Syren 1803 1:64 Model Shipways

[RogerD]

I like the collor! When rigged it will look great!

Thanks Erik, I appreciate the positive feedback.

 

[dockattner]

Bowsprit stain colour

I am in the very early stages of the partially constructed bowsprit. Before staining all the masts I decided to go ahead with a stain for the bowsprit to see how it looks, which I am now hesitant about. (Yes, I previously made some samples ).

The feedback on this forum is always excellent so I am soliciting opinions on the actual stain colour I used. Too harsh for the model size, not realistic, go for a more pine colour and so on? I will if necessary, depending on feedback, remake the bowsprit - yikes!

(Please note, the stubby dowel in the foremast position is just a holding piece so discount that).

Any feedback, opinions, constructive criticism (or even deconstructive criticism ) will be well received. Thanks for your help, always appreciated.

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Can you show the whole ship with sprit mast in place? How does the color fit with the overall look and not just the decking?

 

[Jack Sparrow]

You are too kind Jack. I’ve followed your work and it’s really good. I agree with you about the many small parts in the kit for the Syren. Those tiny pieces are hard on the ageing eyes .

Thanks. Appreciate the compliment.
I wonder how the 1:96 Enterprise POF is going to be like for me.

 

[GrantTyler]

Bowsprit stain colour

I am in the very early stages of the partially constructed bowsprit. Before staining all the masts I decided to go ahead with a stain for the bowsprit to see how it looks, which I am now hesitant about. (Yes, I previously made some samples ).

The feedback on this forum is always excellent so I am soliciting opinions on the actual stain colour I used. Too harsh for the model size, not realistic, go for a more pine colour and so on? I will if necessary, depending on feedback, remake the bowsprit - yikes!

(Please note, the stubby dowel in the foremast position is just a holding piece so discount that).

Any feedback, opinions, constructive criticism (or even deconstructive criticism ) will be well received. Thanks for your help, always appreciated.

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Good evening Roger. You got the consistency of the stain really good. It is difficult for me to judge as the bowsprit is very lonely at the moment so it “jumps” out at me. I think with the masts done that colour will work on your Syren. The real ships mostly used pine, fir or spruce but as you know they treated these with all sorts tar, fat oils etc ……freak a long way of saying I think your stain colour is mighty fine. . Cheers Grant

 

[RogerD]

Can you show the whole ship with sprit mast in place? How does the color fit with the overall look and not just the decking?

Good thinking Paul, I’ve attached a couple photos. Shadows and lighting are a little deceiving with tone variations on the bowsprit. Ignore the untreated stubby placeholder dowels.

 

[RogerD]

Good evening Roger. You got the consistency of the stain really good. It is difficult for me to judge as the bowsprit is very lonely at the moment so it “jumps” out at me. I think with the masts done that colour will work on your Syren. The real ships mostly used pine, fir or spruce but as you know they treated these with all sorts tar, fat oils etc ……freak a long way of saying I think your stain colour is mighty fine. . Cheers Grant

Hi Grant thanks for the feedback. As you can see I just posted a couple of photos following Paul’s post. Initially I leaned towards simulated pine masts then went with simulated fir, which meant a deeper colour as shown. That lonely bowsprit does indeed jump out at you . Trying to visualize all the same coloured masts and, as Erik mentioned, all the rigging in place it might work. I’m a little reluctant to redo that as yet unfinished bowsprit, with all the tiny fiddly parts, but if the general consensus leans towards a lighter stain then so be it, I will. Your comments about tar, fat oils and the like do give me an escape route though .

 

[RogerD]

Thanks. Appreciate the compliment.
I wonder how the 1:96 Enterprise POF is going to be like for me.

You are a brave man Jack, my bet is it will be a fine build.

 

[dockattner]

Good thinking Paul, I’ve attached a couple photos. Shadows and lighting are a little deceiving with tone variations on the bowsprit. Ignore the untreated stubby placeholder dowels.

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I'd run with it. A nice contrast with the remainder of the ship that will look more cohesive when the rests of the masts are in place.

 

[RogerD]

I'd run with it. A nice contrast with the remainder of the ship that will look more cohesive when the rests of the masts are in place.

Thanks Paul I value and respect your always helpful input.