Chris Sliger Posted June 1, 2019 #211 Posted June 1, 2019 Beautiful ship Peter. I have been working on the Syren as well and have been watching your build. I have gotten some great ideas from you and JesseLee. I have finished my hull and have started the fun but hard stuff! I am a newbie, so watching these build logs has been priceless. I am getting ready to start a log to document my experience with the Syren. Beautiful model and, again, you have done a fantastic job on yours! JesseLee 1 Quote
Peter Bloemendaal Posted June 2, 2019 Author #212 Posted June 2, 2019 17 hours ago, Chris Sliger said: Beautiful ship Peter. I have been working on the Syren as well and have been watching your build. I have gotten some great ideas from you and JesseLee. I have finished my hull and have started the fun but hard stuff! I am a newbie, so watching these build logs has been priceless. I am getting ready to start a log to document my experience with the Syren. Beautiful model and, again, you have done a fantastic job on yours! Thanks Chris, I am looking forward to seeing your log. Being a 'newby' and being able to finish the hull is a pretty good start in my book. The Syren is an enjoyable build but not an easy one....lol Thanks for all the 'likes' as well everyone. I have another update with a few photo's. I finished the Spritsail yard rigging and have made a start on the anchors and buoys. I just loosely placed the anchors for the photos' at this stage. I also added some close-ups of the various belaying points (which made me realise I still have about 100+ odd rope coils to do as well before I finish....sigh)... Peter. egkb, Dubz, Peta_V and 10 others 13 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
Tigerdvr Posted June 2, 2019 #213 Posted June 2, 2019 That has to be one of the best Syren builds I've ever seen including my own🤔. Your log is very well done too. Thanks for sharing 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 June 3, 2019 Author #214 Posted June 3, 2019 15 hours ago, tigerdvr said: That has to be one of the best Syren builds I've ever seen including my own🤔. Your log is very well done too. Thanks for sharing WOW, Thanks very much Harley, That is quite a complement. Cheers, 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 June 3, 2019 Author #215 Posted June 3, 2019 Well here is another Log entry. That's two entries in two days. We were supposed to go out this long weekend for our wedding anniversary but I ended up getting the flu instead. With clear instructions to stay out of everyone's way to make sure I didn't pass the flu on, what better place to go than in the shed working on the model. I'm very obedient following instructions like that....lol. I was (still am) not feeling too good, but I got quite a bit done. In this case I added some lines to the anchors, painted the buoys and added the buoy harnesses. Just 2 photo's this time. JesseLee, Peta_V, Nirvana and 6 others 9 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
JesseLee Posted June 3, 2019 #216 Posted June 3, 2019 Are those the anchors supplied with the kit? Mine are so badly cast I'm not sure I can even use them. Jesse 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 June 3, 2019 Author #217 Posted June 3, 2019 14 hours ago, Dubz said: If you have a chance correct your anchor rope laying like here: Hi Dirk, I'm afraid I'm not brave enough to re-arrange the anchor rope at this stage. I wrapped it around too tightly and it's lost its natural look, so I'm not even happy the way it looks now. But I glued it to the deck, around the riding bits and into the hawse hole and with the restricted access I'm afraid I'll make a mess of it when I try to pull it off. It will be a lesson learned for next time. 9 hours ago, JesseLee said: Are those the anchors supplied with the kit? Mine are so badly cast I'm not sure I can even use them. Hi Jesse, Yes they are. They needed a bit of filing to clean them up, but they didn't have the pits and imperfections you experienced. Maybe you can ask for a replacement pair from the supplier. Peter JesseLee and Nirvana 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
JerseyCity Frankie Posted June 4, 2019 #218 Posted June 4, 2019 Certainly I've always loved wooden sailing ships. But after seeing the photos of your build as it approached completion, I love wooden sailing ships EVEN MORE. Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote Quote Niagara USS Constitution
Peter Bloemendaal Posted June 10, 2019 Author #219 Posted June 10, 2019 On 6/4/2019 at 4:28 PM, Dubz said: Ah ok this are good reasons. Anyway it is a great build and I'm jealous 🙂 Thanks Dirk, No need to be jealous. You and Gahm were the inspirations for me to choose the Syren. And I'm not even close to the quality the two of you produce. (I won't disagree that my build is turning out pretty good though...lol). I'm glad to see that you have started working or you build again, I'm always looking forward to your progress. On 6/4/2019 at 7:12 PM, JerseyCity Frankie said: Certainly I've always loved wooden sailing ships. But after seeing the photos of your build as it approached completion, I love wooden sailing ships EVEN MORE Thanks Frankie, I'm glad you are enjoying the photo's. Thanks again for all the likes as well. Here are just a few photo's showing the anchors and buoys fitted. The next items on the list will be adding some rope coils. egkb, Peta_V, Gahm 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
Peter Bloemendaal Posted June 23, 2019 Author #220 Posted June 23, 2019 Well, time for another update. I have been getting stuck into doing the rope coils. I tried a few different approaches and settled on one that are shown on the attached photo's. I hope they come out in the correct order. Only some of the pin rails on the starboard side are done so far. After all the pin rails are finished I will need to adjust the size of the 'loop' to make the rope coil hang at the correct height for the other belaying styles. It' pretty much a trail and error approach and pretty time consuming. One thing to note is that the exact amount of glue is required for the knots. Too much and rope next to the knot soaks the glue in and becomes too stiff for it to look acceptable. Too little and the knot comes apart when fiddling with the assembly. So plenty of rejects, especially in the beginning. Another thing is that I didn't use any glue when placing them on the pin rails. I'm curious if anyone knows of a way to secure them. For example using a spray on glue with the airflow strength of a puffer...lol Anyway, enough dribble, here are some photo's... JesseLee, Tigersteve, Dubz and 6 others 9 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 July 7, 2019 Author #221 Posted July 7, 2019 Well, I finished the model. Not sure how to add "finished" to the title yet though....lol. Thanks for everyone who followed along and/or pushed the "like" button. It's been a absolute pleasure building this beautiful ship. I put a few extra photo's in for the final post. GrandpaPhil, Dubz, Katoom and 15 others 18 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 July 7, 2019 #222 Posted July 7, 2019 Congrats! It is a Master piece 👌 Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote Current builds: Tender AVOS - Master Korabel HMS Royal Caroline - Panart HMS Triton - Cross section Completed: HMS Victory - Revell HMS Bounty - Revell
