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Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Edwardkenway- 1:48
Its looking good…dont be afraid to sand the hell out of it. It will look fantastic.
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Chuck reacted to Freebird in Medway Longboat 1742 by Freebird - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1/2” Scale
Here’s another oops that I need to fix. One set of thole pins on the starboard side are out of position. The strap covers the forward pin, an oar wouldn’t be able to be used. So the front pin will need to be removed and placed behind the rear pin.
Best Regards …. Rick
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Chuck got a reaction from FriedClams in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Edwardkenway- 1:48
Its looking good…dont be afraid to sand the hell out of it. It will look fantastic.
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Chuck reacted to Trussben in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Trussben - 1:48 - Swan-class sloop based on TFFM
Some progress
The taffrail capping pieces on both sides were completed and then I started work on the Quarter Piece blanks - fitting to the hull shape takes time - the extra meat left on these is for the relief carvings that will be added to them - the one you see in the picture is the 4th test piece and I’m sure there will be more!
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Chuck got a reaction from Tossedman in Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
Yes its crazy….if I really push it and do a 12 hour day I could prob make about 2000…..of the smaller sizes. But its not fun work. So 1000 or even 1500 will have to do.
I have tweaked my process as I learn the technologies. I am sure other mfg’s can make them quicker but I think I now have a solid technique and process.
it does mean however that I must redo the cad files I use for the blocks which takes forever, but I only need to do that once for each size. Each size also needs its own jig and hold down device…designed…laser cut and built.
But again, I only have to do this once and then its pretty routine.
The new process is quicker and produces a cleaner well shaped block. Believe it or not, the idea came to me one night around 3am when I couldnt fall asleep. I sprung out of bed and made some notes…worked on it the next day. And to my surprise it works a treat and makes it easier for me once the initial setup is completed.
The craziest stuff pops into my brain in the wee hours of the morning. Its nuts.
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Chuck got a reaction from Canute in Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
Yes its crazy….if I really push it and do a 12 hour day I could prob make about 2000…..of the smaller sizes. But its not fun work. So 1000 or even 1500 will have to do.
I have tweaked my process as I learn the technologies. I am sure other mfg’s can make them quicker but I think I now have a solid technique and process.
it does mean however that I must redo the cad files I use for the blocks which takes forever, but I only need to do that once for each size. Each size also needs its own jig and hold down device…designed…laser cut and built.
But again, I only have to do this once and then its pretty routine.
The new process is quicker and produces a cleaner well shaped block. Believe it or not, the idea came to me one night around 3am when I couldnt fall asleep. I sprung out of bed and made some notes…worked on it the next day. And to my surprise it works a treat and makes it easier for me once the initial setup is completed.
The craziest stuff pops into my brain in the wee hours of the morning. Its nuts.
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Chuck got a reaction from CDR_Ret in Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
I am starting a new topic as the last one just got huge....over 2000 replies.
Its fitting that I would do so today actually. Today marks ten years since I have started Syren. Its been a long and interesting journey. Ten years and miles and miles of rope made and thousands and thousands of blocks sold. Here's to the next ten years. Maybe not that long, LOL.
For a bit of news....I have finally received the parts to maintain my CNC Mill. So blocks are on tap over the next few weeks. In fact I have already started. 3/32" singles and doubles are now in stock. More will follow. Although half of the 3/32" singles already sold out. UGH!
Onward and upward as they say.
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from RichardG in Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
Yes its crazy….if I really push it and do a 12 hour day I could prob make about 2000…..of the smaller sizes. But its not fun work. So 1000 or even 1500 will have to do.
I have tweaked my process as I learn the technologies. I am sure other mfg’s can make them quicker but I think I now have a solid technique and process.
it does mean however that I must redo the cad files I use for the blocks which takes forever, but I only need to do that once for each size. Each size also needs its own jig and hold down device…designed…laser cut and built.
But again, I only have to do this once and then its pretty routine.
The new process is quicker and produces a cleaner well shaped block. Believe it or not, the idea came to me one night around 3am when I couldnt fall asleep. I sprung out of bed and made some notes…worked on it the next day. And to my surprise it works a treat and makes it easier for me once the initial setup is completed.
The craziest stuff pops into my brain in the wee hours of the morning. Its nuts.
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Chuck got a reaction from jud in Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
Yes its crazy….if I really push it and do a 12 hour day I could prob make about 2000…..of the smaller sizes. But its not fun work. So 1000 or even 1500 will have to do.
