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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
8258
Busy, busy, in the workshop, a case of spot the the boat.
8264
With the wash-boards attached a fair bit of cleaning up is required, but overall I am satisfied that the modification was worth it.
8265
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.
8254(2)
The long pintle is silver soldered using a fine brass eyebolt and pin.
8255(2)
A brass micro tubing sleeve is used to give support where it fits into the lower stern post.
8266
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.
8260
8262
If the rudder is shown in place, then the Davit is stored in the Stern-sheets.
8270
If the Davit is shown in place, then the Rudder is not fitted, it would be taken onboard.
8274(2)
For display purposes I will have the Davit in place as it is a launch specific fitting.
8276(2)
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.
8279(2)
Two down, one to go.
B.E.
29/08/2022
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from BenD in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty-one.
The Launch – completion
8258
Busy, busy, in the workshop, a case of spot the the boat.
8264
With the wash-boards attached a fair bit of cleaning up is required, but overall I am satisfied that the modification was worth it.
8265
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.
8254(2)
The long pintle is silver soldered using a fine brass eyebolt and pin.
8255(2)
A brass micro tubing sleeve is used to give support where it fits into the lower stern post.
8266
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.
8260
8262
If the rudder is shown in place, then the Davit is stored in the Stern-sheets.
8270
If the Davit is shown in place, then the Rudder is not fitted, it would be taken onboard.
8274(2)
For display purposes I will have the Davit in place as it is a launch specific fitting.
8276(2)
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.
8279(2)
Two down, one to go.
B.E.
29/08/2022
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from yvesvidal in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty.
The Launch – ongoing
Detailing continues; the thwarts are in place along with the Windlass. The lifting rings have been added to the keelson.
8220
Still to add the thwart brackets.
Fitting the brackets is an exercise in frustration; they are incredibly tiny items, seemingly smaller than those for either the Pinnace or Yawl.
The only saving grace is that brackets are required for only three of the thwarts, which allows a margin for the inevitable escapees.
Before I move onto the wash strakes I needed to decide whether to paint the bottom of the launch up to the waterline.
8221
I had intended to leave the whole hull bright across the range, but I quite liked the effect on the Pinnace, so ivory bottom it is.
On the kit the hull is painted white overall up to the wale, but I prefer a bright hull between waterline and wale which provides a nice contrast.
Wash-strakes
These are formed using planking strips allowing for the oarlock spaces.
The blurb says add more lengths of planking along the bulwark top for the oar positions.
Easy to say, not so easy perhaps to achieve.
There is nothing to support these thin strips and they should follow uniformly the curve of the hull.
The kit arrangement is a simplification, presumably due to scale. In reality there would be tholes to secure and take the pressure of the oars, and against which the temporary wash boards would be secured.
8224
To try and add a tad more realism to the set up I fitted strips between the frames along the inner hull to support the tholes.
Admittedly I am doing this as an exercise to see if I can, and it does extend the build time which means I don’t have to think about another one.🙄
The thole positions are marked and the process can begin.
8234
The wash strakes at the Bow are attended to first, these are heat treated to follow the hull before fitting against the first thole.
8244
With that done the next thole can be fitted with a 1.25mm spacing, and so on.
8241
8250
I will continue to fit the wash boards and hope it all turns out ok. The danger will be when I come to clean it all up, whether these delicate pieces will hold in place.
B.E.
27/08/2022
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from Dfell in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty-one.
The Launch – completion
8258
Busy, busy, in the workshop, a case of spot the the boat.
8264
With the wash-boards attached a fair bit of cleaning up is required, but overall I am satisfied that the modification was worth it.
8265
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.
8254(2)
The long pintle is silver soldered using a fine brass eyebolt and pin.
8255(2)
A brass micro tubing sleeve is used to give support where it fits into the lower stern post.
8266
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.
8260
8262
If the rudder is shown in place, then the Davit is stored in the Stern-sheets.
8270
If the Davit is shown in place, then the Rudder is not fitted, it would be taken onboard.
8274(2)
For display purposes I will have the Davit in place as it is a launch specific fitting.
8276(2)
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.
8279(2)
Two down, one to go.
B.E.
29/08/2022
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from Hubac's Historian in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty-one.
