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  1. mugje
    Hello to you all, It's been a while since I've been here online. I was dealing with some personal stuff and didn't feel to work on this lovely hobby of ours. But lately I wanted to have something to work on again. I was building the HMS Pegasus from Amati, and I am about halfway I think. But the motivation to work further on that project is a bit low. The great kits that Chris Watton is producing now in his own company are so much further in design and realism that it's difficult to unsee the flaws in the earlier designed kits with the less quality materials and poor instructions. Ofcourse there is a lot to learn about building these kits and you can easily update them with other materials, but at the moment I just like to build something that is just beautiful and great out of the box without the need of altering to much. And Chris his new stuff is just perfect for this in my opinion. Luckily I had the funds now to purchase such a gem from Vanguard Models and it's the HMS Sphinx. I ordered it yesterday from a online store in Germany so I need to wait a few days before it arrives here in the Netherlands. There are already great building logs here on MSW, so this one won't add much to it. But it's nice to have a watchful eye of the designer and builder here on the forum, may I run into some difficulties.
  2. mugje
    Same for me...i also didn't bother to much about the planking beneath the copper...only the planks above have to look crisp in my opinion. But when you need to practice planking then it would be a good opportunity to do all planking perfect. You are going fast! Everything looking great! 👍
  3. mugje
    It amazes me how many ship models you produce in such short amount of time...especially this monster! Plus the photowork etc you need to do for the manuals. Taking my imaginaire hat off for you James! And ofcourse also for Chris his rate of developing!
  4. mugje
    Those open windows are such a cool detail 👍
  5. mugje
    Can I start over with my own build? Man this is beautiful!!
  6. mugje
    Looks even bigger with the copper! Cool 😁 I understand for the final box photos the copper needs to be clear and even. Personally...i like when it immediately gets its own patina, it gives a nice weathered look.
  7. mugje
    Tnx! Nice size and shape...looking forward how this one turns out!
  8. mugje
    Looks quite big! What's the hull length?
  9. mugje
    Great!
  10. mugje
    Great job James! I'm coppering the Pegasus now and that's quite a job already...can't imagine the amount of work on the Indy! However...I think the copper tape works easier and faster then little plates. What's you're experience with this James?
  11. mugje
    Looks wonderful and fun to build!
  12. mugje
    Fantastic! Great coloring too! 🙂
  13. mugje
    Price is beyond my reach, but someday... lovely to see everything come together!
  14. mugje
    Man! It's so clean, it almost hurts!
  15. mugje
    Definitly buying when it's ready for the European market!
  16. mugje
    Man...looking at the quality of the Sphinx kit...want to throw my Pegasus in the bin and buy the Sphinx 😄 (not sufficient funds and waste of product if i did ) Great progress so far! Enjoying your build
  17. mugje
    Man...this is beautiful!
  18. mugje
    The ship looks really beautiful so far! Really enjoying your build log!
  19. mugje
    Exciting! Indeed curious how many hours it will take for James...we all know he works with some magic lightning speed
  20. mugje
    Lovely!
  21. mugje
    That Indy is a beautiful design! I wish i had more money on my bank account! 😮
  22. mugje
    Great build so far! Nice to see another Pegasus build log...it will be interesting to follow!
  23. mugje
    I have the same feeling about them as you...i also do like the more traditional look without the decorations. And regarding the black or blue color... that's something to think about indeed. Thanks for your input!
  24. mugje
    Looks great man! you've come a long way. You did not use the golden side decorations? I'm doubting myself to to use them. I'm not sure if i like the look of them.
  25. mugje
    That is a really neat finish, so clean! Nice job!

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