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jablackwell got a reaction from Jim Rogers in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Worked on getting through the stern framing today between watching games of soccer. Got the sills and lentils sanded down. For sanding the exterior I used a DeWalt finishing sander. That is the best purchase I have ever made for building the Syren. It has saved me endless time in all the sanding of the gun ports. For the interior, the finishing sander will not fit, so I used a small pencil-like vibrating sander tool I picked up a while back when making the whale boats for the Kate Cory. That did the trick in no time at all. I then cut some spare sheet wood to fill in the two outboard gaps in the stern framing and then sanded the stern sides to fair against the future plank lines. Nothing broke, so I must be doing something right! :-)
~john
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jablackwell reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
Slightly modified flying jib boom dry fitted
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jablackwell reacted to svein erik in US Brig Syren by svein erik - Model Shipways - 1:64 - 18 gun brig
Thanks everyone for the likes
I did finish the starboard hull planking , I did some mistakes here erlier
my tappering was not enuff at the start, so I got a problem with the last 7 planks
but I did get the 7 planks inn tappering to half a with
I have to take the garboard plank more aft then I was thinking
so its not perfekt but close and the hull is getting copper plates later 😊
Svein.erik
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jablackwell got a reaction from Peter Bloemendaal in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Some free time has evolved into my schedule - namely, school is over! 3 X Huzzah!
I've been working on the upper planking with the boxwood, and it is moving along nicely.
Made a "wall of planks" to use as a test for the total height above the wales, and it looks to be just about spot on. So far, so good.
Using PVA, and going slowly to allow things to set overnight. Some pics of the process.....
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jablackwell reacted to Dutchman in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
You lucky you! So you are a teacher as well! And therefore a collegue of mine. My, my, we sure have a lot in common then. I still have 7 weeks to go before summerholiday. Just barely surviving
Off topic?
Right, well, your build is coming along fine. I'm enjoying it very much! Sail on!
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jablackwell got a reaction from Dutchman in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Some free time has evolved into my schedule - namely, school is over! 3 X Huzzah!
I've been working on the upper planking with the boxwood, and it is moving along nicely.
Made a "wall of planks" to use as a test for the total height above the wales, and it looks to be just about spot on. So far, so good.
Using PVA, and going slowly to allow things to set overnight. Some pics of the process.....
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jablackwell got a reaction from Ryland Craze in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Some free time has evolved into my schedule - namely, school is over! 3 X Huzzah!
I've been working on the upper planking with the boxwood, and it is moving along nicely.
Made a "wall of planks" to use as a test for the total height above the wales, and it looks to be just about spot on. So far, so good.
Using PVA, and going slowly to allow things to set overnight. Some pics of the process.....
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jablackwell got a reaction from svein erik in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Some free time has evolved into my schedule - namely, school is over! 3 X Huzzah!
I've been working on the upper planking with the boxwood, and it is moving along nicely.
Made a "wall of planks" to use as a test for the total height above the wales, and it looks to be just about spot on. So far, so good.
Using PVA, and going slowly to allow things to set overnight. Some pics of the process.....
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jablackwell got a reaction from Dutchman in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Patrick: no worries! I am doing well to remember my name on most days ;-)
All: Yep I have TONS of binder clips.... best thing ever for frame clamping, as long as there is a bulkhead in place to attach the clamp to. Their price is right.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Nirvana in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Patrick: no worries! I am doing well to remember my name on most days ;-)
All: Yep I have TONS of binder clips.... best thing ever for frame clamping, as long as there is a bulkhead in place to attach the clamp to. Their price is right.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from fnkershner in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Patrick: no worries! I am doing well to remember my name on most days ;-)
All: Yep I have TONS of binder clips.... best thing ever for frame clamping, as long as there is a bulkhead in place to attach the clamp to. Their price is right.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Dutchman in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
I am using a little peg stand that I built for a plank bender. The pegs align with the curve at the bow, and have some adjustment. Works well enough, but not as precise. The clamps are there to hold the plank onto the bulkheads long enough for the wood glue to set. I will be looking into additional plank bending methods (heat, etc) when the planks get to be needing bi-directional curvature, as it does towards the stern. I have a surface mount solder station that might just blow hot enough air, so I will be giving that a try some time soon on some scrap.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Nirvana in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
I am using a little peg stand that I built for a plank bender. The pegs align with the curve at the bow, and have some adjustment. Works well enough, but not as precise. The clamps are there to hold the plank onto the bulkheads long enough for the wood glue to set. I will be looking into additional plank bending methods (heat, etc) when the planks get to be needing bi-directional curvature, as it does towards the stern. I have a surface mount solder station that might just blow hot enough air, so I will be giving that a try some time soon on some scrap.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Jim Rogers in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Started planking this week. The key learning moment this time around was in trying to figure out how to get the boxwood shaped just right. The best I could get was to soak it for 6 hours, then shape it into a board with pre-placed pegs for the correct bow shape... and leave overnight to dry. The wood is pretty brittle, so small sharp curves are a no-no. Lessons learned! So, the first plank has been set on both starboard and port sides. They may be incorrectly placed, but they are symmetrically aligned! ;-) I can be happy with that!