The Launch – completion
8258
Busy, busy, in the workshop, a case of spot the the boat.
8264
With the wash-boards attached a fair bit of cleaning up is required, but overall I am satisfied that the modification was worth it.
8265
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.
8254(2)
The long pintle is silver soldered using a fine brass eyebolt and pin.
8255(2)
A brass micro tubing sleeve is used to give support where it fits into the lower stern post.
8266
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.
8260
8262
If the rudder is shown in place, then the Davit is stored in the Stern-sheets.
8270
If the Davit is shown in place, then the Rudder is not fitted, it would be taken onboard.
8274(2)
For display purposes I will have the Davit in place as it is a launch specific fitting.
8276(2)
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.
8279(2)
Two down, one to go.
B.E.
29/08/2022
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from Glenn-UK in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty-one.
The Launch – completion
8258
Busy, busy, in the workshop, a case of spot the the boat.
8264
With the wash-boards attached a fair bit of cleaning up is required, but overall I am satisfied that the modification was worth it.
8265
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.
8254(2)
The long pintle is silver soldered using a fine brass eyebolt and pin.
8255(2)
A brass micro tubing sleeve is used to give support where it fits into the lower stern post.
8266
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.
8260
8262
If the rudder is shown in place, then the Davit is stored in the Stern-sheets.
8270
If the Davit is shown in place, then the Rudder is not fitted, it would be taken onboard.
8274(2)
For display purposes I will have the Davit in place as it is a launch specific fitting.
8276(2)
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.
8279(2)
Two down, one to go.
B.E.
29/08/2022
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty-one.
The Launch – completion
8258
Busy, busy, in the workshop, a case of spot the the boat.
8264
With the wash-boards attached a fair bit of cleaning up is required, but overall I am satisfied that the modification was worth it.
8265
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.
8254(2)
The long pintle is silver soldered using a fine brass eyebolt and pin.
8255(2)
A brass micro tubing sleeve is used to give support where it fits into the lower stern post.
8266
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.
8260
8262
If the rudder is shown in place, then the Davit is stored in the Stern-sheets.
8270
If the Davit is shown in place, then the Rudder is not fitted, it would be taken onboard.
8274(2)
For display purposes I will have the Davit in place as it is a launch specific fitting.
8276(2)
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.
8279(2)
Two down, one to go.
B.E.
29/08/2022
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from PhillH in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty-one.
The Launch – completion
8258
Busy, busy, in the workshop, a case of spot the the boat.
8264
With the wash-boards attached a fair bit of cleaning up is required, but overall I am satisfied that the modification was worth it.
8265
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.
8254(2)
The long pintle is silver soldered using a fine brass eyebolt and pin.
8255(2)
A brass micro tubing sleeve is used to give support where it fits into the lower stern post.
8266
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.
8260
8262
If the rudder is shown in place, then the Davit is stored in the Stern-sheets.
8270
If the Davit is shown in place, then the Rudder is not fitted, it would be taken onboard.
8274(2)
For display purposes I will have the Davit in place as it is a launch specific fitting.
8276(2)
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.
8279(2)
Two down, one to go.
B.E.
29/08/2022
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from yvesvidal in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty-one.
The Launch – completion
8258
Busy, busy, in the workshop, a case of spot the the boat.
8264
With the wash-boards attached a fair bit of cleaning up is required, but overall I am satisfied that the modification was worth it.
8265
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.
8254(2)
The long pintle is silver soldered using a fine brass eyebolt and pin.
8255(2)
A brass micro tubing sleeve is used to give support where it fits into the lower stern post.
8266
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.
8260
8262
If the rudder is shown in place, then the Davit is stored in the Stern-sheets.
8270
If the Davit is shown in place, then the Rudder is not fitted, it would be taken onboard.
8274(2)
For display purposes I will have the Davit in place as it is a launch specific fitting.
8276(2)
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.
8279(2)
Two down, one to go.
B.E.
29/08/2022
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from usedtosail in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty-one.
The Launch – completion
8258
Busy, busy, in the workshop, a case of spot the the boat.
8264
With the wash-boards attached a fair bit of cleaning up is required, but overall I am satisfied that the modification was worth it.
