Dutchman Posted December 31, 2018 #181 Posted December 31, 2018 Congratulations grandpa! I'm still waiting for my first grandchild. Might still take a while though. No worries about taking a break from building. It's the same with me. Haven't touched it for a while. But I have several other hobbies as well. The main thing is you enjoy building when you do it. It shouldn't be looked upon as an obligation. It looks wonderful at this stage. A very happy and healthy year to you and your family (and for everyone who read this as well) ((even to everybody who doesn't))! Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote currently: master korabel Schooner Polotsk finished: the Swift 1805, the Lady Nelson on the shelf: US Brig Syren, Le Renard and the Hermione
Nirvana Posted December 31, 2018 #182 Posted December 31, 2018 Congrats Grandpa. What a great Christmas gift! I am also waiting for my first grand child, my son is still young (26) but not me. Beautiful progress of your ship. Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry
Peter Bloemendaal Posted January 7, 2019 Author #183 Posted January 7, 2019 Thanks Nirvana & Dutchman, (and the likes). I have 4 sons, oldest is 30, youngest 20 so something tells me it won't be my last grandchild...lol. The other three don't seem to be in a hurry though. I must say it is a pretty special feeling holding someone so small again. His uncles can't wait for him to be able to hold a cricket bat. (Australia is in need of a good batsman...lol). Anyway, I digress. Back to modelling. Just some progress photo's of the standing rigging. The photo's speak for themselves. I always had a feeling that I wouldn't enjoy doing the rigging as much as I did the hull. I was wrong..... Dutchman, egkb, Tigersteve and 7 others 10 Quote Current Build: USF Confederacy 1778 - Model Shipways - 1:64 Completed: US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Future build: HM Granado - Caldercraft - 1:64 LeRenard - Artesania Latina - 1:50
MESSIS Posted January 8, 2019 #184 Posted January 8, 2019 Fine work! Christos Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote
Tigerdvr Posted January 8, 2019 #185 Posted January 8, 2019 A very nice addition to the Syren fleet. Neat & clean. Well done Peter. Cheers, Harley Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote Cheers, Harley<p Under Construction: USS Yorktown CV-5 1/200 by Trumpeter Completed: USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 1/200 by ILoveKit USS Atlanta CL-51 1/350 by Very Fire Liberty Ship John W. Brown 1/350 by Trumpeter HMS Spiraea K-08 1/350 USS Arizona BB-39 1/200 by Trumpeter/Mk1 Design HMS Sir Gareth 1/350 by Starling Models USS Missouri BB-63 1945 1/350 by Joy-Yard, 9/11/21 USS Indianapolis CA-35 1945 1/350 by Trumpeter USS Kidd DD-661, 1945, 1/350, on The Sullivans kit by Trumpeter USS Alaska CB-1, 1/350, Hobby Boss, Circa 2/1945 US Brig Syren 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood Started, On Hold: Frigate Confederacy 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood
Peter Bloemendaal Posted January 20, 2019 Author #186 Posted January 20, 2019 Thanks Harley and Christos and also the 'likes'. It's going well but I'm having a few hickups I like to share. First, as I am upsizing the size of the standing rigging as recommended by Chuck, I am finding that not all the blocks that were added to the mast assemblies can accommodate the larges sizes. I have had to replace a few. Also the blocks at the top of the masts (3 on the main, 4 on the foremast) I glued in the wrong position. I didn't allow for the gang of fixed rigging loops to go first. The drawing shows them where I assembled them but they should have been approx. 8-10mm higher. Due to my inexperience I didn't pick this up until now. I had to remove them all and tried to clean the mast up the best I could. I will add these block when needed. And finally I had to drill out the holes in the top mast cross trees from 0.5mm to 0.8mm to fit the rigging. Definitely got some sweaty hands doing this but I got away with it. Moral of the story. Check the blocks and hole sizes, etc. with the rigging lines before fitting them onto the various assemblies. Here are a few photo's of my progress. Cheers, Peter BenD, svein erik, el cid and 8 others 11 Quote Current Build: USF Confederacy 1778 - Model Shipways - 1:64 Completed: US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Future build: HM Granado - Caldercraft - 1:64 LeRenard - Artesania Latina - 1:50
