David W K

2 minutes ago, bobandlucy said:

David, do you have a picture of a test fit of your filler blocks? I'm having difficulty imagining what is happening. . .

 

I just added mine and they actually helped straighten out things for me. They must be cut square and exactly to the width between bulkheads.  Do you have an electric chop saw?

 

 

Yes I do have an electric chop/miter saw and that's what I'm gonna use instead of my miter box which doesn't quite cut straight.

1 minute ago, ccoyle said:

 

Short answer: no. But they are helpful when it comes to keeping everything square and providing a base layer for planking.

Thank you for your response Mr Coyle. I am gonna do my best placing the blocks.

Got a question. I know that filler blocks are needed for the stern and stem areas, but are they necessary between other bulkheads. I must confess that I've never used filler blocks on my past builds except for the stem/stern area. However, on this build I do want to use filler blocks but I'm having issues with the blocks causing my bulkheads to not be squared. Can someone please give me some tips. Thanks

2 hours ago, David W K said:

Hello everyone. I have been a member for a little while but have not yet started my first build log, I'm hopeing all goes well. 

I am not new to model ship building as I have built several kits, my first was the US Ranger, cain't remember the manufacturer, my 2nd  was the US Enterprise by Occre, 3rd was the Prince De Neufchatel from Model Shipways(Expo) 4th was the Brig Syren (MS). I was in construction of the Syren when we had a tornado come through our neighborhood which destroyed our house and unfortunately all of my finished and under construction ships. So about 2 yrs ago I purchased the Syren again as well as the Niagara (maybe should have waited on the Niagara but it was on sale) took awhile to decide which one to start. The Syren was my choice, wanting to replace the recent one.  

I will upload photos as I move along but and I've already started the build so some of the work such as the keel, false keel, bulwarks, stem and rabbit have been done except for the filler blocks, have yet to place them in.

I will take photos of what I've done this for. 

 

Here are a few photos of what I've done thus far and as you can see I have not yet added filler blocks. I am in the process of doing that now.

Hello everyone. I have been a member for a little while but have not yet started my first build log, I'm hopeing all goes well. 

I am not new to model ship building as I have built several kits, my first was the US Ranger, cain't remember the manufacturer, my 2nd  was the US Enterprise by Occre, 3rd was the Prince De Neufchatel from Model Shipways(Expo) 4th was the Brig Syren (MS). I was in construction of the Syren when we had a tornado come through our neighborhood which destroyed our house and unfortunately all of my finished and under construction ships. So about 2 yrs ago I purchased the Syren again as well as the Niagara (maybe should have waited on the Niagara but it was on sale) took awhile to decide which one to start. The Syren was my choice, wanting to replace the recent one.  

I will upload photos as I move along but and I've already started the build so some of the work such as the keel, false keel, bulwarks, stem and rabbit have been done except for the filler blocks, have yet to place them in.

I will take photos of what I've done this for. 

Thank you for the information.

Ive been a member for a few yrs but have not yet started a build log for the construction of the Brig Syren. How do I start a build log?

My first 120 gun Ship of the Line.

10 hours ago, WalrusGuy said:

Thank you for the amazing compliments and good wishes Will! My master's degree is in mechanical engineering, so similar to your daughter's field. So far it's been rough (and it's only been a couple of weeks 😅). Things are getting slightly better though, but let's see 

 

Thanks Abelson!! 

 

I'm so sorry to hear that, I can't ever imagine going through something like that..

 

If you get a build log set up I'll be more than happy to follow along! 

How do I set up a build log?

I am also building the US Brig Syren from MS for the second time since the first one was destroyed by a tornado a few yrs ago, was not able to finish. Your off to a great start and I am taking notes from you, I had trouble with my gun ports.

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🤔Just recently purchased Model Shipways Syren US Brig again. The last one I built was destroyed when a tornado came through our neighborhood.  I'm not new to model ship building, I've built built five over a few years and this one will be the 6th. My question is does anyone have any tips for a precise bulk head alignment.