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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 Old Collingwood in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
I'm depressed. Spent some time wandering around the "Scratch Built" side of the website this morning. I don't have the words to describe my respect for those folks. Awesome, astounding, incomprehensible, magical. I can only dream.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Nirvana in US Brig Syren by scasey88 - Model Shipways - 1:64 scale
Glad to see that there are still folks building the Syren. I’ve been on such a long break that I feared I might be the only one left.
I shared your fear of this kit being too advanced for a beginner, but with the excellent instructions and the very detailed build logs on this site, you'll do fine. Have fun! Looking great so far.
Eric
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MD11pilot got a reaction from jablackwell in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Howdy John, and welcome to the Syren club. I'm looking forward to following along.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Nirvana in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Howdy John, and welcome to the Syren club. I'm looking forward to following along.
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MD11pilot reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
Here's the best I can do with making new side badges. I'll look at them for a while and make a decision as to put them on the ship or not. There is no way I would put the junky badges the kit provided.
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MD11pilot reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
Thanks to Steve and Sam, I got up the courage to install my homemade side badges. The Argus did have side badges, but the ones that came with the kit are not acceptable.
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MD11pilot reacted to ChrisLBren in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
Thanks for the likes and comments everyone....
After almost 8 years of construction this should be my last update before finished pictures. The first shot shows the hull with the dummy masts temporarily placed.They still need gammoning and cleats. The black board will be her display base - Im waiting for the pedestals Im having machined for me here locally.
The second shot shows the bowsprit - which still needs to be mounted, rigged and small parts added.
The third shot are the toilets - for some reason the ones by the roundhouse proved very tricky and took me the better part of a week to get right - there are many angles here to take into account.
And finally the last parts - the anchors in very rough shape, the knightsheads and the boomkins which still need to be shaped. I also am making some repairs to the rudder.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from captgino in Armed Virginia Sloop by captgino - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/48
Congrats! Beautiful little ship.
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MD11pilot reacted to Chuck in Queen Anne Style Royal Barge by Chuck - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:24
Spent some time making a base. Testing how to display the sweeps. Still only one sweep completed. Wont get to the others until next week. Even so, this project is in the home stretch. At least the model is. I still have to carve the decorations for the port side too!! The sweeps will be displayed 5 per side on laser cut racks. I just taped them to the base for this test but I like how it will look.
Then I have to finalize the plans, write the instructions, think about packaging and start manufacturing. So still lots to do before these are shelf-ready. But at least now the long to-do list is shorter and more manageable.
Chuck
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MD11pilot reacted to Rustyj in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale
Thanks Chuck, Your plans and directions make it a whole lot easier.
Thank you Eric. I see your doing some good work on the Syren. Nice job on the coppering the hull.
I love that Model. It was my first scratch build.
Thanks Jaxboat. I used the table saw to cut the grooves. Trust me there have been many
rejects before the final ones made it to the model..
OK I put the Syren Ship Modeling traveler ring on the bowsprit. I then served some .025 rope for the
bobstay with a 3/16" single block seized to one end. The opposite end was fed through the stem and
seized. Some .012 line was attached to the bobstay block and fed through the lower double block on
the bowsprit. At this point I discovered I had no belaying pin to secure the line to! Head slap.
Ok now it's time to make some belaying pins!
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MD11pilot got a reaction from mtaylor in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale
Enjoying a cup of coffee and wandering around the website when I came upon your build log.
Wow!
Beautiful, precise work.
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MD11pilot reacted to popeye2sea in Split Brass Ring Frustrations
Another trick to remember is to never open the ring by pulling the ends directly apart (in line with the ring). This deforms the ring out of round and it is hard to get the two ends to meet properly again when closed. Instead twist the ring open by spreading the ends perpendicular to the ring. When you close the ring back up the ends will be perfectly aligned and the ring will remain round.
Regards,
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MD11pilot reacted to kurtvd19 in Split Brass Ring Frustrations
Soldering is a good cure but you need to get the two ends aligned so there is no visible gap between the ends before soldering. There are special loop closer pliers that squeeze the rings together w/o the tendency of common pliers to make them oval rather than round. The pliers have a curved shape cut into the jaws that hold the ring upright so the ring ends can be squeezed together. No need for an expensive pair as their use is light. Any jewelers supply has them and many places selling beading supplies too. The photo is from the Fire Mountain Gems catalog - I have a pair from this supplier.
Kurt
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MD11pilot reacted to Jim Rogers in Split Brass Ring Frustrations
I solder mine after having the same frustration.
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MD11pilot reacted to David Lester in Split Brass Ring Frustrations
I'm looking ahead on my rigging plans for my Rattlesnake and notice quite a few instances where lines are attached to small brass rings. In the past, I've always had a difficult time with these rings. It seems that no matter how hard I try to close the ring, the line always manages to find the gap and the ring comes free. Is soldering an option for these small rings when there's a line running through it? Are there specialty pliers that will crimp them tighter than ordinary pliers? What do others do keep these pesky things in their place?
Thanks,
David
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Peter Bloemendaal in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
I started with the 26 gauge lancets that are becoming popular for this project. They produce a nice, small nail pattern. However, removing the plastic sleeve is a bit of a pain. You can use nippers to get most of the plastic off. I then set up a candle in a bowl to heat and remove the plastic part that is adhered to the lancet.
When I was remaking the second stamp, I remembered that I had a 23 gauge pin driver out in my shop. These finish nailers are becoming quite popular with finish carpenters for holding moldings (and other stuff) together while the glue dries.
So I switched to the 23 gauge nails. Worked great without the hassle of removing plastic.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Canute in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale
Enjoying a cup of coffee and wandering around the website when I came upon your build log.
Wow!
Beautiful, precise work.
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MD11pilot reacted to Tigersteve in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
I really think it's all about having a positive attitude and patience. We set our own limits.
Steve
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Dubz in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
The rudder is a fun little project. Shaped it with a mini hand plane and sanding blocks.
Added the copper plates with the aid of a small square.
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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 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 reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
I built and installed the capstan over the hatch next to the companionway. I made it so it turns.
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MD11pilot reacted to Gahm in US Brig Syren by Gahm - Model Shipways
Gun rigging continued . . . 7 down and 11 to go .
I am proceeding with the gun rigging in steps of 4 guns each to keep things interesting. Starting from the stern of the model it also allows to permanently mount all the deck furniture which will no longer be impacted by the rigging of the carronades, e.g. at the current stage the steering wheel with tackles, binnacle, and capstan (image 1). Image 2 shows the rigging of the steering tackles. I chose the method where both sides are rigged and the 2 ends of the rope combined underneath the steering wheel drum (see images 2 and 3). And to answer the obvious question of how these guns could be operated in such a confined space: in case of operation the tackles for the steering wheel were unhooked and the rudder operated via the tiller without wheel. That is also the reason for the shape of the tiller which has the length and the round end typical for direct manual operation. Image 4 shows some little add-ons to my Syren serving machine. It allows seizing very small eyes but also shows the potential for other simple modifications which will come in handy when I move into the rigging phase of my model. Images 5 and 6 are some additional views of the current state of the model.
Thomas
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