Trawler Syborn by popeye the sailor - 1:33 - Finished

[Anja]

Hello Popeye,

 

It's good to see the Syborn back in the yard again.

Looking good as always. Love the handrail.

 

Anja

[patrickmil]

Moving right along with the Syborn! She is looking great.

[captainbob]

Looking better all the time.

 

Bob

[popeye the sailor]

thanks Mark and Edwin...........no.......I'm far from an expert.   sometimes I wish I knew everyting there was to know.......but I still find myself digging up more info on them.   thanks for the kind word 

 

 

thanks Bob  Anja and Patrick........I'm going to try to keep up on this build.....can't believe I left her idle for this long.  thanks for the good word!

[popeye the sailor]

thank you Lawrence.......  this was part of my first experiment in the replication of hulls from parts panels.   I did the same with the Holiday trio,  but I have a sad feeling that three hull,  is the best those templates will do.   the only thing I wished I would have done.....was straighten.....or even invert the curvature of the bow line.   now it's the fore deck and aft deck.....that's my next frontier.   thanks for the comment and looking in........hope you follow along

[JesseLee]

Just ran across this log tonight. Enjoyed looking through your build pics. Nice job!

[captainbob]

I did the same with the Holiday trio,  but I have a sad feeling that three hull,  is the best those templates will do.  

Next time before you cut out the wood parts put the sheet on a copy machine then you will have a paper master and can make as many copies as you want.

 

Bob

[popeye the sailor]

thanks Jesselee....still a lot more to do.......see you in 2014!

 

I did that with the Gothenborg Bob.   I can do what I intend to do with the Danmark diagrams........I'm going to bring the parts panel diagrams to a copy place,  and have them blown up.   I still have those     I still have a few ideas kicking around in this old{er} brain box of mine.   I think it best to keep them there for the time being though   thanks for the thought

[popeye the sailor]

something I have been meaning to do on this build, is the gallows. I have a pair of metal ones from the Nordkap build. they are nice......I used the pair that I had gotten from the replacement parts for the build, but these were slightly different. I would have to alter the feet, because they don't move very well.

 

 

they also look like they were attached incorrectly. I'm going to make some out of wood, similar to the metal ones. I started by notching some 3/16 square stock, the same length as the uprights.

 

 

after some cleaning up, the notches look better

 

 

I didn't have strip stock that was the correct thickness, so I added 1/32 to a length of 10 mm planking......it equates to 1/8th of an inch thick

 

 

it was then cut to the length of the caps, and a short piece was cemented on the tops......later sanded and shaped

 

 

the first one was assembled using 10 mm brads

 

 

to assemble it, a thin shim was laid between the upright and the cap, creating an air gap, so the uprights could fan out. I remembered to do this for the first two.....the third on, however, I forgot.

 

 

 

you can see how this affected the third one......I have since repaired it. all I need to do now, is create the feet for them. I might also make a fourth gallow rig, so the nets can be deployed on either side of the ship.

[Jim Lad]

Looks like you're getting the 'hang' of the gallows, mate!

 

John

[popeye the sailor]

thanks Augie and Mark for the likes

 

thanks John......I have a good model there.....it just lays there, and I copy it :D get the feet fabbed and assembled.....paint and hardware, and I think they'll look rather cool! this one's ready for deck work and stanchions. a little here, and a little there.......as long as it goes in the direction I want it to go :D

[Sjors]

It's always a surprise witch build you are doing Popeye !

I'm happy that I've got a notification of your builds   

Nice gallows !!!!

 

[michael mott]

Looks good Denis, a neat tip with the shim to give the right amount to the fan.

 

Michael

[popeye the sailor]

thanks Sjors.......with the nice weather coming.....I figured I'd start doing a few thing I've been putting off. thanks for the good word!

 

thanks Michael......seeing the work you do.....it gets me thinking I knew I wouldn't need much....the shim 'jig' is probably 1/32 thick. if I can make the shoes so they adjust to the angle, I'll be a happy camper. looking at the metal one....you can see that they can't move. that's what prompted me to try making them.

 

I'll try fixing the metal ones.....one of these days, on another build perhaps thanks for the good word.