I have tweaked my process as I learn the technologies. I am sure other mfg’s can make them quicker but I think I now have a solid technique and process.
it does mean however that I must redo the cad files I use for the blocks which takes forever, but I only need to do that once for each size. Each size also needs its own jig and hold down device…designed…laser cut and built.
But again, I only have to do this once and then its pretty routine.
The new process is quicker and produces a cleaner well shaped block. Believe it or not, the idea came to me one night around 3am when I couldnt fall asleep. I sprung out of bed and made some notes…worked on it the next day. And to my surprise it works a treat and makes it easier for me once the initial setup is completed.
The craziest stuff pops into my brain in the wee hours of the morning. Its nuts.
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Chuck got a reaction from Mark P in HMS Tiger 1747 by Siggi52 - 1:48 - 60 gun ship from NMM plans
Wonderful work.
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from Canute in HMS Indefatigable 1794 (prototype) by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - FINISHED
Wonderful work...just beautiful.
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Chuck got a reaction from Diver in Medway Longboat 1742 by Diver - FINISHED - 1:24 Scale
Outstanding 😊
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Chuck got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
Yes its crazy….if I really push it and do a 12 hour day I could prob make about 2000…..of the smaller sizes. But its not fun work. So 1000 or even 1500 will have to do.
I have tweaked my process as I learn the technologies. I am sure other mfg’s can make them quicker but I think I now have a solid technique and process.
it does mean however that I must redo the cad files I use for the blocks which takes forever, but I only need to do that once for each size. Each size also needs its own jig and hold down device…designed…laser cut and built.
But again, I only have to do this once and then its pretty routine.
The new process is quicker and produces a cleaner well shaped block. Believe it or not, the idea came to me one night around 3am when I couldnt fall asleep. I sprung out of bed and made some notes…worked on it the next day. And to my surprise it works a treat and makes it easier for me once the initial setup is completed.
The craziest stuff pops into my brain in the wee hours of the morning. Its nuts.
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Chuck reacted to Tigersteve in Mayflower by Tigersteve - Model Shipways
Bulkheads are almost done. I just need to add the door handles, which have been a struggle. I purchased 3/64” cherry grating strips from Model Expo. You can see them on the Forward Cubbridge bulkhead.
It’a interesting how much is not seen with the naked eye, but all shows on the macro photos.
Steve
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Chuck got a reaction from mtaylor in Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
Yes its crazy….if I really push it and do a 12 hour day I could prob make about 2000…..of the smaller sizes. But its not fun work. So 1000 or even 1500 will have to do.
I have tweaked my process as I learn the technologies. I am sure other mfg’s can make them quicker but I think I now have a solid technique and process.
it does mean however that I must redo the cad files I use for the blocks which takes forever, but I only need to do that once for each size. Each size also needs its own jig and hold down device…designed…laser cut and built.
But again, I only have to do this once and then its pretty routine.
The new process is quicker and produces a cleaner well shaped block. Believe it or not, the idea came to me one night around 3am when I couldnt fall asleep. I sprung out of bed and made some notes…worked on it the next day. And to my surprise it works a treat and makes it easier for me once the initial setup is completed.
The craziest stuff pops into my brain in the wee hours of the morning. Its nuts.
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Chuck got a reaction from FriedClams in HMS Tiger 1747 by Siggi52 - 1:48 - 60 gun ship from NMM plans
Wonderful work.
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Tiger 1747 by Siggi52 - 1:48 - 60 gun ship from NMM plans
Wonderful work.
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from Rustyj in Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
Yes its crazy….if I really push it and do a 12 hour day I could prob make about 2000…..of the smaller sizes. But its not fun work. So 1000 or even 1500 will have to do.
I have tweaked my process as I learn the technologies. I am sure other mfg’s can make them quicker but I think I now have a solid technique and process.
it does mean however that I must redo the cad files I use for the blocks which takes forever, but I only need to do that once for each size. Each size also needs its own jig and hold down device…designed…laser cut and built.
But again, I only have to do this once and then its pretty routine.
The new process is quicker and produces a cleaner well shaped block. Believe it or not, the idea came to me one night around 3am when I couldnt fall asleep. I sprung out of bed and made some notes…worked on it the next day. And to my surprise it works a treat and makes it easier for me once the initial setup is completed.
The craziest stuff pops into my brain in the wee hours of the morning. Its nuts.
