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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Printed Cloth Flags - any shop for European Customers (or maybe Custom Flags) ?
Hi Jacek, look up BECC Model flags, I think they have EU Stockists.
Have you thought of printing your own using Modelspan tissue, gives a far better scale appearance.
B.E.
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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 Five
Aft platform modification
This involves cutting away a section of the false keel between bulkheads 9 and 10.
3805
I have restricted this to the area covered by the ladderway only, the hatchway is grated and covered by the Upper deck capstan.
I used a section of unused maple decking from my Zulu build for the platform, sufficient for the purpose.
3802
Checking the level.
3808(2)
The aft ladderway down to the platform from the Lower deck is almost directly below the Aft Ladderway on the Upper deck, so that ladder will probably obscure most of the view down to the Aft Platform, but I'll know it's there.😀
Time to get back to the main event.
B.E.
27/08/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from p.hoek in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Five
Aft platform modification
This involves cutting away a section of the false keel between bulkheads 9 and 10.
3805
I have restricted this to the area covered by the ladderway only, the hatchway is grated and covered by the Upper deck capstan.
I used a section of unused maple decking from my Zulu build for the platform, sufficient for the purpose.
3802
Checking the level.
3808(2)
The aft ladderway down to the platform from the Lower deck is almost directly below the Aft Ladderway on the Upper deck, so that ladder will probably obscure most of the view down to the Aft Platform, but I'll know it's there.😀
Time to get back to the main event.
B.E.
27/08/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from BenD in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Five
Aft platform modification
This involves cutting away a section of the false keel between bulkheads 9 and 10.
3805
I have restricted this to the area covered by the ladderway only, the hatchway is grated and covered by the Upper deck capstan.
I used a section of unused maple decking from my Zulu build for the platform, sufficient for the purpose.
3802
Checking the level.
3808(2)
The aft ladderway down to the platform from the Lower deck is almost directly below the Aft Ladderway on the Upper deck, so that ladder will probably obscure most of the view down to the Aft Platform, but I'll know it's there.😀
Time to get back to the main event.
B.E.
27/08/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from chris watton in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Five
Aft platform modification
This involves cutting away a section of the false keel between bulkheads 9 and 10.
3805
I have restricted this to the area covered by the ladderway only, the hatchway is grated and covered by the Upper deck capstan.
I used a section of unused maple decking from my Zulu build for the platform, sufficient for the purpose.
3802
Checking the level.
3808(2)
The aft ladderway down to the platform from the Lower deck is almost directly below the Aft Ladderway on the Upper deck, so that ladder will probably obscure most of the view down to the Aft Platform, but I'll know it's there.😀
Time to get back to the main event.
B.E.
27/08/21
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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 Five
Aft platform modification
This involves cutting away a section of the false keel between bulkheads 9 and 10.
3805
I have restricted this to the area covered by the ladderway only, the hatchway is grated and covered by the Upper deck capstan.
I used a section of unused maple decking from my Zulu build for the platform, sufficient for the purpose.
3802
Checking the level.
3808(2)
The aft ladderway down to the platform from the Lower deck is almost directly below the Aft Ladderway on the Upper deck, so that ladder will probably obscure most of the view down to the Aft Platform, but I'll know it's there.😀
Time to get back to the main event.
B.E.
27/08/21
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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 Five
Aft platform modification
This involves cutting away a section of the false keel between bulkheads 9 and 10.
3805
I have restricted this to the area covered by the ladderway only, the hatchway is grated and covered by the Upper deck capstan.
I used a section of unused maple decking from my Zulu build for the platform, sufficient for the purpose.
3802
Checking the level.
3808(2)
The aft ladderway down to the platform from the Lower deck is almost directly below the Aft Ladderway on the Upper deck, so that ladder will probably obscure most of the view down to the Aft Platform, but I'll know it's there.😀
Time to get back to the main event.
B.E.
27/08/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from mtaylor in Printed Cloth Flags - any shop for European Customers (or maybe Custom Flags) ?
Hi Jacek, look up BECC Model flags, I think they have EU Stockists.
Have you thought of printing your own using Modelspan tissue, gives a far better scale appearance.
B.E.
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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 Five
Aft platform modification
This involves cutting away a section of the false keel between bulkheads 9 and 10.
3805
I have restricted this to the area covered by the ladderway only, the hatchway is grated and covered by the Upper deck capstan.
I used a section of unused maple decking from my Zulu build for the platform, sufficient for the purpose.
3802
Checking the level.
3808(2)
The aft ladderway down to the platform from the Lower deck is almost directly below the Aft Ladderway on the Upper deck, so that ladder will probably obscure most of the view down to the Aft Platform, but I'll know it's there.😀
Time to get back to the main event.
