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MD11pilot got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Copper bottom complete.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Ryland Craze in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
I was wondering how I would keep the lines straight. In other builder logs, nobody ever seemed to mention it so I figured it must not be a big deal. And sure enough, if you keep your overlaps fairly consistent, it just seems to work out.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Dubz in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
If you’ve got one those fancy lighted magnifying glass gizmos, nows the time to set it up. These plates are small and there are a lot of them. My near vision ain’t what it used to be.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Ryland Craze in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
It’s important to get the pins on the stamps perfectly level. I used my water line marking jig to help with this. I squared the jig against the side of my grinding wheel and very gently leveled the pins.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Ryland Craze in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Now for copper bottom. I didn’t do anything creative. Pretty much stuck with instructions.
First, I made a mount so could attach the ship upside down in my deskmate.
Made the stamp jig and and dies. I don’t have a mini drill press but I was able to secure my pin vise in the chuck of my full size drill press. It actually worked pretty well.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Ryland Craze in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi all. It’s been a very long time. Time to dust off the Syren and get back to work.
With the deck finished, it's time to add the cap rail.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Dubz in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Copper bottom complete.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Robin Lous in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
I was wondering how I would keep the lines straight. In other builder logs, nobody ever seemed to mention it so I figured it must not be a big deal. And sure enough, if you keep your overlaps fairly consistent, it just seems to work out.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Ryland Craze in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
If you’ve got one those fancy lighted magnifying glass gizmos, nows the time to set it up. These plates are small and there are a lot of them. My near vision ain’t what it used to be.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from _SalD_ in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
It’s important to get the pins on the stamps perfectly level. I used my water line marking jig to help with this. I squared the jig against the side of my grinding wheel and very gently leveled the pins.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from _SalD_ in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Now for copper bottom. I didn’t do anything creative. Pretty much stuck with instructions.
First, I made a mount so could attach the ship upside down in my deskmate.
Made the stamp jig and and dies. I don’t have a mini drill press but I was able to secure my pin vise in the chuck of my full size drill press. It actually worked pretty well.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Robin Lous in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi all. It’s been a very long time. Time to dust off the Syren and get back to work.
With the deck finished, it's time to add the cap rail.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from scasey88 in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
I didn't want to be excessive with the treenaiing so I just used the bulkhead lines established with the butt joints.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from scasey88 in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
My first attempts at "joggling" or "nibbling". Followed the instructions and it worked out OK.
The planking is all laid in, and you can see the results of the joggling fore….
And aft…..
To finish the deck, I scraped it with the blade from my hand plane and a utility knife blade. After some sanding I finished the deck with pre-stain conditioner and a 50-50 mix of Minwax Natural and Golden Oak stain.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from scasey88 in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Push pins inserted into the balsa blocking was a nice way to clamp the planks. For this reason alone, if you are just starting your Syren don't scrimp on the blocking between the bulkheads.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from scasey88 in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Continuing out from centerline, and beginning the 3 butt shift pattern. I was really worried that I would mess up one of the joggled plank ends and have to start the deck all over again. But I took it slow and survived.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from scasey88 in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
I chose to do my deck in a "3 butt shift" pattern keeping all my joints on top of bulkheads. For me, this adds enough artistic appeal, while keeping the difficulty to a minimum.
The idea of joggling into the margin plank was intimidating, but I have to keep reminding myself that this project is supposed to teach me all the all the skills I will need on other projects.
I used full width planks from bow to stern instead of tapering. I do like the tapered deck planks others have used, but at my skill level I opted to joggle full-width planks fore and aft.
As Sal suggested in his log, i laid in the first 3 planks on either side of the center line with no butts. Most of these planks will be covered in deck furnishings so the effort would be wasted. Also, applying these planks as full length pieces gave nice straight lines to work out from.
I used the #2 pencil method of simulating the caulking.
The first, full length planks go in….
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Ryland Craze in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks Floyd, it’s good to be back in the saddle. I’m going to need my stamping jig for the Surprise that’s sitting on my shelf, but thanks for the offer.
I only made Port and Starboard stamps as per the instructions. I know some of the advanced guys make a third one for the belt line, but I didn’t think it was necessary. I could go back and add one more nail hole to each plate, by hand, at the position shown in this picture....
I’ll give it it some consideration.
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MD11pilot reacted to Peter Bloemendaal in US Brig Syren by Peter Bloemendaal - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Some progress on Chapter 3. The "plank bender" turned out OK.
A great stage of the build if you like sanding....
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MD11pilot got a reaction from _SalD_ in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks Floyd, it’s good to be back in the saddle. I’m going to need my stamping jig for the Surprise that’s sitting on my shelf, but thanks for the offer.
I only made Port and Starboard stamps as per the instructions. I know some of the advanced guys make a third one for the belt line, but I didn’t think it was necessary. I could go back and add one more nail hole to each plate, by hand, at the position shown in this picture....
I’ll give it it some consideration.
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MD11pilot reacted to JesseLee in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
The cleats supplied in the kit are cheap metal stuff and I just can't see trying to use them at all. Decided to make my own. Had some scrap pieces of some kin of hard wood cut off the end of something. Cut out into small strips then shaped with mini files. Made all the ones needed on the lower masts and the ones that will be needed in the rigging later. Close ups of both ends of the completed lower masts.
Jesse
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MD11pilot reacted to JesseLee in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Started the lower masts. Used poplar dowels I picked up at Lowes. To square the top part I started with a mini plane sent to from Europe. Then finished with emory sticks women use for their nails. Made the cheeks Notched them for bands.
Jesse
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MD11pilot got a reaction from fnkershner in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks Floyd, it’s good to be back in the saddle. I’m going to need my stamping jig for the Surprise that’s sitting on my shelf, but thanks for the offer.
I only made Port and Starboard stamps as per the instructions. I know some of the advanced guys make a third one for the belt line, but I didn’t think it was necessary. I could go back and add one more nail hole to each plate, by hand, at the position shown in this picture....
I’ll give it it some consideration.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Ryland Craze in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Copper bottom complete.
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