Captain Poison Posted April 3, 2017 #271 Posted April 3, 2017 This is a beautiful ship and your work is great..! The Pegasus is definitely my next work after my current built. mtaylor and Blue Ensign 2 Quote Completed.... Charles W. Morgan,Sea Horse,USS Constitution,Virginia 1819,San Fransisco II, AL HMS Bounty 1:48 L'Herminione 1:96 Spanish Frigate,22 cannons 18th C. 1:35 scale.Scratch-built (Hull only) Cutter Cheefull 1806 1:48 (with modifications) Current Project: Orca (This is a 35" replica of the Orca boat from the movie Jaws)
Kurt Johnson Posted April 3, 2017 #272 Posted April 3, 2017 BE, I've always wanted to build one off the classic steam launches, like the one above. I love that wood work!! That would be a nice project. Kurt dvm27, Captain Poison, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
Blue Ensign Posted April 3, 2017 Author #273 Posted April 3, 2017 Very pretty Kurt, reminds me of the launches of our English Lake District. However, my interest leans towards the 18th century, and the offerings of our vey own Chuck are a very strong draw. B.E. Martin W and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation.
Kurt Johnson Posted April 3, 2017 #274 Posted April 3, 2017 BE, I used to vacation on an island in the middle of the St Lawrence River. It was a classic boat heaven. In fact the cottage I rented was a converted Skiff house. The wood work was amazing, hand beading on the beams, etc. We used to see steam launches like this all the time. I had wanted to refurbish one, but I bought the wrong lottery tickets. The Ceremonial Barges, like Greg built are very nice. I like the superstructure they have. In 1/48 or 1/24 it would be a beautiful model. I'd like to try building one at some point. What ever you end up doing will be a treat. Regards, Kurt Blue Ensign and mtaylor 2 Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
Blue Ensign Posted April 8, 2017 Author #275 Posted April 8, 2017 Thoughts about Pegasus This post concludes my build of seven years, and one I have thoroughly enjoyed, as I have enjoyed sharing this journey with my fellow modellers on MSW. The beauty of this model is that it is large enough for detail but not so big that it raises any serious display issues. It is also highly decorative and is placed in the period before the Nelson chequer and austerity removed much of the decoration from Georgian ships. Victory models are the ‘posh’ end of Amati a bit like Lexus and Toyota, and the basic kit produces an attractive model of this pretty bijou Frigate. Thanks are due to Chris Watton who designed the kit, and to Amati who produced it. Even so, most commercial kit manufacturers make simplifications to extend the appeal to a greater range of modeller ability, and include somewhat out of scale and generic fittings and Amati is no exception. Much of the enjoyment for me has been in enhancing the kit by use of different materials and fittings and bashing it about a bit with a fair amount of scratch building. Apart from the basic skeleton and some of the brass etch, very little of the kit provided material and fittings have been used, and I am quick to gloss over the additional costs involved. Outside sourced materials and fittings. Boxwood strips and section http://www.originalmarquetry.co.uk/product_details_335.htm Rigging blocks and associated attachments https://www.syrenshipmodelcompany.com/ http://www.model-dockyard.com/ Rigging line. https://www.syrenshipmodelcompany.com/ http://home.foni.net/~agondesen/left.htm Guns http://www.rbmodel.com/index.php?action=products&group=023 Anchors http://www.jotika-ltd.com/Pages/1024768/Fitting_Front.htm lantern https://www.syrenshipmodelcompany.com/ Dowels- Ramin for lower masts Various suppliers - check online Additional brass etch. http://www.jotika-ltd.com/Pages/1024768/Fitting_Front.htm Scratched modifications Stern Gallery style and decoration. Great Cabin interior. Beneath the Foc'sle deck. Foc'sle rail and belfry. Quarterdeck rails. Head works and Cat heads. Capstans, Gallows, and pumps. Hatch Coamings Swivel gun posts. Masts and yards. Scratched additions Galley Stove, Galley Chimney. Binnacle, Steering stanchions, and Tiller. Rudder head Cover, Rudder coat. Clerestory Style Companion top. Hatch railings, Gang planks, Fish Davit. Pinnace and Long Boat. Swinging Booms, Flag staffs and Ensigns. Reference Works. For references I primarily used Steel and the Fully Framed book series by David Antscherl, cross referred to Lees, and Marquardt. Particularly in relation to Masting and Rigging I used Steel to work out the dimensions and line sizes. http://www.hnsa.org/resources/manuals-documents/age-of-sail/the-elements-and-practice-of-rigging-and-seamanship/ I am quite pleased with the end result of my build and there are only a couple of things I would have done differently were I starting now. 1) I would have reduced the width of the first(Bridle) port to make it narrower than a standard gun port. 2) I would have included the bands of top and butt deck planking on the upper deck. I would also hope to improve the finish in some of the areas where my knowledge exceeds my skill to carry it out. I will finally post some completion photo's in the next few days. Thank you all for following along. Blue Ensign 8th April 2017. davyboy, rafine, dodgeyhack and 18 others 21 Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation.