8265
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.
8254(2)
The long pintle is silver soldered using a fine brass eyebolt and pin.
8255(2)
A brass micro tubing sleeve is used to give support where it fits into the lower stern post.
8266
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.
8260
8262
If the rudder is shown in place, then the Davit is stored in the Stern-sheets.
8270
If the Davit is shown in place, then the Rudder is not fitted, it would be taken onboard.
8274(2)
For display purposes I will have the Davit in place as it is a launch specific fitting.
8276(2)
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.
8279(2)
Two down, one to go.
B.E.
29/08/2022
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from Barbossa in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty-one.
The Launch – completion
8258
Busy, busy, in the workshop, a case of spot the the boat.
8264
With the wash-boards attached a fair bit of cleaning up is required, but overall I am satisfied that the modification was worth it.
8265
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.
8254(2)
The long pintle is silver soldered using a fine brass eyebolt and pin.
8255(2)
A brass micro tubing sleeve is used to give support where it fits into the lower stern post.
8266
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.
8260
8262
If the rudder is shown in place, then the Davit is stored in the Stern-sheets.
8270
If the Davit is shown in place, then the Rudder is not fitted, it would be taken onboard.
8274(2)
For display purposes I will have the Davit in place as it is a launch specific fitting.
8276(2)
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.
8279(2)
Two down, one to go.
B.E.
29/08/2022
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from Rustyj in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty-one.
The Launch – completion
8258
Busy, busy, in the workshop, a case of spot the the boat.
8264
With the wash-boards attached a fair bit of cleaning up is required, but overall I am satisfied that the modification was worth it.
8265
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.
8254(2)
The long pintle is silver soldered using a fine brass eyebolt and pin.
8255(2)
A brass micro tubing sleeve is used to give support where it fits into the lower stern post.
8266
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.
8260
8262
If the rudder is shown in place, then the Davit is stored in the Stern-sheets.
8270
If the Davit is shown in place, then the Rudder is not fitted, it would be taken onboard.
8274(2)
For display purposes I will have the Davit in place as it is a launch specific fitting.
8276(2)
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.
8279(2)
Two down, one to go.
B.E.
29/08/2022
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from davyboy in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty-one.
The Launch – completion
8258
Busy, busy, in the workshop, a case of spot the the boat.
8264
With the wash-boards attached a fair bit of cleaning up is required, but overall I am satisfied that the modification was worth it.
8265
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.
8254(2)
The long pintle is silver soldered using a fine brass eyebolt and pin.
8255(2)
A brass micro tubing sleeve is used to give support where it fits into the lower stern post.
8266
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.
8260
8262
If the rudder is shown in place, then the Davit is stored in the Stern-sheets.
8270
If the Davit is shown in place, then the Rudder is not fitted, it would be taken onboard.
8274(2)
For display purposes I will have the Davit in place as it is a launch specific fitting.
8276(2)
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.
8279(2)
Two down, one to go.
B.E.
29/08/2022
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from shipman in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty-one.
The Launch – completion
8258
Busy, busy, in the workshop, a case of spot the the boat.
8264
With the wash-boards attached a fair bit of cleaning up is required, but overall I am satisfied that the modification was worth it.
8265
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.
8254(2)
The long pintle is silver soldered using a fine brass eyebolt and pin.
8255(2)
A brass micro tubing sleeve is used to give support where it fits into the lower stern post.
8266
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.
8260
8262
If the rudder is shown in place, then the Davit is stored in the Stern-sheets.
8270
If the Davit is shown in place, then the Rudder is not fitted, it would be taken onboard.
8274(2)
For display purposes I will have the Davit in place as it is a launch specific fitting.
8276(2)
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.
8279(2)
Two down, one to go.
B.E.
29/08/2022
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from Gahm in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty-one.
The Launch – completion
8258
Busy, busy, in the workshop, a case of spot the the boat.
8264
With the wash-boards attached a fair bit of cleaning up is required, but overall I am satisfied that the modification was worth it.
8265
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.
8254(2)
The long pintle is silver soldered using a fine brass eyebolt and pin.
8255(2)
A brass micro tubing sleeve is used to give support where it fits into the lower stern post.
8266
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.