svein erik Posted July 7, 2019 #223 Posted July 7, 2019 wow, beauteful ship, and congrats from mee to! so wats your nex 😊 svein erik Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote
Tigerdvr Posted July 7, 2019 #224 Posted July 7, 2019 Very well done, one of the best Syren builds that I can recall. Your rope work is exemplary and the photography and log are certainly top notch. Thanks for sharing with us mere mortals. 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
Chuck Posted July 7, 2019 #225 Posted July 7, 2019 excellent model!!! You did an incredible job on her. That will be a tough act for anyone to top and should serve as a great guide for others building the kit!!! Tigersteve, svein erik and Peter Bloemendaal 3 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
Katoom Posted July 7, 2019 #226 Posted July 7, 2019 Congratulations! I hope that you are able to find the Syren a good home, it deserves a place of honor. Hopefully you will be able to tell/show us where it will live! Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote Kevin My Introduction
Tigersteve Posted July 7, 2019 #227 Posted July 7, 2019 Beautiful model! 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
Papa Posted July 7, 2019 #228 Posted July 7, 2019 Gorgeous workmanship. Wish I could do as nice a job. Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote
chris watton Posted July 7, 2019 #229 Posted July 7, 2019 Fantastic model, very well done, it looks perfect! Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote Vanguard Models on Facebook
Dutchman Posted July 7, 2019 #230 Posted July 7, 2019 Very Nice! Excellent work! An example to us all (to me in particular)! Any idea what your next build will be? 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
JesseLee Posted July 7, 2019 #231 Posted July 7, 2019 Stunning! Jesse Peter Bloemendaal 1 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
ccoyle Posted July 7, 2019 #232 Posted July 7, 2019 Fabulous finish -- true eye-candy! Peter Bloemendaal and JesseLee 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
Peter Bloemendaal Posted July 8, 2019 Author #233 Posted July 8, 2019 Thanks for all the compliments and kind words everyone. It's appreciated very much. What a great forum this is.... 18 hours ago, svein erik said: wow, beauteful ship, and congrats from mee to! so wats your nex 😊 15 hours ago, Dutchman said: Very Nice! Excellent work! An example to us all (to me in particular)! Any idea what your next build will be? My next build will be Chuck's Confederacy. 17 hours ago, Katoom said: Congratulations! I hope that you are able to find the Syren a good home, it deserves a place of honor. Hopefully you will be able to tell/show us where it will live! Hi Katoom. You touched on the only problem I'm having with this build. I have no clue what to do with it yet...lol We live in a small rental, so there is no place to display it there. There is one workbench in the shed where I build her so that eventually will need to be cleared for the Confederacy build (especially considering the size of the Confederacy). So the other options are sell or donate. I have family members who will take her but without a case for protection I don't think she'll survive for too long. It's been doing my head in for quite a while now. I would love to have it on display somewhere so others can enjoy her as well. Peter egkb, JesseLee and Dubz 3 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 July 8, 2019 #234 Posted July 8, 2019 Ohh man... Please protect her and show where you (and if possible others) can enjoy! It would be pitty to let such a impresive model "Die" 👏 Ryland Craze, egkb and Peter Bloemendaal 3 Quote Current builds: Tender AVOS - Master Korabel HMS Royal Caroline - Panart HMS Triton - Cross section Completed: HMS Victory - Revell HMS Bounty - Revell
Tigersteve Posted July 8, 2019 #235 Posted July 8, 2019 Figure out a case for sure. It would be a shame. 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 July 17, 2019 #236 Posted July 17, 2019 One of the best builds I've ever seen. Congratulations! Peter Bloemendaal and JesseLee 2 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 July 18, 2019 Author #237 Posted July 18, 2019 Thanks very much Rich 👍 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
Dwight Posted July 18, 2019 #238 Posted July 18, 2019 You might consider your local library. Maybe on extended loan so you can get it back when you have more space. Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote Dwight current build : Fair America by Model Shipways Completed Build : 18th Century Armed Longboat by Model Shipways : Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Under the bench : Syren by Model Shipways ,, Rattlesnake by Model Shipways
Sea Hoss Posted July 18, 2019 #239 Posted July 18, 2019 Beautiful job! Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote Current: Emma C. Berry Lobster Smack-Model Shipways-1:32-1866 Back on the shelf: USS Essex- MS- "Old Yellow Box" Solid Hull Wall Hanger (Half Hull) Completed: 18th Century Armed Longboat-MS 1/24 USN Picket Boat-MS 1864 1/24 US Brig Syren by Sea Hoss- Model Shipways-1803 18th Century Carronade/Ship Section Mayflower-Pilgrims Pride by Sea Hoss-Model Shipways-1620 18th Century Long Boat by Sea Hoss-Model Shipways USS Constitution by Sea Hoss-Revel-Plastic
Overworked724 Posted July 18, 2019 #240 Posted July 18, 2019 Absolutely stunning work! I’m just starting mine and have been reading your build log...what a fantastic work of art to be incredibly proud of!!! Peter Bloemendaal 1 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere.
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