B.E.
27/08/21
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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 Five
Aft platform modification
This involves cutting away a section of the false keel between bulkheads 9 and 10.
3805
I have restricted this to the area covered by the ladderway only, the hatchway is grated and covered by the Upper deck capstan.
I used a section of unused maple decking from my Zulu build for the platform, sufficient for the purpose.
3802
Checking the level.
3808(2)
The aft ladderway down to the platform from the Lower deck is almost directly below the Aft Ladderway on the Upper deck, so that ladder will probably obscure most of the view down to the Aft Platform, but I'll know it's there.😀
Time to get back to the main event.
B.E.
27/08/21
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Blue Ensign reacted to glbarlow in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
That’s bold to split a bulkhead. Enjoying watching this develop.
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Blue Ensign reacted to DelF in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
I'm just grateful you're leading the way on this one. Hopefully you'll have sorted out Sphinx before I've finished the Duchess, then I'll be able to follow your example🙂. Seriously though, thanks as always for sharing your thought processes and the steps in your build so helpfully.
Derek
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Gregory in Printed Cloth Flags - any shop for European Customers (or maybe Custom Flags) ?
Hi Jacek, look up BECC Model flags, I think they have EU Stockists.
Have you thought of printing your own using Modelspan tissue, gives a far better scale appearance.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Erdict in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Four
Creating a Ladderway
This post involves modifying things to create a Fore hatch ladderway on the Lower deck down to the Fore Platform.
This is not for the faint hearted as it involves cutting Bulkhead 4 in half and trimming the false keel.
3716
The bulkhead is halved, and the centre section is removed.
3718
The short keel piece sticking up in the centre will also be removed.
3719
A test check of the Ladderway with the lower deck in place.
3723
Bulkhead 5 is glued into place along with the Fore Platform.
3722
The lower deck is temporarily refitted to hold the bulkhead in place until the glue sets.
3753
Bulkhead 4 halves are glued into place against the False keel and forward connections of the Platform.
3747
Bracing blocks are glued to the lower part of the bulkhead and the keel.
3725
The Lower deck was again put back to square the bulkheads.
3755
The completed area opened up.
3735
3752
A ladder can now be installed once the hatchway coamings are fitted.
Onto the stern Ladderway and Aft Platform, which is a less dramatic modification.
B.E.
26/08/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Canute in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Glenn-UK - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Well done Glenn, great photos of the bow/stern off- model fairing process. 👍
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Erdict in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Three
Platforms
Unusual in this type of kit, Chris has provided a short section of what would be the forward Platform below the lower deck.
In reality there would also be an aft platform which is not supplied.
These Platforms sat above the hold and are version of the Orlop deck on larger vessels.
I doubt very little will be seen of this with the hull planked and decked.
I considered the possibility of fabricating false frames and leaving an opening in the hull at this level, but what would be the ladderway above it is blocked by a bulkhead, and it is only clear above the Fore Hatchway. As a ladderway leading up to the Lower deck would be the only feature of interest I decided to pass.
Lower deck
This deck is another nice touch for what otherwise would be a re-inforcing piece to square up the bulkheads and provide some rigidity to the hull.
This is also supplied in engraved plywood with the Hatchways and Ladderways detailed. The Fore Ladderway leads down to the Platform deck, or it would if the bulkhead wasn’t in the way.
My deck had some Laser burn on the engraved side which needed sanding to remove. This didn’t have any effect on the planking lines.
3681(2)text
With the Lower deck slotted into place, gently does it on this exercise, it can be seen that altho’ the hatches will be covered by gratings, the Ladderways simply open onto bulkhead tops.
3680(2)
The Upper deck base is placed roughly in position to gauge what will be visible of the lower decks.
The Upper deck Fore Hatch is covered by a grating, but without it there is a view directly down to the Platform deck, altho’ the deficiency in the ladderway will be visible.
3684
To rectify this would require removing a section from bulkhead 4 and a section of false keel between bulkheads 9 and 10 for the lower deck aft ladderway.
None of this of course is necessary but as my version will be open decks only, it is another option to think about, and I am sorely tempted.
B.E.
26/08/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from mgatrost in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Four
Creating a Ladderway
This post involves modifying things to create a Fore hatch ladderway on the Lower deck down to the Fore Platform.
This is not for the faint hearted as it involves cutting Bulkhead 4 in half and trimming the false keel.
3716
The bulkhead is halved, and the centre section is removed.
3718
The short keel piece sticking up in the centre will also be removed.
3719
A test check of the Ladderway with the lower deck in place.