Peter Bloemendaal Posted January 27, 2019 Author #187 Posted January 27, 2019 Thanks for all the likes again. Just an update with some photo's to mark the milestone of finishing the standing rigging. Onwards to Chapter 19 - the construction of the yards and the running rigging. Cheers, Peter Tigersteve, Nirvana, JpR62 and 12 others 15 Quote Current Build: USF Confederacy 1778 - Model Shipways - 1:64 Completed: US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Future build: HM Granado - Caldercraft - 1:64 LeRenard - Artesania Latina - 1:50
Peter Bloemendaal Posted February 10, 2019 Author #188 Posted February 10, 2019 Thanks for all the likes again. Next is the gaff and boom addition. One of the instructions was to seize a length of line to the 1/8" double block under the main top. As I didn't allow for this when I put the block in place there wasn't anything to seize the line onto (maybe I am still missing something...) So I decided to cut the block off and re-install it with the additional line attached. I also realized (after a while scratching my head....) that I had forgotten the 2 blocks for the boom topping lifts. So they had to be fitted under the main top as well. Not the neatest job, but I do now fully appreciate the reason for adding all these blocks when the masts are build...lol. Hand drilling upwards under the top with the rigging in place was a bit of a challenge. Here are a few photo's... Cheers, Peter Javlin, JpR62, MESSIS and 8 others 11 Quote Current Build: USF Confederacy 1778 - Model Shipways - 1:64 Completed: US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Future build: HM Granado - Caldercraft - 1:64 LeRenard - Artesania Latina - 1:50
Peter Bloemendaal Posted February 19, 2019 Author #189 Posted February 19, 2019 I have finished the staysail rigging. I am a bit behind on the rope coils, so before I make a start on the yards, I'll play around with making up a set of different type of rope coils to see how they fit and look. But that will be the subject of my next update. For now just a few photo's on how she is coming together. I'm genuinely still amazed I got this far and still loving the look of her every time I walk into the shed. Looking at the chapter where the yards are being rigged it ain't going to get any easier from here.....lol Here are some photo's... MESSIS, Chuck, Dutchman and 13 others 16 Quote Current Build: USF Confederacy 1778 - Model Shipways - 1:64 Completed: US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Future build: HM Granado - Caldercraft - 1:64 LeRenard - Artesania Latina - 1:50
Chuck Posted February 19, 2019 #190 Posted February 19, 2019 looks very good. Very nice 😄 Peter Bloemendaal and Nirvana 2 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
Jim Rogers Posted February 19, 2019 #191 Posted February 19, 2019 She is a real gem Peter, you should be proud. Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
svein erik Posted February 19, 2019 #192 Posted February 19, 2019 Its a beauty 😆 Svein.erik Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote
Javlin Posted February 20, 2019 #193 Posted February 20, 2019 She's a beauty alright.I love the colors of this ship when any of you guys build her,she will be a stunner when finished Sir Kevin Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote
Peter Bloemendaal Posted March 18, 2019 Author #194 Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) Thanks Chuck, Jim, Svein and Kevin. And thanks for all the likes as well. Just a few photo's on how I am travelling with the yard assemblies. They are not finished but are slowly getting there. At this point I am going for the natural look instead of painting them black. I didn't realise until after I finished the Boom & Gaff that Chuck changed his mind on his original ship and painted them black after assembling them on the ship unpainted (rigging and all). I'm not that brave (yet). I also don't mind the natural look as it highlights the details more. But... I still have a choice up until I pin them onto the masts... Here are a few photo's....(which got uploaded in reverse order....lol) Edited March 18, 2019 by Peter Bloemendaal BenD, JesseLee, egkb and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build: USF Confederacy 1778 - Model Shipways - 1:64 Completed: US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Future build: HM Granado - Caldercraft - 1:64 LeRenard - Artesania Latina - 1:50
