Glenn-UK

I have started my HMS Sphinx build log as a word document to explain (to myself) how I plan to tackle the various stages.

Thanks Bruce Ordered from them

I have spent a bit of time trying to get use to using the new camera together with some photo editing software. There is so much to learn and I know I have only scratched the surface but I am amazed at what can be done. Many thanks to Tim and Glenn (USA) for their help. This was a picture I took and is the standard jpg file direct from the camera With this version of the same photo I have taken the raw file from the camera and applied a few effects. I have added a bit of everything that Adobe Lightroom can offer so I can could get an idea of what each control does. No doubt I have gone a tad overboard with the effects but nonetheless the results are, to a novice like me, staggering.

Great news, looking forward to making a start next week

Just been looking I would like to buy one but I would prefer to purchase from a UK supplier which does not seem to be available. Shipping to UK is also almost costs the same as the tool, seems expensive.

Having spent some time reading the manual and James's build log the HMS Sphinx build is very well explained, the photos really help also. My initial impression is this will probably be a time consuming project for me, maybe 9 to 12 months, but hopfully it will be relatively problem free. There are a couple of build items I'm not sure about at the moment but I hoping once the kit arrives all will become clear.😀

Looks good. My local model shop model shop gave me the inside track on the super phalic telling me its like a wood glue with ca grab properties.

Perfect timing for me, as I'm away from home until Saturday.

@chris watton much deserved success with the Sphinx venture. The standard of your previous kits proved without doubt your designs are cut above the others. The work undertaken by @James H in support aldo shows what is possible to build by mere mortals like me.

Ditto. Interesting to see that the first planking at stern was finished short of the stern post which avoids sanding the false keel thinner with a beading line.

Downloaded, that's my holiday reading for next week sorted. Many thanks

This is testament to Chris's excellent design work and the stunning prototype model built by James.

Looking forward to downloading the manual. Great news everything is now with the printers.

Enjoy the build, I found everything was well designed and robust. The only problems encountered were of my own making and not with the kit.

Thanks @DelF With the help already provided by Richard, Tim, Glenn (USA), James, etc. I have made some improvements, but there is still much more I need to do, so more experimentation needed as I get to grips with it all. Test Set Up No 1 Some initial pictures

@Rik Thistle many thanks. I am going to experiment with using the Canon's AV mode which will let me adjust the f setting manually. I will also look at adjusting the "setting exposure compensation" for brighter or darker pictures

Thanks @glbarlow. I know I need to use the matte side of the white backdrop rather than the smooth side. I will also experiment with light positions and larger f/stops

Hello Richard I have recently bought a Canon 4000 DSLR Camera, complete with a EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens along with the white backdrop and LED lights to try to take better pictures, noting I am a complete novice with regards to photography. I would welcome any tips from you or any other who tale great pictures such as @glbarlow, @James H, @DelF The photo below shows the basic set up. I am not sure what to do with regards positioning the LED lights as there is a lot for LED reflection on the Selens Photography backdrop. I have the backdrop shiny side forward, maybe I need to use the other side. I do also have a fabric white photography backdrop which I could try, but I would need to iron out the creases. As can be seen below the LED lights are clearly reflected I have improved it somewhat with the next photo by pointing the LED lights away from the backdrop, but there is still some LED light reflection visible on the left hand side by the stern. This is the set up when not in use.

Did you not think to take the prototype on holiday with you🤣

3 weeks is perfect. I have a 1 week family staycation in Wales starting next saturday, so a kit release after my return is ideal.

AIM OF MY BUILD LOG My aim with this build log, as with all my previous build logs, is to show how I have implemented the build instructions & plan sheets and to also share any tips, problems, etc. which may help others with their build. It will probably repeat / show several of the processes / instructions detailed in the official build manual and plan sheets. I really appreciate comments and likes on my build. BUILD LOG INDEX I have also set up a build log index to help you (and me!) locate the different sections of my build. Simply click on the links of the completed tasks to be taken to that post of the my build log. TASK TITLE (Click link on done tasks) STATUS 1 MDF Build Cradle Assembly Done 2 Stern Bulkhead Assembly Done 3 Bow Bulkhead Assembly Done 4 Bulkheads & Lower Deck Assembly Done 5 Longitudinal Gun Port Assembly Done 6 Lower Deck Coaming Assembly Done 7 Gun Deck Support Beams Done 8 Stern Counter Frame Assembly Done 9 Gun Deck, Gun Ports & Filler Blocks Done 10 Fitting Inner Bulwarks Done 11 Painting Inner Bulwarks Done 12 Cabin Seat Assembly Done 13 Adding Patterns to Bow Done 14 Building the Bulwark Jig(s) Done 15 Fairing the Hull Done 16 Adding the Upper Side Panels Done 17 First Planking - Part 1 Done 18 First Planking - Part 2 Done 19 First Planking - Part 3 Done 20 First Planking - Part 4 Done 21 Sanding 1st Planking Done 22 Fitting Outer Planking Patterns Done 23 2nd Planking - Stage 1 Done 24 Fitting wales WIP 25 Fitting wales WIP 26 Fitting wales WIP 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 36 39 40 OTHER HMS SPHINX BUILD LOGS James Hatch's Prototype Build Log - A must read build log Blue Ensign's Build Log Jasseji's Build Log Mark Taylor's Build Log myxyzptlyk Build Log

Pre ordered😀

Great news, do you have a forecast date in mind for kits being available, noting you are waiting for Jim to complete the prototype.

Fingers crossed that the delivery of the PE parts will arrive this week and that they all look good so the kit is ready for pre release very soon.

One amazing build and one your should be very proud of. Your build log has really helped me improve my modelling skills, especially with some of the rigging aspects. Yesterday I bought a DSLR camera (an entry level Canon 4000 complete with a 18-55mm lens f/4 - 5.6) which I hope will enable to take some better photos for my next build. For the closer details I suspect I might need to invest in an macro lens (35mm or 100mm f/2.8 Macro). I would be interest to know what lens(s) you use for taking your photos. I will probably invest in some LED Lights for as well, something like these LED lights. Thanks The UK Glenn