David W K Posted January 16, 2023 Share #1 Posted January 16, 2023 Hello everyone. I have been a member for a little while but have not yet started my first build log, I'm hopeing all goes well. I am not new to model ship building as I have built several kits, my first was the US Ranger, cain't remember the manufacturer, my 2nd was the US Enterprise by Occre, 3rd was the Prince De Neufchatel from Model Shipways(Expo) 4th was the Brig Syren (MS). I was in construction of the Syren when we had a tornado come through our neighborhood which destroyed our house and unfortunately all of my finished and under construction ships. So about 2 yrs ago I purchased the Syren again as well as the Niagara (maybe should have waited on the Niagara but it was on sale) took awhile to decide which one to start. The Syren was my choice, wanting to replace the recent one. I will upload photos as I move along but and I've already started the build so some of the work such as the keel, false keel, bulwarks, stem and rabbit have been done except for the filler blocks, have yet to place them in. I will take photos of what I've done this for. Prowler901, Matt D, RossR and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted January 16, 2023 Share #2 Posted January 16, 2023 44 minutes ago, David W K said: when we had a tornado come through our neighborhood which destroyed our house and unfortunately all of my finished and under construction ships 😳😳😳 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted January 16, 2023 Share #3 Posted January 16, 2023 That sounds terrible, David. I hope everyone was ok. I hope your new Syren build goes well. David W K 1 Quote Current Build: HMS Winchelsea 1:48 (Group Project) Completed Builds: Virginia 1819 Artesania Latina - 1:41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W K Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share #4 Posted January 16, 2023 2 hours ago, David W K said: Hello everyone. I have been a member for a little while but have not yet started my first build log, I'm hopeing all goes well. I am not new to model ship building as I have built several kits, my first was the US Ranger, cain't remember the manufacturer, my 2nd was the US Enterprise by Occre, 3rd was the Prince De Neufchatel from Model Shipways(Expo) 4th was the Brig Syren (MS). I was in construction of the Syren when we had a tornado come through our neighborhood which destroyed our house and unfortunately all of my finished and under construction ships. So about 2 yrs ago I purchased the Syren again as well as the Niagara (maybe should have waited on the Niagara but it was on sale) took awhile to decide which one to start. The Syren was my choice, wanting to replace the recent one. I will upload photos as I move along but and I've already started the build so some of the work such as the keel, false keel, bulwarks, stem and rabbit have been done except for the filler blocks, have yet to place them in. I will take photos of what I've done this for. Here are a few photos of what I've done thus far and as you can see I have not yet added filler blocks. I am in the process of doing that now. ccoyle and Prowler901 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W K Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share #5 Posted January 17, 2023 Got a question. I know that filler blocks are needed for the stern and stem areas, but are they necessary between other bulkheads. I must confess that I've never used filler blocks on my past builds except for the stem/stern area. However, on this build I do want to use filler blocks but I'm having issues with the blocks causing my bulkheads to not be squared. Can someone please give me some tips. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted January 17, 2023 Share #6 Posted January 17, 2023 13 minutes ago, David W K said: but are they necessary between other bulkheads Short answer: no. But they are helpful when it comes to keeping everything square and providing a base layer for planking. Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandlucy Posted January 17, 2023 Share #7 Posted January 17, 2023 12 minutes ago, David W K said: Got a question. I know that filler blocks are needed for the stern and stem areas, but are they necessary between other bulkheads. I must confess that I've never used filler blocks on my past builds except for the stem/stern area. However, on this build I do want to use filler blocks but I'm having issues with the blocks causing my bulkheads to not be squared. Can someone please give me some tips. Thanks David, do you have a picture of a test fit of your filler blocks? I'm having difficulty imagining what is happening. . . I just added mine and they actually helped straighten out things for me. They must be cut square and exactly to the width between bulkheads. Do you have an electric chop saw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W K Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share #8 Posted January 17, 2023 1 minute ago, ccoyle said: Short answer: no. But they are helpful when it comes to keeping everything square and providing a base layer for planking. Thank you for your response Mr Coyle. I am gonna do my best placing the blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W K Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share #9 Posted January 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, bobandlucy said: David, do you have a picture of a test fit of your filler blocks? I'm having difficulty imagining what is happening. . . I just added mine and they actually helped straighten out things for me. They must be cut square and exactly to the width between bulkheads. Do you have an electric chop saw? Yes I do have an electric chop/miter saw and that's what I'm gonna use instead of my miter box which doesn't quite cut straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandlucy Posted January 17, 2023 Share #10 Posted January 17, 2023 Great! Take your time, and sand or shim as required. I spent 3 or 4 days doing this, but I'm slow. b David W K 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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