allanyed Posted May 26, 2021 Share #901 Posted May 26, 2021 WG, These have to be the best coiled ropes at this small scale I have seen. WELL done!!! Allan WalrusGuy and michael mott 1 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share #902 Posted May 27, 2021 Thanks so much Allan!!! I finished making the rings and the buoys. These were very tricky to make due to their small size. I served the rings with some sewing thread. Here are some pictures And here is the process I used to make the buoy. It was a bit difficult to get the right shape as it was all shaped by hand (first by using a chisel to get the overall shape, then needle files to smoothen things out). The pictures below will hopefully explain the process better: I only painted them with one coat of brown+black paint mixture to give the rustic look: Then, I just followed the instructions to make the harness. This was again a bit tricky because of its very small size: Next I'll be rigging them onto the ship and then finish up with the flags!! Been very busy the past few days so progress has slowed down a bit. But I am aiming to finish the model by the end of the week! niwotwill, egkb, VTHokiEE and 8 others 11 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...
niwotwill Posted May 27, 2021 Share #903 Posted May 27, 2021 Well done its looking great. Hard to believe you've finished the Syren in such a short time. Great job. The whole project and the log are fantastic. WalrusGuy 1 Quote Current Build: Erycina 1882 Fishing Trawler by Vanguard Models 1:64 scale Syren by pearwill Model Shipways 1:64 scale On Hold: HM Cutter Cheerful Syren Shipmodel Scratch 1:48 scale 1776 Washington Row Galley scratch scratch from NRG plans #121 1:48 scale Completed Build: Charles W. Morgan by Artesania Latina circa 1988, Lowell Grand Banks Dory 1:24 scale by Model Shipways, Norwegian.Sailing Pram 1:12 scale by Model Shipways, Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 scale by Model Shipways Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egkb Posted May 27, 2021 Share #904 Posted May 27, 2021 That Anchor Work (& The Buoys) Looks Deadly ! Eamonn WalrusGuy 1 Quote Current Build : HM Schooner Ballahoo In the Pipeline : HM Cutter Sherbourne, HM Mortar Convulsion, Emma C Berry & C18th English Longboat.. Eventually That Is..🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted May 27, 2021 Share #905 Posted May 27, 2021 Just catching up, I have to agree with all the previous comments about what a fantastic job you are doing on this model. The rigging certainly does look like a herculean job and not for the feint of heart, well done! Michael WalrusGuy 1 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share #906 Posted May 29, 2021 Thanks so much for the motivating comments, Will, Eamonn, and Michael!! I finished rigging the anchor assembly onto the ship. I actually used a small length of line attaching from the anchor to the buoys, and then added the rope coil on top after. It gives the impression of a very long rope 😄. Here are some pics: The only items left are the flags!!! I'll try to make realistic looking ones that flow with the wind. No idea on how my attempts will turn out. I am thinking of using printed flags which should be relatively easy to bend and shape. Once that's done I'll post many pics of the completed model 🙂 Edwardkenway, egkb, VTHokiEE and 10 others 13 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 May 29, 2021 Author Share #907 Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) Here is a last log entry before the final photo shoot... The flags are up!! I printed some flags with the 'Best' quality setting on the printer. I just used regular paper. The file I used to print them is attached below: flag.docx After careful cutting, I folded the two halves and glued them with regular glue stick. Then to make the flag to look like it flows with the wind, I used dowels of three sizes pictured below and folded them (biggest at the front and smallest dowel at the end of the flag) Then I drilled small holes on the flags and rigged them to the ship. All that's left is to wait for some natural day light then take a bunch of photos!! Edited May 29, 2021 by WalrusGuy egkb, doxidad, CaptMorgan and 16 others 19 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...
