hollowneck

Outstanding painting, Ron! Thanks for letting us know about some of your techniques. I would have never had a clue about how to achieve the results you have described. Thanks!

Opening gunports and Char Removal:

 

 
Admiral isnt too happy about this task, amount of mess this generates, phuh.
 
Next up:
Port Gallery changes and "Gallery Drop"
 
Still waiting for Blackening solution and Acetone.
 
On a side Note, Amati did decide to send my order to Germany (i have placed an order on their website giving my Parents shipping address in Poland but then i sent them an E-Mail asking them to send this to Germany citing the EU Anti-Geoblocking and anti-cartell regulations...) - i think i will describe this in another Topic as i have very strong feelings about this situation...
 
 

Bob,
Thanks for the shout out. I plan to take photos of the entire project as it moves along. There is a lot of interest in dioramas and I agree there isn't much detail since I believe there aren't many ship modelers who are comfortable with this creative aspect. I understand this as I had reservations myself a few models ago. It does add significantly to the build time. It can also add additional money to projects too, depending on the materials and size of presentation.
 
As I post for my HMS Camilla over the next couple months and as I get to post-rigging and sails, I'll keep a sharp weather eye on interest for more detail on how I create my water/maritime scenarios. I plan to complete my model with set sails BEFORE I build its setting.
 
Ron

Jacek,
I'm building the Sphinx kit too, but not posting a Build Log per se. I do have photos and notes in the Kit Review Thread and I'll be posting additional photos as I move along on my build.
 
You mentioned seeing some different treatments to the decorations for this model.
 
These photos show my alternative treatment to some of the decorative pieces in this kit. The resin cast piece at the stern spoke to me: "GIve me lots of interesting colors!" The headworks/stem P/E pieces are painted with a base coat of ochre and then given a wash (the same Citadel Seraphim color per previous post here) to darken the nooks n' crannies. Acrylic paint, both. This treatment is to specifically simulate "carved wood," not the trompe l'oeil (fools-the-eye) embellished style of ornate painting. I considered doing this with a paper appliqué, but decided that at 1:64 scale, my hand couldn't do this approach justice. The very small upper foc'sle bulwark decorations have small touches of a deeper golden bronze color that help to make these more interesting to look at.
 
Since I posted the stern photo here I have removed the two upper counter decorations (on either side of the "badge") and refinished the black. These were too much to my eye, OTT, particularly after painting the upper fascia the way I envisioned it. My model (built as sister ship HMS Camilla) will have her name on the piece of .o2 thin pear that is now shown blank. I haven't decided on the color yet, but it will likely be the same blue hue I've used with creme or white lettering.
 
Part of the fun with Vanguard's excellent kits is the many things one can do to "customize" - personalize their model.
 
Hope these stimulate some additional ideas!
Ron
 

Jacek,
I'm building the Sphinx kit too, but not posting a Build Log per se. I do have photos and notes in the Kit Review Thread and I'll be posting additional photos as I move along on my build.
 
You mentioned seeing some different treatments to the decorations for this model.
 
These photos show my alternative treatment to some of the decorative pieces in this kit. The resin cast piece at the stern spoke to me: "GIve me lots of interesting colors!" The headworks/stem P/E pieces are painted with a base coat of ochre and then given a wash (the same Citadel Seraphim color per previous post here) to darken the nooks n' crannies. Acrylic paint, both. This treatment is to specifically simulate "carved wood," not the trompe l'oeil (fools-the-eye) embellished style of ornate painting. I considered doing this with a paper appliqué, but decided that at 1:64 scale, my hand couldn't do this approach justice. The very small upper foc'sle bulwark decorations have small touches of a deeper golden bronze color that help to make these more interesting to look at.
 
Since I posted the stern photo here I have removed the two upper counter decorations (on either side of the "badge") and refinished the black. These were too much to my eye, OTT, particularly after painting the upper fascia the way I envisioned it. My model (built as sister ship HMS Camilla) will have her name on the piece of .o2 thin pear that is now shown blank. I haven't decided on the color yet, but it will likely be the same blue hue I've used with creme or white lettering.
 
Part of the fun with Vanguard's excellent kits is the many things one can do to "customize" - personalize their model.
 
Hope these stimulate some additional ideas!
Ron
 

Jacek,
I'm building the Sphinx kit too, but not posting a Build Log per se. I do have photos and notes in the Kit Review Thread and I'll be posting additional photos as I move along on my build.
 
You mentioned seeing some different treatments to the decorations for this model.
 
