Ian B

Hi @modeller_masa

yes, it is one of her many re-incarnations-- she was changed about quite a bit over her service, a nice model... I will one day get around to building her from scratch-- still think she is a most over looked potential kit for the general model ship building community to issue.  On a slight note-- The go ahead has been given to build a full size replica of the the SS Great Western -- a paddle steam in the adjacent dock in Bristol.

I've nearly finished this build..I hope you enjoy it as much as I did...you've made a great start 

A great project, love following  this superb build

That looks superb..roll on the other sails 

After lots of agonising I started with a couple of furled sails..I will do a mix of full and furled..   so thanks for your great dry runs with the paper..super idea

Chuck of Syren fame on his Cheerful build printed the flag on tissue paper then used a spray fixer.  Looked so realistic -- on the Syren website you can down load the last pdf pages which shows how it is done...

Looking fab, the cannons really start to make her look aggressive progress is super-- Love the painting those sails would look great on the model...

 I'm just about to embark on my sails --so its good to see your mock ups. I now keep changing my mind as to which way to go-- i am now thinking a mix of full and furled sails as per your painting...aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh  to much to choose from 🤪

By the way , I have just fitted royal stays-- I took my lead from you  

And the option to obscure the whole planking job in black paint makes it a very appealing first timer build.  😁  I had the same thought Richard with my first build-- Bounty-- nice white paint to cover things up the lower hull ..you are making great progress--keep it up and thanks for starting a building log for us to follow, very much appreciated. 

Getting that far is great for understanding the size and shape of her , looking forward to seeing how you get on--- should be fab .

Ian

Its coming on great--- glad I am following you,  I noticed after looking at your pictures I have missed the foot ropes on my jib boom--- so thanks  I shall correct that soon.  Liking the anchor chains the length and the colour looks spot on to me...I have not fitted them yet I shall leave that to last when I fit the lights ---

Keep up the good work its looking really promising, I find its all about setting small targets to achieve each one you mentally treat as a 'model'  that way steady and sure progress without that feeling 'will i ever get this done' feeling LOL LOL 

very nice touch Nils-----  I'd would be very pleased with that too

Hi Daniel I have been following this for a while as this may be my next build-- with all the extra detail you are adding an average kit build is turning into something special---thanks for taking time to share it with us...    

Never seen this build before -- keen to see how it turns out-- good luck

Hi Peter @flyer

I haven't rigged the Royals--- but might...

yes, the stove can be seen slightly (all of the top) -- better than not at all-- I spent so much time doing it I thought it  a shame to hide it,

22 hours ago, mort stoll said:

Hi Ian,

Just noticed the rammers, sponges etc. by your carrages. Where did you get them?

Keep up the great work,

Mort

@mort stoll easy -- they were just plastic coated electrical wire---stripped with just the end insolation left on end for the sponge and the bare copper for the shift and painted  you can make loads in minutes ...and completely strip wires twisted at the end for the cork screw.

On 6/20/2022 at 2:02 PM, allanyed said:

PEGASUS MODELS LTD 88 CATTON GROVE ROAD NORWICH NORFOLK UNITED KINGDOM Zip:NR33AA Phone: 44-1603-419515 Email: sales@pegasusmodels.co.uk WebSite: www.pegasusmodels.co.uk   I don't know if this is current but they are a distributor for SIG, which makes silk span.   https://sigmfg.com/products/sig-silkspan-tissue

Allan

no luck-- tried them as well-- just hoping some shop has old stock stuck somewhere

15 hours ago, Techtonic said:

I used Silkspan to do the furled sails on my Pegasus, I think it looks great for furled sails - you can see the results here https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2554-hms-pegasus-164-amati-victory-models-by-techtonic/.

For set sails, while the silkspan may look more accurate to scale, I've a feeling the cloth sails may be more aesthetically pleasing. The cloth supplied with the Vanguard is very fine so might look reasonable. I'll probably experiment with both to see which looks best.

Thanks, I have just added your build to my favourites-- gives me lots of ideals-- might go fully furled all round..

Better keep it light on here its not my build log     Its a great build and looking forward to seeing how it turn out ..amazing I bet!!!

16 hours ago, Techtonic said:

Hi Ian. Do you happen to recall which size carriage you got https://vanguardmodels.co.uk/product/cannon-carriages/, was it the 1:72 9 pounder? Just want to make sure since the kit 9 pounder barrels seem undersized but I want to at least make sure the carriage matches the barrel reasonably well. That's definitely an affordable solution at 90p per carriage, though shipping to the US costs more that the carriages. 

yes--- and with their carriages on to the kit barrels they look right in proportion-- well to my eyes anyway

11 minutes ago, allanyed said:

Your model is really looking good.  I fully realize there are proponents of using cloth sails that are not so concerned with scale and the choice is always that of the model builder.  Keep in mind that at 1:72 there is no cloth in existence or sewing method that will be to scale and many feel will detract from all the beauty you have put into your model to this point.    Maybe consider non-woven materials.   The $7 booklet on making sails by David Antsherl from SeaWatch books is a great guide on making realistic sails.  Tom Lauria has a two part video on sail making that you may find helpful as well.   

 

Thanks I have seen this video-- I am having great difficulty in locating silkspan in the UK--- so if anyone knows where to get some I'd be greatly obliged

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I forgot to say-- I'm planning to do a mix of furled and set sails-- set the main, fore course and one of the bow sails, (slightly raised from fully down) The spanker full. And all the rest furled--- well that's the intention....lets see how it works out in practice 🤣  

I just wanted to do something different as my last build had no sails (Cheerful) and my Bounty has full sails set.

I've just finished the standing rigging and never even noticed the cannon size issue on the plans when I was doing them🤪

I used the kits barrels but used the wooden carriage kits from Chris Watton's 'Victory model's instead of the cast ones...

Hi thanks for taking time out to respond. @GrandpaPhil  I have read that book and has given me some good thoughts on how to proceed. And yes @JerryTodd I think I could use my Vanguard plans as a basis for a simplified square rigged R/C boat. The hull would have lots of room for the radio and linkage. I would just have to work out how to break her down for transit and make her look detailed but not---and relatively bomb proof for lifting and bumping into other boats and things!  LOl   so watch this forum-- I plan to start around October-- a winter project...

Hi

I am struggling to find an R/C kit of a Napoleonic warship,  don't mind if it has an electric motor or 100% sail--- any suggestions? I have never built an actual 'floating' model before just thought it would be fun to try and actually sail it

Thanks 

I'm loving the copper plating. The style and application makes it looks so strong, industrial, purposeful---- a great look