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Chuck

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  1. It varies wildly on contemporary models....some really close to the top edge of the lid while some others are a bit further away. The key is to place them where the lids will open and close in their openings properly. Remember that the lids and port openings are NOT square or at right angles....but the hinges must be squared up to each other to make them work properly. More or less. I tried to place them appropriately on the plans so I would follow that. But one hinge on a lid could be higher than the other one so their tops are level with each other. Its hard to explain....but both hinges need to be level....even though the top of the lids follow the sheer. Because the sides of each port are straight up and down they wouldnt open or close properly unless this was the case. On a model it doesnt have to be so extreme however because you will most likely show them open and they wont be seen....or certainly not opened and closed. They are fixed either open or closed....so you can just make it look good.
  2. That is where I get my Cherry wood.....I am waiting on a large order right now which is in transit. Once I get it I will make more Winnie installments and ropewalks. Ethan at Ocooch is very good and accessible....
  3. Sure...if you build it from scratch you can also start a build log.
  4. Glad to hear it. Just take your time and ask a lot of questions. We have a great bunch building the Winnie who can help you out.
  5. I have no idea...you will need to just pick one. But when you are on the mara 120 screen try and just type in the color code....that sometimes works.
  6. Wonderful job on your Syren.... I would love to see more of the model. Please do start a build log...
  7. Ken I am sad to say has left our forum...he doesnt post here anymore. He prefers to be active on SOS and post over there....as he has been following many logs over there. Ken is someone who never posted on anyones build log but his own on MSW....the kiss of death for getting no activity in their own logs. You guys must remember how often I say that is a big mistake if you want others to show an interest in your build log you must at least make a small attempt to show an interest in logs of others as well. So he has gone to SOS where they are so desperate for members that new folks are love bombed in their logs by the same two or three staff members. I guess that is all it takes. I implore all MSW members to reach outside of their own logs and show some attention to other MSW members if they want some reciprocal attention paid to their own projects. He is very familiar Keith.....it doesnt matter
  8. I have been asked by a few people this week about the Winnie group project and if it was still open for new members to join. I am not sure how there could have been any confusion about this but YES....the Winnie group is still open and we are actually getting new members all the time. Parts will continue to be available in my Syren store as well. In fact we had quite a run on parts for the early chapters this week from new folks just getting started.... So please do feel free to join in on the fun and you can build it in either Alaskan Yellow Cedar or Cherry.....this group will not be closing anytime soon. At my last count we have about 60 build logs going on here and at least that many more in addition being built by folks who for some reason havent started a build log yet. We will wait for you to catch up....LOL!!! 😀 Chuck
  9. That didnt take long......Its all gone. The last Syren Rope package has left the building. Time for a pint!!
  10. I believe that everyone who has contacted me about needing rope to finish rigging their current models has bought what they need. Its been a week and nobody else has contacted me..... soooo..... here is the link for that area of my store for anyone to buy what is leftover. As soon as it is all gone.....thats it for Syren rope. So get it while you can. 😀 If you dont see a size listed that is because its all gone already.....and as I deplete other sizes I will remove them from the store permanently. https://syrenshipmodelcompany.com/boxwood-rigging-blocks.php#!/Ship-Model-Rigging-Line/c/6029025
  11. That is coming along well. It looks really good. Dont worry about the small gap in that inboard planking. They do sell a cherry wood filler from Elmers that is terrific as well. You wouldnt see it if you used that. Chuck
  12. Nope....i dont do that kind of work. You will need to find those elsewhere.
  13. This topic is fine. I have a bunch of resin guns coming for the gundeck. They are indeed 1 15/16” long. I have also started laser cutting the carriages. You will 24 of these. I will sell them 4 to a package like the other cannon and carriages. I will need to make many hundreds of these. So I am waiting until I have a healthy amount before I list them. Building these and writing the instructions are the very next thing I will be doing.
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