Hello from Kansas

[desalgu]

Hi Everyone, especially Chuck Passaro,

 

I've been retired a while and building model airplanes (electric rc park flyers - stick and tissue type).  About 20 years ago I built a model ship, the Prince de Neufchatel, a ModelExpo kit.  Back then, I went to local hobby shop to buy the kit, and just picked one I thought I could build.  After building model airplane kits, I was disappointed with the kit, but proceeded to build it.  I was working, so it took about 2 years to build the hull.  Then it sat in the garage for about 10 years as work and other things interfered.  Finally finished it, and at the time, said I'd never do another.

 

But now I'm retired and got tired of airplanes.  Plus the FAA is imposing some regulations making it not quite as much fun.  So after looking at some reviews online, I selected the US Syren kit.  I didn't know about this web site and all the information on it, so proceeded along like I've always done.  Now, 2 years later, I'm getting close to finishing it.   Building the Syren has been a completely different experience from the first kit.  Excellent instruction and plans, so well done Chuck Passaro!!  Only slight disappointment was the usual rather poor metal fittings, blocks, etc. from ModelExpo, and I know that's to keep costs down.  But I knew what to expect, so it was no big deal. 

 

Several months back I discovered ModelShipWorld and it's amazing.  I'm starting to take the time to participate now, and I'm a bit overwhelmed.  Many thanks to everyone that posts build logs, articles, photos, etc.  I wish I had found this before I started the Syren, but now I know about it.  I'll create a build log for my Syren, so I can learn how to do it, and someone might be a little interested.  However I've been humbled by what I've seen, and mine is hardly up to the quality of others.   I'm sure I'll build another ship, and when I do, I'll start another build log.  I'll also raise my standards and try to do better!

 

I will attempt to attach a snapshot of Syren as of today.

 

Thank you everyone!

[GuntherMT]

Looks like a quite good looking Syren to me!  Welcome to MSW.

[JeffT]

Welcome to MSW. The model looks great!

[Jim Lad]

Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'.

 

John

[Louie da fly]

Very nice, Desalgu.

[Paul Jarman]

Nice looking model, Welcome to MSW,

Paul

[allanyed]

Welcome Desal

Your model looks quite nice!!  Hope to see more of your work in the months ahead.

Allan

 

[bruce d]

Hello desalgu and a warm welcome to MSW from the UK.

Very nice looking model, look forward tro the build log.

[mtaylor]

[Baker]

Nice model

[Ryland Craze]

Welcome to Model Ship World.  You have a beautifully built Syren.  I am glad you have found this site and hope you share your future builds with us.

[Chuck]

Wonderful job on your Syren....

 

I would love to see more of the model.   Please do start a build log...

[Cathead]

Welcome from a regional neighbor and great job on your Syren!

[mbp521]

Welcome Desalgu,

 

Beautiful job on your Syrene build. Please feel free to share more photos of her.  
 

You have definitely stumbled onto a goldmine of knowledge with this forum. If there is a kit out there, chances are someone in the forum has a build log for it (all legitimate kits of course). The best part is that no one judges you and everyone is willing to help with whatever issues you may have. 
 

Looking forward to see a build log from you soon. 
 

-Brian