Chuck
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Chuck's post in Fairing question on Model Shipways Syren was marked as the answer
Wrong Syren Allan.....That draft is for the English ship and much earlier.
This is the American Brig....1806. Those pieces dont look too bad too me. Maybe a bit more fairing but its hard to say. This photo looks pretty darn good either way.
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Chuck's post in Block Tumbler Help was marked as the answer
Probably too coarse(I use 320 grit)....but more than anything you are not gluing up those layers securely with enough glue...and or not waiting long enough for the layers to completely dry. Dont be afraid to use enough glue. In my case usually CA. A drop on each area needed to be secured. And I tumble at the highest speed in my tumbler...3000 RPM. Note how my tumbler is home made and very simple. No wood flapper and instead just a few sheets of 320 grit which are very flexible yet stiff enough to do the job.
the center shaft is also simple…a wooden stick (cherry) with a slit in it to accept the sandpaper. Like a tuning fork of sorts with some cross strips in the center to prevent splitting.
This thing gets a ton of use and does the trick beautifully without any broken bits afterwards.
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Chuck's post in Are these foot rests or something else? was marked as the answer
Stretcher boards. Long boards sit in those "V"s which the rower then pushes against with their feet.
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Chuck's post in 1/24th Scale Wooden Barrels - Where from? was marked as the answer
These Syren mini kit Barrels are 1" tall. ... and about the correct diameter you need. Hoops can be painted should you prefer a wood look...if you dont want to make them look like iron.'' They are made from Cedar. If this meets your criteria.
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