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Blue Ensign
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from aydingocer in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
For the past couple of weeks, I have been busily trying to complete the Yawl, which is now all but done.
Sphinx is now back in her case whilst we decamp to the Lake District for a spot of hill walking.
8315(2)
8327(2)
Deciding how I will display the completed model is something occupying my thoughts.
B.E.
09/09/2022
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from dunnock in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Thanks Guy's, for your supportive comments, much appreciated.👍
I'll be fiddling with Sphinx for a while yet when I get back from the Lakes.
Whether to fit the Hammock cranes or not is one thing on my mind as I look out of the window at Hartsop Dodd, thoughts of model making rarely go away completely.🙄
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from DelF in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
For the past couple of weeks, I have been busily trying to complete the Yawl, which is now all but done.
Sphinx is now back in her case whilst we decamp to the Lake District for a spot of hill walking.
8315(2)
8327(2)
Deciding how I will display the completed model is something occupying my thoughts.
B.E.
09/09/2022
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Blue Ensign reacted to glbarlow in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Really like the display, exceptional work on the model especially the ships boats, well done BE!
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Indefatigable 1794 (prototype) by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - FINISHED
Looks good James, realistic finish, I like it. 👍
drip tray a nice addition, I recall I had to make one for Sphinx.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Thanks Guy's, for your supportive comments, much appreciated.👍
I'll be fiddling with Sphinx for a while yet when I get back from the Lakes.
Whether to fit the Hammock cranes or not is one thing on my mind as I look out of the window at Hartsop Dodd, thoughts of model making rarely go away completely.🙄
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Dave_E in HMS Indefatigable 1794 (prototype) by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - FINISHED
Looks good James, realistic finish, I like it. 👍
drip tray a nice addition, I recall I had to make one for Sphinx.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from thibaultron in HMS Indefatigable 1794 (prototype) by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - FINISHED
Looks good James, realistic finish, I like it. 👍
drip tray a nice addition, I recall I had to make one for Sphinx.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from AJohnson in HMS Indefatigable 1794 (prototype) by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - FINISHED
Looks good James, realistic finish, I like it. 👍
drip tray a nice addition, I recall I had to make one for Sphinx.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from hollowneck in HMS Indefatigable 1794 (prototype) by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - FINISHED
Looks good James, realistic finish, I like it. 👍
drip tray a nice addition, I recall I had to make one for Sphinx.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from chris watton in HMS Indefatigable 1794 (prototype) by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - FINISHED
Looks good James, realistic finish, I like it. 👍
drip tray a nice addition, I recall I had to make one for Sphinx.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Mr Whippy in HMS Indefatigable 1794 (prototype) by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - FINISHED
Looks good James, realistic finish, I like it. 👍
drip tray a nice addition, I recall I had to make one for Sphinx.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign reacted to James H in HMS Indefatigable 1794 (prototype) by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - FINISHED
Ship's stove.
I know I did the for the VM web-shop but this one is now printed in 8K resolution using a different resin which is tough. There are two PE frets with this stove, with a few spares for things like pulleys and eyelets etc. The stove assembly is the same as the one in the shop, but here are some pics of the work.
Tamiya fine primer was used on the stove, followed by Tamiya Flat Black. The stove was then weathered with Uschi van der Rosten steel pigment. At this stage, the chimney and pipe are only sat in position. They'll be glued to the stove later in the build.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Barbossa in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
For the past couple of weeks, I have been busily trying to complete the Yawl, which is now all but done.
Sphinx is now back in her case whilst we decamp to the Lake District for a spot of hill walking.
8315(2)
8327(2)
Deciding how I will display the completed model is something occupying my thoughts.
B.E.
09/09/2022
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Dave_E in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Thanks Guy's, for your supportive comments, much appreciated.👍
I'll be fiddling with Sphinx for a while yet when I get back from the Lakes.
Whether to fit the Hammock cranes or not is one thing on my mind as I look out of the window at Hartsop Dodd, thoughts of model making rarely go away completely.🙄
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Rustyj in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
For the past couple of weeks, I have been busily trying to complete the Yawl, which is now all but done.
Sphinx is now back in her case whilst we decamp to the Lake District for a spot of hill walking.
8315(2)
8327(2)
Deciding how I will display the completed model is something occupying my thoughts.
B.E.
09/09/2022
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from CaptMorgan in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
For the past couple of weeks, I have been busily trying to complete the Yawl, which is now all but done.
Sphinx is now back in her case whilst we decamp to the Lake District for a spot of hill walking.
8315(2)
8327(2)
Deciding how I will display the completed model is something occupying my thoughts.
B.E.
09/09/2022
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Blue Ensign reacted to Kevin in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
i love it, beautiful work
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Blue Ensign reacted to BobG in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Fantastic model and display, BE!
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from dunnock in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
For the past couple of weeks, I have been busily trying to complete the Yawl, which is now all but done.
Sphinx is now back in her case whilst we decamp to the Lake District for a spot of hill walking.
8315(2)
8327(2)
Deciding how I will display the completed model is something occupying my thoughts.
B.E.
09/09/2022
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Gahm in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
For the past couple of weeks, I have been busily trying to complete the Yawl, which is now all but done.
Sphinx is now back in her case whilst we decamp to the Lake District for a spot of hill walking.
8315(2)
8327(2)
Deciding how I will display the completed model is something occupying my thoughts.
B.E.
09/09/2022
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Mirabell61 in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
For the past couple of weeks, I have been busily trying to complete the Yawl, which is now all but done.
Sphinx is now back in her case whilst we decamp to the Lake District for a spot of hill walking.
8315(2)
8327(2)
Deciding how I will display the completed model is something occupying my thoughts.
B.E.
09/09/2022
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from BobG in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty-one.
The Launch – completion
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Busy, busy, in the workshop, a case of spot the the boat.
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With the wash-boards attached a fair bit of cleaning up is required, but overall I am satisfied that the modification was worth it.
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The Rudder
The final addition; as with the other boats I put the kit arrangement aside in favour of a working rudder using the typical long pintle at the lower end.
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The long pintle is silver soldered using a fine brass eyebolt and pin.
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A brass micro tubing sleeve is used to give support where it fits into the lower stern post.
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The long pintle is particularly important in relation to the Launch as to work the Davit the rudder would need to be removed quickly and easily.
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If the rudder is shown in place, then the Davit is stored in the Stern-sheets.
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If the Davit is shown in place, then the Rudder is not fitted, it would be taken onboard.
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For display purposes I will have the Davit in place as it is a launch specific fitting.
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With ten days labour I think I’ve had my moneys worth out of the Launch kit, a lot of modifications in one small hull.
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Two down, one to go.
B.E.
29/08/2022
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from shipman in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
For the past couple of weeks, I have been busily trying to complete the Yawl, which is now all but done.
Sphinx is now back in her case whilst we decamp to the Lake District for a spot of hill walking.
8315(2)
8327(2)
Deciding how I will display the completed model is something occupying my thoughts.
B.E.
09/09/2022
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Thukydides in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
For the past couple of weeks, I have been busily trying to complete the Yawl, which is now all but done.
Sphinx is now back in her case whilst we decamp to the Lake District for a spot of hill walking.
8315(2)
8327(2)
Deciding how I will display the completed model is something occupying my thoughts.
B.E.
09/09/2022
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