8260
8262
If the rudder is shown in place, then the Davit is stored in the Stern-sheets.
8270
If the Davit is shown in place, then the Rudder is not fitted, it would be taken onboard.
8274(2)
For display purposes I will have the Davit in place as it is a launch specific fitting.
8276(2)
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.
8279(2)
Two down, one to go.
B.E.
29/08/2022
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from fake johnbull in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty-one.
The Launch – completion
8258
Busy, busy, in the workshop, a case of spot the the boat.
8264
With the wash-boards attached a fair bit of cleaning up is required, but overall I am satisfied that the modification was worth it.
8265
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.
8254(2)
The long pintle is silver soldered using a fine brass eyebolt and pin.
8255(2)
A brass micro tubing sleeve is used to give support where it fits into the lower stern post.
8266
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.
8260
8262
If the rudder is shown in place, then the Davit is stored in the Stern-sheets.
8270
If the Davit is shown in place, then the Rudder is not fitted, it would be taken onboard.
8274(2)
For display purposes I will have the Davit in place as it is a launch specific fitting.
8276(2)
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.
8279(2)
Two down, one to go.
B.E.
29/08/2022
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from Ryland Craze in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty-one.
The Launch – completion
8258
Busy, busy, in the workshop, a case of spot the the boat.
8264
With the wash-boards attached a fair bit of cleaning up is required, but overall I am satisfied that the modification was worth it.
8265
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.
8254(2)
The long pintle is silver soldered using a fine brass eyebolt and pin.
8255(2)
A brass micro tubing sleeve is used to give support where it fits into the lower stern post.
8266
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.
8260
8262
If the rudder is shown in place, then the Davit is stored in the Stern-sheets.
8270
If the Davit is shown in place, then the Rudder is not fitted, it would be taken onboard.
8274(2)
For display purposes I will have the Davit in place as it is a launch specific fitting.
8276(2)
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.
8279(2)
Two down, one to go.
B.E.
29/08/2022
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from gjdale in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Thank you shipman, for your kind words and support of my logs.
I do enjoy doing this stuff as part of the modelling experience, and it's good if others find it of use.
Regards,
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from shipman in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Thank you shipman, for your kind words and support of my logs.
I do enjoy doing this stuff as part of the modelling experience, and it's good if others find it of use.
Regards,
B.E.
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Thank you shipman, for your kind words and support of my logs.
I do enjoy doing this stuff as part of the modelling experience, and it's good if others find it of use.
Regards,
B.E.
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from Dave_E in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Thank you shipman, for your kind words and support of my logs.
I do enjoy doing this stuff as part of the modelling experience, and it's good if others find it of use.
Regards,
B.E.
-
Blue Ensign got a reaction from dunnock in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty.
The Launch – ongoing
Detailing continues; the thwarts are in place along with the Windlass. The lifting rings have been added to the keelson.
8220
Still to add the thwart brackets.
Fitting the brackets is an exercise in frustration; they are incredibly tiny items, seemingly smaller than those for either the Pinnace or Yawl.
The only saving grace is that brackets are required for only three of the thwarts, which allows a margin for the inevitable escapees.
Before I move onto the wash strakes I needed to decide whether to paint the bottom of the launch up to the waterline.
8221
I had intended to leave the whole hull bright across the range, but I quite liked the effect on the Pinnace, so ivory bottom it is.
On the kit the hull is painted white overall up to the wale, but I prefer a bright hull between waterline and wale which provides a nice contrast.
Wash-strakes
These are formed using planking strips allowing for the oarlock spaces.
The blurb says add more lengths of planking along the bulwark top for the oar positions.
Easy to say, not so easy perhaps to achieve.
There is nothing to support these thin strips and they should follow uniformly the curve of the hull.
The kit arrangement is a simplification, presumably due to scale. In reality there would be tholes to secure and take the pressure of the oars, and against which the temporary wash boards would be secured.
8224
To try and add a tad more realism to the set up I fitted strips between the frames along the inner hull to support the tholes.
Admittedly I am doing this as an exercise to see if I can, and it does extend the build time which means I don’t have to think about another one.🙄
The thole positions are marked and the process can begin.
8234
The wash strakes at the Bow are attended to first, these are heat treated to follow the hull before fitting against the first thole.
