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

[Chuck]

Tried them already and they look beautiful....

 

But they just arent strong enough in 1/4" scale and below.  I may use them on Speedwell however.

 

[Tossedman]

On 8/21/2024 at 8:42 PM, thibaultron said:

Yep, blew that one. I also forgot the lower rear boss. Sorry! I've fixed the drawing.

 

Here are the corrected files.

 

Cannonade 9 Pounder with Trunnions Full Size_002_1174_62mm.stl 1.78 MB · 13 downloads

 

 

 

 

I've had some of Ron's 9 pounder carronades resin printed. Found a local guy here to print them as my FDM printer is not up to snuff for such fine detail. Here's one with a coat of primer. I think it looks great. Thanks again Ron for sharing your STL files of these cannons. Next steps are some black paint and weathering and then off to the laser cutter to cut a carriage.

 

Cheers,

 

Todd

 

[Chuck]

Looks very good but yes a resin printer would be so much better.

[Tossedman]

On 9/2/2024 at 12:56 PM, Chuck said:

Tried them already and they look beautiful....

 

But they just arent strong enough in 1/4" scale and below.  I may use them on Speedwell however.

 

These look great Chuck. I don't know much about resin printing but is there stronger resin that would allow for 1/4 scale?

[Chuck]

Not that I have tried yet...and I have tried many.  The extra strong stuff is not rigid.  It bends too much and is way too flexible.  It doesnt break but not what we need.  I am sure there may be stuff out there but I just havent found it yet.   Since I have so much to 3D print already those are on the backburner for the future after everything else gets done.

[Tossedman]

Thanks Chuck.

[Chuck]

Darker 3D printed "Swiss Pear"  Deadeyes are now coming online and in stock.  Trying to print one or two sizes every day.  Pictured below are 3mm deadeyes.  Really tiny but they look great.

 

 

I am also now fully stocked with "Swiss Pear single, double and triple rigging blocks.

 

 

AND YES....they are just $5 a pack.  Many sizes are even cheaper.  For example....2mm single, double and triple blocks are just $3.99 for a package of 25.  This is not a fire sale price.  This will be the normal every day pricing for these.  Give em a try.

 

[hollowneck]

Chuck's new 3/D blocks rock. Thank you for all the work you've put into this effort.

I recently ordered some "Swiss Pear" and "English" (boxwood color) 5/32" (3.8mm) ones and they look fine. As you can see in his photos, there is a very slight reflective "shine" since they are made from synthetic polymers. I touched-up a couple with colored markers to see if I could reduce this effect; it worked reasonably well, and they now faithfully resemble wood with little additional effort.

These "3/D-ers" are faithful reproductions and the price is right.😊

[druxey]

Having seen prototypes, I can confirm the amazing quality of the smallest sizes. 

[Chuck]

29 minutes ago, hollowneck said:

As you can see in his photos, there is a very slight reflective "shine" since they are made from synthetic polymers

Ron...the blocks are actually completely Matte in appearance when they come off the printer.  I use a very expensive matte dental resin for my blocks.  That very slight satin sheen is a result of each batch being polished and finished before packaging.   

 

I prefer a slight satin finish to my blocks and models vs. a completely flat matte finish.   An easier and less tedious way if you do prefer a matte finish would be to just place them on a paper towel and spray them with some dull coat or matte fixative from about 18 inches away.   But I will continue to polish them for initial sale.  Its just part of the process.

[James H]

I have triple blocks here in 2mm. They are insane!

 

[hollowneck]

6 hours ago, Chuck said:

I prefer a slight satin finish to my blocks and models vs. a completely flat matte finish.   An easier and less tedious way if you do prefer a matte finish would be to just place them on a paper towel and spray them with some dull coat or mat

As the English say: "Horses For Courses" - I prefer matte, non-polished surfaces for the majority of my wood components, especially rigging. Thanks for the suggestion on using dull cote for your excellent blocks. I'll give that a try, hoping it doesn't plug or gum-up the tiny holes.

[Ronald-V]

Those pear colour ones would be a nice upgrade for my Sphinx blocks! Will keep them in mind when I need them  

[druxey]

To prevent the holes clogging when matte spraying, try threading the blocks on wires first.

[Jack12477]

Better dust off your skis, Chuck, High Point NJ got 20 inches of snow today.  I'm sure Vernon got some also

[Chuck]

FYI…

 

As of today the US Postal service will not ship to Canada during the strike of Canadian postal workers..  I have a few orders to ship and will simply hold them until after the strike.  But if you wish to cancel the order please contact me.  
 

In the meantime,  I will stop accepting orders to Canada until after the strike.  Sorry but this is completely out of my hands.  Fed Ex and UPS will soon follow suit.