US Brig Syren by NovaStorm - Model Shipways - 1:64

[NovaStorm]

1 hour ago, abelson said:

IMP, there a bit large.

Steven appreciate your advice and agree with the size being to large it throws the scale off. I did up a quick smaller version this evening and it looks a lot better. Will try and post something tomorrow as I did it rather quickly  

[NovaStorm]

Definitely smaller is better. Here is another go at getting it smaller. It is not easy with this design to get it small enough without it breaking

 

 

 

 

 

[Gahm]

Your stern carvings are very nicely done. Imo I would just work on the dimensions a little bit, otherwise they may be a bit overpowering 🙂. I am adding an image of what I think is one of the best examples for the Syren stern carvings from the model of Rendrich Lightley, which is on exhibition in the naval museum of Annapolis. Of course, you are the artist and it is your model - so ultimately there is only your opinion which is of importance 😉  

 

Thomas

 

[NovaStorm]

4 hours ago, Gahm said:

Imo I would just work on the dimensions a little bit, otherwise they may be a bit overpowering 🙂.

Greetings Thomas and thank you for your input  . I will work on seeing how small I can get the carving down . I am really in no rush and all the good advice I am getting is giving me something to work towards. Stay tuned as I work my way through the learning curve. 

[WalrusGuy]

It looks really good, Robin! 

[NovaStorm]

This one looks pretty good when just viewing the ship, but over size still in the photo. I may stick with it and continue on or try a different design. I am leaving off the side pieces as they make it to busy looking.  

 

[WalrusGuy]

It's really coming together! Looking at this makes me want to try it out on mine. I'll probably give carving a shot in one of my next models. Hoping not to give up too soon 😅

 

I was also looking at your bowsprit. I noticed you put 2 sheaves on each side of the bees. I have reached this stage, and saw the instructions pointed out that there should be only one sheave per block. Thought I'd let you know before its all glued in permanently! 

Also, did you settle down on how you'll simulate the iron bands? I don't think the black strip came in my kit, but now looking at how shiny it is from your comparison pic, I want to try to make them myself. 

Edited January 9, 2021 by WalrusGuy

[NovaStorm]

30 minutes ago, WalrusGuy said:

Also, did you settle down on how you'll simulate the iron bands? I don't think the black strip came in my kit, but now looking at how shiny it is from your comparison pic, I want to try to make them myself. 

I've settled on the paper for the iron bands. Only because I have the materials and the effect is quite good. I am sure glad you read the instructions better than I did and have pointed out to me that I only need one seive per block, geez I didn't catch that at all. Also I wouldn't worry to much about your ability to pull off carving decorations. I haven't seen anything you take on that you don't do well and I am sure they would be as great as everything else you are working on. Cheers and thanks for such a great comment  and help!

[Overworked724]

I'm interested to see your iron bands!  What will be your plan of attack for these?  

[WalrusGuy]

Hi Robin, how's the ship coming along? We've missed your updates 🙂