Thank you Paddy @PaddyO for your support and kind comments. I think you’ll really enjoy your Syren kit. I am particularly impressed with the accompanying manual, it is very well written in a helpful progressive format.
Syren 1803 1:64 Model Shipways
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Thank you Paddy @PaddyO for your support and kind comments. I think you’ll really enjoy your Syren kit. I am particularly impressed with the accompanying manual, it is very well written in a helpful progressive format.
Carronade construction and preparation.
The first carronade test piece is ready for construction. I added a lug underneath the carronade, fabricated two brackets with a trunnion for pivoting, made up a ringbolt each side on the bed for the breeching rope, previously added a breech ring, added a small handle at the base of the elevating screw, blackened the carronades and parts as necessary. Eye bolts were fitted in place for the tackle and blackened PE parts for the pivot plate and iron plate on the bed and carriage.
If this all goes together as planned I’ll continue with the other 15 carronades then start the rigging. Thanks for following along as I alternate between house maintenance, yard (garden) work and the workbench
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The first carronade test piece is ready for construction. I added a lug underneath the carronade, fabricated two brackets with a trunnion for pivoting, made up a ringbolt each side on the bed for the breeching rope, previously added a breech ring, added a small handle at the base of the elevating screw, blackened the carronades and parts as necessary. Eye bolts were fitted in place for the tackle and blackened PE parts for the pivot plate and iron plate on the bed and carriage.
If this all goes together as planned I’ll continue with the other 15 carronades then start the rigging. Thanks for following along as I alternate between house maintenance, yard (garden) work and the workbench
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Good evening Roger. More to scale parts, modifications, lost parts, tearsCarronade construction and preparation.
The first carronade test piece is ready for construction. I added a lug underneath the carronade, fabricated two brackets with a trunnion for pivoting, made up a ringbolt each side on the bed for the breeching rope, previously added a breech ring, added a small handle at the base of the elevating screw, blackened the carronades and parts as necessary. Eye bolts were fitted in place for the tackle and blackened PE parts for the pivot plate and iron plate on the bed and carriage.
If this all goes together as planned I’ll continue with the other 15 carronades then start the rigging. Thanks for following along as I alternate between house maintenance, yard (garden) work and the workbench
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, tidy soldering, blackening and plenty patience are contributing to a wonderful carronade…Cheers Grant
Those carronades are going to be incredible ! Great work Roger.Carronade construction and preparation.
The first carronade test piece is ready for construction. I added a lug underneath the carronade, fabricated two brackets with a trunnion for pivoting, made up a ringbolt each side on the bed for the breeching rope, previously added a breech ring, added a small handle at the base of the elevating screw, blackened the carronades and parts as necessary. Eye bolts were fitted in place for the tackle and blackened PE parts for the pivot plate and iron plate on the bed and carriage.
If this all goes together as planned I’ll continue with the other 15 carronades then start the rigging. Thanks for following along as I alternate between house maintenance, yard (garden) work and the workbench
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Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
Great work on the Carronade, should look great fully rigged!
Beautiful work Roger.
Thanks Grant, yes lots of little parts and a big effort to avoid more lost pieces, manly tears and words my wife does not want to hearGood evening Roger. More to scale parts, modifications, lost parts, tears
. I always appreciate your input.Hi Paddy, a fiddly and repetitive part of the build but hopefully worth it. Thanks.
Thank you Kurt. I’m going to use rope I purchased from Ben (Ropes of Scale) for the rigging. His rope is that good I know it will enhance the look of the carronades.
Thank you Rob, only 15 to go
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The parts are looking very good -> 
Thank you Uwe.The parts are looking very good ->
First 18lb carronade
The first carronade is complete with all of its various components. I mentioned earlier I changed out the kit carronades and then made additional parts to enhance the look of the replacements. So there are 23 parts in all, not including the ropework, tackle etc. Since this is the first one there’s some tweaking and improvements to do. I’ll adjust as I work through the other 15 carronades.
So now it’s back to house painting
. Thanks for looking in on my progress.
The first carronade is complete with all of its various components. I mentioned earlier I changed out the kit carronades and then made additional parts to enhance the look of the replacements. So there are 23 parts in all, not including the ropework, tackle etc. Since this is the first one there’s some tweaking and improvements to do. I’ll adjust as I work through the other 15 carronades.
So now it’s back to house painting
. Thanks for looking in on my progress.
Wow! That looks perfect! Good thing there are only 16 and not 100!
All your extras are fabulous. Super looking carronades as a result of you adding all the details on your own.
Allan
Good afternoon Roger. Wow- stunning details. I love the elevation thread, pomel and adjuster screw. Very accurate. Only 15 more to goFirst 18lb carronade
The first carronade is complete with all of its various components. I mentioned earlier I changed out the kit carronades and then made additional parts to enhance the look of the replacements. So there are 23 parts in all, not including the ropework, tackle etc. Since this is the first one there’s some tweaking and improvements to do. I’ll adjust as I work through the other 15 carronades.
So now it’s back to house painting
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. Cheers Grant
You have no idea how much I agree with that statement Paul (actually, you do!)
Thank you Allan, your comment and support is very much appreciated.
Thanks Grant. The elevation “screw” came with the carronade barrel from Caldercraft, I just cut to scale and filed to length, blackened and added the handle at the base of the screw. Yes, 15 to go despite Paul’s effort to get me to up it to 100Good afternoon Roger. Wow- stunning details. I love the elevation thread, pomel and adjuster screw. Very accurate. Only 15 more to go
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This example is looking very good - very good work 
Thanks Uwe. I hope to have the others finished by 2029This example is looking very good - very good work
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so it is good, that the Syren was not a 120 gun shipThanks Uwe. I hope to have the others finished by 2029
Because of this I am working on a mortar or bomb vessel