smarra Posted September 2, 2018 Author #61 Posted September 2, 2018 Started the treenails, can you say tedious. Already have broken 2 of my 4 drills. I think I'll need a stockpile of them. Peter Bloemendaal and egkb 2 Quote
smarra Posted September 3, 2018 Author #62 Posted September 3, 2018 Treenails finished on the starboard side and some golden oak stain applied. Now on to the port side. I think I'll leave the deck planking without them. egkb 1 Quote
smarra Posted September 3, 2018 Author #63 Posted September 3, 2018 Some more progress. Broke all my drills so no treenails on the port side yet. Peter Bloemendaal, egkb and Dutchman 3 Quote
smarra Posted September 9, 2018 Author #64 Posted September 9, 2018 Finished the stern construction. Not pleased with how the stain turned out, I'll probably need to paint it. HIPEXEC, Peter Bloemendaal, Dutchman and 2 others 5 Quote
HIPEXEC Posted September 9, 2018 #65 Posted September 9, 2018 It's coming along very nicely! 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
smarra Posted September 9, 2018 Author #66 Posted September 9, 2018 3 hours ago, HIPEXEC said: It's coming along very nicely! Thanks Rich, I'm quite enjoying this build. It's a refreshing break from building and flying rockets, not to mention the admiral does't mind this hobby as much as I'm not traveling around the country flying them. Quote
smarra Posted September 16, 2018 Author #67 Posted September 16, 2018 The planking of the bulwarks is complete. Still need some filing and sanding of the ports. Ryland Craze, Dutchman and egkb 3 Quote
smarra Posted September 16, 2018 Author #68 Posted September 16, 2018 The bulwarks have a coat of paint on them. If I had to do it over again, I think I would have stained them like Rich's Argus. Ryland Craze and egkb 2 Quote
smarra Posted September 20, 2018 Author #69 Posted September 20, 2018 The cap rail for the bow was cut out from 1/16 sheet and rough sanded to shape. Still needs a little fine tuning. It's not glued in as of yet. egkb and Peter Bloemendaal 2 Quote
smarra Posted September 29, 2018 Author #70 Posted September 29, 2018 Cap rail installed and started on the margin plank. russ, egkb, Ryland Craze and 4 others 7 Quote
kscadman Posted September 29, 2018 #71 Posted September 29, 2018 Beautiful work on your Syren! Quote Current Build - U.S. Syren 2nd Build - HMS Bounty Launch When organizing your thoughts, never use the Dewey Decimal system.
smarra Posted September 29, 2018 Author #72 Posted September 29, 2018 2 hours ago, kscadman said: Beautiful work on your Syren! Thanks, I'm learning as I go and having fun doing it. Quote
kscadman Posted September 30, 2018 #73 Posted September 30, 2018 I'm doing the same. I think I've bought more books to build my Syren than I did for college. Quote Current Build - U.S. Syren 2nd Build - HMS Bounty Launch When organizing your thoughts, never use the Dewey Decimal system.
smarra Posted September 30, 2018 Author #74 Posted September 30, 2018 19 hours ago, kscadman said: I'm doing the same. I think I've bought more books to build my Syren than I did for college. This is the first time I saw your build Quite impressive. I hope mine turns out half as good as yours. You are right about the number of articles and books to come up to speed on this build. If I studied this hard in college, I'd be retired by now. But this is so much more fun. Quote
kscadman Posted October 1, 2018 #75 Posted October 1, 2018 From what I see so far your work is very impressive! With this hobby it seems that the more work is done the more is needed to know and the more books that are bought. LOL I agree... It is so much more fun Quote Current Build - U.S. Syren 2nd Build - HMS Bounty Launch When organizing your thoughts, never use the Dewey Decimal system.