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Chuck got a reaction from ccoyle in Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
Yes its crazy….if I really push it and do a 12 hour day I could prob make about 2000…..of the smaller sizes. But its not fun work. So 1000 or even 1500 will have to do.
I have tweaked my process as I learn the technologies. I am sure other mfg’s can make them quicker but I think I now have a solid technique and process.
it does mean however that I must redo the cad files I use for the blocks which takes forever, but I only need to do that once for each size. Each size also needs its own jig and hold down device…designed…laser cut and built.
But again, I only have to do this once and then its pretty routine.
The new process is quicker and produces a cleaner well shaped block. Believe it or not, the idea came to me one night around 3am when I couldnt fall asleep. I sprung out of bed and made some notes…worked on it the next day. And to my surprise it works a treat and makes it easier for me once the initial setup is completed.
The craziest stuff pops into my brain in the wee hours of the morning. Its nuts.
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Chuck got a reaction from Jack12477 in Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
Yes its crazy….if I really push it and do a 12 hour day I could prob make about 2000…..of the smaller sizes. But its not fun work. So 1000 or even 1500 will have to do.
I have tweaked my process as I learn the technologies. I am sure other mfg’s can make them quicker but I think I now have a solid technique and process.
it does mean however that I must redo the cad files I use for the blocks which takes forever, but I only need to do that once for each size. Each size also needs its own jig and hold down device…designed…laser cut and built.
But again, I only have to do this once and then its pretty routine.
The new process is quicker and produces a cleaner well shaped block. Believe it or not, the idea came to me one night around 3am when I couldnt fall asleep. I sprung out of bed and made some notes…worked on it the next day. And to my surprise it works a treat and makes it easier for me once the initial setup is completed.
The craziest stuff pops into my brain in the wee hours of the morning. Its nuts.
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Chuck reacted to Steve20 in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Steve20 - 1:48
Soon be ready for final sanding and the wipe on poly.
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Chuck got a reaction from druxey in Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
Yes its crazy….if I really push it and do a 12 hour day I could prob make about 2000…..of the smaller sizes. But its not fun work. So 1000 or even 1500 will have to do.
I have tweaked my process as I learn the technologies. I am sure other mfg’s can make them quicker but I think I now have a solid technique and process.
it does mean however that I must redo the cad files I use for the blocks which takes forever, but I only need to do that once for each size. Each size also needs its own jig and hold down device…designed…laser cut and built.
But again, I only have to do this once and then its pretty routine.
The new process is quicker and produces a cleaner well shaped block. Believe it or not, the idea came to me one night around 3am when I couldnt fall asleep. I sprung out of bed and made some notes…worked on it the next day. And to my surprise it works a treat and makes it easier for me once the initial setup is completed.
The craziest stuff pops into my brain in the wee hours of the morning. Its nuts.
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Chuck reacted to James G in HMS Winchelsea by James G (Jim) - 1:48
Good morning! I wanted to pass along a quick update on my progress over the last three weeks. I’ve finally finished cutting and shaping all of the bulkheads and bulkhead former. Wow! This certainly does take some time so be prepared if you plan to go this route. I did it because I wanted to purchase a scroll saw. If that’s not important I would recommend buying the bulkheads and former from Chuck. My bulkheads are pretty accurate but starting with laser cut versions would have been much easier. If I were to do it again that is the path I would take. Lessons learned, right? However, I certainly am having fun!
Thanks for looking and to all the Winnie builders thanks for sharing your wonderful logs!
Jim
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Chuck got a reaction from thibaultron in Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
Yes its crazy….if I really push it and do a 12 hour day I could prob make about 2000…..of the smaller sizes. But its not fun work. So 1000 or even 1500 will have to do.
I have tweaked my process as I learn the technologies. I am sure other mfg’s can make them quicker but I think I now have a solid technique and process.
it does mean however that I must redo the cad files I use for the blocks which takes forever, but I only need to do that once for each size. Each size also needs its own jig and hold down device…designed…laser cut and built.
But again, I only have to do this once and then its pretty routine.
The new process is quicker and produces a cleaner well shaped block. Believe it or not, the idea came to me one night around 3am when I couldnt fall asleep. I sprung out of bed and made some notes…worked on it the next day. And to my surprise it works a treat and makes it easier for me once the initial setup is completed.
The craziest stuff pops into my brain in the wee hours of the morning. Its nuts.
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