[popeye the sailor]

when I finished doing the deck planking on the United States build........a thought occurred to me.  I haven't finished the fore and aft planking on the Syborn!   ohhhhh.......don't tell me I just cut up the rest of the planking for her!  I took her out of the closet and had a look, and then a sigh of relief.........I had used the darker Annegre on her!   the Annegre comes in two different hues.......a lighter and a darker color.......I have {had} a package of both.   after I was done rejoicing that I didn't  'starve' the build,  I figured.......what the heck......I'll plank the fore deck......and perhaps the aft deck too!   might as well........she's on the table  

[popeye the sailor]

thank you for the  'likes'  gentlemen......I apologize for not getting the progress up sooner.   I had this done yesterday,  but my first mate had to go to the vet for his check up.  he did very well

 

anyway.........to set the stage for the fore deck planking,  a 1/16 border was lined along the edges for the stanchions.   a  'tip' was also added the the bow stem......repeated sanding rounded the edges a little,  and this was done to change the look.

 

 

 

I think I should have extended this along the cabin bulkhead,  but with the companionway and stairs,  I figured that I had better not.  a border plank was laid spanning across,  and the deck planking will meet it.

 

 

as this was done......I got the feeling that I may be wrong in my assumption of the plank color.  I need to remember that the main deck was done some time ago.......it has had plenty of time to cure.

 

 

I did a bit of sanding once the starboard side was done........just me being impatient with how it will look.

 

 

all sanded and ready for clear coat.   I used a semi gloss lacquer for the main deck,  and so I will here as well.  caution.........the colors will be way off,  but I think as it cures,  it will dull down.

 

 

the roof of the companionway has been painted.   here it is with two coats applied.

 

[pete48]

Hello Popeye, I just discovered this build log. Amazing work , as I went thru your build log I could not help but notice a Bass and Guitar carpet with a Strat and a flying V . Do you play ? anyway how's the Holiday Harbor comming along ?

 

Best Regards,

Pete

[captainbob]

Looking good, Popeye.

 

Bob

[Jim Lad]

So she hasn't been forgotten, Popeye!  Looking good, mate.

 

John

[SawdustDave]

Hi Popeyes:

Thoroughly enjoyed spending the last hour following this build. As always, I picked up a number of great tips.

She really looks great!

[popeye the sailor]

thanks for your kind comments and the likes......I wanted to do something else........it's scary to think that these builds are connected together in some way  

 

thanks Pete:     welcome to the build  I hope you find it interesting.  as you read,  this is another in the experiment of using the parts panels to create multiple hulls.  I know it's sort of the cheater's way out,  but for those who aren't into CAD  {like me},  it can be an alternative,  or even a fun project to play with.  the Holiday Harbor fleet are put away at the moment,  two of the hulls are planked.  one has the deck platforms......the second one,  I want to change it around a little.  the third one.......well,  it's become a decision maker......in a necromantic thought.......I may have other uses for it.  I've been looking at other kit plans.........this could be very dangerous!   yes,  I play bass.........I have Fender squire P-body,  an Epiphone Les Paul {a Gibson knock-off},  and an obscure bass that doesn't have a name on it......I don't even know who makes it.  the admiral bought it for me when I was taking lessons.  I have fun with it  

 

thank you Bob and John:   I really need to touch up some of the paint work.......    wouldn't it be nice if I could have a table for each one,  so I wouldn't have to clear the table every time.    my luck.........the admiral won't let me use the living room........it would be perfect!       I should have another update soon.......perhaps I can make use of some of the old Nordkap fittings I have  

 

thanks Dave:   welcome to the build as well   so glad to see you picking up the x-actor again.......you have an amazing talent.  your pirate ship is top notch,  and your dual La Coronnes build is really sweet as well!  your knack for scale is quite good     form what I can see.......I'm not sure if I'd be the one to show you anything........but if I do,  I'd be pleased to do so   enjoy!

[themadchemist]

Hum, MSW says I've read this build log when I click the preview this topic.... but I can see I need to go back a do a reread of this one.

Looks like you've slipped another one passed me, either that or my memory is fading.