3723
Bulkhead 5 is glued into place along with the Fore Platform.
3722
The lower deck is temporarily refitted to hold the bulkhead in place until the glue sets.
3753
Bulkhead 4 halves are glued into place against the False keel and forward connections of the Platform.
3747
Bracing blocks are glued to the lower part of the bulkhead and the keel.
3725
The Lower deck was again put back to square the bulkheads.
3755
The completed area opened up.
3735
3752
A ladder can now be installed once the hatchway coamings are fitted.
Onto the stern Ladderway and Aft Platform, which is a less dramatic modification.
B.E.
26/08/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Martin W in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Four
Creating a Ladderway
This post involves modifying things to create a Fore hatch ladderway on the Lower deck down to the Fore Platform.
This is not for the faint hearted as it involves cutting Bulkhead 4 in half and trimming the false keel.
3716
The bulkhead is halved, and the centre section is removed.
3718
The short keel piece sticking up in the centre will also be removed.
3719
A test check of the Ladderway with the lower deck in place.
3723
Bulkhead 5 is glued into place along with the Fore Platform.
3722
The lower deck is temporarily refitted to hold the bulkhead in place until the glue sets.
3753
Bulkhead 4 halves are glued into place against the False keel and forward connections of the Platform.
3747
Bracing blocks are glued to the lower part of the bulkhead and the keel.
3725
The Lower deck was again put back to square the bulkheads.
3755
The completed area opened up.
3735
3752
A ladder can now be installed once the hatchway coamings are fitted.
Onto the stern Ladderway and Aft Platform, which is a less dramatic modification.
B.E.
26/08/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Martin W in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Well Chris, at least you have provided a run through upper deck which has saved me the trouble of the serious mod necessary on Pegasus, and for that I'm ever grateful.👍
B.E
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Martin W in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Three
Platforms
Unusual in this type of kit, Chris has provided a short section of what would be the forward Platform below the lower deck.
In reality there would also be an aft platform which is not supplied.
These Platforms sat above the hold and are version of the Orlop deck on larger vessels.
I doubt very little will be seen of this with the hull planked and decked.
I considered the possibility of fabricating false frames and leaving an opening in the hull at this level, but what would be the ladderway above it is blocked by a bulkhead, and it is only clear above the Fore Hatchway. As a ladderway leading up to the Lower deck would be the only feature of interest I decided to pass.
Lower deck
This deck is another nice touch for what otherwise would be a re-inforcing piece to square up the bulkheads and provide some rigidity to the hull.
This is also supplied in engraved plywood with the Hatchways and Ladderways detailed. The Fore Ladderway leads down to the Platform deck, or it would if the bulkhead wasn’t in the way.
My deck had some Laser burn on the engraved side which needed sanding to remove. This didn’t have any effect on the planking lines.
3681(2)text
With the Lower deck slotted into place, gently does it on this exercise, it can be seen that altho’ the hatches will be covered by gratings, the Ladderways simply open onto bulkhead tops.
3680(2)
The Upper deck base is placed roughly in position to gauge what will be visible of the lower decks.
The Upper deck Fore Hatch is covered by a grating, but without it there is a view directly down to the Platform deck, altho’ the deficiency in the ladderway will be visible.
3684
To rectify this would require removing a section from bulkhead 4 and a section of false keel between bulkheads 9 and 10 for the lower deck aft ladderway.
None of this of course is necessary but as my version will be open decks only, it is another option to think about, and I am sorely tempted.
B.E.
26/08/21
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from p.hoek in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post Four
Creating a Ladderway
This post involves modifying things to create a Fore hatch ladderway on the Lower deck down to the Fore Platform.
This is not for the faint hearted as it involves cutting Bulkhead 4 in half and trimming the false keel.
3716
The bulkhead is halved, and the centre section is removed.
3718
The short keel piece sticking up in the centre will also be removed.
3719
A test check of the Ladderway with the lower deck in place.
3723
Bulkhead 5 is glued into place along with the Fore Platform.
3722
The lower deck is temporarily refitted to hold the bulkhead in place until the glue sets.
3753
Bulkhead 4 halves are glued into place against the False keel and forward connections of the Platform.
3747
Bracing blocks are glued to the lower part of the bulkhead and the keel.
3725
The Lower deck was again put back to square the bulkheads.
3755
The completed area opened up.
3735
3752
A ladder can now be installed once the hatchway coamings are fitted.
Onto the stern Ladderway and Aft Platform, which is a less dramatic modification.
B.E.
26/08/21
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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 Four
Creating a Ladderway
This post involves modifying things to create a Fore hatch ladderway on the Lower deck down to the Fore Platform.