Peter Bloemendaal Posted March 24, 2019 Author #195 Posted March 24, 2019 I added the stuns'l booms to the yards and pinned the Topsail and Lower yards onto the masts. They are just dry fitted and the yards assemblies are not completed yet. I have decided to keep them natural and not paint them black. Some photo's...... Tigersteve, glennreader, Katsumoto and 13 others 16 Quote Current Build: USF Confederacy 1778 - Model Shipways - 1:64 Completed: US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Future build: HM Granado - Caldercraft - 1:64 LeRenard - Artesania Latina - 1:50
Peter Bloemendaal Posted March 31, 2019 Author #196 Posted March 31, 2019 Thanks for the likes again everyone, I do appreciate them. I have added the remaining blocks and the brace pendants to the yards and fixed the lower and top sail yards to the masts permanently this time. I pinned the topgallant yards to the masts as well, although it was advised in the manual not to do that as it may weaken the mast too must. So don't copy that. I got a bit over confident...lol I probably said it before but I am glad I picked the Syren to challenge my skills. She is a truly beautiful ship and a joy to build. Hats off to Chuck again for putting it together. A few photo's to show my progress (in random order). el cid, JesseLee, JpR62 and 11 others 14 Quote Current Build: USF Confederacy 1778 - Model Shipways - 1:64 Completed: US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Future build: HM Granado - Caldercraft - 1:64 LeRenard - Artesania Latina - 1:50
blackjack40 Posted April 2, 2019 #197 Posted April 2, 2019 I am very impressed with your build, absolutely fantastic. I will be sure to reference your log as I build mine! I wish I had seen it sooner as it would have helped me avoid many of the mistakes I have made up to this point. Great work! Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote
Peter Bloemendaal Posted April 3, 2019 Author #198 Posted April 3, 2019 Hi Joe, Thanks for the compliment. Just had a look at your log and in spite of some early scares it's coming along nicely. I'm Looking forward to your progress. Peter Quote Current Build: USF Confederacy 1778 - Model Shipways - 1:64 Completed: US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Future build: HM Granado - Caldercraft - 1:64 LeRenard - Artesania Latina - 1:50
Peter Bloemendaal Posted April 13, 2019 Author #199 Posted April 13, 2019 Time for another update. I mentioned earlier in my log that I wasn't happy with the hammock netting. I always thought that because the netting wasn't all the way down to the cap rail and had a bit of an inconsistent gap that adding hammocks probably wouldn't work. But I finally couldn't resist having a go at it to make sure. So I took a break from the rigging and spend a few weeks making the hammocks. I just used a sheet of calico and cut it into 17x35mm rectangles. I'm glad I did because I don't think it's come up too bad (looking from a safe distance....lol). A few photo's... oneslim, JpR62, JesseLee and 7 others 10 Quote Current Build: USF Confederacy 1778 - Model Shipways - 1:64 Completed: US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Future build: HM Granado - Caldercraft - 1:64 LeRenard - Artesania Latina - 1:50
Tigersteve Posted April 13, 2019 #200 Posted April 13, 2019 Looking awesome. Steve Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways
HIPEXEC Posted April 13, 2019 #201 Posted April 13, 2019 Great work! Beautiful ship! Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
Peter Bloemendaal Posted April 29, 2019 Author #202 Posted April 29, 2019 Thanks Everyone for the comments and the likes. Just a quick update on my progress with the running rigging. At this point I am up to the Topsail Buntlines, just following the order of proceedings in the instructions. It's starting to get pretty busy. My slow motion mode seems to get slower and slower, trying not to get snagged as my hands move and trying to cut one line at the time (preferably the one I am aiming for). I had my in-laws over on the weekend and they are in their late seventies. Seeing their hands whizzing around the model pointing things out to each other made me break out in a cold sweat. Luckily the model and I survived their visit...lol A few photo's... zappto, Dubz, svein erik and 8 others 11 Quote Current Build: USF Confederacy 1778 - Model Shipways - 1:64 Completed: US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Future build: HM Granado - Caldercraft - 1:64 LeRenard - Artesania Latina - 1:50
