Gremreeper1967 Posted May 23, 2020 #1 Posted May 23, 2020 I have recently started to work on the US Brig Syren from Model Shipways. I just say these instructions by Chuck Passaro are top notch. I am currently working on the rabbit as seen in the photos. clearway, gieb8688, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Quote
Gremreeper1967 Posted June 4, 2020 Author #2 Posted June 4, 2020 It has been slow going but I now have the bulkheads in and the blocks. I am now working on fairing the frame. I did run into a spot of trouble with the two bow blocks and had to fabricate two new ones. What does everyone use to fair their frames? I'm using a hand sander that is about three inches long and one inch wide. WalrusGuy, gieb8688, CiscoH and 1 other 4 Quote
WalrusGuy Posted June 4, 2020 #3 Posted June 4, 2020 For mine I used a sanding block. It's rigid so it helps in fairing.. I just stapled sanding paper onto a old whiteboard eraser. Justin P., Ryland Craze and Overworked724 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
Gremreeper1967 Posted June 11, 2020 Author #4 Posted June 11, 2020 I have most of the gun port framing done. I made a bit of an error though. I have the bullwarks on one side sanded 1/16 to thin. Should I add to them to bring the thickness back to 1/8? GrandpaPhil, Peter Bloemendaal, Ryland Craze and 4 others 7 Quote
Gremreeper1967 Posted June 13, 2020 Author #5 Posted June 13, 2020 Repairs under way for my over zealous sanding. Trying one side to see how it works. JpR62, gieb8688, Edwardkenway and 3 others 6 Quote
Overworked724 Posted June 21, 2020 #6 Posted June 21, 2020 Outstanding...another Syren build! Watching with interest! Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere.
Gremreeper1967 Posted June 25, 2020 Author #7 Posted June 25, 2020 Almost ready to start chapter five. There were some issues in chapter four that was caught and brought to my attention by another member. All of the sills, lentils, and ports had to be redone due to not reading the instructions carefully. Ryland Craze, gieb8688, Overworked724 and 3 others 6 Quote
Overworked724 Posted June 25, 2020 #8 Posted June 25, 2020 You did a beautiful job on the redo. Very clean work!!!! WalrusGuy 1 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere.
Gremreeper1967 Posted June 25, 2020 Author #9 Posted June 25, 2020 33 minutes ago, Overworked724 said: You did a beautiful job on the redo. Very clean work!!!! Thank you Overworked724. I really took my time this time. WalrusGuy 1 Quote
Gremreeper1967 Posted June 26, 2020 Author #10 Posted June 26, 2020 Need a bit of advise on the filler pieces below the counter. I made them a bit wider and am unsure of the fairing. Any opinions? GrandpaPhil, gieb8688, WalrusGuy and 1 other 4 Quote
Overworked724 Posted June 26, 2020 #11 Posted June 26, 2020 If you are checking with a spare piece of planking, and the run of the plank looks OK on the faired piece, you should be OK. Just from looking at it, it looks alright. But you won't really know until you need to bend the strip around the corner and see how it lays. Looking good though! Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere.
Gremreeper1967 Posted June 26, 2020 Author #12 Posted June 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, Overworked724 said: If you are checking with a spare piece of planking, and the run of the plank looks OK on the faired piece, you should be OK. Just from looking at it, it looks alright. But you won't really know until you need to bend the strip around the corner and see how it lays. Looking good though! Thanks overworked724! That's going to be a very tight bend in that area. Quote
WalrusGuy Posted June 26, 2020 #13 Posted June 26, 2020 11 minutes ago, Gremreeper1967 said: That's going to be a very tight bend in that area. Yes it was extremely tight on mine. It made it very hard to plank that area, but it's doable with some clamps and some patience. I also had to hold it for 30 mins at some times to make sure the glue was set. The shape looks good! Ryland Craze and Overworked724 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
Gremreeper1967 Posted June 26, 2020 Author #14 Posted June 26, 2020 WalrusGuy, thank you. WalrusGuy 1 Quote
WalrusGuy Posted June 26, 2020 #15 Posted June 26, 2020 Here's how mine looked if it helps with yours: JpR62, ccoyle, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 4 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
Gremreeper1967 Posted June 30, 2020 Author #16 Posted June 30, 2020 Walrusguy, thank you that helps a lot WalrusGuy 1 Quote
Gremreeper1967 Posted June 30, 2020 Author #17 Posted June 30, 2020 I started planking, and it is very tedious at this point. I'm sure the other side will look better around the ports as figure it better ways of making the notched out areas cleaner. Ryland Craze, JpR62, Overworked724 and 6 others 9 Quote
Overworked724 Posted June 30, 2020 #18 Posted June 30, 2020 I think it looks really good! Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere.
Gremreeper1967 Posted July 5, 2020 Author #19 Posted July 5, 2020 Bullwarks planked and lightly sanded on one side and half way done on the other. I will never use Bass wood for planking again. I think it it way too soft to cut out those small ports and get a clean line. Overworked724, gieb8688, ccoyle and 4 others 7 Quote
Overworked724 Posted July 6, 2020 #20 Posted July 6, 2020 I totally agree with you on the basswood. It is very hard to work with and get and edge, Sanding makes it extremely hairy as well... Regardless, you have done a stellar job with the kit supplied wood! Ryland Craze 1 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere.
Gremreeper1967 Posted July 9, 2020 Author #22 Posted July 9, 2020 I've started tree nailing with one side done except for sanding. I have opted for using wood for the tree nails over filler. WalrusGuy, Edwardkenway, GrandpaPhil and 3 others 6 Quote
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