McSpuds Posted September 29, 2013 #1 Posted September 29, 2013 I have finally returned to the hobby from a long break. I see the group build for my project is over but I will continue it here in the scratch build area. I have recuperated photos from my older "Syren" build to catch everyone up to where I am now with her. I will have to knock off the dust and check all the joints to ensure they are solid. It has been sitting on top of my shelf since 2007. I first took my files to Kinkos and had the prints made. This was my booklet stayed in one piece! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! Quote Group Build - Triton Cross Section Abandoned - USS Syren
McSpuds Posted September 29, 2013 Author #2 Posted September 29, 2013 After getting some wood in, I also purchased a mini table saw. I still need to get my drum sander! Here you see the bulkhead layout and the bearding line being prepped. For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! Quote Group Build - Triton Cross Section Abandoned - USS Syren
McSpuds Posted September 29, 2013 Author #3 Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) After prepping the lines I then shaved the bearding line and added the rabbet strip as wel as the stem knee and keel. For a larger view, click here! Edited September 29, 2013 by McSpuds Quote Group Build - Triton Cross Section Abandoned - USS Syren
McSpuds Posted September 29, 2013 Author #4 Posted September 29, 2013 Now on to the bulkheads. Some of these where so tight I had to shave the paper off of the bulkhead former. For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! Quote Group Build - Triton Cross Section Abandoned - USS Syren
McSpuds Posted September 29, 2013 Author #5 Posted September 29, 2013 I then placed filler blocks in between the bulkheads. I also did the planking between 16 and 20. For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! Quote Group Build - Triton Cross Section Abandoned - USS Syren
McSpuds Posted September 29, 2013 Author #6 Posted September 29, 2013 I so hated this part.... flaring the bulkheads... ugh! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! You can see the runner I used to help flare the bulkheads..... For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! Quote Group Build - Triton Cross Section Abandoned - USS Syren
McSpuds Posted September 29, 2013 Author #7 Posted September 29, 2013 Framing in the gun and sweep ports now began...... I used a jig to cut some of the peices, but still a lot had to be sanded... For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! Quote Group Build - Triton Cross Section Abandoned - USS Syren
McSpuds Posted September 29, 2013 Author #8 Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) Now the planking begins..... Shortly after this I deployed, and then sadly was unable to continue upon my return due to an injury. Then work and life kicked in hard and I had decided to shelf my boat till I could take more time with her. Now that I am retired, and my injury has been corrected enough to allow me to enjoy my hobby, I once again continue on the build! I hope the brief explanations above are ok, it was a long time ago and I can not remember all the details on why I took each photo. From here on out there will be more detailed involvement in the explanations... For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! For a larger view, click here! Edited September 29, 2013 by McSpuds trippwj, yvesvidal and Chuck 3 Quote Group Build - Triton Cross Section Abandoned - USS Syren
michael20 Posted September 29, 2013 #9 Posted September 29, 2013 Man McSpuds, Great start on your Syren . I'll be looking forward to seeing your progress. Quote
McSpuds Posted September 29, 2013 Author #10 Posted September 29, 2013 Slow start, LOL 2007.. this has to be one of the oldest builds here. Quote Group Build - Triton Cross Section Abandoned - USS Syren
mtaylor Posted September 30, 2013 #11 Posted September 30, 2013 Looking good, Terry. I don't think you're in the running for the longest build... Wintergreen's Regina I think owns the record. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Rustyj Posted September 30, 2013 #12 Posted September 30, 2013 Hi Terry and a hearty welcome back. Minimal explanations on the old pictures are fine. I vaguely remember what I did on a current build let alone one so long ago. Great to see you are back and I look forward to another scratch Syren. 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
shah2003 Posted October 8, 2013 #13 Posted October 8, 2013 HI Terry, I just started building my own Syren and find your build log very helpful, thank you! Quote
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