zappto Posted April 29, 2019 #203 Posted April 29, 2019 Incredible attention to the details! Looks like real ship! Peter Bloemendaal and svein erik 2 Quote Current build: Mamoli - La gloire 1778 Finished builds: Mamoli - Friesland 1663 Mamoli - Lexington 1776
Gahm Posted April 29, 2019 #204 Posted April 29, 2019 Beautiful job, Peter! Thomas Peter Bloemendaal and svein erik 2 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864)
Peter Bloemendaal Posted May 18, 2019 Author #205 Posted May 18, 2019 Thanks everyone. A bit more progress on the rigging. This ships seems to eat lines and blocks so I had to order some more from Chuck. The royal yards with their rigging are done as well. It's becoming quite a spiders web of lines and it's getting more difficult to show the complexity with clear photo's. At least it's covering up some of the mistakes I've made nicely...lol Some photo's... Sea Hoss, oneslim, Peta_V and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build: USF Confederacy 1778 - Model Shipways - 1:64 Completed: US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Future build: HM Granado - Caldercraft - 1:64 LeRenard - Artesania Latina - 1:50
Peta_V Posted May 18, 2019 #206 Posted May 18, 2019 Amazing. Lovely ship and lovely build! Great work. Quote Current builds: Tender AVOS - Master Korabel HMS Royal Caroline - Panart HMS Triton - Cross section Completed: HMS Victory - Revell HMS Bounty - Revell
JesseLee Posted May 18, 2019 #207 Posted May 18, 2019 Looking great! I am at about the same stage of rigging as you are. Quote Current build: Syren : Kit- Model Shipways Side project: HMS Bounty - Revel -(plastic) On hold: Pre-owned, unfinished Mayflower (wood) Past builds: Scottish Maid - AL- 1:50, USS North Carolina Battleship -1/350 (plastic), Andromede - Dikar (wood), Yatch Atlantic - 14" (wood), Pirate Ship - 1:72 (plastic), Custom built wood Brig from scratch - ?(3/4" =1'), 4 small scratch builds (wood), Vietnamese fishing boat (wood) & a Ship in a bottle
Peter Bloemendaal Posted May 19, 2019 Author #208 Posted May 19, 2019 17 hours ago, JesseLee said: Looking great! I am at about the same stage of rigging as you are. I know Jessie. I have been looking forward to updates from your build as I am slowly progressing through mine and have been taking advantage of some of your tips in the process. it's quite a journey isn't it...lol. 20 hours ago, Peta_V said: Amazing. Lovely ship and lovely build! Great work. Thanks Peta_V. Tigersteve and JesseLee 2 Quote Current Build: USF Confederacy 1778 - Model Shipways - 1:64 Completed: US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Future build: HM Granado - Caldercraft - 1:64 LeRenard - Artesania Latina - 1:50
Gahm Posted May 21, 2019 #209 Posted May 21, 2019 Beautiful model, Peter! Well done! Thomas Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864)
Peter Bloemendaal Posted May 26, 2019 Author #210 Posted May 26, 2019 Thanks Thomas and thanks for all the likes. I'm slowly closing in towards the finish line. This time I have added the clew lines, sheets and tacks for the main and fore course yards. I have added a photo showing some pegs on the ends of the lines before I belay them. I have gotten into a habit of installing the lines with pegs on them and wait a day before belaying them. One reason is that the lines will settle a bit, but I also found a number of times that I made a mistake somewhere and It gave me an opportunity to move them around and fix them. At this stage I also fixed the Spritsail yard to the bowsprit. Here are some photo's again. el cid, JesseLee, BenD and 14 others 17 Quote Current Build: USF Confederacy 1778 - Model Shipways - 1:64 Completed: US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Future build: HM Granado - Caldercraft - 1:64 LeRenard - Artesania Latina - 1:50
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