MEDDO Posted April 8, 2017 #276 Posted April 8, 2017 Thank you for all the references. And thank you for completing and allowing us to follow along with such a wonderful log. Martin W, Dfell, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL
gjdale Posted April 9, 2017 #277 Posted April 9, 2017 It's been a real privilege, as well as an education, to follow this build B.E. Thank you for all the extra time and effort you have put into the log for our benefit. A truly beautiful model of which you can be justly proud. mtaylor, Martin W, Dfell and 1 other 4 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout
donrobinson Posted April 9, 2017 #278 Posted April 9, 2017 I also would like to Thank You for all your time and effort and for sharing your knowledge and techniques with us all. I will be so looking forward to your next adventure. mtaylor, Blue Ensign, Martin W and 2 others 5 Quote Completed: MS-AVS, Amati Trabaccolo, Dusek ship's boat, AL-Mayflower, Batelina - MarisStella, MarisStella-Trabakul Liburnian Novilara - MarisStella, 17th Century Battle Station, Ragusian Galley-MarisStella Current: Barque Stefano - MarisStella, On Hold: Amati Pegasus
Martin W Posted April 9, 2017 #279 Posted April 9, 2017 Ahh, BE -- I find myself feeling ambivalent about seeing you conclude your fabulous log. Every day I have looked forward to an update on your Pegasus, to admire your skill and enjoy your English wit as you narrate your procedures and sources. Congratulations, and get going on something new SOON! Cheers, Martin Dfell and Blue Ensign 2 Quote Current Build: HMS FLY 1776 Previous Builds: Rattlesnake 1781 Prince de Neufchatel
mtaylor Posted April 10, 2017 #280 Posted April 10, 2017 It's both sad and joyous to see this ship finished, B.E. I've thoroughly enjoyed the voyage. But... I'm also looking forward to your next venture. Blue Ensign, MEDDO, Martin W and 1 other 4 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Dfell Posted April 10, 2017 #281 Posted April 10, 2017 It's a amazing build. Your knowledge and skills are above and beyond most of us mortals (referring mainly of myself). Thank you taking the time explaining things and showing us what's what etc. Regards Doug Blue Ensign, mtaylor and Martin W 3 Quote Completed: HM Brig Supply - JoKita / Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Fly - Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Sherborne - Caldercraft 1:64 HM Brig Flirt - Vanguard 1:64
flyer Posted April 10, 2017 #282 Posted April 10, 2017 Hi B.E. Thank you for taking us along on your exciting 7-year-adventure (and for rebuilding that outstanding log). You created a real work of art and a reference for other builds and builders. I'm looking very eagerly forward to the next adventure. Cheers Peter Blue Ensign, mtaylor, Martin W and 1 other 4 Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation
Blue Ensign Posted April 10, 2017 Author #283 Posted April 10, 2017 Cheers Guys, These are the completion photo's, before Pegasus is enclosed in her case, which is still wip. firstly the detail shots: The Rigging shots With the Longboat, which will be placed within the case, but not on the temporary stand as shown below. Overall shots B.E. DavidM, Martin W, granta and 33 others 36 Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation.