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Nirvana in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Worked on getting through the stern framing today between watching games of soccer. Got the sills and lentils sanded down. For sanding the exterior I used a DeWalt finishing sander. That is the best purchase I have ever made for building the Syren. It has saved me endless time in all the sanding of the gun ports. For the interior, the finishing sander will not fit, so I used a small pencil-like vibrating sander tool I picked up a while back when making the whale boats for the Kate Cory. That did the trick in no time at all. I then cut some spare sheet wood to fill in the two outboard gaps in the stern framing and then sanded the stern sides to fair against the future plank lines. Nothing broke, so I must be doing something right! :-)
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Nirvana in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Got the sills and lintels in place.... now to the VERY gentle job of sanding and shaping the stern. I have already cracked the frames a couple of times. Slow going...
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Nirvana in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Started planking this week. The key learning moment this time around was in trying to figure out how to get the boxwood shaped just right. The best I could get was to soak it for 6 hours, then shape it into a board with pre-placed pegs for the correct bow shape... and leave overnight to dry. The wood is pretty brittle, so small sharp curves are a no-no. Lessons learned! So, the first plank has been set on both starboard and port sides. They may be incorrectly placed, but they are symmetrically aligned! ;-) I can be happy with that!
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Overworked724 in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
All,
Still here! ;-) I was waiting on some boxwood to continue on with the build The next step is the start of planking. Got the stern framing completed and the ports all painted red. The wood has arrived, so onto the next part! It's coming along. Some images below.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from fnkershner in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Worked on getting through the stern framing today between watching games of soccer. Got the sills and lentils sanded down. For sanding the exterior I used a DeWalt finishing sander. That is the best purchase I have ever made for building the Syren. It has saved me endless time in all the sanding of the gun ports. For the interior, the finishing sander will not fit, so I used a small pencil-like vibrating sander tool I picked up a while back when making the whale boats for the Kate Cory. That did the trick in no time at all. I then cut some spare sheet wood to fill in the two outboard gaps in the stern framing and then sanded the stern sides to fair against the future plank lines. Nothing broke, so I must be doing something right! :-)
~john
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jablackwell reacted to Overworked724 in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Hey Joe...you should try fiddling with a plank bender. You can get quick and permanent curvature by wetting the wood and rolling the wet plank along the curved heated element with pressure. When I was planking the Nelson (before life and the Sultana distracted me) I was getting good at using my cheapie bender. My shipmates from my club made me examine its use and they are pretty cheap. Just another option for you.
looking good!
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jablackwell got a reaction from fnkershner in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Started planking this week. The key learning moment this time around was in trying to figure out how to get the boxwood shaped just right. The best I could get was to soak it for 6 hours, then shape it into a board with pre-placed pegs for the correct bow shape... and leave overnight to dry. The wood is pretty brittle, so small sharp curves are a no-no. Lessons learned! So, the first plank has been set on both starboard and port sides. They may be incorrectly placed, but they are symmetrically aligned! ;-) I can be happy with that!
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Gahm in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Started planking this week. The key learning moment this time around was in trying to figure out how to get the boxwood shaped just right. The best I could get was to soak it for 6 hours, then shape it into a board with pre-placed pegs for the correct bow shape... and leave overnight to dry. The wood is pretty brittle, so small sharp curves are a no-no. Lessons learned! So, the first plank has been set on both starboard and port sides. They may be incorrectly placed, but they are symmetrically aligned! ;-) I can be happy with that!
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Dubz in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Started planking this week. The key learning moment this time around was in trying to figure out how to get the boxwood shaped just right. The best I could get was to soak it for 6 hours, then shape it into a board with pre-placed pegs for the correct bow shape... and leave overnight to dry. The wood is pretty brittle, so small sharp curves are a no-no. Lessons learned! So, the first plank has been set on both starboard and port sides. They may be incorrectly placed, but they are symmetrically aligned! ;-) I can be happy with that!
~john
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jablackwell reacted to svein erik in US Brig Syren by svein erik - Model Shipways - 1:64 - 18 gun brig
Thanks for all the likes again, it keeps me going😆
but I did need some more lights
so I Whent to IKEA to get some stuff and built it
know I have 3500 LM all over the model
good light is half work😊
Svein.erik
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jablackwell reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
Tapering the bowsprit with my home made lathe
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