Peter Bloemendaal Posted May 29, 2021 Share #908 Posted May 29, 2021 An absolutely stunning model. Hats off to you...👍 Edwardkenway and WalrusGuy 1 1 Quote Current Build: USF Confederacy 1778 - Model Shipways - 1:64 Completed: US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Future build: HM Granado - Caldercraft - 1:64 LeRenard - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egkb Posted May 29, 2021 Share #909 Posted May 29, 2021 Simply Amazing Mate ! A Crackin' Build. Eamonn WalrusGuy and Edwardkenway 1 1 Quote Current Build : HM Schooner Ballahoo In the Pipeline : HM Cutter Sherbourne, HM Mortar Convulsion, Emma C Berry & C18th English Longboat.. Eventually That Is..🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithbrad80 Posted May 29, 2021 Share #910 Posted May 29, 2021 Those are the highest quality flags I have ever seen on a model. I haven’t looked through your log in a while and Your work is top notch, for a kit you really did a fantastic job and I’m looking forward to your next model! Bradley WalrusGuy, Edwardkenway and egkb 2 1 Quote Current Builds: Flying Fish - Model Shipways - 1:96 Future Builds: Young America 1853 - Scratch Build - 1:72 Completed Builds: HMS Racehorse - Mantua - 1:47 (No pictures unfortunately) Providence Whale Boat - Artesania Latina - 1:25 (Also no pictures) Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24 Shelved Builds: Pride of Baltimore 2 - Model Shipways - 1:64 (Also no pictures) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share #911 Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) Thank you Peter, Eamonn, and Bradley!! The nice comments mean a lot! @Peter Bloemendaal, Your log has been tremendously helpful. I found myself constantly referring back to it whenever I got stuck (which is almost a daily basis! 😅). Anyways.... as promised, here are a few photos of the completed model. Building this ship has been a blast!! And I couldn't have done it without the help of this forum. Everyone has been very helpful in providing tips, technique, and guidance. So I would like to extend my gratitude and appreciation to the countless number of members who have helped me out with this build. I would also like to thank @Chuck again for designing such a good kit that beginners like me can easily follow, and also for taking the time to answer the numerous questions I had. Nevertheless... the photos! I actually took three times as many photos, but I think these will do! 😄 My next build will be the USF Confederacy. I may fully rig it, but I may change my mind as I progress through the build. For those interested, I have a build log set up which can be found through my signature below. Again, thank you all for following this build and leaving the nice and helpful comments throughout this journey. Edited May 29, 2021 by WalrusGuy oneslim, doxidad, KurtH 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...
captain_hook Posted May 29, 2021 Share #912 Posted May 29, 2021 Congratulations! She is a beauty and you did a splendid job! WalrusGuy and Justin P. 1 1 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregkthompson Posted May 29, 2021 Share #913 Posted May 29, 2021 Wow, she is beautiful! WalrusGuy and Justin P. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin P. Posted May 29, 2021 Share #914 Posted May 29, 2021 Congratulations! I hope you decide to enter her in the upcoming photo contest! WalrusGuy and Cathead 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share #915 Posted May 29, 2021 Thanks so much guys!! 😃 13 minutes ago, Justin P. said: Congratulations! I hope you decide to enter her in the upcoming photo contest! Where can I find more info about the contest? I may give it a shot 🙂 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...
Chuck Posted May 29, 2021 Share #916 Posted May 29, 2021 Simply beautiful!!! No other words for it. Well done. I am glad you enjoyed the project. That is a superb model. 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...
Keithbrad80 Posted May 29, 2021 Share #917 Posted May 29, 2021 Wow fantastic work, I’m not sure your as much of a beginner as you think! This is superb workmanship. Congratulations on completing this awesome build. Bradley WalrusGuy 1 Quote Current Builds: Flying Fish - Model Shipways - 1:96 Future Builds: Young America 1853 - Scratch Build - 1:72 Completed Builds: HMS Racehorse - Mantua - 1:47 (No pictures unfortunately) Providence Whale Boat - Artesania Latina - 1:25 (Also no pictures) Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24 Shelved Builds: Pride of Baltimore 2 - Model Shipways - 1:64 (Also no pictures) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desalgu Posted May 29, 2021 Share #918 Posted May 29, 2021 I agree with all the comments. It's a beautiful model, and details are stunning. I knew you'd make the anchor buoys look great, and all the rope coils look fantastic. I have really enjoyed your build long and look forward to following your next build. I have a lot to learn, and your log has helped a lot. It's inspirational! I think you were well past "beginner" stage when you started this model, and now you're fully qualified to be an "expert"! egkb and WalrusGuy 2 Quote David Salguero Wichita, Kansas Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston - Vanguard Models Completed: US Syren - Model Shipways On Deck: HM Cheerful - Syren Ship Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted May 30, 2021 Share #919 Posted May 30, 2021 Congratulations! You did an absolutely stunning job! I can’t wait to follow your next build. WalrusGuy 1 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...
