Tigerdvr Posted July 12, 2013 #1 Posted July 12, 2013 I am working on the Syren's longboat using the lift method as described in the instructions. It's going OK. I would appreciate any advise or hints you folks can offer particularly shaping the inside. Thanks, Harley Quote Cheers, Harley<p Under Construction: USS Yorktown CV-5 1/200 by Trumpeter Completed: USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 1/200 by ILoveKit USS Atlanta CL-51 1/350 by Very Fire Liberty Ship John W. Brown 1/350 by Trumpeter HMS Spiraea K-08 1/350 USS Arizona BB-39 1/200 by Trumpeter/Mk1 Design HMS Sir Gareth 1/350 by Starling Models USS Missouri BB-63 1945 1/350 by Joy-Yard, 9/11/21 USS Indianapolis CA-35 1945 1/350 by Trumpeter USS Kidd DD-661, 1945, 1/350, on The Sullivans kit by Trumpeter USS Alaska CB-1, 1/350, Hobby Boss, Circa 2/1945 US Brig Syren 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood Started, On Hold: Frigate Confederacy 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood
augie Posted July 13, 2013 #2 Posted July 13, 2013 Wish I could provide a magic bullet for you Harley but as I recall it was just sandpaper and patience. If you have a Dremel tool you might do some of the early rough work with a small sanding drum or a flap wheel but the bulk of it is basically fingertip stuff. Probably a good idea to do a little at a time and take a few breaks. Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956
Tigerdvr Posted July 13, 2013 Author #3 Posted July 13, 2013 Thanks Augie, that's what I have been doing so far. Cheers, Harley Quote Cheers, Harley<p Under Construction: USS Yorktown CV-5 1/200 by Trumpeter Completed: USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 1/200 by ILoveKit USS Atlanta CL-51 1/350 by Very Fire Liberty Ship John W. Brown 1/350 by Trumpeter HMS Spiraea K-08 1/350 USS Arizona BB-39 1/200 by Trumpeter/Mk1 Design HMS Sir Gareth 1/350 by Starling Models USS Missouri BB-63 1945 1/350 by Joy-Yard, 9/11/21 USS Indianapolis CA-35 1945 1/350 by Trumpeter USS Kidd DD-661, 1945, 1/350, on The Sullivans kit by Trumpeter USS Alaska CB-1, 1/350, Hobby Boss, Circa 2/1945 US Brig Syren 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood Started, On Hold: Frigate Confederacy 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood
Rustyj Posted July 13, 2013 #4 Posted July 13, 2013 Hi Harley, That's what I did too. Sand and sand and sand with a little more sanding thrown in for good measure. Patience and time are what is needed. Best of luck. Quote Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout
fnkershner Posted July 13, 2013 #5 Posted July 13, 2013 Harley you could do what I did - get impatient and use the dremel a bit too much. I am now on my second boat and maybe this time there will be no dremel. God bless ME and their guarantee. Quote Current Builds - 18th Century Longboat, MS Syren Completed Builds - MS Bluenose, Panart BatteStation Cross section, Endevour J Boat Half Hull, Windego Half Hull, R/C T37 Breezing Along, R/C Victoria 32, SolCat 18 On the shelf - Panart San Felipe, Euromodel Ajax, C.Mamoli America, Its a sailor's Life for me!
fnkershner Posted July 13, 2013 #6 Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) Yes Frank sent it to me very quickly. Currently I am resisting the urge to start again until I finish my current build. The thing about Frank is every time I ask for something I often offer to pay for it. He steadfastly says no, and then surprise there it is on my doorstep. Frank has retired but I am sure you will get the same service. Edited July 13, 2013 by Floyd Kershner Quote Current Builds - 18th Century Longboat, MS Syren Completed Builds - MS Bluenose, Panart BatteStation Cross section, Endevour J Boat Half Hull, Windego Half Hull, R/C T37 Breezing Along, R/C Victoria 32, SolCat 18 On the shelf - Panart San Felipe, Euromodel Ajax, C.Mamoli America, Its a sailor's Life for me!
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