These photos show my alternative treatment to some of the decorative pieces in this kit. The resin cast piece at the stern spoke to me: "GIve me lots of interesting colors!" The headworks/stem P/E pieces are painted with a base coat of ochre and then given a wash (the same Citadel Seraphim color per previous post here) to darken the nooks n' crannies. Acrylic paint, both. This treatment is to specifically simulate "carved wood," not the trompe l'oeil (fools-the-eye) embellished style of ornate painting. I considered doing this with a paper appliqué, but decided that at 1:64 scale, my hand couldn't do this approach justice. The very small upper foc'sle bulwark decorations have small touches of a deeper golden bronze color that help to make these more interesting to look at.
 
Since I posted the stern photo here I have removed the two upper counter decorations (on either side of the "badge") and refinished the black. These were too much to my eye, OTT, particularly after painting the upper fascia the way I envisioned it. My model (built as sister ship HMS Camilla) will have her name on the piece of .o2 thin pear that is now shown blank. I haven't decided on the color yet, but it will likely be the same blue hue I've used with creme or white lettering.
 
Part of the fun with Vanguard's excellent kits is the many things one can do to "customize" - personalize their model.
 
Hope these stimulate some additional ideas!
Ron
 

Well it's official -- finally got the Badger in a case.  It's interesting how having a model in a case really gives the model more of an aura.  Either that, or maybe the glass just helps obscure all the imperfections?  
 
The display case is from Model Expo (wait for them to go on sale).  The glass is acrylic/plexiglass.  I tried to save some money and cut the plexiglass panels myself, but I had problems with the plexiglass breaking cleanly, and the last straw was when a piece broke and gave me a nasty cut on my hand.  So, I decided to find someone else to cut the panels for me, and ended up going with Dulles Glass and Mirror (www.dullesglassandmirror.com).  Their website was very easy to use to place an online order for custom cut glass, and the package was sent quickly and was well packaged.  I highly recommend them.
 
A bit sad that the book is finally closed on this model, but it was a fun journey, in particular since I met a lot of friends through MSW, and now I'm looking forward to starting my next build(s).  Thanks again for all the help and advice and support over the years.
 

 

Here are the pictures - sorry they are a little dark, but the lighting in my living room (the only neutral background I could find) is not the best.  Thanks!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be honest now...when did you sleep?
Joe

Truly beautiful model and a great build log Paul, I’ve really enjoyed it! I think this will have to be my next project with the idea of applying what I’ve learned from the the Winchelsea. 
 
Don

Just beautiful....nicely done.  

Congratulations on completing Cheerful. It’s a wonderful model to build and you’ve done a very nice job of it. 

Thanks for the likes and comments throughout this build log. 
 
It really helps when people comment or offer suggestions.
 
Here is the final resting place and also my crew member.
 
 

Looking good Paul, so near the finish line now.  That has to be the world's cleanest work mat.

Obviously this is not your "first rodeo". Excellent work and incredible drive moving to the finish line!
Joe

Lower yard is rigged but not completely tightened yet. This was quite the rigging process for sure!

After a few days of intensive rigging I have the upper yard all done and making up some rope coils.
 
Was tricky to do but I kept going back and doing a little bit at a time.
 
 

Looks great, congrats on almost being done!

After adding the anchors and their rigging and the stanchions I can say that I am finished.
 
This was a fun build and I learned some new skills and also learned patience.

Beautifully done, Paul, and a great build log to boot. Congratulations!
 
What's next?

Congratulations on finishing this beautiful model Paul.  I have enjoyed following your build log.

That looks real nice.

Just before I read your post I had been fitting my interpretation of the frieze decoration to my model of H.M.S Sphinx.
 
Reading from various sources about ship decoration during the Georgian period I was not convinced that a small 20 gun frigate would have had that much gold gilt work and the frieze was more likely to have been painted in yellow or ochre paint if indeed it was decorated at all.
As I wanted to include all the exquisite etched brass pattern that Chris W. has provided I decided to use a white primer followed by a coat of light yellow acrylic colour by Vallejo. When dry this was then coated in Humbrol Clear gloss varnish. The detail on the etch is then highlighted with a wash of Seraphim Sepia from the Citadel range of washes called "Shades".
 
The photo shows the fitting of the first row of decoration on my model and I am very happy with the result. Over the next couple of days I will apply the the rest of the decoration.
 
I hope this gives you some idea of the possible alternatives.
 
Chris

 

Clare,
Thanks for the forum link!  Just read through it. Lots of good info. As others have commented, this new WoodyJoe kit is very tempting!
I will also be very interested in your impressions once this new kit hits your doorstep...
 
Domo Arigato!
Ron 
 

Clare,
I opened P'Shop and re-rezzed some of my photos for my Takes A Village and I think this fixed the upload interpolation problem!...enjoy.
I'm going to post these now to MSW gallery since I've figured out the problem which has been preventing me from contributing these to the MSW forum.
You get an early peek!!🤩
 
Thanks for the incentive!!
Best,
Ron
PS there's only one in this batch that didn't take on my fix...sorry