Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)

[Trussben]

Count me in for one of the Kits Chuck - $2300 total for a model like this with the quality that we know you will employ - a no brainer for me!

[Chuck]

Thank you all who have contacted me.   I have a grand total of 8 people who have reserved the first two chapters of the fully framed kit.   

 

I will laser cut those 8 and another 2 additional to keep on the shelf.  Just in case.   

 

I am buying all of the supplies needed to complete them now and also getting the plans printed and starting to write the monograph chapters.

 

Should be a fun project for those who are taking the plunge.

[Loracs]

Chuck, I'm so happy that you are releasing a POF version.  It is a great design, something to be very proud.  I consider myself a beginner and still struggling at time with the basic.  The speedwell is likely outside of my skillset... for now. However, I will greatly enjoy watching the numerous logs here.  In fact, I'm looking forward to it.

[Jim Rogers]

On 10/23/2023 at 6:41 AM, Chuck said:

Thank you all who have contacted me.   I have a grand total of 8 people who have reserved the first two chapters of the fully framed kit.   

 

I will laser cut those 8 and another 2 additional to keep on the shelf.  Just in case.   

 

I am buying all of the supplies needed to complete them now and also getting the plans printed and starting to write the monograph chapters.

 

Should be a fun project for those who are taking the plunge.

When will the eight hear something ?

[Chuck]

January….but maybe earlier if I can get enough milled wood.

[Chuck]

Coming Soon!!!

 

I really dont know why I havent offered these already...Oh well

 

I will be making a ton of bulkheads with doors for Speedwell really soon.  They will require many hinges.  The usual "H" and "L" type hinges we use on models.   So I have designed three sizes which should fit most scales.  They are 9/32" and 7/32" and 3/16" tall hinges.   

 

You get 21 hinges "L type" 

You get 45 hinges "H" type"

 

These should be available in a few days.  They are all black laser board and will come in very handy.

 

I dont have a picture with these in use yet but soon.  The closest I have is the Bulkhead door but it uses a unique version for the top curved hinge.  But you get the idea.  The bottom hinge is one of the "L type hinges".  It is the larger size in height for this scale but its all relative.  

 

Some used on Mike's Winnie...although these are adjusted slightly but you get the idea.

 

 

 

 

 

[Azzoun]

Those look nice!

[Chuck]

Thanks...The hinges are now in stock..

 

I will have a lot of bulkhead doors to make.  Another feature I absolutely hate is making the door knobs.  No matter how hard I try they never look good to me.  So my preference is to make handles.  These are not easy to make from scratch.  But the laser cutter makes it pretty easy.

 

My Speedwell bulkhead door mock up is pictured.

 

So I will be using old fashioned 18th century door handles instead of knobs.  I think they look much more interesting.  I have made 3 sizes again for my own personal use.  They are made from the black plastic I have been using.   If there is any interest in these I can also make them available.  Just let me know.   Once they are glued onto the doors, I like to use a sharp #11 blade and thin down the bottom of the handle itself to make it curved.  This is more in keeping with the 18th century style I have seen used.  They take forever to laser cut and are so crazy tiny.  But its just a matter of popping them out of the sheet and gluing them on.  That is if I dont drop them on the floor and they are lost forever.

 

Let me know if you guys would like these made available.

 

 

And some real ones I used but I cant get them this delicate looking...but it will do.

 

 

 

[No Idea]

Seriously Chuck they do look very very good.......mmm I might have to get some soon!

[Kusawa2000]

22 minutes ago, Chuck said:

Thanks...The hinges are now in stock..

 

I will have a lot of bulkhead doors to make.  Another feature I absolutely hate is making the door knobs.  No matter how hard I try they never look good to me.  So my preference is to make handles.  These are not easy to make from scratch.  But the laser cutter makes it pretty easy.

 

My Speedwell bulkhead door mock up is pictured.

 

So I will be using old fashioned 18th century door handles instead of knobs.  I think they look much more interesting.  I have made 3 sizes again for my own personal use.  They are made from the black plastic I have been using.   If there is any interest in these I can also make them available.  Just let me know.   Once they are glued onto the doors, I like to use a sharp #11 blade and thin down the bottom of the handle itself to make it curved.  This is more in keeping with the 18th century style I have seen used.  They take forever to laser cut and are so crazy tiny.  But its just a matter of popping them out of the sheet and gluing them on.  That is if I dont drop them on the floor and they are lost forever.

 

Let me know if you guys would like these made available.

 

 

And some real ones I used but I cant get them this delicate looking...but it will do.

 

 

 

Chuck: Sign me up! I would buy some door handles for my Winny.. All it took is one look at your pics. 