smarra Posted October 3, 2018 Author #76 Posted October 3, 2018 Started planking the deck. HIPEXEC, Peter Bloemendaal, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Quote
smarra Posted October 6, 2018 Author #77 Posted October 6, 2018 Planking of the deck continues. The nibbing of the planks on the starboard side improved over what I did on the port side. Doesn't look so bad 2 feet away. Heading up to Boston to see the kids, so won't be back at this until next week. egkb, Peter Bloemendaal and Ryland Craze 3 Quote
smarra Posted October 10, 2018 Author #78 Posted October 10, 2018 Planking of the deck is complete and rough sanded. Still need to add the waterway. GrandpaPhil, Cuda1949, egkb and 5 others 8 Quote
smarra Posted October 11, 2018 Author #79 Posted October 11, 2018 Deck was fine sanded and stained with golden oak, waterway has been added. It looks better in person than than the pictures show. Dutchman, GrandpaPhil, Peter Bloemendaal and 2 others 5 Quote
smarra Posted October 13, 2018 Author #80 Posted October 13, 2018 Been debating to build the jig for the copper plates or not. This is the result of just using a pounce wheel I got from Walmart on the copper tape. It doesn't look all that bad. From a foot away they look great. Peter Bloemendaal and egkb 2 Quote
smarra Posted October 20, 2018 Author #81 Posted October 20, 2018 Creating the copper plates is going slow. I have about 250 done so far. Peter Bloemendaal and egkb 2 Quote
smarra Posted October 22, 2018 Author #82 Posted October 22, 2018 Over 1000 copper plates have been stamped and cut out. First few plates are installed. Peter Bloemendaal and egkb 2 Quote
Javlin Posted October 23, 2018 #83 Posted October 23, 2018 Ambitious first project in 30yrs but I like what I see.The fact that you rolled forward on a complicated project and looking at few other builds is giving me confidence to proceed with my Pride of Baltimore.Thks for motivation. Kevin Quote
smarra Posted October 24, 2018 Author #84 Posted October 24, 2018 On 10/22/2018 at 8:35 PM, Javlin said: Ambitious first project in 30yrs but I like what I see.The fact that you rolled forward on a complicated project and looking at few other builds is giving me confidence to proceed with my Pride of Baltimore.Thks for motivation. Kevin The best advice I found on this site, not sure who said it. "Treat every piece of the build as a small project in itself." I didn't have all the skills or knowledge starting out to complete everything I have done so far. Just take it slow and ask questions if not sure. The response to questions from this community is fantastic. HIPEXEC 1 Quote
smarra Posted November 2, 2018 Author #85 Posted November 2, 2018 Progress is slow, between my younger son's football and applying for his College this has taken most of my time lately. I did mange to copper plate over 1/3 of one side of the hull. JayCub, GrandpaPhil, Peter Bloemendaal and 4 others 7 Quote
smarra Posted November 17, 2018 Author #86 Posted November 17, 2018 Completed 1 side of the copper plating and now starting the other side. Now that football is over and my son has been accepted to his preferred college, I should have more time then I've had the past few weeks. JayCub and egkb 2 Quote
smarra Posted November 22, 2018 Author #87 Posted November 22, 2018 Copper plating of the hull finished, will need to roll over a couple of the bumps still. While not a 10 on the plating, for my first effort I'm pleased with the result. Need to work on the rudder next. GrandpaPhil, Javlin, JerseyCity Frankie and 6 others 9 Quote
smarra Posted December 8, 2018 Author #88 Posted December 8, 2018 Started working on the pintles and gudgeons. I liked how _SalD_ did his and I'm trying to replicate what he did. This was my 5 attempt in trying to solder the peices, it seems to be alright, the hinge actual works. Good thing my local hobby shop stocks the brass strips. JayCub, Peter Bloemendaal, HIPEXEC and 2 others 5 Quote
smarra Posted December 16, 2018 Author #89 Posted December 16, 2018 Pintles and gudgeons are installed. Started painting decorative carving and quarter badges. Ryland Craze, Javlin, egkb and 2 others 5 Quote
smarra Posted December 20, 2018 Author #90 Posted December 20, 2018 Split rings added to 4 eyebolts. I don't think I can make them any smaller. Still need to solder them shut. How do others make these smaller ? CPDDET and Ryland Craze 2 Quote
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