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  1. Pygothian
    Hi Meredith, Yes I ordered the Syren from model expo. Next time I might try as you suggest, as I am not very patient when it comes to ordering things online ! Cheers
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    Hi Meredith, I'll eagerly wait forward to your deck planking. I'm waiting for my ship to arrive from the US. They said it will take between 2 and 4 weeks! Sounds like a long time considering it's via a courier and I paid over $130 aus I've ordered heavier items from the UK via UPS that arrived in 3 days and cost 40 pounds I'm now on annual leave for 3 weeks, getting married in a week, so with luck it arrives soon !
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    You should write a step by step log on your tree nailing technique, as I think it is one of the best examples I've seen and would love to copy you ! Cheers Meredith. Rowan
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    I had the same set before my 2 year old put them in the dogs water bowl. I've just ordered another set. Excellent for all sorts of things. I previously used mine to get the camber length and shock distance on my RC car kits. Think they will be perfect for measuring planks
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    Thanks for the tips Chuck. I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my ship!
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    Thanks Grant, I will check them out.
  7. Pygothian
    I'm seriously thinking of tree nailing my Syren after seeing your log! It's the little attention to detail that makes the difference and I appreciate the how much work goes into it, even though many others who look at the finished model would have no idea Cheers Rowan
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    Chuck, I just ordered my Syren from model expo a few days ago, would it be safe to say the new ones would of filtered through by now? If not, does your site offer a better replacement? I saw you have all sorts of goodies, but as I have not yet received the ship, I'm not sure what items, if any you'd would recommend upgrading Thanks for your input! Cheers Rowan
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    Thank you all for the tips. I think I will do lots of practice on some spare wood in very thin costs using acrylic paints as seems to be suggested. I just hope I can do the model justice! Thanks again, you guys and girls are awesome Cheers Rowan
  10. Pygothian
    What design did you use for making your rope. One of the rope walk manuals from here, Or have you made your own? The drill idea is a great one!
  11. Pygothian
    Wow! You must be very proud of all the amazing work you've done on this beautiful ship. I just about had a panic attack when I saw the sheer size of the original pictures and the size of the box! Keep up the great work, and I eagerly await to follow your progress! Cheers Rowan
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    Thanks for the tip! My best mate is into semi professional trap / skeet shooting and has about 5 shotguns. I'm sure he will know where a gun shop is in Perth Cheers Rowan
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    I'll look forward to a build log, as I love the look of this ship Cheers Rowan
  14. Pygothian
    I am speechless. Your work is absolutely amazing! The attention to detail is phenomenal. I will be watching in awe as this build progresses and could only dream of learning a few basics from you.
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    Hi all, I've looked through I think all of the Syren logs, and everyone has painted the model. I love the look, but I know when it comes to painting I am useless ( experience from plastic models and RC car shells) I'm terrible at masking, and it hate the brush streaks I seem to leave. Everyone seems to get such clean edges and an immaculate finish. I was wondering what people tend to do...do they paint with brush or spray gun for the smooth finish ? Does anyone have an example of the Syren not painted, so I can see what it might look like, as this is what I am thinking doing? Thanks Rowan
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    I've been reading the instructions downloaded from model expo, and that confused me also. I would of thought you would have to glue and make sure everything is square before fairing, as I thought the process of fairing would move the bulkheads if they are not fixed. Thanks Rowan
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    Beautiful work! There are a lot of great tips I'm going to find handy for when I start my build. I was actually tossing up on getting the Norfolk or Mermaid from model shipyard. After seeing your log, now I wish I did! Ohh well, I know what my second build will be Cheers Rowan
  18. Pygothian
    Hi Brian, I was going to get the starter kit from modellers shipyard - either the Mermaid or Norfolk as I liked the idea of the DVD of the build, plus the 5 DVDs on the basics. I then discovered the armed virginia sloop, many logs plus the Practicum which looked like a great starting kit, and now I have the opportunity to get the Syren for $199 with 130 page manual, I've got many PDF files on basics, plus everyone here, and some amazing logs, so I've decided to go with the Syren. I'll keep you updated and start a log once it arrives, and after I get married in a few weeks! Cheers
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    Think I will go with the Syren, I just hope I don't bight off more than I can chew, however the build logs here, the 130 page manual and having Chuck here makes it worth the risk it won't get put in the closet collecting dust. Cheers!
  20. Pygothian
    Hi guys, I've been doing a lot do research and from the helpful advice from everyone here I narrowed it down to the Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways. Today however I've discovered the MS Syren is discounted $100 and now less than the AVS. I see a lot of logs on the Syren, and she is a beautiful ship. Would it be worth the risk going for a bigger better ship as it is cheaper than the initial choice as the AVS isn't on sale. I'm confused. Cheers
  21. Pygothian
    Genius. I think I will rig up my Dremel and mitre box when I need to get a nice square edge, and use the missus dyson so I don't make a mess!
  22. Pygothian
    Wow...good to know to check.. I am amazed how they could miss so many parts. Will definitely check off my items when they arrive. You can't trust anyone to do the right thing these days. In my job if someone gets a count wrong the patient dies.
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    I'd really appreciate that Ken. I've never been on a forum with so many friendly people and brilliant resources. Thanks again
  24. Pygothian
    Wow, thank you! They look fantastic. I'm going to order my 1st ship now. I'm confident with all these resources. Just need to find the time with 2 toddlers! Thanks for your help Ken Rowan
  25. Pygothian
    Thanks for the tip. I've checked out the 1st chapter of the Bob Hunt Practicum, plus yours and the other recommended AVS logs, and I'm thinking the wealth of knowledge will definitely get me through. Unfortunately the Practicum is quite expensive, but I think i need all the help I can get for my 1st build. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction! Cheers Rowan

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