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Blue Ensign got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
If you're going to plank over the Quarter deck very little will be seen of the cabin area, so probably not worth the effort and risk of modification.
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
Cheers Guys,
@ Glenn, Bob, Tom, and Jacek
Blame Chris, for how he designed the kit, providing the scale Quarter deck beams which gave me the idea for a Navy Board style model.😄
It was the possibilities of enhancing the kit that persuaded me to buy it, hours of extra fun for the money.
I’m surprised Chris hasn’t charged me extra for the kit.😉
@Richard,
A case of stuff happens Richard, James and the team do a great job of providing the means for us all to record our work, and MSW were let down by the previous host.
I write all my logs on word and copy and paste to MSW
The words docs and photo files are all backed up from my system.
The problem with the lost Pegasus log was reconstructing the photo inserts which took all the time. You will note that I now add the reference below each photo, so I can quickly identify them.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from coxswain in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Eleven
Stern mods continued.
Having studied Chuck’s Winchelsea build which is acting as a sort of proxy plan, I can see where I am going.
01429
All the stern frames have now been adjusted including the two outer frames.
01428
My Proxxon scroll saw is my most used machine, would hate to be without it.
01431(2)
04141(2)
Fully modified stern frames in place.
04131
This results in a gap where the kit rear inner bulwark pattern (214/215) is designed to fit over the original layout.
No matter this is easily rectified.
01432
I have also removed the door as I hope to open up the Quarter gallery.
A little more cleaning up and the frames can be glued into place.
B.E.
12/09/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from coxswain in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Ten
Starting the stern modification
The first job is to establish where the Rudder head cover will sit.
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To this end it is necessary to temporarily fit the stern post and rudder.
04107
A piece of 12mm Walnut square stock is shaped into an octagon.
04111
The piece is then hollowed out to fit over the Rudder head.
04115
By design or accident, the scale cover fits between the central kit stern frames.
04113
This is purely to assess the position.
04118
The cover will not sit this low in the framing.
04116
This will enable me to work out the height and line of the bench which butts to the cover.
04121
Here the shaping of the inner four frames has begun.
04124
Not sure at present whether the two outer frames will require shaping, I am conscious that the aft internal bulwarks are cut to fit above them.
04122
I am taking things slowly as I’m basically making it up as I go along, having no plans to work to. I need to keep looking ahead to see how the mods impact on stages further along the build.
That’s enough headache for one day.
B.E.
11/09/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Canute in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Jasseji (Jacek) - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Hi Jacek,
I think your stern area up to the counter around the top end need more fairing.
There should be a smooth transition without any hint of an angle, those split planks are a sign of trouble ahead.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from BobG in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
If you're going to plank over the Quarter deck very little will be seen of the cabin area, so probably not worth the effort and risk of modification.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from BobG in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Cheers Guys,
@ Glenn, Bob, Tom, and Jacek
Blame Chris, for how he designed the kit, providing the scale Quarter deck beams which gave me the idea for a Navy Board style model.😄
It was the possibilities of enhancing the kit that persuaded me to buy it, hours of extra fun for the money.
I’m surprised Chris hasn’t charged me extra for the kit.😉
@Richard,
A case of stuff happens Richard, James and the team do a great job of providing the means for us all to record our work, and MSW were let down by the previous host.
I write all my logs on word and copy and paste to MSW
The words docs and photo files are all backed up from my system.
The problem with the lost Pegasus log was reconstructing the photo inserts which took all the time. You will note that I now add the reference below each photo, so I can quickly identify them.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from AJClark in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Eleven
Stern mods continued.
Having studied Chuck’s Winchelsea build which is acting as a sort of proxy plan, I can see where I am going.
01429
All the stern frames have now been adjusted including the two outer frames.
01428
My Proxxon scroll saw is my most used machine, would hate to be without it.
01431(2)
04141(2)
Fully modified stern frames in place.
04131
This results in a gap where the kit rear inner bulwark pattern (214/215) is designed to fit over the original layout.
No matter this is easily rectified.
01432
I have also removed the door as I hope to open up the Quarter gallery.
A little more cleaning up and the frames can be glued into place.
B.E.