 

Mike Draper

[Chuck]

Door handles are now in stock as well

[scrubbyj427]

Those look really good!

[GGibson]

20 hours ago, Chuck said:

Door handles are now in stock as well

They really look sharp, Chuck!  Amazing what can be produced at this scale! 👍🏆

[Chuck]

Based on popular demand and multiple requests, a package of smaller door handles is now available.   This multi-pack gives you 30 each of the 3/16" tall handles and now 1/8" tall handles.

 

In addition ....a multi pack of smaller door hinges is also available.   You get 16 each of 1/8" and 3/16" tall Hinges.   In both styles....

 

 

[glbarlow]

Mostly due to the size and available (or I should allowable based on my wife’s review) display space I’m really trying to convince myself Speedwell is not my next project.  With each new innovation that gets harder and harder to do…..I mean, to scale door handles and books on a table in the cabin, wow.

[Chuck]

I am not sure if I will add those details yet.   I am still mulling it over.   The reason why we builders add those fun details is to set our models apart from the many that will end up being made.   It also means I have to build another set of every table and chair again so I can write the instructions for them...LOL.

 

But the Speedwell project moves forward at any rate.

 

Now working on fcastle details.

 

 

 

[dvm27]

Those small details are lots of fun to add but you'll never see them on the final model, especially when encased. But some future observer will be delighted when they use their home Target brand home endoscope.

[Rustyj]

6 hours ago, glbarlow said:

I’m really trying to convince myself Speedwell is not my next project.  With each new innovation that gets harder and harder to do…..

Resisting is futile Glenn! 

[glbarlow]

1 hour ago, Rustyj said:

Resisting

I’ll watch you for a while 😁

[allanyed]

12 hours ago, Rustyj said:

I’m really trying to convince myself Speedwell is not my next project.

I agree with Rusty.  Don't fight it Glenn.   Based on the many build logs here at MSW and elsewhere, for a full size vessel Chuck's is the gold medal winner.  

Allan

Edited March 28 by allanyed

[JeffT]

On 3/27/2024 at 10:40 AM, glbarlow said:

Mostly due to the size and available (or I should allowable based on my wife’s review) display space I’m really trying to convince myself Speedwell is not my next project.  With each new innovation that gets harder and harder to do…..I mean, to scale door handles and books on a table in the cabin, wow.

Right. Waiting to see your build log.

[glbarlow]

3 minutes ago, JeffT said:

Right. Waiting to see your build log.

 

:-D

 

 

[glbarlow]

13 hours ago, allanyed said:

Chuck's is the gold medal winner.  

This I know from building. Cheerful and Winchelsea. This is next level. 

[Joe V]

Just spoke to Chuck to make sure I wasn't stepping on any toes, I just posted a new topic about the availability of 2 Speedwell wood packages available for immediate delivery. Should also have a third ready next week. And as usual made to order.

Edited April 20 by Joe V

[Joe V]

Have 2 more Speedwell wood packages available for immediate delivery.

[Chuck]

Coming soon.   Resin cast barrels.

 

I have three sizes of cast resin barrels that will soon be available on my site.  Currently I have the 11/16" tall and the 1" tall barrels.  I am waiting for my casting guy to make the third smaller size.  I may even make a fourth smaller size later as well.

 

 

I have the two smaller sizes and I am waiting for the last larger size not shown. They are cast in white resin or a light tan like my carvings for the ship models I make.   This makes it so much easier to prepare than building my laser cut versions.   Those will still be available but these resin versions will give you guys more options.   These can be prepared in minutes...

 

Just clean whatever flashing which is minimal.   And remove the small vent hole plugs with a sharp #11 blade.   

 

Then brush on some gel stain...in my case pictured,  I used General Finishes Fruitwood gel stain as usual.   I have one coat of stain on these.  You can add more to deepen the color as you see fit.  Then I just used a black sharpie to color the raised iron hoops.   You could use any color you want for those as well.  You could use a copper leaf pen for example.   It isnt difficult....and takes just a few minutes vs. a much longer time to build my laser cut versions.

 

Each size will be sold two per package.

 

Its unfortunately too late for me to add these in the hold of Speedwell....but when you need to make a dozen or more barrels for the hold its nice to not have assemble them one at a time.

 

 

And Buckets...crates...and other items will soon follow.   And whatever else I can possibly think of...please let me know if you guys fancy something in particular.

[Chuck]

Now in stock on the fittings page.....

[Thukydides]

I really like those

[Jay 1]

Those look really nice, Chuck!  Are they pear?  I think having a variety of toned blocks adds to a model.

Cheers,

Jay

 

Edited June 30 by Jay 1

[Vlax]

They Look great Chuck!