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I took some time off from Sanson to complete my Syren Medway longboat. I have installed the bulwarks and the curved bit around the stern. This piece was heated with steam and shaped around a can of tomatoes. To hold its shape while it cooled a rubber band was put between the two holes with scrap wood to hold it.. Shaping the stern was a lot of sanding and dry fitting, and I still had to do some carving after it was glued in place. The tabs that are built into the deck to position this piece are more hazard than help. I just ordered the paint kit and LED light kits from Ages of Sail so I will be able to proceed.
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Ryland, your support and help with this build is what kept me going at times. The gift of the black mono was greatly appreciated.
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Thanks for the comments Bob. Your build was inspirational to me as well as your continued support throughout the build.
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Thanks Chuck. It was the excellent design and instructions of your kit that made it possible.
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If I have forgotten anything or if you see something that can be improved, please let me know
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I have reached a mile stone. The only things left are the ensign halliard and the coils of rope. There have been times that I did not think I would get this far. Thanks to Chuck, Ryland and all others who have offered advice and support. There are areas that I wish were better but overall I am pleased with the outcome. Still lots to learn and lots of room for improvements.
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kit review 1/50 Hercules Tug Boat- Occre - by Kevin
Diver replied to Kevin's topic in REVIEWS: Model kits
Thanks for the review. I am currently doing the AL tug Sanson. Just today I watched the youtube build videos of the Hercules. I think I may purchase this kit, The working boats are my cup of tea -
Welcome to the site. Be sure to start a build log on your next build.
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Managed some more rigging. I do wish that I still had feelings in my fingers, might be easier to do these fiddely bits. I still have to blacken some parts, retention and tie off.
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beautiful build. I love your tidy work station, although I do not consider it work.
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I did make the brass pieces for the bow sprit. They turned our OK. It is not secured yet, I will wait till everything else is completed
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I am struggling to do the rigging. Being a mechanic all my life,50 plus years, my hands have no feeling. I am progressing and some bits will be re done, but it’s tough. Rules out ever doing a fully rigged warship.
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I look forward to following your build. My first build is the Syren Medway longboat and it has been a very challenging build. I wish I had started a build like yours to learn the skill set this hobby requires.
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Small amount of progress today. The thole pins were reinstalled with glue, and the chain plates added. All the rigging bits are complete ie blocks etc. Just have to fabricate some hooks and I can do the rigging. The only parts not made are the bow sprit mounting pieces.
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Welcome to the site. Make sure you post some photos of your build. We all learn from others projects.
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I still have to do some touch up sanding, then apply some WOP.
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I have assembled my base as per instructions. I had a small oops and chipped the edge of the vaneer so I came up with this fix
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Welcome to the site. I would be lost without it.
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I have ordered the base from Chuck, and while I wait for its arrival some rigging was attempted. The mast is not glued yet but I thought it might be a good idea to fit the shrouds. This is my first attempt at rigging and some of it is a bit sloppy and will be redone. I could not do the thimbles with a punch so they were turned in my Dremel and then blackened. When the base arrives I hope to have everything ready so this build can be completed. A satisfying trip with a lot learned.
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I am enjoying your build of this kit. I wanted to do either this kit or the Sanson tug from AL, my supplier had the tug so that what I got. When it is done the Fifie will be next
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Slow going but getting all the bits together for the rigging. The chain plates are made and blackened, including the nails. Tedious but enjoyable. Loving being retired
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Slowly getting on with the rigging bits. The mast is complete,the boom is turned and the gaff will be done today. The bow sprit will be done while I have may contraption set up. Do not want to upset the settings.
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