 

No matter, rereading build logs is my favorite past time. I've found that I gain so much more now as I go back and reread.

[pete48]

Hi Popeye, I am old school as well , no cad .I use pecils and paper,  and loft from the offset table . experiments are part of the fun. Epiphone makes a great product, I have a Epiphone Dove acoustic, wich is the  replacement for the Martin D-1 that I wore out, I have to say that it is a decent Guitar and it sounds good. I look forward to watching this Build you are doing an Awesome job.

 

Best Regards,

Pete

[popeye the sailor]

it's OK Keith..........the way I bounce around these builds of mine........you probably did!       I'll be here for a short.......I'm trying to make my way back to the Goth   I hope your doing well.   thanks for looking in  

 

 

yepper Pete.......I used the Epi quite a bit when I was playing in the band........no big thing   hey......what can I say,  I take Jack Benny's lead........I practice to be lousy     I use flat wounds quite a bit.......hate that sound made with the changes.  I do have an old Harmony 'flying V'  .......I just use it to appegiate blues.   it's all good  

 

I forgot to mention a rather funny event........ I used a couple of pins {the ones with the colored heads}  to keep the planks tight against the other planks as I was laying them.   to keep one of them close by,  I'd drop in on the main deck.   well,  with the movement of the hull in the cradle..........it fell into the mast hole!  now......what are the chances of that happening?   now my hull is like a maraca!  

[augie]

When you finish her, stick on a label somewhere saying 'Rattle OK' so you don't go crazy 15 years from now trying to figure out what it is

[pete48]

Sweet Popeye,  what do you run it tru ( GK 800RB with an Ampeg SVT 8 10 Cab ) LoL . thats  What my last Bass player's set up was . Have you tried Roto Sounds he swore by them . Wow down the Mast hole unbelivable . Will the Mast still fit ?  I think you may have better odds with the lotto

 

Best Regards,

Pete

[edmay]

Hello Denis,Very impressive,neatly done nice colors,Edwin

[popeye the sailor]

I'll always know what it is.......I have one of those pen magnets...I'll try to fish it out     thanks Augie

 

I don't have anything that elaborate.......I have a Trace Elliot Boxer 30 w/ bass boost.  speaker's built in.....plenty loud enough for what I need.  I'm not sure what the set up was I used when I would go play with the band.......very nice,  I can tell you that!  mast will still fit....it's all open on the inside   thanks Pete!

 

thanks Brian and Ed.......hopefully soon, I can start to get some of the hardware in place.  next will be the helm structure and aft decking.

[popeye the sailor]

now on with the aft deck.   I gave it the same stanchion border,  as I did the fore deck.   soaking the strips,  it was hard to get that curvature at the stern........but I got it.   to set up for the helm structure,  I used a compass to draw out the arch.  I did the same to mark off the dash board.

 

 

I'll need to fix the port side curve........but I have it all down,  as well as the outline for the helm.

 

 

the front wall will have four windows.  these window frames are part of the Nordkap fittings that I have on hand.   the fittings I got from Billings,  didn't have them in it.....I went ahead and built the Nordkap with what I had.   Harold found his set much later in the build.

 

 

center line.......the windows were marked out and cut out.

 

 

when they were finished,  I cut out the two side walls and the dash,  which will be trimmed to fit later on

 

 

now silly me........I should have marked off the separation lines for the paint,  but I was in too big a hurry.       I can always do it later,  I suppose.   the side windows were cut out........only one per side would fit.

 

 

I know.......this picture is very misleading........I even had to do a double take    I'm not following any plans....just what I have in the old nogg'in.........it is centered though  

 

 

it kind of hard to see with the glare.......but after some sanding,  I gave it a coat of paint.   I'm going to give everything another go over,  before I give it another coat of paint.......with a better brush than the one I used the first time  

 

 

 

 

the dash isn't cemented in yet......it's just laying in there.  the sills for the windows are the same thickness as the wood I used to make the walls.   now to figure the arrangement for the back parts of the structure.........one work day down........and the admiral's trying to talk me into taking Monday off.

 

does she really think she has to do that...........!?  

[captainbob]

She’s coming along nicely. I like what your noggin is telling you to do.

 

Bob