WalrusGuy Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share #331 Posted August 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Justin P. said: Definitely get the blocks. K, just placed the order for some blocks and more rope 😁 I think I'll just purchase all the blocks except for the 3/32" single blocks since it got too pricey. I also saw the instructions for the deadeyes and it seems that a block tumbler is needed to assemble them, so I'll just use the kit ones for this. I believe Peter also did the same for his Syren, and it turned out spectacular! Peter Bloemendaal, VTHokiEE and Justin P. 3 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelson Posted August 27, 2020 Share #332 Posted August 27, 2020 Nice work on the pin rails. Good idea on using the scrap wood for setting the rails at the same height. Wish i had thought of that. Justin P. 1 Quote Steven E. Sylven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share #333 Posted August 28, 2020 6 hours ago, abelson said: Nice work on the pin rails. Good idea on using the scrap wood for setting the rails at the same height. Wish i had thought of that. Thanks Steven! I also liked your idea of using the plans as a template to mark locations of the details. I was too lazy to photocopy them so I just eye-balled their locations..... probably not the best way to do things 😅, but I did use a caliper once in a while 😁 Justin P. 1 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share #334 Posted August 28, 2020 I finished gluing the eyebolts into position. Not much to describe here, so here are some photos: Next is the cleats. I have no idea how to drill holes by hand (using a pin vise) into the cleats to pin them for a secure fit. The drill bit just keeps sliding.... I guess I will just glue them without the pin and try to treat them delicately NovaStorm, Retired guy, BobG and 6 others 9 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted August 28, 2020 Share #335 Posted August 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, WalrusGuy said: I have no idea how to drill holes by hand (using a pin vise) into the cleats to pin them for a secure fit. The drill bit just keeps sliding... Can you make a small indentation with another tool to stabilize the bit? WalrusGuy, BobG and Justin P. 3 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share #336 Posted August 28, 2020 15 hours ago, VTHokiEE said: Can you make a small indentation with another tool to stabilize the bit? Thanks so much! Your advice worked!! I guess I didn't apply much pressure to indent before but this time I put more pressure. Here's a pic and the indent tool I used. The black strip will be used to support it. Thanks again! Peter Bloemendaal, BobG, Charley54 and 7 others 10 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvolz Posted August 28, 2020 Share #337 Posted August 28, 2020 You'll find that Syren wheel kit quite an upgrade. Great little kit. Justin P., BobG, Retired guy and 1 other 4 Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share #338 Posted August 29, 2020 I finished gluing in the cleats. I used a caliper to determine the locations. I had to file each cleat so they are smooth. Next I'll be working on the guns. Peter Bloemendaal, Charley54, Retired guy and 9 others 12 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share #339 Posted August 31, 2020 The carronade sleds have been assembled. They did get a bit tedious after the 10th one, so I'm definitely not looking forward to the carronade rigging section 😅. JpR62, BobG, NovaStorm and 13 others 16 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted September 1, 2020 Share #340 Posted September 1, 2020 Your Syren looks terrific! Nice work. WalrusGuy 1 Quote Current Build: HMS Winchelsea 1:48 (Group Project) Completed Builds: Virginia 1819 Artesania Latina - 1:41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerryAmp Posted September 1, 2020 Share #341 Posted September 1, 2020 That is some fantastic craftsmanship - can't wait to see more! WalrusGuy 1 Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share #342 Posted September 1, 2020 11 hours ago, Matt D said: Your Syren looks terrific! Nice work. 10 hours ago, SkerryAmp said: That is some fantastic craftsmanship - can't wait to see more! Thank you for the compliments Matt and Adam , and thanks all for the likes! Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share #343 Posted September 5, 2020 Some more small bits of progress. I have started to stick the carronades on top of the sleds. I'm still deciding whether it is worthwhile to install the pivot pin.. To paint the lugs I just "beaded" them through a wire and painted with watered down red paint to quicken the process To simulate the elevation screw, I used toothpicks which were sanded down to fit the corresponding holes, and 0.45mm holes were drilled through them to accept the wire for the handle. I deviated from the instructions a bit where I installed the elevation pin, then the lugs. This was done just to make sure I have the same angle on all the guns. The lugs were then glued once the guns were installed to ensure they rest flat on the sleds So far the starboard side of canons have been assembled. Looking outside the hull, the carronades can be seen to not be completely in line with one another. I may have to stick a small strip of wood below the sleds in which the guns seem to be lower than the rest. I hope this fixes the issue... NovaStorm, Retired guy, KurtH and 6 others 9 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share #344 Posted September 6, 2020 I finished assembling all the carronades. I tried to adjust the angle of the guns so they are more in line with each other. Here are some pics Next I'll be rigging them, and will glue them in place as I progress with the rigging NovaStorm, JpR62, abelson and 14 others 17 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyageur Posted September 6, 2020 Share #345 Posted September 6, 2020 You’ve been busy, they look great! WalrusGuy 1 Quote We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore is a habit, not an act. ~ Aristotle I could carry, paddle, walk and sing with any man I ever saw. I have been twenty-four years a canoe