’ THE MAINE LOBSTER BOAT Kit NO. 118. . . (B) This highly realistic scale model of a Maine Lobster Boat performs as well as it looks, being both fast and seaworthy. Construction is reasonably simple with pre-cut frames, keel, deck and deckhouse. Planking is balsa. Complete plans and instructions are included along with necessary fittings. Running hardware included in kit. LENGTH: 36” BEAM: 11” SCALE: 3/4” to 1’ Laughing Whale Kits Kit Kit 102B 102C 103 Number Retail Price List Length Price Grand Banks Dory Grand Banks Dory Sharpie 16 ” 12 * 20 ” $39.95 28.95 66.95 104 Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 23 ” 105 Catboat 20 ” 26 * 104.95 Eastport Pinky 34″ 139.95 108 Name R/C | Seguin 109 113B R/C | New England Steam Launch 114 Swampscott Dory 115 115B 117 118 76.95 72.95 ” 49.95 Friendship Sloop 31° 89.95 Friendship Sloop 16 R/C | Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack R/C | Large Lobster Boat ” 52.95 127.95 174.95 46″ 36 ” Price A108 16.50 A113B 18.50 A117 65.00 A123B 16.50 A132 16.50 122 New Beciford Whaleboat 123B R/C | Fantail Launch w/Canopy 20 ” ” 45.95 72.95 124 Square Toed Frigate 19 ° 63.95 126 Oyster Pirate-Chesapeake Skipjack 22 ° 66.95 127 Hurricane Island Pulling Boat 16″ 72.95 128 Schooner Bowdoin ae” 121.95 129 Joseph Conrad 30 ° 176.95 Drifter 25 ” 98.95 134 Bussards Bay Boys Boat 137 R/C] Big Tug 138 R/C | Estralita (Dragger) 143 America (Admiralty Model) 143B America 17° 48 ” 44°” 17 ” 17 ° 69.95 245.95 245.95 48.95 45.95 152 er * 114.95 Sailing Pkg. 30.95 30 ” 129.95 A154 30.95 132 ‘154 R/C | R/C] 10 Hardware 68.95 oa * 18 Running Dark Harbor R/C | Mahogany Runabout @ This Kit Includes Running Hardware : Shaft, Shaft Log, Prop & Universal Coupling. 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If you would like to continue receiving | our Catalog. lining fill out, detach and return this form to: ie Seguin 169.95 | 950 The Fireboat 94,95 | 962 964 The Harbor Master Boothbay Lobsterboat 69.95 169.95 | Please Print Neatly Name 961 965 Launch Il The tour Master 68.95 | 34.95 | 966 Grand Bank Dory 39.95 | 967 The Skiff 23.95 968 Sharpie Schooner 57.95 l 970 Chesapeake Bay Flattie 51.95 Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff 39.95 972 San Francisco Bay Schooner 84.95 980 Model VI Steam Engine 64.95 971 973 Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Cape Cod Catboat (New) 74.95 g0.95 ‘| | | | –n We are Cleaning up our Malling List. 957 antail Cut Here oe The Laughing Whale 174 Front St. Bath, Me. 04530 Address City State Zip Code Sa