Queen Anne Barge by Trussben - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model - 1:24

[Trussben]

Hi,

 

Ive decided to start a build log of the Syren Ship model, Queen Anne Barge at 1:24 scale that I managed to purchase from Chuck.

The kit was purchased as a nice diversion away from my build of the Pegasus which has been slogging away for several years now

and I wanted something that I could finish reasonably quickly.

As of all things designed and produced by Chuck, I was not surprised on opening the box to be greeted by top quality components

and plans, instructions were downloaded from his site. I shall not post pics of all the items as another builder ( Sam ) has already done

that.

I have started by completing the keel, all parts fitted together perfectly with no issues being seen so far, I will start putting together

the frames and see how this unique approach that Chuck has devised for floor and futtock framing works.

 

Ben

 

[Jim Rogers]

Your pictures illustrate the quality of the kit. 

[pythagoras]

Looking at this kit as a future build !! Will follow your log with great interest. 

 

Best wishes for a successful build,

 

Pythagoras (Tom)

[gjdale]

Looking forward to following your progress with this one Ben.

[Ryland Craze]

I will be following your build log.  The cherry wood looks real nice.

[samueljr]

Ben,

 

I'll be following you - literally ...........

 

Sam

[Seventynet]

Pulling up a chair!

 

ian 

[MEDDO]

Great to see another project from you Ben.  Especially of such a great looking kit.

[Tigersteve]

Following along. 

Steve

 

[Chuck]

Beautiful start Ben.   Everything looks perfect.  Enjoy the project.  

[Canute]

I'm in too. Quality kit and workmanship.

[Trussben]

So here are all the frames assembled and adjusted to fit in the build board. No issues seen at all, you just have to be careful to only glue one floor and futtock at a time to make sure they don’t get mixed up.

Getting the loose but not too loose fit of the tabs into the build board just takes a little time and care to get just right.

Next up will be glueing the keel assembly onto this framing.

 

ben

[Chuck]

Looks good Ben...  Nicely done.

 

Be careful to make sure that the frames are facing the correct way.  Its tricky because they are upside down.  I think you might have one or two facing the wrong direction in the photo.  They switch direction at frame "0".  One "0" frame faces one direction and the other  "0" frame starts all of them going the other direction.

 

Check your forward "0" frame and your forward "A" frame. 

 

 

[Trussben]

Warning understood Chuck,

 

The frames were just sat in the board for the picture.

 

ben

[samueljr]

Ben

 

Looks good.

 

What are your thoughts on pre-scoring the bulkheads  manually to facilitate an easier release later.

 

Any pics of your sealed keel assembly? If yes what did you use?

 

Sam

[Chuck]

Bad idea Sam......

[samueljr]

ok just thinking outloud..........

[Trussben]

Here is the keel glued onto the frames in preparation for fairing.

 

Note how on the forward frames, the floors face forward and on the aft they face aft as per the plans.

 

The build boards were taped together with gorilla tape.

 

ben

[Chuck]

Lookin good.    You framed up the entire barge very quickly,  I hope you are having fun with it and find it interesting to build.  

[samueljr]

Ben

 

How was the fit with the slots? Press fit as in directions or minor touch-up as per directions?

 

Looking great

 

Sam

[samueljr]

Forgot to ask;

 

What sealer are you using?

[Trussben]

Chuck - yep she’s a fun build but only just getting going you know.

 

Sam - most of the slots needed some small adjustment to get just perfect. I have not used any sealer so far as I haven’t decided between WOP or an oil finish like Tung/Watcos.

 

ben

[samueljr]

Ben

 

I'm leaning towards the tung oil also. I'd like something a little "warmer" if that makes any sense in the finish.

I haven't run any tests yet though.

I've even given some thought to the process the "Russian Builders" use with bithuman (sp) but that may be too aggressive.

 

Sam

[Trussben]

Here are some pictures of the framing that has now been faired using medium grit paper and emery boards.

A lot of care needs to be taken to not break any of the frames and the tiny tabs that hold them together, and even then I had a few whoops moments.

 

Ben

[MEDDO]

 Looks wonderful. Can’t wait till they are back in stock 

[Mike Dowling]

It doesn't look as though you have done much fairing at all. Is that the norm and if so I do far too much ?

[Chuck]

He has done more than enough fairing actually.  It looks pretty spot on.

 

Chuck

[Mike Dowling]

Thanks Chuck, it probably means I do too much. I will try not too be so bold with my new build !

[Chuck]

It all depend on the shape of the hull.  In any case, its best to test how a batten lays across the bulkheads or frames.  If they sit down nice then you are good to go.

 

Chuck

[Trussben]

Mike,

 

I was using a very flexible battern made out of holly to check the lay between frames while I progressively sanded to what I thought was a good result ( same as what I did on my Pegasus POF ) which turned out to be just enough to remove the laser char completely from the frames.

 

ben