NovaStorm Posted September 29, 2020 Share #391 Posted September 29, 2020 Those look totally rad man. Good job! Retired guy and WalrusGuy 2 Quote ... I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's Privateers ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share #392 Posted September 29, 2020 9 hours ago, NovaStorm said: Those look totally rad man. Good job! Thanks Robin!!! 😃 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 October 1, 2020 Author Share #393 Posted October 1, 2020 After finishing a couple more carronades, I think I got the process down for the tackles. Since I did not explain before, here it is: First, a simple overhand knot secures the line on the first block, then the thread is inserted into the other block using a needle threader, and back to the first block. I did some experimenting to find the right length of the tackle + coil. I found that having a coil of around 80mm was a good size, and needed a bit of extra thread for the rigging part. The extra thread length was longer for the tackle pair used to swivel the gun (30mm) than the pair to adjust the distance from bulwarks (15mm). For the coil I briefly soaked the 80mm end in some diluted white glue and twirled it around a pin sandwiched between two hard clear plastic sheets (which I got from a spinach container 😁). Here is an image that probably explains the lengths better: Here are some progress photos of where I have reached (25% done) Overworked724, uncarina, 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...
Cathead Posted October 3, 2020 Share #394 Posted October 3, 2020 Nice job on the coils. I've done that by coiling the line onto a piece of double-sided tape but your methods looks faster and the results are nice. WalrusGuy and BobG 2 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted October 3, 2020 Share #395 Posted October 3, 2020 Those coils look really good. Thank you for showing your method, too! 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...
WalrusGuy Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share #396 Posted October 3, 2020 5 hours ago, Cathead said: Nice job on the coils. I've done that by coiling the line onto a piece of double-sided tape but your methods looks faster and the results are nice. 3 hours ago, Matt D said: Those coils look really good. Thank you for showing your method, too! Many thanks for the comments Eric and Matt!! The only issue I am having with the coils is that there is a bit of a shine from the dried glue from certain angles.... Seeing the shine is driving me crazy!!! I think lightly scrubbing it with a toothpick might solve this issue. Anyhow, I have finished all the carronades, will post some pics later in the day! Duanelaker 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...
Redshadowrider Posted October 3, 2020 Share #397 Posted October 3, 2020 That is some great work Walrus. We got back from seeing our new grandson, and I finally got started on mine. Your build log will be my go to for help, and pictures as it is a terrific resource. I started a build log from the view of a newbie. It will be more photos with some written content when required. After all, it is just my first. Keep up the great work. WalrusGuy and Overworked724 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted October 3, 2020 Share #398 Posted October 3, 2020 30 minutes ago, WalrusGuy said: he only issue I am having with the coils is that there is a bit of a shine from the dried glue from certain angles I often use pastels to dull model surfaces by dry-rubbing them in with either a fingertip or brush. They can add a nice complex texture to a surface. A cheap box of pastels can last a lifetime of light weathering and could help dull the rope coils. Not sure how it would work in your specific situation but you could test it on an off-model coil to find out. Just a thought. WalrusGuy 1 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted October 3, 2020 Share #399 Posted October 3, 2020 You could try to dilute the glue a bit more. That may help. 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 October 3, 2020 Author Share #400 Posted October 3, 2020 4 hours ago, Cathead said: I often use pastels to dull model surfaces by dry-rubbing them in with either a fingertip or brush. They can add a nice complex texture to a surface. A cheap box of pastels can last a lifetime of light weathering and could help dull the rope coils. Not sure how it would work in your specific situation but you could test it on an off-model coil to find out. Just a thought. 4 hours ago, Overworked724 said: You could try to dilute the glue a bit more. That may help. Thanks for the suggestions! I should have diluted the glue more, but I guess it's too late since all the coils are done 😅, I'll try if the pastel method works, otherwise I'll just try scraping off the shiny bits lightly with a wet toothpick. 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 October 3, 2020 Author Share #401 Posted October 3, 2020 As promised, here are the pics!! I consider it to be a another milestone of the build since this section took a while haha. Here is the Syren with my first build, the Virginia. Before I proceed with deck fittings, I want to seize the line attaching to the bridle, rear, and stern gun port lids onto the cleats. Does anyone know how to do this? I guess it is seized in a 8-like pattern, but would like to see how it is done exactly. Any suggestions are much appreciated! captgino, Ian_Grant, Peter Bloemendaal 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...
WalrusGuy Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share #402 Posted October 4, 2020 5 hours ago, Redshadowrider said: That is some great work Walrus. We got back from seeing our new grandson, and I finally got started on mine. Your build log will be my go to for help, and pictures as it is a terrific resource. I started a build log from the view of a newbie. It will be more photos with some written content when required. After all, it is just my first. Keep up the great work. Thank you for the comment! Congrats again on your grandson!! 😊 I'll follow your log with interest and I'll try to help where I can. Good luck on your build! 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...
el cid Posted October 4, 2020 Share #403 Posted October 4, 2020 Cleat belay video... https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&channel=iphone_bm&ei=mBZ5X6H1J-2uytMPxpmEwAg&q=how+to+cleat+belay++a+line&oq=how+to+cleat+belay++a+line&gs_lcp=ChNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwEAMyBAgeEAo6BAgAEEc6AggAOgQIABAeOgYIABAIEB46BAgAEA06CAgAEAgQBxAeOgYIABANEB46CAgAEAgQDRAeULFiWON9YMmGAWgAcAF4AIABeIgB9AWSAQMxLjaYAQCgAQHIAQjAAQE&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp WalrusGuy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share #404 Posted October 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, el cid said: Cleat belay video... Thanks so much!! The video explained it very clearly. Also, I didn't know it was called belaying 😅 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...
