James H Posted July 1 Share #241 Posted July 1 Those look great! mtaylor, Nirvana, brunnels and 3 others 6 SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted July 1 Share #242 Posted July 1 Amazing sharpness and how clean they are! Canute, thibaultron, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted July 1 Share #243 Posted July 1 Love them! mtaylor, Canute, Nirvana and 1 other 4 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGibson Posted July 1 Share #244 Posted July 1 3 hours ago, Chuck said: These are all pre-dyed blocks... I rather like the color and am preparing them for my speedwell... The holes on these blocks are extra large to make rigging easier as well... These look awesome, Chuck! I have enough now to finish my Bluenose, but definitely want to take inventory of what I will need for the ships waiting up in boxes on the shelf! And definitely love the idea of having the slightly larger holes, as we always seem to need to ream out the holes for whatever rigging we are using. Thanks for doing these and keeping us updated! mtaylor, Nirvana, Canute and 2 others 5 Gregg Current Projects: Completed Projects: Waiting for Shipyard Clearance: Santa Maria Caravelle 1:48 - Ships of Pavel Nikitin Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 - Model Shipways Yacht America Schooner 1851 1:64 - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 - Model Shipways RMS Titanic 1:300 - OcCre (Couldn't help myself when it was on sale) H.M. Schooner Ballahoo 1:64 - Caldercraft USS Constitution 1:76 - Model Shipways Bluenose 1921 1:64 - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms10 Posted July 2 Share #245 Posted July 2 My 2 cents. I like the blocks in the second picture. In the top picture, they seem a bit on the reddish side. Maybe it is just how the pic came across on my phone. Tom CiscoH, Ryland Craze, Thukydides and 3 others 6 Attitude is the difference between ordeal and adventure. Finished: Charles W. Morgan, scratch 1:96 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/30666-charles-w-morgan-1841-scratch-196-pob-by-toms10 Finished: HMS Leopard, scratch 1:85 https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2403-hms-leopard-scale-185 Finished: Constellation AL Kit, scale - 1:85 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/1383-constellation-al-185-by-tom-szabo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted July 3 Author Share #246 Posted July 3 Yes it was just a bad photo...sorry. Here is a better one. These are so tough to photograph for whatever reason. These are the finished blocks. Production will resume soon. But first to enjoy the fourth!!! Nirvana, thibaultron, KentM and 7 others 7 3 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...
Azzoun Posted July 3 Share #247 Posted July 3 I've got my cc ready! mtaylor, Nirvana, Jack12477 and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGibson Posted July 3 Share #248 Posted July 3 Is it a bad thing to say that I like 'em natural, so I can dye/stain them myself based on whatever the rest of the ship has? They look awesome, Chuck! 🏆 Ryland Craze, toms10, mtaylor and 7 others 10 Gregg Current Projects: Completed Projects: Waiting for Shipyard Clearance: Santa Maria Caravelle 1:48 - Ships of Pavel Nikitin Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 - Model Shipways Yacht America Schooner 1851 1:64 - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 - Model Shipways RMS Titanic 1:300 - OcCre (Couldn't help myself when it was on sale) H.M. Schooner Ballahoo 1:64 - Caldercraft USS Constitution 1:76 - Model Shipways Bluenose 1921 1:64 - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted July 3 Author Share #249 Posted July 3 OK slight confession....the blocks you see me working on above are not boxwood. I am working on a speedier alternative. The tricky part is making them look like wood. This will also be a much much cheaper alternative. These blocks are all 3d printed. No painting required...they will come like this straight out of the bag. I have the boxwood or natural blocks all figured out and they look really good. I hope you agree. I just need to get the darker shade chosen. Color and finish is the tricky part of this. Clue blocks, sheet blocks, sister blocks, violin blocks, hearts deadeyes.....the possibilities are endless. Chuck Early tests....good prints but bad resin. It wouldnt dye the correct color and was too shiny. Matt D, Jay 1, kurtvd19 and 23 others 19 7 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...
James H Posted July 3 Share #250 Posted July 3 They really do look great. Hope to see more iterations soon. Nirvana, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 3 others 6 SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodartist Posted July 3 Share #251 Posted July 3 they look like the real thing. Nirvana, Canute, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted July 5 Author Share #252 Posted July 5 Production has begun. 3/16” singles… Tossedman, brunnels, Chuck Seiler and 26 others 26 3 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...
Nirvana Posted July 5 Share #253 Posted July 5 Chuck, what is the production volume per hour? Or is it a trade secret? Looking good though. Canute, mtaylor and Jack12477 3 Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted July 5 Author Share #254 Posted July 5 Its still too new to me to know that. I pretty much still fumbling around. Archi, Jack12477, mtaylor and 3 others 6 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...
GGibson Posted July 6 Share #255 Posted July 6 7 hours ago, Nirvana said: Chuck, what is the production volume per hour? Or is it a trade secret? Chuck doesn't know the specific amount of time, Nirvana. He just blocks some time during the day... 🤣 They look awesome, Chuck! mtaylor, Jack12477, Chuck and 4 others 5 2 Gregg Current Projects: Completed Projects: Waiting for Shipyard Clearance: Santa Maria Caravelle 1:48 - Ships of Pavel Nikitin Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 - Model Shipways Yacht America Schooner 1851 1:64 - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 - Model Shipways RMS Titanic 1:300 - OcCre (Couldn't help myself when it was on sale) H.M. Schooner Ballahoo 1:64 - Caldercraft USS Constitution 1:76 - Model Shipways Bluenose 1921 1:64 - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted July 11 Author Share #256 Posted July 11 Deadeye test in the "English Boxwood" color along with a test of fiddle blocks and shoulder blocks. Keep in mind these pics are just taken with my phone. They look pretty good in reality. woodartist, hollowneck, Tossedman and 34 others 32 5 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...