12/09/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from bruce d in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Eleven
Stern mods continued.
Having studied Chuck’s Winchelsea build which is acting as a sort of proxy plan, I can see where I am going.
01429
All the stern frames have now been adjusted including the two outer frames.
01428
My Proxxon scroll saw is my most used machine, would hate to be without it.
01431(2)
04141(2)
Fully modified stern frames in place.
04131
This results in a gap where the kit rear inner bulwark pattern (214/215) is designed to fit over the original layout.
No matter this is easily rectified.
01432
I have also removed the door as I hope to open up the Quarter gallery.
A little more cleaning up and the frames can be glued into place.
B.E.
12/09/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Richard44 in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Cheers Guys,
@ Glenn, Bob, Tom, and Jacek
Blame Chris, for how he designed the kit, providing the scale Quarter deck beams which gave me the idea for a Navy Board style model.😄
It was the possibilities of enhancing the kit that persuaded me to buy it, hours of extra fun for the money.
I’m surprised Chris hasn’t charged me extra for the kit.😉
@Richard,
A case of stuff happens Richard, James and the team do a great job of providing the means for us all to record our work, and MSW were let down by the previous host.
I write all my logs on word and copy and paste to MSW
The words docs and photo files are all backed up from my system.
The problem with the lost Pegasus log was reconstructing the photo inserts which took all the time. You will note that I now add the reference below each photo, so I can quickly identify them.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign reacted to Jasseji in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Oh BE, i hate you, you make my small changes to the Kit look even smaller than they are
@James H as a Database Architect/Admin in a major Insurance company in Germany i can only tell you: Back up to an External company from the one you have the Hosting
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Blue Ensign reacted to James H in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
I'll try to explain this one again 🥸
In 2013, we were paying our host to backup for us, but they didn't even have the secondary drive fitted, let alone back things up.
Our current system does have a drive fitted and I have personally scheduled all backups. These are created every other day so the most we will ever lose is a day or so. No more need to back up this log than any other on MSW 😉
Ok....back to the log.
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Blue Ensign reacted to TBlack in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
B.E.,
Looks to me like you're pretty good at making things up!
Tom
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Blue Ensign reacted to Richard44 in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Just as an aside B.E., I hope you're backing up your build log - I'd hate for you to have to try and recreate it (as you did with Pegasus) if there is another system crash.
Cheers
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Blue Ensign reacted to BobG in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Amazing work, BE. I'm sure your build log will become the "go to log for bashing this kit." It's how you are opening things up so that the interior of the model can be viewed.
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Blue Ensign reacted to glbarlow in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
An architect at work, one bold move after another!
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from JpR62 in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Eleven
Stern mods continued.
Having studied Chuck’s Winchelsea build which is acting as a sort of proxy plan, I can see where I am going.
01429
All the stern frames have now been adjusted including the two outer frames.
01428
My Proxxon scroll saw is my most used machine, would hate to be without it.
01431(2)
04141(2)
Fully modified stern frames in place.
04131
This results in a gap where the kit rear inner bulwark pattern (214/215) is designed to fit over the original layout.
No matter this is easily rectified.
01432
I have also removed the door as I hope to open up the Quarter gallery.
A little more cleaning up and the frames can be glued into place.
B.E.
12/09/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Eleven
Stern mods continued.
Having studied Chuck’s Winchelsea build which is acting as a sort of proxy plan, I can see where I am going.
01429
All the stern frames have now been adjusted including the two outer frames.
01428
My Proxxon scroll saw is my most used machine, would hate to be without it.
01431(2)
04141(2)
Fully modified stern frames in place.
04131
This results in a gap where the kit rear inner bulwark pattern (214/215) is designed to fit over the original layout.
No matter this is easily rectified.
01432
I have also removed the door as I hope to open up the Quarter gallery.
A little more cleaning up and the frames can be glued into place.
B.E.
12/09/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from dunnock in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Eleven
Stern mods continued.
Having studied Chuck’s Winchelsea build which is acting as a sort of proxy plan, I can see where I am going.
01429
All the stern frames have now been adjusted including the two outer frames.
01428
My Proxxon scroll saw is my most used machine, would hate to be without it.