Matt D Posted May 30, 2021 Share #920 Posted May 30, 2021 Congratulations on finishing your Syren model. You did a wonderful job on her. I’m looking forward to watching your USF Confederacy come together. 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...
Ryland Craze Posted May 30, 2021 Share #921 Posted May 30, 2021 Congratulations on finishing your Syren. It is a beautiful model. Thanks for allowing us to follow your build. WalrusGuy 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JpR62 Posted May 30, 2021 Share #922 Posted May 30, 2021 This Syren is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations, you have done a truly remarkable job. A pure beauty. WalrusGuy 1 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...
Blue Ensign Posted May 30, 2021 Share #923 Posted May 30, 2021 A fine looking model with great presence, the deck shots give a wonderful impression of how crowded these small vessels were. Very well done.👍 B.E. WalrusGuy 1 Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egkb Posted May 30, 2021 Share #924 Posted May 30, 2021 Crackin' Good Job Mate (as we say over here ) Eamonn PS Can't wait to see what you do next .. The Schooner or the Sloop! WalrusGuy 1 Quote Current Build : HM Schooner Ballahoo In the Pipeline : HM Cutter Sherbourne, HM Mortar Convulsion, Emma C Berry & C18th English Longboat.. Eventually That Is..🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRS Posted May 30, 2021 Share #925 Posted May 30, 2021 Just read through the whole log and this is fantastic! You explanations and photos at top notch. WalrusGuy and Matt D 2 Quote Paul Current Build: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed Build: HM Cutter Cheerful-Syren Ship Models 1/48 Completed Build: Artesania Latina Bluenose II Completed Build : Lady Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodosius Posted May 30, 2021 Share #926 Posted May 30, 2021 I want to add into the choir: very beautiful modell with lovley little details! WalrusGuy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share #927 Posted May 30, 2021 (edited) Thank you everyone for the likes and for leaving the very generous and nice comments! 😁 4 hours ago, egkb said: PS Can't wait to see what you do next .. The Schooner or the Sloop! I'm going to start working on the Confederacy in a few days time! I might also space the build with the smaller ones as a break 🙂 Edited May 30, 2021 by WalrusGuy Edwardkenway and egkb 2 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 May 30, 2021 Share #928 Posted May 30, 2021 I had the same thought as Justin in wanting to encourage you to enter the photo contest. Here's the official link: https://thenrg.org/contests Don't know what I can add to the existing plaudits, beyond my personal gratitude for taking the time to share this build and for taking such excellent photographs to document your work. 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...
Justin P. Posted May 31, 2021 Share #929 Posted May 31, 2021 On 5/29/2021 at 12:21 PM, WalrusGuy said: On 5/29/2021 at 12:06 PM, Justin P. said: Where can I find more info about the contest? I may give it a shot 🙂 I really hope you consider submitting, yours is so great and the photography so good! https://thenrg.org/contests WalrusGuy 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share #930 Posted June 1, 2021 On 5/30/2021 at 10:18 AM, Cathead said: I had the same thought as Justin in wanting to encourage you to enter the photo contest. Here's the official link: https://thenrg.org/contests Don't know what I can add to the existing plaudits, beyond my personal gratitude for taking the time to share this build and for taking such excellent photographs to document your work. On 5/30/2021 at 10:01 PM, Justin P. said: I really hope you consider submitting, yours is so great and the photography so good! https://thenrg.org/contests Thanks so much Eric and Justin. I will sign up for the contest! Thank you for letting me know about it 🙂 Cathead 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...
.thumb.jpg.62d1d69fed1f32364417cb1f9cdeb009.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.