man, and forty-one years in service; no portage was ever too long for me, fifty songs could I sing. I have saved the lives of ten voyageurs, have had twelve wives and six running dogs. I spent all of my money in pleasure. Were I young again, I would spend my life the same way over. There is no life so happy as a voyageur's life! ~ The Voyageur, Grace Lee Nute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share #346 Posted September 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, Voyageur said: You’ve been busy, they look great! Thanks for the component Voyageur! Yeaup, I started grad school this week, so I have less modelling time. Progress has really slowed down egkb 1 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelson Posted September 6, 2020 Share #347 Posted September 6, 2020 11 hours ago, WalrusGuy said: I finished assembling all the carronades. I tried to adjust the angle of the guns so they are more in line with each other. Here are some pics Next I'll be rigging them, and will glue them in place as I progress with the rigging Nice crisp work. NovaStorm, Charley54, KurtH and 5 others 8 Quote Steven E. Sylven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired guy Posted September 6, 2020 Share #348 Posted September 6, 2020 Very nice update Wally guns look very sharp 👍 also like your pictures shows your work off very well. Regards Richard WalrusGuy 1 Quote Current build: Bluenose by Retired guy - Model Shipways - scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted September 6, 2020 Share #349 Posted September 6, 2020 Nice idea using the laser cut piece, Wally! Wonderful work!,, WalrusGuy 1 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share #350 Posted September 7, 2020 13 hours ago, abelson said: Nice crisp work. 5 hours ago, Retired guy said: Very nice update Wally guns look very sharp 👍 also like your pictures shows your work off very well. Regards Richard 2 hours ago, Overworked724 said: Nice idea using the laser cut piece, Wally! Wonderful work!,, Thank you all for the very nice comments!! It's very much appreciated! 😊 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted September 8, 2020 Share #351 Posted September 8, 2020 It always looks very impressive when the whole battery is in place for the first time! Your Syren got her teeth now 🙂 Thomas WalrusGuy and Overworked724 2 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted September 8, 2020 Share #352 Posted September 8, 2020 I think she looks marvelous and gives me more motivation to continue with my own build! Nice progress!!!! WalrusGuy 1 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share #353 Posted September 13, 2020 On 9/8/2020 at 5:44 AM, Gahm said: It always looks very impressive when the whole battery is in place for the first time! Your Syren got her teeth now 🙂 Thomas She is definitely starting to look deadly On 9/8/2020 at 8:28 AM, Overworked724 said: I think she looks marvelous and gives me more motivation to continue with my own build! Nice progress!!!! Thanks for the great comment Patrick! Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share #354 Posted September 13, 2020 I finished preparing the blocks for the tackles. This was a task I would not like to do again 😅, especially sanding each of the 128 blocks to be rounded, and hand-drilling a hole on each one (using a pin vice 😬). Good thing I distracted myself by watching one of the greatest shows created, the Sopranos! To finish up the blocks, I brushed them with a bit of tung oil (the untreated blocks looked a bit unfinished imo). To create the hooks, I used the pin of a compass and some pliers. Hopefully the following sets of images can explain the process better: The tail bit was then cut off: Then used pliers and the compass pin to bend it: This process was time consuming at first, but got quicker as I got more practice making 127 more of these 😄 The hooks were then glued to the blocks using a bit of superglue: Lastly, I found that the eyebolts glued to the canons were too small for the breech lines. So... I had to deconstruct these parts, use the compass pin again to make them larger, then glue them back. I will also need to do this to the bottom eyebolt pairs on the bulwarks. After this is done, I can finally start the actual rigging! Havelock, Gregory, Duanelaker and 11 others 14 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havelock Posted September 13, 2020 Share #355 Posted September 13, 2020 Wow. Not sure I could handle that! Amazing work! WalrusGuy 1 Quote User: Havelock Build Logs -> Current: Taurus-MS-1:64 -> Completed: Polaris-OcCre-1:50 Stash: 18th Century Longboat-MS-1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted September 13, 2020 Share #356 Posted September 13, 2020 Very nice work and good luck in grad school! WalrusGuy 1 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share #357 Posted September 13, 2020 13 hours ago, Havelock said: Wow. Not sure I could handle that! Amazing work! 13 hours ago, BobG said: Very nice work and good luck in grad school! Thank you Havelock and Bob! 🙂 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelson Posted September 14, 2020 Share #358 Posted September 14, 2020 Nice work on the blocks and hooks. I've skipped that work for now, but what gauge wire did you use for the hooks? WalrusGuy 1 Quote Steven E. Sylven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share #359 Posted September 14, 2020 34 minutes ago, abelson said: Nice work on the blocks and hooks. I've skipped that work for now, but what gauge wire did you use for the hooks? Thanks Abelson! I used the 28 gauge wire that came with the kit. abelson 1 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share #360 Posted September 15, 2020 A very small update before starting the rigging I decided to make rings for the breech line as opposed to making the eye bolts bigger. I guess this is the more accurate way of doing things. Many other Syren builders also did this. Here are the bridle and aft most ones installed: All the rings have been made and I can finally start rigging 😁 BenD, BobG, PeteB and 11 others 14 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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