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Thanks, I really like the work shown on your build log also and it is something I can aspire to one day- 476 replies
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Many thanks. I am glad you've enjoyed the build log.
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Many thanks. I am sure you do have the skill and patience for such a build.
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Thanks Derek. I learnt a lot from your build logs. I think Indy will be a very long 2+year build project.
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I have just started my Erycina build today. I will refer to your build log as I progress.
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Many thanks, enjoy your build. I am sure you will enjoy making it as I did.
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001 - Hull Construction Part 1 There is not going to be much of a description in this post as I have simply been following the build manual instructions verbatim. With the manual on the workbench along with the first MDF sheet I am now ready to make a start. Using my rotary tool, the initial fairing of the first 5 bulkheads to the guideline was carried out. When I started on bulkhead 5, I had a senior moment started to apply a reverse camphor. I marked out the required sanding line on the other side of bulkhead 5 and carried on. Not a great start and I hope it is not a bad omen. Next the camphor's were added the last three bulkheads. You will note, both on the previous photo and the photo below, that I have added some pencil marks on the bulkheads and keel. These marks indicate the bottom the locating slots. When the pencil marks are aligned, I know the parts are fully engaged. Stage 1 completed Next up was camphor and add the filler pieces. I need to review some other build logs to check the bow filler pieces camphor's along the keel edge with the bulkheads. There is plenty of material to sand in order to get a smooth line, or I can fill the gaps with some offcuts. With all the bulkheads and filler pieces in place it was time to add the deck. Apart from the filler pieces, which were glued in place (as per the instructions), everything is still a dry fit. Bulkheads 12, 10, 7 and 4 require a cross piece to be glued in place. With the pieces in place, I used some clamps to hold the parts in place as the glue gripped. The two longitudinal hull brace patterns were slotted into place followed by the 2 sets of stern frames (inner, middle and outer). With everything looking good I mixed up a diluted titebond solution and brushed it in between all the joints. The hull will now be left overnight to fully cure before I move on to the next build phase.
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Many thanks James It was a moment of great relief and happiness once I had added the two anchors yesterday afternoon. I did manage to dislodge the seating (broke the glue seal) of the hammock cranes along the gangways during the rigging process which is why they are at a funny angle at the moment. I totally agree I should fix them back to the correct position again. I did keep pushing them back to the right position every now and then as I was rigging, but I did not reglue them to keep them secure as I knew I would keep knocking them with my big hands.
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Build Completed The final task was to assemble and add the anchors to the hull. I did build the 4 off supplied anchor assemblies, but I decided to only fit the two leading ones for this build. I have really enjoyed building the Sphinx and I have learnt a lot of new skills during the construction of this beautifully designed model. Many thanks to @chris watton and @James H for their invaluable support and advice during this project. I have also really appreciated the support, comments, advice, etc. from everyone who has been following my progress, so many thanks to you also. I have now cleaned the shipyard and will be starting another build very soon. This will be the Erycina. I have created a build log for this (Erycina Build Log) to record by progress. In no particular order I have taken a few photos of the completed Sphinx for you all to enjoy.
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I am ready to start work on building the Erycina. I am really looking forward to this build project, which will be my 6th Vanguard Models kit build. I will post regular updates showing my progress, along with photos. I will also detail some of the build processes I normally use to complete the more complex constructional aspects.
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I use a 50 / 50 mix of white spirit and ronseal clear poly matt varnish. This is wiped on with a cotton cloth. You've done a great job on the mast and yards, etc.
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Many thanks Derek. I have used many of techniques you have kindly shared on your build logs which helped me enormously.
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Many thanks Dave for your support and very kind words.
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Rigging Completed I have now added the sheet, tack and braces to the 3 off fore yards. This now means I have completed the rigging phase of the build. The only task left is to build and fit the anchors. As mentioned in a previous post I am not planning to build and fit the 3 small boats for the time being. The following 5 photos shows some different aspects of the yard rigging for the foremast yards. The following photo shows the foreyard and fore topsail yard brace rigging as it passes through the various blocks on the main mast stay The final few photos
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Nice work. When adding ratlines I have found it better to work from bottom and to add every 5th one first (The 0's in attached photo). Then I add the middle ratlines between every 5th one (the 1's in the attached photo). Finally I add in ratlines in the gaps.
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