captainscott Posted March 7, 2013 #1 Posted March 7, 2013 I've been looking over the build logs and this seems to be a very impressive kit.Anybody have any comments with there experience building it. The instruction book is 130 pages is it laid out well? I might have to bite the bullet and buy for my next build. It sure looks like a sweet kit and its on sale right now! Thanks Scott Quote Working on : Shrimpboat Built: Bounty Launch
JeffT Posted March 7, 2013 #2 Posted March 7, 2013 Scott, The instruction book is one of the best you will find in a kit. Jaxboat 1 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
JeffT Posted March 7, 2013 #3 Posted March 7, 2013 by the way, you can see the instructions on model-expo on the product page under documents. http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2260 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
yvesvidal Posted March 7, 2013 #4 Posted March 7, 2013 Gorgeous kit, fantastic instructions and great price! Make sure you ask for the reworked Carronades to be included in your kit. Yves Quote
Trussben Posted March 7, 2013 #5 Posted March 7, 2013 Scott, got to agree with the others, a superb kit with very good instructions. And you can chat with the designer Chuck Passaro right here on MSW as he is one of the Admins, ask all the questions you can but Im sure you wont be dissapointed. ben Jaxboat 1 Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
augie Posted March 7, 2013 #6 Posted March 7, 2013 Can't go wrong with this one. Excellent plans are surpassed only by the 130 page, full color instruction manual. Model Exo service is outstanding if anything is not right. Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956
captainscott Posted March 7, 2013 Author #7 Posted March 7, 2013 Thanks everybody, I really like the instruction book. There are plenty of pictures and tips, plus being able to ask Chuck is a big bonus. I've bought a few things from Model Expo and very pleased, they are a great company. Scott Quote Working on : Shrimpboat Built: Bounty Launch
captainscott Posted March 7, 2013 Author #8 Posted March 7, 2013 Hey Augie your Syren looks fantastic! Man you guys on here do unbelievable work! Quote Working on : Shrimpboat Built: Bounty Launch
racouch444 Posted April 15, 2013 #9 Posted April 15, 2013 I am building The Syren from MS`s kit, have completed the hull, and am in the process of plating the bottom. The manual is by far the best of any kit I have built so far ( only 6 ). I have made quite a few mistakes, but I still feel it will turn out to be a decent looking piece of work. The mistakes were my own, failing to follow Chuck Passarows detailed instructions, and due to my own impatience. You almost dont need the prints, which are themselves clear and detailed, but it is a kit for the experienced modeler - which I am not quiet yet. But I am enjoying the challenge immensely. I had to push aside my almost completed " Flying Fish ", due to the fustration of the rigging. But I will return to it when I finish the " Syren ". racouch444 Quote
Pygothian Posted October 31, 2013 #10 Posted October 31, 2013 Think I will follow a Chucks steps as close as possible! Quote Current Build - US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 - 1st wood build Armed Virginia Sloop with complimentary 8x paint MS paint set - Model Shipways - Ordered 31st October 2013 Victory Cross Section - Corel - Ordered 15th October
WackoWolf Posted October 31, 2013 #11 Posted October 31, 2013 That in MHO would be the best thing to do, and since Chuck is always on he would be able to answer any and all questions that you might have. Keep the pictures coming. Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :)
augie Posted October 31, 2013 #12 Posted October 31, 2013 Chuck's instructions are outstanding and yes, he is usually close by. Just make sure you have a clear picture in your mind of what you're reading/doing always with an eye toward the future. If you come up with a question, post it on your log. Many fine Syren logs were lost but the builders are still here to offer suggestions if needed. WackoWolf 1 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956
Larry Van Es Posted October 31, 2013 #13 Posted October 31, 2013 See - How can you fail to build a great model with the designer of the model helping you. I'm a very religious man but I don't get this good of response to my prayers. Quote Current build: US Brig Syren (MS) Larry Van Es Former President Ship Modelers Association Fullerton California http://www.shipmodelersassociation.org
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