01431(2)
04141(2)
Fully modified stern frames in place.
04131
This results in a gap where the kit rear inner bulwark pattern (214/215) is designed to fit over the original layout.
No matter this is easily rectified.
01432
I have also removed the door as I hope to open up the Quarter gallery.
A little more cleaning up and the frames can be glued into place.
B.E.
12/09/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from DelF in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Eleven
Stern mods continued.
Having studied Chuck’s Winchelsea build which is acting as a sort of proxy plan, I can see where I am going.
01429
All the stern frames have now been adjusted including the two outer frames.
01428
My Proxxon scroll saw is my most used machine, would hate to be without it.
01431(2)
04141(2)
Fully modified stern frames in place.
04131
This results in a gap where the kit rear inner bulwark pattern (214/215) is designed to fit over the original layout.
No matter this is easily rectified.
01432
I have also removed the door as I hope to open up the Quarter gallery.
A little more cleaning up and the frames can be glued into place.
B.E.
12/09/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from oneslim in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Eleven
Stern mods continued.
Having studied Chuck’s Winchelsea build which is acting as a sort of proxy plan, I can see where I am going.
01429
All the stern frames have now been adjusted including the two outer frames.
01428
My Proxxon scroll saw is my most used machine, would hate to be without it.
01431(2)
04141(2)
Fully modified stern frames in place.
04131
This results in a gap where the kit rear inner bulwark pattern (214/215) is designed to fit over the original layout.
No matter this is easily rectified.
01432
I have also removed the door as I hope to open up the Quarter gallery.
A little more cleaning up and the frames can be glued into place.
B.E.
12/09/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from drjeckl in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Eleven
Stern mods continued.
Having studied Chuck’s Winchelsea build which is acting as a sort of proxy plan, I can see where I am going.
01429
All the stern frames have now been adjusted including the two outer frames.
01428
My Proxxon scroll saw is my most used machine, would hate to be without it.
01431(2)
04141(2)
Fully modified stern frames in place.
04131
This results in a gap where the kit rear inner bulwark pattern (214/215) is designed to fit over the original layout.
No matter this is easily rectified.
01432
I have also removed the door as I hope to open up the Quarter gallery.
A little more cleaning up and the frames can be glued into place.
B.E.
12/09/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from gjdale in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Eleven
Stern mods continued.
Having studied Chuck’s Winchelsea build which is acting as a sort of proxy plan, I can see where I am going.
01429
All the stern frames have now been adjusted including the two outer frames.
01428
My Proxxon scroll saw is my most used machine, would hate to be without it.
01431(2)
04141(2)
Fully modified stern frames in place.
04131
This results in a gap where the kit rear inner bulwark pattern (214/215) is designed to fit over the original layout.
No matter this is easily rectified.
01432
I have also removed the door as I hope to open up the Quarter gallery.
A little more cleaning up and the frames can be glued into place.
B.E.
12/09/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Richard44 in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Eleven
Stern mods continued.
Having studied Chuck’s Winchelsea build which is acting as a sort of proxy plan, I can see where I am going.
01429
All the stern frames have now been adjusted including the two outer frames.
01428
My Proxxon scroll saw is my most used machine, would hate to be without it.
01431(2)
04141(2)
Fully modified stern frames in place.
04131
This results in a gap where the kit rear inner bulwark pattern (214/215) is designed to fit over the original layout.
No matter this is easily rectified.
01432
I have also removed the door as I hope to open up the Quarter gallery.
A little more cleaning up and the frames can be glued into place.
B.E.
12/09/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Eleven
Stern mods continued.
Having studied Chuck’s Winchelsea build which is acting as a sort of proxy plan, I can see where I am going.
01429
All the stern frames have now been adjusted including the two outer frames.
01428
My Proxxon scroll saw is my most used machine, would hate to be without it.
01431(2)
04141(2)
Fully modified stern frames in place.
04131
This results in a gap where the kit rear inner bulwark pattern (214/215) is designed to fit over the original layout.
No matter this is easily rectified.
01432
I have also removed the door as I hope to open up the Quarter gallery.
A little more cleaning up and the frames can be glued into place.
B.E.
12/09/21
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