I am amazed by your accuracy and precision, Roger!
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Syren 1803 1:64 Model Shipways
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Thanks Paul.
You’re very kind Jim, I really appreciate your supportive post.
Those pictures look computer generated...
Roger isn't even a real person - all AI...
I had to go to my wife’s ChatGPT account to figure a response but the AI software came back with a rude word
. Now I know where she gets them from.
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According to ChatGPT:…… and my middle name is Siri but what accent should I use?
That's a fun middle name! Since Siri is associated with the virtual assistant, many people might automatically think of a smooth, neutral accent (like the original Siri voice, often in a slight American or British accent).
However, you can totally make it your own! If you're looking to have a particular vibe, here are a few options:
- Neutral American Accent – This would feel natural and modern, especially since Siri has that kind of neutral tone.
- British Accent – If you’re into the classic Siri voice, this would work well too.
- Scandinavian Accent – Since Siri was originally developed by a Swedish company, a subtle Swedish or Scandinavian accent could be a cool homage.
- Any Accent That Fits You – If you're feeling playful or creative, you could switch things up and make it whatever feels fun!
Too complicated for me Jim, I still have the original Siri voice on my iPhone - I was just joking about my middle name
Hello Roger,
great work on the carronades and the associated rigging.
great work on the carronades and the associated rigging.
Thank you Tobias. I found stropping the tiny blocks the biggest challenge but I’m happy with the final result overall.
Good morning Roger.
The guys said it all so there are no more compliments to give. So I will just add : you owned this!! Bravo. Cheers Grant
The guys said it all so there are no more compliments to give. So I will just add : you owned this!! Bravo. Cheers Grant
Thanks Grant, very much appreciated.
Back to the Workbench
I’ve been laid up for the past few weeks but hopefully back to the workbench more frequently now. So a Sunday afternoon update mainly to keep myself accountable to myself
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I’ve just added a few of the deck fittings I made out of pear. They are now glued and/or pinned into position. The main fife rail was troublesome because I used brass wire in the base of each pear stanchion and then had to align the wires for each corresponding hole in the deck. A template I made assisted greatly though. The binnacle, also made from pear, is positioned but without the ships bell atop it, for the moment. Other parts now in place include the pump I previously fabricated from pear, brass rod, parts and some appropriate tubing. I might make some pump handles later on.
The pear gallows bitts, riding bitts, and fore bitts are also in place. I placed a multitude of blackened brass belaying pins temporarily in place throughout the ship. I know they are not technically correct but I wanted to see if I liked the effect overall. (The dowels in the mast positions are just place holders).
After reading this small update you probably now recognize my affinity with pear wood. One of those woods that holds up at tiny scale and is great to work with.
That’s it for now, thanks as always for following along.
I’ve been laid up for the past few weeks but hopefully back to the workbench more frequently now. So a Sunday afternoon update mainly to keep myself accountable to myself
.I’ve just added a few of the deck fittings I made out of pear. They are now glued and/or pinned into position. The main fife rail was troublesome because I used brass wire in the base of each pear stanchion and then had to align the wires for each corresponding hole in the deck. A template I made assisted greatly though. The binnacle, also made from pear, is positioned but without the ships bell atop it, for the moment. Other parts now in place include the pump I previously fabricated from pear, brass rod, parts and some appropriate tubing. I might make some pump handles later on.
The pear gallows bitts, riding bitts, and fore bitts are also in place. I placed a multitude of blackened brass belaying pins temporarily in place throughout the ship. I know they are not technically correct but I wanted to see if I liked the effect overall. (The dowels in the mast positions are just place holders).
After reading this small update you probably now recognize my affinity with pear wood. One of those woods that holds up at tiny scale and is great to work with.
That’s it for now, thanks as always for following along.
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Looking great; especially with the pearwood.
It's quite a challenge working at that scale isn't it.
It's quite a challenge working at that scale isn't it.
Wonderful 'true-to-scale' modeling, Roger! I rather like the pins...
Thanks Jack. I agree with you and the challenge increases as the years go by. Only way to overcome that is to build faster
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Thanks Paul. I think the blackened pins work in with the overall black, red and natural wood colour scheme of the Syren. Modellers prerogative again so I expect I’ll keep them “as is”.