Thukydides Posted July 12 Share #257 Posted July 12 Those blocks look fantastic. thibaultron, Jack12477, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Current Builds: Type VII C U Boat (HobbyBoss); HMS Perseus (Scratch) Completed Builds: HM Cutter Alert (Vanguard Models) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted July 12 Author Share #258 Posted July 12 Singles are now starting to be added as "in stock" in my online store. Doubles will follow early next week. I think you guys will really, really like the price. So much cheaper than nearly $9 per package for cnc blocks. I hope this makes for an affordable option and they are really terrific looking blocks. I hope you guys give them a try. I am going for a slightly darker "English Boxwood" color on these as I know most dont like the very light blocks on a model. I hope you will be pleased. catopower, Jay 1, jpalmer1970 and 27 others 27 3 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...
Chuck Posted July 16 Author Share #259 Posted July 16 Most single and double blocks are now in stock. I still have some bigger sizes to make but I have most of the popular sizes done. Just $4.75 per package. https://syrenshipmodelcompany.com/boxwood-rigging-blocks.php Triple blocks will follow really soon. Probably this weekend as I wrap up singles and doubles. Chuck Ryland Craze, GrandpaPhil, tmj and 11 others 14 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...
Chuck Posted July 17 Author Share #260 Posted July 17 playing with clue blocks....still tweaking these. But you get the idea. I have to make the side holes bigger and the sides thicker where those holes are. JpR62, KentM, catopower and 16 others 19 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...
Jay 1 Posted July 18 Share #261 Posted July 18 Chuck, I just received my order that included some of your new 3-D printed blocks and they look fantastic! Am posting here so others know how good these look! Cheers, Jay mtaylor, Chuck, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Current Build: Ariel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted July 18 Author Share #262 Posted July 18 Thank you so much!!! I know this is a tough decision for folks...to abandon wood and take the plunge. But they look pretty good to me. I am glad you like them. And you cant beat that price!! I am using them on my Speedwell. I wouldnt sell them if I didnt feel comfortable using them on my own models. I test rigged one of the guns with them. Thukydides, Canute, No Idea and 20 others 22 1 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...
Nirvana Posted July 18 Share #263 Posted July 18 Looking very good Chuck. I will certainly order when I need more blocks. Chuck, Thukydides, Ryland Craze and 4 others 7 Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted July 19 Author Share #264 Posted July 19 Just about fully stocked now with all sizes up to 1/4". Singles, Doubles and Triples. Next week I will start stocking Deadeyes and fiddle blocks. gjdale, Canute, wvdhee and 24 others 24 3 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...
Chuck Posted July 25 Author Share #265 Posted July 25 Fiddle blocks underway... mtaylor, Archi, thibaultron and 14 others 12 5 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...
GGibson Posted July 25 Share #266 Posted July 25 The fiddle blocks look amazing, Chuck! As a "newbie builder" who has not worked on a ship build that has used fiddle blocks, I have to admit I'm clueless on what era/type of ship utilized the fiddle blocks and if they were used for a specific purpose. Appreciate an education from... anybody! 👍 mtaylor, thibaultron, Canute and 1 other 4 Gregg Current Projects: Completed Projects: Waiting for Shipyard Clearance: Santa Maria Caravelle 1:48 - Ships of Pavel Nikitin Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 - Model Shipways Yacht America Schooner 1851 1:64 - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 - Model Shipways RMS Titanic 1:300 - OcCre (Couldn't help myself when it was on sale) H.M. Schooner Ballahoo 1:64 - Caldercraft USS Constitution 1:76 - Model Shipways Bluenose 1921 1:64 - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted July 25 Author Share #267 Posted July 25 Thank You... And by the way guys. These 3D printed blocks are pre-dyed and with a matte finish raw when you get them. They are great right out of the bag. BUT...if you really want to make them pop...and give them an even richer color and real wood finish/appearance...apply a coat of Minwax wipe-on-poly or sanding sealer. You will truly be amazed at how incredible they look. Use a satin finish or Matte finish. That is the real secret!!! Shhh!!! don't tell anyone. Treat them like wood and you will be a believer and convert. As I make each batch of these I apply some WOP to a small number of them and put them in these clear plastic bags. I then toss them on the model and do this as my QC color/texture test to see how well they look like wood and if I can even tell the difference. You guys can be the judge....try it. Nunnehi (Don), Jack12477, GGibson and 26 others 28 1 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...
Gregory Posted July 28 Share #268 Posted July 28 On 7/25/2024 at 4:40 PM, GGibson said: I have to admit I'm clueless on what era/type of ship utilized the fiddle blocks and if they were used for a specific purpose. They show up on rigs from the 17th century to present. It is my understanding they do the same work as a double, but their shape is better suited for some applications. They are often used in the vangs for gaff rigs. Here is one in a back stay for Cheerful. JpR62, thibaultron, Ryland Craze and 9 others 12 “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 1 Posted July 28 Share #269 Posted July 28 Chuck, will you also continue making and selling your wooden boxwood blocks? Thanks, Jay thibaultron, mtaylor and Canute 3 Current Build: Ariel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted July 29 Author Share #270 Posted July 29 No at this point I dont think so. I am going to only sell the 3d printed blocks KentM, mtaylor, Canute and 6 others 9 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...
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