Kevin53 Posted January 29, 2020 #1 Posted January 29, 2020 Hello from Naperville Illinois. As a recent retiree, I have finally gotten the time to try out some hobbies. I am currently in the middle of building the US Brig Syren from a MSW kit. This is my first wooden ship model, so I have had to develop many new skills as I go. I have greatly benefitted from reading many of the build blogs on this site. My philosophy is to take my time and enjoy the process. I am nearing the completion of the exterior of the hull and I am looking forward to staring on the carronades. Almost as much fun as doing the actual build has been setting up my work space, building jigs, and acquiring new tools! (Perhaps my background in engineering is showing.) I struggled with what to do with the 42” x 30” drawings while building ship models. The sheets were too big to have laying around and I didn’t have the wall space in my work room to hang them up. My solution was to design this rolling drawing rack out of ¾” PVC pipe. Regards - Kevin mtaylor, Ryland Craze, GrandpaPhil and 10 others 13 Quote Kevin ____________________________________ Currently building US Brig Syren.
GrandpaPhil Posted January 29, 2020 #2 Posted January 29, 2020 Welcome! JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
Chuck Posted January 29, 2020 #3 Posted January 29, 2020 Really nice work on that Syren. Welcome to the forum. JeffT and mtaylor 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
ccoyle Posted January 29, 2020 #4 Posted January 29, 2020 Very hard pressed to tell that that is a first model -- well done! mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
Edwardkenway Posted January 29, 2020 #5 Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) Hello, great job with the drawing frame!! A very nice Syren also Edited January 29, 2020 by Edwardkenway JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED
Bossman Posted January 29, 2020 #6 Posted January 29, 2020 Kevin, that is a beautiful model. You obviously have the knack! mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote Current build: Model Shipways “Confederacy “ Completed builds: Mamoli “Royal Louis“ Mantua “Royal Caroline” Scratch 1/4 scale gondola “Philadelphia” Scratch “Hannah” from Hahn plans.
JeffT Posted January 30, 2020 #7 Posted January 30, 2020 Welcome to MSW. Nice work on the Syren and the plan rack. 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
Jim Lad Posted January 30, 2020 #8 Posted January 30, 2020 Hello Kevin, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. That looks a fine job you're doing on the 'Syren'. John mtaylor 1 Quote
Ryland Craze Posted January 30, 2020 #9 Posted January 30, 2020 Kevin, Welcome to MSW. You have a nice looking Syren and I hope you start a build log. I will definitely follow it. mtaylor 1 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat
mtaylor Posted January 30, 2020 #10 Posted January 30, 2020 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)
Nirvana Posted January 30, 2020 #11 Posted January 30, 2020 Kevin, from the PNW a warm Welcome to our corner of ship modeling. Your progress with Syren is fantastic, very nice job! I have a skeleton of her waiting for further attention. I like the idea of your rack (for plans that is). May I take the idea of yours and make my own? My new shop has limited wall space for plans so this would be to great help. Again, warm welcome to MSW. mtaylor 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
Kevin53 Posted January 30, 2020 Author #12 Posted January 30, 2020 Nirvana - Thank you for your kind words. Yes, by all means you may use my drawing rack plans. I am sure it can be improved upon. I would be interested in seeing what you do with it. - Kevin mtaylor 1 Quote Kevin ____________________________________ Currently building US Brig Syren.
Justin P. Posted January 30, 2020 #13 Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) Wow... that plan rack is genius! Got any plans or information on that you could share? EDIT: Nevermind, I just found your post on this elsewhere : Great piece Ill be adding to my shop renovation plans. Edited January 30, 2020 by Justin P. mtaylor 1 Quote Current: US Brig SYREN - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 Completed: HMS TRITON - Cross Section - Scale 1:48 / Gallery Secret Vessel MOREL - Master Korabel - Scale 1:36 / Gallery 18th Century Armed Longboat - Model Shipways - Scale 1:24 / Gallery HMS BOUNTY Launch - Model Shipways - Scale 1:16 / Gallery
DonInAZ Posted February 8, 2020 #14 Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) Welcome! LOVE the drawing rack. I might have to copy that...simply brilliant! ...and your Syren is beautiful as well. Edited February 8, 2020 by DonInAZ mtaylor 1 Quote Current Build: Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Midwest Products Completed Builds: Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff by Midwest Products
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