8244
With that done the next thole can be fitted with a 1.25mm spacing, and so on.
8241
8250
I will continue to fit the wash boards and hope it all turns out ok. The danger will be when I come to clean it all up, whether these delicate pieces will hold in place.
B.E.
27/08/2022
-
Blue Ensign reacted to shipman in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
This will be a charming set of boats.
Enjoying your journey (as I now take for granted the level of skill, knowledge and presentation of all your projects).
Thank you once again for your time and effort; most of all for sharing.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from dvm27 in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty.
The Launch – ongoing
Detailing continues; the thwarts are in place along with the Windlass. The lifting rings have been added to the keelson.
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Still to add the thwart brackets.
Fitting the brackets is an exercise in frustration; they are incredibly tiny items, seemingly smaller than those for either the Pinnace or Yawl.
The only saving grace is that brackets are required for only three of the thwarts, which allows a margin for the inevitable escapees.
Before I move onto the wash strakes I needed to decide whether to paint the bottom of the launch up to the waterline.
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I had intended to leave the whole hull bright across the range, but I quite liked the effect on the Pinnace, so ivory bottom it is.
On the kit the hull is painted white overall up to the wale, but I prefer a bright hull between waterline and wale which provides a nice contrast.
Wash-strakes
These are formed using planking strips allowing for the oarlock spaces.
The blurb says add more lengths of planking along the bulwark top for the oar positions.
Easy to say, not so easy perhaps to achieve.
There is nothing to support these thin strips and they should follow uniformly the curve of the hull.
The kit arrangement is a simplification, presumably due to scale. In reality there would be tholes to secure and take the pressure of the oars, and against which the temporary wash boards would be secured.
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To try and add a tad more realism to the set up I fitted strips between the frames along the inner hull to support the tholes.
Admittedly I am doing this as an exercise to see if I can, and it does extend the build time which means I don’t have to think about another one.🙄
The thole positions are marked and the process can begin.
8234
The wash strakes at the Bow are attended to first, these are heat treated to follow the hull before fitting against the first thole.
8244
With that done the next thole can be fitted with a 1.25mm spacing, and so on.
8241
8250
I will continue to fit the wash boards and hope it all turns out ok. The danger will be when I come to clean it all up, whether these delicate pieces will hold in place.
B.E.
27/08/2022
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from davyboy in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One hundred and Sixty.
The Launch – ongoing
Detailing continues; the thwarts are in place along with the Windlass. The lifting rings have been added to the keelson.
8220
Still to add the thwart brackets.
Fitting the brackets is an exercise in frustration; they are incredibly tiny items, seemingly smaller than those for either the Pinnace or Yawl.
The only saving grace is that brackets are required for only three of the thwarts, which allows a margin for the inevitable escapees.
Before I move onto the wash strakes I needed to decide whether to paint the bottom of the launch up to the waterline.
8221
I had intended to leave the whole hull bright across the range, but I quite liked the effect on the Pinnace, so ivory bottom it is.
On the kit the hull is painted white overall up to the wale, but I prefer a bright hull between waterline and wale which provides a nice contrast.
Wash-strakes
These are formed using planking strips allowing for the oarlock spaces.
The blurb says add more lengths of planking along the bulwark top for the oar positions.
Easy to say, not so easy perhaps to achieve.
There is nothing to support these thin strips and they should follow uniformly the curve of the hull.
The kit arrangement is a simplification, presumably due to scale. In reality there would be tholes to secure and take the pressure of the oars, and against which the temporary wash boards would be secured.
8224
To try and add a tad more realism to the set up I fitted strips between the frames along the inner hull to support the tholes.
Admittedly I am doing this as an exercise to see if I can, and it does extend the build time which means I don’t have to think about another one.🙄
The thole positions are marked and the process can begin.
8234
The wash strakes at the Bow are attended to first, these are heat treated to follow the hull before fitting against the first thole.
8244
With that done the next thole can be fitted with a 1.25mm spacing, and so on.
8241
8250
I will continue to fit the wash boards and hope it all turns out ok. The danger will be when I come to clean it all up, whether these delicate pieces will hold in place.
B.E.
27/08/2022
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