USS Syren 1803 by Dubz

[Dubz]

Both briddle ports are done .. looking forward to do the rest ... haha .. hmpf.





Timberheads done too ... that's more of a relaxed task imo.



I then started the port lids. This is a more tricky part. I need to find a compromise between the uneven ports, and an even look when the lids are down. Still not sure yet if I make them with working hinges, but I fear I will ...

Another "problem" under these conditions was the thickness of the lids when doing them as in the instructions. They are not thick enough this way, so I decided to do them a bit different. I also did no rabbet at the top of the half-lids as imo this would make no sense.







View from inboard.



And outboard.





At least I have one major problem with the davits and the transom. I usually use the instructions as primary source but sometimes they differ from the plans. In the plans the davits seems to be more embedded in the transom, different then Chuck made it .. together with a minor unbalanced position of the transom I say "Houston we have a problem"

Need to think about if I fill it or what I do best. Thinking about painting the stern partly black too. Opinions about that?



Catheads almost finished. Even simple looking parts can take their time ..









Some impressions of the actual state ... most of the major parts are done, nothing glued yet. Right now I'm thinking about showing the Syren with closed lids. Still 32 breeching ring thingys to do for the carronades, (maybe) 48 working hinges for the lids and countless soldered rings .... puhhhh ....







cheers,

Dirk