Glenn-UK

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

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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

I have plenty of free time while I wait for James to complete the HMS Sphinx prototype build and for Chris to release the kit for pre order. Yesterday I bought an entry level DSLR camera (Canon EOS 4000 with a 18-55mm f/3.505.6 III Lens) so hopefully I will be able take some better pictures for the HMS Sphinx build log. I have had a quick play with the camera and taken some pictures which I thought were worth sharing. This is a picture of the empty shipyard with a tidy desk. I have ordered a new desk with plenty of some storage facilities which will come in the next few days. Hopefully this help me keep the shipyard cleaner and tidier during the build process. I also have new cutting mat ready to use. The next few pictures show the Cutter Alert in her new location. I managed to break some of the kit stand but thankfully one of the older wooded stands was an ideal fit. I have the IJN Yamato to keep the Cutter Alert company. I am still looking at the improving the exposure when taking pictures with the new camera. In this picture I managed to get the exposure better for the outside. The Duchess takes pride of place in the dining room. I did order and receive a very nice glass display case. However the display case did not look right so it is now collecting dust in my garage. I ended up using the Speedy kit to help improve my modelling skills, as I made quick a few mistakes during the build and initial rigging process. I have kept the model in its unfinished state.

Impressive build and build log. I have learnt a lot by coping some of your methods.

My pleasure Richard

A nice kit to build. Take your time and enjoy.

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Thank you

Many thanks. I will be updating my profile shortly.

Thanks Phill

Thank you

Thank you. I am happy with the finished model.

I started the build of the Cutter Alert 3 months ago. It has been a great boat to build and I am reasonably happy with the end result. My model building skills continue to improve with each project, and of course the quality of design, materials and build instructions provided by @chris watton makes it so much easier to build a beautiful model. My next build will be the Sphinx, so fingers crossed @James H will be able to complete the prototype (which looks amazing) as quickly as possible. I have been debating buying a camera so I can take better photos as the phone is OK but is not great. I am not sure what camera to buy as they is a wide price range and I have no idea what I need. One that has caught my eye is the Canon ESO 4000D DSLR. I have taken a few pictures of my completed build.

Looking good. I have completed my current build and I'm eagerly waiting to start The Sphinx, when the kit is released.

Thank you Malcolm

Many thanks Derek

Allan The deadeye came with the kit and knowing how much research Chris Watton does I would assume it is accurate.

Very quick update. The rigging is now complete. I have also added the rigging for the Jib Sail but I just need to add the toggle to complete. All that is left to do is to add the swivel guns and cannons and then to secure the two anchors. I will do a more detail post with some better photos once the model is complete, but here is a quick photo.

Here are some more pictures of the Cutter Alert. I have moved on to fitting the yard braces. This is not too difficult, it is simply a matter of reeving the thread through the blocks from point to point, ensuring the lines are not tangled with existing lines as they are taken to the different belaying points. I think there is about 2 or 3 days of work left to complete the build, but as my time is limited at the moment I think will probably be completed sometime next week. Work in progress on my untidy workbench. The vista is very nice. Spreadsail yard brace rigged but not belayed Spreadsail yard brace rigged and belayed Spreadsail yard brace block Completed spreadsail yard brace Current state of rigging

Great news, on both fronts. Bismark is a build I will look at after the Sphinx, unless Chris has a new kit available!

I am now on the home straight with the rigging and there is only a few more days left. That said my time in the shipyard will be a bit limited for the next few days. I am eagerly waiting for the release of The Sphinx and fingers crossed that @James H is making good progress with the masts and yards and that @chris watton is making good progress to allow for the pre ordering of the kit in the very near future. Today I added the 4 x yards and their lifts to the main and top mast. Before the yards were fitted I ensured the various threads could be reeved through the various yard and mast blocks, and where necessary I ran a micro drill bit to enlarge the block holes. Once I was happy with how the threads could be reeved I applied some ca gel to the pins on the yards and secured them to the main and top mast using parrel beads for three of the yards. I then added the yard lift rigging. I have included a selection of photos showing different aspects of the yard lift rigging. The current build status Spreadsail Yard Lift Squaresail Yard Lift Squaresail Yard Lift Belaying Spreadsail Yard Lift and Topsail Yard Lift Belaying Yards