donrobinson Posted April 10, 2017 #284 Posted April 10, 2017 What a Treasure!!!!! Jack12477, Blue Ensign and mtaylor 3 Quote Completed: MS-AVS, Amati Trabaccolo, Dusek ship's boat, AL-Mayflower, Batelina - MarisStella, MarisStella-Trabakul Liburnian Novilara - MarisStella, 17th Century Battle Station, Ragusian Galley-MarisStella Current: Barque Stefano - MarisStella, On Hold: Amati Pegasus
realworkingsailor Posted April 10, 2017 #285 Posted April 10, 2017 Very well done. Very impressive. And congratulations on completion. Andy Jack12477, mtaylor, Martin W and 1 other 4 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy
Martin W Posted April 10, 2017 #286 Posted April 10, 2017 As always, there's loads to study, admire, and aspire to. Fabulous! Martin Jack12477, mtaylor and Blue Ensign 3 Quote Current Build: HMS FLY 1776 Previous Builds: Rattlesnake 1781 Prince de Neufchatel
Sailor1234567890 Posted April 10, 2017 #287 Posted April 10, 2017 So what's next? mtaylor and Martin W 2 Quote
Mirabell61 Posted April 10, 2017 #288 Posted April 10, 2017 Wonderful completion photos B.E. a real Gem in memory of the "Swan Class" and an extraordinary well built model... Nils mtaylor, Martin W and Blue Ensign 3 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50
Telp Posted April 10, 2017 #289 Posted April 10, 2017 She is an utter beauty and for me a real gem as Pegasus is going to be my next project so thank you indeed for a brilliant set of pictures and a wonderful set of tips. Terry mtaylor, Martin W and Blue Ensign 3 Quote Current build: Caldercraft 1:64 HM Brig Supply Finished builds: HMS Endeavours longboat
ccoyle Posted April 10, 2017 #290 Posted April 10, 2017 An outstanding project, BE, and one that's sure to inspire many Fly/Pegasus builders for many years. Congrats! mtaylor, Martin W and Blue Ensign 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
Barbossa Posted April 11, 2017 #291 Posted April 11, 2017 HI B.E. Sincere congrats and thank you for your research & sharing your knowledge and enthousiasm Martin W, Blue Ensign and mtaylor 3 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement)
russ Posted April 11, 2017 #292 Posted April 11, 2017 Beautiful model. Excellent details and the color scheme is wonderful. Congratulations on a fine model. Russ mtaylor, Martin W and Blue Ensign 3 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
Moonbug Posted April 12, 2017 #293 Posted April 12, 2017 Brilliant work, obviously B.E. A very richly earned Congratulations. You must be extraordinarily proud. I look forward to milking your log and the knowledge contained therein when I pull the Peg down from the shelf and get her underway. Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us. Blue Ensign, Martin W, Jack12477 and 1 other 4 Quote - Bug Current Build: HMS Pegasus - Vanguard Models Completed Builds - Augie's USF Confederacy AL Santa Maria - Heavily Bashed AL San Juan Nepomuceno AL Swift Pilot Boat Cris Craft AL Stagecoach Ship Blog - The Lehman Shipyard
Gahm Posted April 13, 2017 #294 Posted April 13, 2017 B.E., I did not have the time to look in for a while, so I just realized that your Pegasus is finished. Congratulations! What a fantastic model! You did an outstanding job! And the same is true for your build log. It will serve a lot of modelers as a guide when building their own models. At least I know it is and will be true for me. Thank you! Best regards, Thomas Blue Ensign, mtaylor, john2013 and 1 other 4 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864)
Blue Ensign Posted April 15, 2017 Author #295 Posted April 15, 2017 Thanks once again Guys, there will be one more photo - when she is encased and placed in the spot reserved for her. In the meantime I am using the huge collection of photo's amassed over the past seven years to put together a large format 120 page photo book record of the build. Regards, B.E. Mirabell61, Tigersteve, Barbossa and 6 others 9 Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation.
Martin W Posted April 15, 2017 #296 Posted April 15, 2017 And where will the book be available? Will there be autographed copies? Sign me up for one of the very first! Martin Blue Ensign, mtaylor and MEDDO 3 Quote Current Build: HMS FLY 1776 Previous Builds: Rattlesnake 1781 Prince de Neufchatel
MEDDO Posted April 15, 2017 #297 Posted April 15, 2017 Truly an example of kit-bashing at its finest. Blue Ensign, Landlubber Mike, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL
Waitoa Posted April 15, 2017 #298 Posted April 15, 2017 Inspirational build that wants me to push my meagre skills further Waitoa Blue Ensign, mtaylor and Martin W 3 Quote
donrobinson Posted April 17, 2017 #299 Posted April 17, 2017 Sign me up for a book also Blue Ensign, mtaylor, Landlubber Mike and 1 other 4 Quote Completed: MS-AVS, Amati Trabaccolo, Dusek ship's boat, AL-Mayflower, Batelina - MarisStella, MarisStella-Trabakul Liburnian Novilara - MarisStella, 17th Century Battle Station, Ragusian Galley-MarisStella Current: Barque Stefano - MarisStella, On Hold: Amati Pegasus
Blue Ensign Posted May 4, 2017 Author #300 Posted May 4, 2017 For those who may be vaguely curious about the face behind the model, here's yours truly posing with Pegasus before she is cased. B.E. RonaldB, Mirabell61, MEDDO and 33 others 36 Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation.
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