Chuck Posted October 4, 2020 Share #405 Posted October 4, 2020 Nicely done!! Its looking great. WalrusGuy 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted October 4, 2020 Share #406 Posted October 4, 2020 Beautiful work! 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 October 4, 2020 Author Share #407 Posted October 4, 2020 4 hours ago, Chuck said: Nicely done!! Its looking great. 3 hours ago, BobG said: Beautiful work! Thank you Chuck 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...
JpR62 Posted October 4, 2020 Share #408 Posted October 4, 2020 Superb work and a very great result ! Retired guy and WalrusGuy 2 Quote Jean-Paul 'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks', Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions Current builds : Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model - 1:24 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 Santa Maria boat 1492 - Korabel (Ukraine) - 1:24 Captain John Smith's shallop - Korabel (Ukraine) - 1:32 Finished build : Queen Anne Barge - Syren Ship Model - 1:24 Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways - 1:48 Batelina - MarisStella - 1:10 Next on list : HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Syren Ship Model - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cheevers Posted October 4, 2020 Share #409 Posted October 4, 2020 One word.....Fantastic! WalrusGuy 1 Quote John Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Current Builds: Tugboat Dorothy Newport News Shipbuilding Hull #1 (complete) Iron Clad Monitor (complete) Sardine Carrier which I will Name Mary Ann (complete) Pilot Boat John H. Estill Newport News Shipbuilding Hull #12 (my avatar) Harbor tug Susan Moran Coast Guard 100' patrol boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share #410 Posted October 5, 2020 Many thanks for the compliments Jean-Paul and John!! I have belayed the lines attaching to the port lids. I have just tied them without glue (except for the portside bridle port since it was the only one giving me a tough time 😅). For that one I used a very miniscule amount of superglue to help secure the thread so I can loop correctly. Wanted some opinions and thoughts on how they look. Anything I should change? And are rope coils supposed to be added to them later? P.S. drilling the holes in the bulwarks was very scary!!! Duanelaker, NovaStorm, BobG 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...
Overworked724 Posted October 6, 2020 Share #411 Posted October 6, 2020 Yep...those drilling events always make me nervous too. I’m putting in the trunnels holes in the side of my Syren now and that’s nerve wracking enough. Drilling the holes on the interior is cringeworthy...I’m afraid I’ll puncture the wall. How are you drilling your holes? Pin vise? 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 October 6, 2020 Author Share #412 Posted October 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Overworked724 said: Yep...those drilling events always make me nervous too. I’m putting in the trunnels holes in the side of my Syren now and that’s nerve wracking enough. Drilling the holes on the interior is cringeworthy...I’m afraid I’ll puncture the wall. How are you drilling your holes? Pin vise? Oh yea the treenails were also nerve-wracking for me. I misplaced one trunnel on the bullwark and I can easily locate it (might be almost impossible for someone else to see it though). At the time I was cringing at my mistake, but now I consider it as my signature 😁 Yeaup! All holes drilled manually with a pin vise. I don't think I have used my electric hand drill for this build (except for making pilot holes bigger in some cases eg. rudder hole). Overworked724 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...
Gahm Posted October 6, 2020 Share #413 Posted October 6, 2020 I just caught up with your amazing progress. Your battery with the finished rigging looks great!! Thomas Overworked724 and WalrusGuy 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...
WalrusGuy Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share #414 Posted October 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Gahm said: I just caught up with your amazing progress. Your battery with the finished rigging looks great!! Thomas Thank you Thomas for the encouraging words!! I have been using your log as a reference and it helped a lot for the rigging 😃 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...
Retired guy Posted October 9, 2020 Share #415 Posted October 9, 2020 Just catching up as well Wally your details and gun rigging is brilliant well done 👍 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...
WalrusGuy Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share #416 Posted October 11, 2020 On 10/8/2020 at 9:54 PM, Retired guy said: Just catching up as well Wally your details and gun rigging is brilliant well done 👍 Regards Richard Thanks Richard!!! 😁 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 October 11, 2020 Author Share #417 Posted October 11, 2020 Making very slow progress with the deck details. Finished making all the coamings and gratings. The gratings were very fun to put together. Reminded me of lego 😁 Here are some pics: Here they are dry fitted on the deck: Next step is to put in the treenails on the deck section and on each corner, curve the coamings and gratings to fit on the deck, and lastly apply tung oil. Duanelaker, KurtH, Edwardkenway and 4 others 7 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 October 13, 2020 Author Share #418 Posted October 13, 2020 Finished curving and detailing the coamings and gratings. For simulating the treenails, I used the same method I used before for the decking using sharpened toothpicks with 0.5mm holes drilled. Some pics: Glued to the deck: abelson, Cathead, JpR62 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...
NovaStorm Posted October 13, 2020 Share #419 Posted October 13, 2020 That is looking great, nice switch after all the work that went into the carronades. Retired guy 1 Quote ... I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's Privateers ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share #420 Posted October 14, 2020 1 hour ago, NovaStorm said: That is looking great, nice switch after all the work that went into the carronades. Thanks Robin, working on the deck details is a nice change of pace! Overworked724 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...
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