This is not for the faint hearted as it involves cutting Bulkhead 4 in half and trimming the false keel.
3716
The bulkhead is halved, and the centre section is removed.
3718
The short keel piece sticking up in the centre will also be removed.
3719
A test check of the Ladderway with the lower deck in place.
3723
Bulkhead 5 is glued into place along with the Fore Platform.
3722
The lower deck is temporarily refitted to hold the bulkhead in place until the glue sets.
3753
Bulkhead 4 halves are glued into place against the False keel and forward connections of the Platform.
3747
Bracing blocks are glued to the lower part of the bulkhead and the keel.
3725
The Lower deck was again put back to square the bulkheads.
3755
The completed area opened up.
3735
3752
A ladder can now be installed once the hatchway coamings are fitted.
Onto the stern Ladderway and Aft Platform, which is a less dramatic modification.
B.E.
26/08/21
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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 Four
Creating a Ladderway
This post involves modifying things to create a Fore hatch ladderway on the Lower deck down to the Fore Platform.
This is not for the faint hearted as it involves cutting Bulkhead 4 in half and trimming the false keel.
3716
The bulkhead is halved, and the centre section is removed.
3718
The short keel piece sticking up in the centre will also be removed.
3719
A test check of the Ladderway with the lower deck in place.
3723
Bulkhead 5 is glued into place along with the Fore Platform.
3722
The lower deck is temporarily refitted to hold the bulkhead in place until the glue sets.
3753
Bulkhead 4 halves are glued into place against the False keel and forward connections of the Platform.
3747
Bracing blocks are glued to the lower part of the bulkhead and the keel.
3725
The Lower deck was again put back to square the bulkheads.
3755
The completed area opened up.
3735
3752
A ladder can now be installed once the hatchway coamings are fitted.
Onto the stern Ladderway and Aft Platform, which is a less dramatic modification.
B.E.
26/08/21
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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 Three
Platforms
Unusual in this type of kit, Chris has provided a short section of what would be the forward Platform below the lower deck.
In reality there would also be an aft platform which is not supplied.
These Platforms sat above the hold and are version of the Orlop deck on larger vessels.
I doubt very little will be seen of this with the hull planked and decked.
I considered the possibility of fabricating false frames and leaving an opening in the hull at this level, but what would be the ladderway above it is blocked by a bulkhead, and it is only clear above the Fore Hatchway. As a ladderway leading up to the Lower deck would be the only feature of interest I decided to pass.
Lower deck
This deck is another nice touch for what otherwise would be a re-inforcing piece to square up the bulkheads and provide some rigidity to the hull.
This is also supplied in engraved plywood with the Hatchways and Ladderways detailed. The Fore Ladderway leads down to the Platform deck, or it would if the bulkhead wasn’t in the way.
My deck had some Laser burn on the engraved side which needed sanding to remove. This didn’t have any effect on the planking lines.
3681(2)text
With the Lower deck slotted into place, gently does it on this exercise, it can be seen that altho’ the hatches will be covered by gratings, the Ladderways simply open onto bulkhead tops.
3680(2)
The Upper deck base is placed roughly in position to gauge what will be visible of the lower decks.
The Upper deck Fore Hatch is covered by a grating, but without it there is a view directly down to the Platform deck, altho’ the deficiency in the ladderway will be visible.
3684
To rectify this would require removing a section from bulkhead 4 and a section of false keel between bulkheads 9 and 10 for the lower deck aft ladderway.
None of this of course is necessary but as my version will be open decks only, it is another option to think about, and I am sorely tempted.
B.E.
26/08/21
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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 Four
Creating a Ladderway
This post involves modifying things to create a Fore hatch ladderway on the Lower deck down to the Fore Platform.
This is not for the faint hearted as it involves cutting Bulkhead 4 in half and trimming the false keel.
3716
The bulkhead is halved, and the centre section is removed.
3718
The short keel piece sticking up in the centre will also be removed.
3719
A test check of the Ladderway with the lower deck in place.
3723
Bulkhead 5 is glued into place along with the Fore Platform.
3722
The lower deck is temporarily refitted to hold the bulkhead in place until the glue sets.
3753
Bulkhead 4 halves are glued into place against the False keel and forward connections of the Platform.
3747
Bracing blocks are glued to the lower part of the bulkhead and the keel.
3725
The Lower deck was again put back to square the bulkheads.
3755
The completed area opened up.
3735
3752
A ladder can now be installed once the hatchway coamings are fitted.
Onto the stern Ladderway and Aft Platform, which is a less dramatic modification.
B.E.
26/08/21
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