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  • Birthday 05/03/1945

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    Truro England

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  1. SIDEWAYS SAM started following HMS Sphinx by Delf - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale , HMS Harpy 1796 (production prototype) by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 , HMS Sphinx 1775 by mtaylor - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 and 2 others
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  15. SIDEWAYS SAM
    Thanks for the comments Andrew. I agree, for a converted coal barge she is turning out to be more graceful than I expected. Best regards, Sam.
  16.    AJohnson reacted to a post in a topic: HM Bark Endeavour by Sideways Sam - Caldercraft - 1:64
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  22. SIDEWAYS SAM
    Hi and thanks for visiting. Crossjack and topsail yard added to mizzen. Gaff boom will be attached later. Crowsfeet next then stays. I know that the shrouds should be fixed before the stays but due to fat fingers and poor eyesight I am having to compromise with some aspects of the rigging. Not a museum quality model by any means. Best regards, Sam.
  23.    DaveBaxt reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Diana 1794 by DaveBaxt - Caldercraft - 1:64
  24. SIDEWAYS SAM
    Coming along nicely Dave. I used tanganyika strip from CMB to clad Endeavour. I was lucky it all matched and had hardly any grain whatsoever. Had a quick look in the Sphynx box and the strip provided is very high quality. This will be the first kit where I haven't had to replace stripwood. Enjoy your holiday. Sam.
  25. SIDEWAYS SAM
    Thanks for the comments Dave. If mine turns out as good as your efforts I will be well pleased. Tend to follow your Endeavour rigging sequence except possibly will leave the shrouds till later. Just had a look at your Diana build. Very impressive. Seems I am not the only one having problems with kit supplied strip wood. Thanks for the posts referencing timber supplies. Written these down for the future. Best regards, Sam.
  26. SIDEWAYS SAM
    Hi Dave, This looks an interesting build and I am sure it is giving you a break from rigging Endeavour. Will be following with interest. Best regards, Sam.
  27. SIDEWAYS SAM
    Thanks for the comment Dave. Also thanks for the likes. Still feels like a lot of work left to finish the rigging b ut will be worth the effort. Best regards, Sam.
  28. SIDEWAYS SAM
    Hi and, thanks for visiting. Sprit, fore and main mast yards assembled and located. Next will be the mizzen then the rest of the rigging will follow. In spite of fat shaky fingers and poor eyesight this is going together well. A good kit of parts from day one and the rigging plans provided are excellent. Another couple of weeks and I should be going on to the fiddly bits. Have mixed feelings about that phase of the build. Best regards, Sam.
  29. SIDEWAYS SAM
    Hi, thanks for visiting and the likes. Dave - thanks for the comments. Next project is already waiting on the shelf. I thought that this would be the first kit where I wouldn't have to buy a load of extras like better planking etc. but I have already purchased cabin furniture for it and, if I don't go down the Navy Board route, I will need the pearwood blocks option. Have already opened the box and the contents are staggering. Best kit of parts ever. Really looking forward to this one. Best regards, Sam.
  30. SIDEWAYS SAM
    Hi, Started rigging lower stays and bowsprit. Fairly straight forward up to now. Best regards, Sam.
  31. SIDEWAYS SAM
    Thanks for the comments Derek. All i wanted was some decent boats for Endeavour and I made the mistake of looking on Chris' site. I ended up bodging the boats supplied by Caldercraft and bought Sphinx instead. Am already saving up for Indefatigable. Have a copy of AOTS Pandora on the book shelf which is providing entertaining reading. Can't wait to get started. Best regards, Sam.
  32. SIDEWAYS SAM
    Afternoon Derek, I also have a box full of Sphinx goodies waiting on the shelf so will follow your log with interest. Have been admiring your DoK for a while now. I agree with your comments ref. the instruction manual and the plans provided. This is a quality bag of bits and I am looking forward to starting building in May or June this year. I like the idea of building a Navy Board version but have a few months yet to decide. Blue Ensign's log looks very impressive. Best regards, Sam.
  33. SIDEWAYS SAM
    Forgot to include some photo's in last post so here they are. Pre cut parts are a good fit and the timber is not splitting like some kits. Best regards, Sam.
  34. SIDEWAYS SAM
    Hi and thanks for visiting. Masts assembled and dry fitted. Next will be yards. Smooth sailing so far. The 3mm blocks are easier to handle and strap than I expected. Best regards, Sam.
  35. SIDEWAYS SAM
    Hi Andrew and thanks for your comments. This is a busy looking kit. Probably the best I have mangled up to date. It's taken 9 months so far and I can see the masting and rigging taken a while. Best regards, Sam.
  36. SIDEWAYS SAM
    Hi and, thanks for visiting, Spare spars added and boats finished and mounted. Stunsail booms fitted. That should finish the hull and fittings except for anchors and swivel guns. Next is masts and rigging so still plenty to do. Kind regards, Sam

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