1:48 Double Capstan for HMS Winchelsea – 1764 - Syren Ship Model Co.

[Gregory]

I feel fortunate that I am able to be the first to show off this beautiful little kit from Chuck and the Syren Ship Model Company

I know quite a few Winchelsea builders already have this, because I had to stand in line for a couple of weeks to get mine.

 

 

Here is the no frills packaging ( I ordered one each of the cherry and Alaskan yellow cedar versions ) next to the comprehensive assembly instructions, available for download at Syren.  Winnie Capstan Instructions

 

 

Here is the cherry version spread out.  The wood is as high quality as I have ever seen.  It reminds me of pear, in that there is very little noticeable grain.  However, having worked with a lot of cherry lately, I look forward to the color I know will pop out with a very light finish.

Chuck has provided five different thicknesses of material, from 1/32" to 1/4".    The attention to detail is what you have come to expect from Chuck and Syren, with the included black monofilament to simulate bolts and the black laser board ring detail.  

 

There is just nothing else out there, kit or molded, to compare to the realistic look of this kit.  Sure, we might see a 3D printed one any day now, if they are not already out there, but they will not be wood, and we will know it..

 

I can't imagine how Chuck found the time to design this and bring it to production.  He never sleeps.

 

At $23.00 it is a steal..   It will be a great addition to any 1:48 project, and in an historically accurate way.  The design and look of these things did not change much over a 100+ year period.

 

I don't have any plans to build the Winchelsea, but I have a couple of projects in mind where  this kit will fit right in.

 

The quality and completeness of the kit is fairly self explanatory, so I don't know what else I can say at this time.

Please hit me with any questions you have.

 

I plan on putting it together in the next few days and will create a build log to document the experience.

 

 

I hope I can get close to the bar Chuck has raised.

 

[Chuck]

Have fun building it and take your time.  There are lots of fiddly bits and they will require some light sanding and shaping for the best fit.  I am also looking forward to seeing the cherry version built as I only built the cedar.

[Lolol]

Looks great, reminds me of this antique which is in my Parents house, it always fascinated me growing up.

[Ras Ambrioso]

Beautiful pieces. Are there two winches or a double decker?

[bruce d]

Hello Lolol, and welcome to MSW. That is a beautiful piece of history, I wonder if there is a story behind it?

May I suggest you post in the new members section and introduce yourself?

It is here:

https://modelshipworld.com/forum/3-new-member-introductions/

 

Regards,

Bruce