US Brig Syren by WalrusGuy - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - Second wooden ship build

[WalrusGuy]

17 minutes ago, Overworked724 said:

What are you using for the ribs???

I'm using the supplied 1/32"x1/32" basswood strips. They definitely need some care when bending them to avoid creases or snapping them 

[abelson]

Looking good!

[WalrusGuy]

Thank you Thomas and Steven for the compliments! 

 

Today I finished installing the floorboards. These things really transformed the look of the boat. They were a bit tricky to glue because of the curves and bends. I used CA glue on the ends and the wood glue in the middle. 

Edited December 17, 2020 by WalrusGuy

[niwotwill]

You are very correct on bending the ribs but the finished job looks great. Very nice spacings and the floorboards look extremely nice. Great job. Just a note I started to work on the longboat as a break and hadn't dry fit the furnished stem, keel and sternpost only to discover that i'd not shaped the bow in the radius of the furnished stem. So to fix the problem I used Sculpey to copy the bottom and used it as a pattern to make my own stem, keel and sternpost. I'll post the results when finished.

 

Beautiful job.

Stay well and stay safe

Will 

 

[WalrusGuy]

10 hours ago, niwotwill said:

You are very correct on bending the ribs but the finished job looks great. Very nice spacings and the floorboards look extremely nice. Great job. Just a note I started to work on the longboat as a break and hadn't dry fit the furnished stem, keel and sternpost only to discover that i'd not shaped the bow in the radius of the furnished stem. So to fix the problem I used Sculpey to copy the bottom and used it as a pattern to make my own stem, keel and sternpost. I'll post the results when finished.

 

Beautiful job.

Stay well and stay safe

Will 

 

Thanks so much Will! I think others also had the same issue with the laser cut parts. I still have to dry fit mine to see if it fits, otherwise I plan to scratch my own ones 

[WalrusGuy]

Some more progress with the longboat, I installed the gratings, thwart supports and thwarts. The supports were again a bit tricky to install, and had to use CA glue in some spots 

Edited December 18, 2020 by WalrusGuy

[BobG]

Wonderful work on that longboat!

[Gahm]

Great progress! Your longboat looks very good!

 

Thomas

[WalrusGuy]

Thanks so much for the encouraging words Thomas and Bob! 

 

The windlass has been carved and installed. And I also painted the top section black before I stick the moulding strip

 

Edited December 18, 2020 by WalrusGuy

[Overworked724]

Beautiful work!  I’m amazed you were able to sand the shell so thin. I was terrified of going through!

[WalrusGuy]

20 minutes ago, Overworked724 said:

Beautiful work!  I’m amazed you were able to sand the shell so thin. I was terrified of going through!

There was one spot where I sanded it too much and could sense it would flake if I put a bit pressure. But now after painting and adding all the details it should be ok! 😁

[WalrusGuy]

I finished with the cap rail. The laser cut one did not fit well, so had to scratch it from a sheet of basswood: 

 

Next I'll be cutting out the keel, stem, and stern posts since the laser cut ones also don't fit nice 

 

EDIT: I realize I may have to thin down the cap rail a bit more. I'll try and will post additional photos 

Edited December 19, 2020 by WalrusGuy

[WalrusGuy]

I sanded the cap rail a bit. I don't think I can go any more thinner than this

Edited December 19, 2020 by WalrusGuy

[captain_hook]

A very.beautiful add-on to your already nice Syren!

[clearway]

niceeeeeee😉

 

Keith

[NovaStorm]

Awesome job!!!

[WalrusGuy]

9 hours ago, captain_hook said:

A very.beautiful add-on to your already nice Syren!

 

9 hours ago, clearway said:

niceeeeeee😉

 

Keith

 

9 hours ago, NovaStorm said:

Awesome job!!!

Thanks guys!!! 😊 

[WalrusGuy]

Longboat is almost done. I finished cutting out the keel, stem and sternpost from a basswood sheet. I also painted the rudder: 

I pre-bent the molding strip prior to installation. It was still very tricky to glue it and used CA glue in many parts for a quick set. I just hope it doesn't break apart after some time 😅.... It needed some intense bends especially at the bow... 

Some shots of where the boat is at now: 

Edited December 20, 2020 by WalrusGuy

[Edwardkenway]

Th longboat is amazing, great work!

[abelson]

Nice work on the long boat. I'll definitely be referring to your build log when I reach the longboat stage.

Edited January 18, 2021 by abelson

[glbarlow]

Well done.  The ship’s boats are a bigger challenge building than the ship, you’ve done a really nice job with it. 

[BobG]

That beautiful longboat could be a stand alone model all by itself!

[Gahm]

Beautiful work on your longboat! It looks great!

 

Thomas

[Overworked724]

Simply beautiful!  You really set the bar!

[WalrusGuy]

Thank you so much for the nice comments!! It's very much appreciated. Also, thanks all for leaving the likes and looking in! It really motivates me to do better! 😄 

 

Slowly approaching the finish line for the longboat... The knees, bowsprit step, and splash guard have been installed. For the knees I cut out triangular pieces which were then shaped with a round needle file.. 

 

Only thing next are the gudgeons and pintles, oarlocks, shaping the tiller, and the oars themselves (which I am hoping to complete for my next post). So yes, lots left to do 😅 

Edited December 21, 2020 by WalrusGuy

[abelson]

Really fine detail.

[NovaStorm]

Great set of pics. Looking good ~

[KurtH]

Super clean craftsmanship.  Congrats!

[Eugenio Treviño]

WalrusGuy:

 

The boat is amazing!!! I love all the detail you put in it.

I wish you all the best for Christmas and the New Year !

 

Keep up the great work !!!

[WalrusGuy]

On 12/21/2020 at 2:32 PM, abelson said:

Really fine detail.

 

23 hours ago, NovaStorm said:

Great set of pics. Looking good ~

 

16 hours ago, KHauptfuehrer said:

Super clean craftsmanship.  Congrats!

 

16 hours ago, Eugenio Treviño said:

WalrusGuy:

 

The boat is amazing!!! I love all the detail you put in it.

I wish you all the best for Christmas and the New Year !

 

Keep up the great work !!!

Thank you for the compliments! Also wishing you all Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas!