desalgu Posted February 7, 2021 Share #1 Posted February 7, 2021 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! mtaylor, Ryland Craze, Keithbrad80 and 6 others 9 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...
GuntherMT Posted February 7, 2021 Share #2 Posted February 7, 2021 Looks like a quite good looking Syren to me! Welcome to MSW. Jack12477, JeffT and mtaylor 3 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted February 7, 2021 Share #3 Posted February 7, 2021 Welcome to MSW. The model looks great! mtaylor 1 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted February 7, 2021 Share #4 Posted February 7, 2021 Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted February 7, 2021 Share #5 Posted February 7, 2021 Very nice, Desalgu. mtaylor 1 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Jarman Posted February 7, 2021 Share #6 Posted February 7, 2021 Nice looking model, Welcome to MSW, Paul mtaylor 1 Quote In work Amati-rms-titanic-1912-1250 Unfinished kit Revell Container-ship-colombo-express Finished AL - King of the Mississippi AL-Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted February 7, 2021 Share #7 Posted February 7, 2021 Welcome Desal Your model looks quite nice!! Hope to see more of your work in the months ahead. Allan mtaylor 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...
bruce d Posted February 7, 2021 Share #8 Posted February 7, 2021 Hello desalgu and a warm welcome to MSW from the UK. Very nice looking model, look forward tro the build log. mtaylor 1 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 7, 2021 Share #9 Posted February 7, 2021 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted February 8, 2021 Share #10 Posted February 8, 2021 Nice model mtaylor 1 Quote Regards, Patrick Finished : Soleil Royal Heller 1/100 Wasa Billing Boats Bounty Revell 1/110 plastic (semi scratch) Pelican / Golden Hind 1/45 scratch Current build : Mary Rose 1/50 scratch Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch To do : Prins Willem Corel, Le Tonnant Corel, Yacht d'Oro Corel, Thermopylae Sergal Shore leave, non ship models build logs : ADGZ M35 funkwagen 1/72 Einhets Pkw. Kfz.2 and 4 1/72 Autoblinda AB40 1/72 122mm A-19 & 152mm ML-20 & 12.8cm Pak.44 {K8 1/2} 1/72 10.5cm Howitzer 16 on Mark. VI(e) Centurion Mk.1 conversion M29 Weasel 1/72 SAM6 1/72 T26 Finland T26 TN 1/72 Autoprotetto S37 1/72 Opel Blitz buses 1/72 Boxer and MAN trucks 1/72 Hetzer38(t) Starr 1/72 Si vis pacem, para bellum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted February 8, 2021 Share #11 Posted February 8, 2021 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. 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...
Chuck Posted February 26, 2021 Share #12 Posted February 26, 2021 Wonderful job on your Syren.... I would love to see more of the model. Please do start a build log... mtaylor 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...
Cathead Posted February 26, 2021 Share #13 Posted February 26, 2021 Welcome from a regional neighbor and great job on your Syren! mtaylor 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...
mbp521 Posted February 27, 2021 Share #14 Posted February 27, 2021 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 Quote Current Builds: Completed Builds: Mississippi River Towboat Caroline N. HMB Endeavor: Artesania Latina USS Constitution - Cross Section: Mamoli Non-Ship Builds: HMS Victory - Cross Section: Corel New Shipyard King of the Mississippi - Steamboat: Artesania Latina Battle Station Section: Panart (Gallery) In Dry-dock Chaperon - 1884 Steamer: Model Shipways USS Constellation: Aretesania Latina USS Cairo - 1862 Ironclad: Scratch Build Flying Fish: Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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