Shaunzy Posted June 14, 2017 Share #1 Posted June 14, 2017 Hello, everyone. I am a semi-retired 67-year old Nevadan and have built Model Airways model aircraft in the past. I am embarking on the Model Shipways brig, Syren. It is, to say the least, an ambitious project but it's also best suited for my tastes and skill sets. I have pored over the threads herein and spent a couple of weeks (literally!) reading the manual provided by Chuck Passaro (my hero). One question looms: Is there anything in particular that you can recommend, guide or even warn me about when building this model? Please let me know! I am starting the beading lines and bevels in the bulkheads, et al. today. I move slowly. Thanks! EJ_L, geoff, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted June 14, 2017 Share #2 Posted June 14, 2017 Hey howya goin Shaunzy mate, welcome. You didn't win that model at a poker game did you . If you look up the top of the page on the right you will see "Articles Database" click on that I suggest for you to go through the "Framing and Planking" section first it will help you out alot and watch these two vids buy a very OLD man, click on "Chuck's planking videos..." title to goto the page. One more thing learn how to bend wood it will help for when you plank your ship, it is also in the "Framing and Planking" section. geoff, mtaylor and EJ_L 3 Quote I'm probably not going to live long enough to build all these but I'm BLOODY going to try HAHAHA. Future Builds: The Schooner Bluenose, scale 1:48, POF Scratch Build (Gene Bodnar practicum - Plans from modelshipbuilder.com) HMS Victory, scale 1:64 or 1:48, POF Scratch Build (John McKay's plans) Current Builds: 42ft Longboat Armed for War 1834, scale 1:36 POF Scratch Build (Plans from A.N.C.R.E.) Galley Washington 1776, scale 1:48, POF Scratch Build (NRG's Plans) Ragusian Carrack, scale 1:59, POB kit (MarisStella) King of the Mississippi, scale 1:80, POB Kit (Artesania Latina) HMS Snake 1797, 18 Gun Sloop of War, scale 1:64, POB Kit (Jotika/CalderCraft) Current Build: Stage Coach 1848, scale 1:10, Kit (Artesania Latina) Shhh don't tell the Admins I'm building this I'll hide it here ^under this line^ so they don't see it HAHAHA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 14, 2017 Share #3 Posted June 14, 2017 Hello Shaunzy, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John EJ_L, mtaylor, geoff and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted June 14, 2017 Share #4 Posted June 14, 2017 Welcome!!! geoff, mtaylor and EJ_L 3 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted June 14, 2017 Share #5 Posted June 14, 2017 welcome to MSW "Shaunzy". All the best, Geoff mtaylor and EJ_L 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loupy45 Posted June 14, 2017 Share #6 Posted June 14, 2017 Welcome to MSW. Frank Mastini's " Ship Modelling simplified" is an very good book. This book is invaluable to kit builders. Good luck. Renato mtaylor, geoff and EJ_L 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donrobinson Posted June 14, 2017 Share #7 Posted June 14, 2017 Enjoy your time here mtaylor and EJ_L 2 Quote Completed: MS-AVS, Amati Trabaccolo, Dusek ship's boat, AL-Mayflower, Batelina - MarisStella, MarisStella-Trabakul Liburnian Novilara - MarisStella, 17th Century Battle Station, Ragusian Galley-MarisStella Current: Barque Stefano - MarisStella, On Hold: Amati Pegasus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estoy_Listo Posted June 14, 2017 Share #8 Posted June 14, 2017 Hey, Shaunzy Welcome. I'm in the same boat--same age, semi-retired, and looking to start my first build. I'll keep my eye out for your building log. mtaylor and EJ_L 2 Quote Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want Current build: Model Expo Glad Tidings, Pinky Schooner First builds: Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_L Posted June 14, 2017 Share #9 Posted June 14, 2017 Welcome to MSW! Best advice I can give you is to be sure to take your time, read through the plans and instructions and look ahead clear to end of the build to make sure you know what will be in an area early on. Often times something may be needed for rigging that is not shown on the plans till the rigging pages but is better to install very early for ease of access. Otherwise, keep doing what you are doing in reading the tutorials and build logs, (be sure to start one yourself) and asking questions for guidance. Best of luck to you and I look forward to seeing your build! mtaylor and MEDDO 2 Quote "A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor" - John George Hermanson -E.J. Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli Royal Caroline - Panart Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark. Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch. Member : Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunzy Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted June 14, 2017 Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I'm not used to forums but see that I should open "threads" in the proper area (for the Syren.) I'll do that henceforth! Cheers, Shaun EJ_L and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted June 15, 2017 Share #11 Posted June 15, 2017 Welcome Shaunzy Your project will indeed take perseverance but it will keep you out of the casinos as you won't have the time! Better to have money for tools than the tables :>) Allan mtaylor 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunzy Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted June 16, 2017 Allanyed, I Thank you. Trust me: I am blessed with being retired AND hating casinos! The SYren will keep me busy for many months! mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willwilco Posted June 17, 2017 Share #13 Posted June 17, 2017 Welcome to the group Shaunzy! Jeff mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted June 18, 2017 Share #14 Posted June 18, 2017 Hello and to MSW mtaylor 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 18, 2017 Share #15 Posted June 18, 2017 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted June 25, 2017 Share #16 Posted June 25, 2017 Welcome aboard Shaunzy, Enjoy your stay here. I wish you smooth sailing with our gallant crew. Regards, Anja Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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