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Sam, I tried sizing last night without success. As you say, it doesn't rotate properly. I put it back in the box until I have some time to play or someone else comes up with a good application.

Maybe mobbsie an bail us out.

Deep breath, patience--

src, would you please give me an idea how you are using the Danvise. I'm not familiar with fly tying and the Danvise doesn't seem to have the attachments shown in the video posted in this topic.

Thanks, Harley

Jaager, thanks for the post on Neutral ph Adhesive. I purchased a bottle and it works well so far.

Dries with no shine and seems to have no odor.

Thanks for the post and video. It will be a great help with my Syren project.

Regards, Harley

Mobbsie, please advise which vise/attachments you are using in your tutorial which is very well done.

Thanks, Harley

Welcome to the Syren group. I am sure you will enjoy this project.

It's a great kit with tons of support here on MSW

Truly inspiring Rusty, I can see a Confederacy in my future, thanks for the log

Thanks for some very interesting guidelines. Why is CA such a transgression when rigging?

I found a clear version of Elmer's that works pretty well.

I'm building the masts for my Syren so any rigging hints are greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Harley

I am working on the masts. Keeping the flat surfaces square is a challenge. I am following the instruction manual sequence for the most part. I masked the rings on the foremast to paint the "iron" rings. I am not sure if that was worth the time. The masts are just resting on the ship not secured. I am painting the tops now, blocks and deadeyes come next.

Chapter 17 is finished. This is my first rigging work besides the carronades.

The masts are next.  I'll take the time to review more builder's logs and hit the books

before beginning. I enjoy the research and planning.

Cheers, Harley

Thanks Frankie, I just went ahead and jumped into the project and  I think it looks OK. This is my first endeavor

at this level.

Nice work on securing the carronades Rich, that is a unique addition.

Cheers, Harley

I am working on the rigging of the bowsprit of the MS brig Syren. Can someone please

advise how the lashings between the hearts are secured or terminated.

I have checked through this forum and a number of publications but I can't

find anything showing how the lashings finish.

I would like to complete this as accurately as possible.

Thanks, Harley

Simply great, thanks for sharing the log. Did I miss it or what are the dimensions?

Inspirational

I had to do the long boat oars over. The laser cut oars are way too big. I should have

checked the plans. The oars seem to fit now. Another learning experience.

First anniversary of laying down the keel for the brig Syren.

Just completed the long boat which was an adventure in itself.

Thanks to all those who have provided hints, advise, and encouragement

to those of us who are on the low end of the learning curve.

Now to finish the sweeps and tie down the long boat and onto

the bowsprit.

Cheers, Harley

I'm glad to see someone else going the paint job like the original, I was getting lonesome.

Enjoy

Can anyone do a comparison of this kit to the Syren brig kit?

Thanks, Harley

Congratulations, thanks for providing such a wonderful example of the art for us to strive to achieve.

Cheers, Harley

Thanks Frank, this fits under "work smarter not harder"

Thanks Augie, that's what I have been doing so far.

Cheers, Harley

I am working on the Syren's longboat using the lift method as described in the instructions. It's going OK.

I would appreciate any advise or hints you folks can offer particularly shaping the inside.

Thanks, Harley

Inspirational work of art. Thanks for such a comprehensive log. I am about to start the Syren's longboat.

Cheers, Harley

Truly inspirational while daunting at the same time. Prime examples for us relative beginners.

Cheers, Harley

This afternoon I was working on the starboard hammock netting. Everything was going smoothly, I was in the groove. A happy time. Then I reached for the glue bottle and as I brought the bottle past the Syren's bow with my eyes on the target rather where my hand was moving, my hand caught the bow below the figure head. The ship launched out of the construction cradle and flipped away from me landing upside down about eight inches away. All my shocked little eyes could see was copper plates.

Fortunately my heart surgeon did a great job last year so I was alright. I took a deep breath and gently returned the brig to the construction cradle. After checking everything, the only damage was the port side stern chaser had broken loose, an easy fix.

All the other details are intact, thank goodness. I guess the little brig is built strong.

I will definitely be more careful in the future.

Cheers, Harley