Chuck

I would buy a thicker sheet and just cut the piece out to the exact shape you need. no bending at all. But be careful not to break it along the grain.

That looks very good. 😀

Just an update. I must have received a dozen emails and PMs about this today. The laser cut plywood Bulkhead set is being outsourced. I am not laser cutting them in my shop. In fact, Nic at Bluejacket is cutting all of my plywood bulkheads for this Winnie project. Just the plywood bulkhead set. Thank You Nic!!!! It will probably be another two weeks before he ships me the next batch of ten plywood bulkhead sets. The laser cut packages for the first two chapters are however in stock right now. They are the Yellow Cedar versions. I am going to try and laser cut a few in Cherry next week for those of you who are waiting for those. In addition, as mentioned several times before. This is not a complete "in the box" kit. You will need to mill your own planking strips etc. I have plenty of milled cedar sheets available for the project. And you can buy cherry sheets just about anywhere. https://ocoochhardwoods.com/scroll-saw-lumber/ these guys are a great source. I will provide the laser cut pieces/fittings for each chapter in Cedar and in Cherry. Probably more than you would have thought. I will have all of the carvings and cannon available too. BUT I will not be cutting any parts in any other woods . Sorry, its just too much to handle, two woods are my limit!!!! So please, if you want to use another wood other than those, you must scratch everything....or simply select another subject for your next project. If you ask , and you send me a PM or email and ask anyway, I am going to say "no". So keep this in mind. This is why we released this as an alternative scratch/semi-scratch project so you can build everything in any wood and in any scale you like. Thank You Enjoy the project. Chuck

I was talking to Chris and he had a wonderful idea. If you are cutting your own bulkheads......take advantage of the stronger birch ply because it has less tendency to warp, you could cut your false keel out of that. BUT you can switch to lite ply for all of your bulkheads which will make it easier to sand and fair later. Best of both worlds. Use both. Chuck

There are about 15 members who were given access and invited to the downloads forum. But they havent accepted yet. Remember, you must click on the invite in your notifications and click "accept". Otherwise you wont have access. Your notifications are at the top of the screen. It looks like a little globe and its where you get all of your other notifications. Its real easy to do. At least I thought it would be for folks, LOL .

Yes they will be made available. The first three or four packages will contain a group of parts to get yhe framing and planking and big construction done. But the individual fittings will be sold separately like cheerful.

Ok the first chapter is now available for download so you guys can get started. This should keep you guys busy for a while. I will now try and catch up with making blocks and rope and more laser cut packages. Let me know if you guys have any questions on the first chapter. At 26 pages, by the time this project is completed we will be looking at several hundred pages of instructional material. In just a couple of days we have had over 50 people sign up for access to the plans and join the project. I would love to see more build logs set up for those who intend to build her. As I cant be on every forum with so much production work to do. I would appreciate if you could create a topic and maybe announce that this project has been started on other forums you belong to. Maybe even comment on facebook as well. I would love to get the word out there and any help you can give would HUGE!!!! Thanks in advance. Chuck

Download the chapters below. New chapters will be added as I complete the work on the prototype. Chapterone.pdf- Chapter One

Wonderful!!! Have fun with the project.

That is correct. You could probably squeeze them into 7 but it all depends on how you lay them parts out. So 8 would do it comfortably. When I laser cut them I use 7 sheets but they are packed together tightly.

You are very welcome. I hope you will build her and start a build log. Chuck

Yes....just tell them to print the files at 100% on 30 x 40 paper

The trade off is that only the lite ply can be used for laser cutting. That is what you will get when you buy the laser cut package. BUT, the Birch is actually better and stronger and leaves a nice clean edge without splintering. Laser cutters cant cut through the Birch ply at all, especially at 1/4" thick. The glue layers are too tough. So if you dont mind sanding the birch stuff, that is the best way to go. But man-oh-man it is tough to sand when you fair the hull. Especially inboard. And this model has a lot of bulkheads.

I will let everyone know when the bulkhead sets are back in stock.

Thats a big boy..... Enjoy the project. I am outsourcing the laser cut bulkhead sets so I just ordered some more. When they arrive I will list them as in stock. Chuck

The laser cut package for the first chapter is now in stock. I should have the second chapter also in stock by Sunday, but maybe even tomorrow. Keep in mind that in some laser cut packages you will also get some milled Cedar stripwood. If there arent that many needed I will just include them in the laser kit for that chapter. So buying this 1st installment you will get everything you need to finish the skeletal framing of the hull other than the Ply bulkheads. This should get everyone up and running quickly. The 2nd installment will not have any stripwood......its all basically hull planking for the exterior of the hull. You will need to mill those yourself. I will let you know if any stripwood is included when I release each installment and it will also be mentioned on your chapter checklist for materials. All laser cut parts and other fittings can be bought here at Syren Ship Model Company. Chuck

Yes you will need a small hobby table saw like the Proxxon or Byrnes saw. If you plan on continuing with the hobby it will be the best investment you make if scratch building is in your future.

Great...that is all I need to know Jean-Paul. And by the way, I should have the first installment of laser cut parts available by this evening and in stock. Ten sets. I do also have one set of bulkheads which I will list in my store as I await the next batch. I should have the second installment of laser parts in stock by Monday. Chuck

Great....remember that for any planking you will need to buy the 2" sheets on my site. BUT for all other parts like cutting out your stem and keel parts or stern frames, you should get the wider sheets. Chuck

Awesome.....Remember the laser cut parts will only be made in Yellow cedar or Cherry. So if you think you might need them for some of the more difficult fittings or parts, I suggest you stick with those woods. Although Boxwood would work too as any Cedar fittings would blend right in. Chuck

We have had about 20 people sign up.....but only a few have started their build logs. As I said before, it would be a HUGE help if you guys who joined would start your build logs. I realize there are a lot of plans collectors out there....but please, if you plan on actually building the model, can you start your build logs and let me know if you plan on using any of the laser cut parts during the build. I dont have a lot of time in the shop for production with many things to laser cut. It would seriously help me out knowing how many sets I need to cut. And remember, do not pass these plans along to other builders after you sign up. These are for your own personal use ONLY. That wouldnt be in the spirit of the project. I have already had one request for parts from someone who hasnt signed up but said he was given the plans. That isnt good. Its taking advantage of the spirit of the project. Its only $15 for crying out loud!!! I cant catch a break.

Plus there will always be some laser cut parts and other materials available should you need them. If you are being cautious about it I would jump in and use the Yellow Cedar as your wood choice just so you can get those if you need to.

Its on the list!!! But arent you guys had enough of the cross sections? I mean its been done to death. There are some forums that have these groups already with more than one Cross section. It gets a little old .... But if there is sufficient interest. I think I can create one that is better than any of those and maybe a little different. But its going to be quite a while.

It would be very similar yes. When time permits I will put something together. But that is at least a year away. The model is too big to rig in my opinion though. It would be about 5 feet long and just as high.

any kind would work but that is some tough stuff. Think about how annoying it would be to fair inboard with that. Its absolutely stronger than other ply so its better to prevent the extensions from breaking. That said, I used the poplar light ply they offer. Its easier to sand, but splinters on the edges. So you have to fix that before painting. Its a trade-off.