Charley54

I have recently re-started work on my Syren after a very long break and find myself very close to the same stage as you. I just finished planking and began chapter 6. Your work so far is beautiful. I look forward to seeing how you handle the stern as that is what I am currently playing with. I'll be following along.

Cheers

She's an elegant looking little thing. Always loved this kit.  I just browsed thru the log, what a journey. Really enjoyed it. Great work

Hi Matt. Think I will follow along. I also have a Syren build that I haven't updated for awhile. Enjoy.

Good luck on your build I'll be following along

I just love a good Syren so I think I'll follow along. Your photography is great. 

Nice. The deck Items are great. Think I will follow along

Nice save. Think I'll follow along. I am getting ready to haul my Syren off the back shelf and take another run at it. This helps

Hey Adam- I will be tagging along. I'm a Syren builder myself although lately "summer" has been taking up much of my time. I'm looking forward to your log.

Charley

Hey Jim

Trying to picture what you are describing. Im not sure which axis you are off on. Are you refering to the sills, the lintels or the bulkheads themselves? Maybe you could post a picture. However, I have found the errors tend to multipy down the line. It might be worth the effort to fix it now. Cant be sure till I understand the problem a little better so please elaborate. I will be happy to help all I can. Also there is a framing question thread you could post your question in and get tons of responses. Their are lots of members that are more than willing to help.

As to the stern, dont worry about elaborate filling below the counter, that was just my choice because I liked how it "looked" I dont think it is required to complete a good planking job.

Thanks for stopping by the log

Charley

Outstanding idea using the brass. I think I saw some at Hobby Lobby. I will file this one away for future reference. Thanks Richard

Charley

Good news!. Finally got all the pitures back up that were lost now I just have to organize and post my next update . If silly things would just quit monopolizing my time

 I am making progress. I finished the upper planking tonight and just have to take a few more pictures. Real life does seem to interfere with my shipyard time on a regular basis. I'm thinking the whole employment/regular job thing (after 32 years) may not have been the best choice for me  Hindsight is always 20/20

Hey Robbyn, looking good. You are right back up with me. I finished the starboard side upper planking and am almost done on the port side. I have to get some pictures up on my log. I counted upwards of 60 seperate pieces on my startboard side. Lots of pieces, lots of time. I sure have learned a lot though. However, the starboard side will be the wall side on my Syren. I guess that means I have to start everything on the starboard side just to work the kinks out

Charley

Hi John ! good to hear from you. I understand you are getting ready to go on a little trip. Hope you have some fun. The only thing I lost from my log were old photos I had posted. I have them all on my PC so I can repost them when I can find the time. All is well. I have been planking my little heart out. I will have an update soon.

Charley

Looks like my log was hit pretty hard by the recent data loss. I should be able to replace everything. I just need to find the time. I was getting ready to post some new updates anyway. Hopefully in the next week sometime.

Charley

Hey Richard,  very very nice!  I had almost given up the idea of doing treenails as my battle with planking has been epic and I have been just slogging along. One plank at a time, but seeing your stuff is reinvigorating. Thanks

Charley

Martin, everything looks really good. You are moving right along. I like the effect of the black paper you are using to simulate the caulking. It seems more consisitent than the pencil method I have been using. I have been struggling with that. It looks like a bit of work though. Your templates look OK to me. I believe Chuck intended to allow for some variation- just so you start from the last bulkhead and go forward from there. I had some of the non scale templates initially and they were really messed up yours are probably OK

Charley

Martin, glad to see you off to a fine start.

Charley

Just starting planking myself. Makes me realize what an accomplishment this is. Everyone else has already said it but I will say it again. Beatiful work Augie. I also now understand the concept of battle damage. Having caused a significant amount of my own in working on my Syren. Oh well, two steps forward, one step back.

Charley

I am here also Robbyn. Good luck on the re-start. I am still plodding along on my planking  --oh my

Charley

Looks really good to me Thomas. Fine work

Charley

Hey John, glad to see you pop up in the content followed list. Looking foward to seeing you continue.

Charley

Hello from another Syren devotee. As they say - two heads are better than one - I will look forward to following your log

Charley

Hey Meredith- thanks for the info on your waterway problem. I had to read ahead to fully understand. This is something I will keep an eye on when I get to that  point. I have been making notes on my instructions where I see other's deal with specific problems. Nice- not having to always "reinvent the wheel" you know? Thanks for posting this. Your Syren looks outstanding.

Charley

Thanks for all the -likes- guys. Appreciate you stopping by.

Charley

OK. Now filling below the counter. I decided to fill the whole space. I dont know why. I guess I just like the way it looks.

Using 3/16 x 1/4 inch basswood again, I just stacked them up and glued them

I carved the basic shape then started sanding. Once I was happy with the overall look, I used some filler then sanded again.

Here is the result. I am not sure. The compound curves give me fits. I guess I am kind of a straight line kind of guy. Anyway if anybody sees anything I can do better let me know.

That brings me up to current state. So, I turn the page and what does it say?......Hull Planking....oh great......

I think I will give everything a once over, maybe fine tune the sanding. I still have to paint the gun ports....but sooner or later I have to glue that first plank