Glenn-UK Posted August 8, 2021 Share #1471 Posted August 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, chris watton said: Sphinx kits will not start shipping until the week after next Perfect timing for me, as I'm away from home until Saturday. Canute, BobG, thibaultron and 4 others 7 Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted August 8, 2021 Share #1472 Posted August 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, glbarlow said: Mine is ordered, just yesterday…. It will be a fun build. Is this your next build, Glenn? thibaultron, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted August 8, 2021 Share #1473 Posted August 8, 2021 I’m working on Flirt now after finishing Cheerful, so it will be a while. Canute, Old Collingwood, KentM and 4 others 7 Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted August 8, 2021 Share #1474 Posted August 8, 2021 1 hour ago, glbarlow said: I’m working on Flirt now after finishing Cheerful, so it will be a while. I have the Flirt on the shelf but I have a dilemma now. I love the Flirt and the Sphinx but there's not much room in our small house for both. So what to do? Maybe build the Flirt first and give it to my son and then build the Sphinx...? So many wonderful models from Chris and Chuck with too little time and space... chris watton, Old Collingwood, Rustyj and 7 others 10 Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 9, 2021 Share #1475 Posted August 9, 2021 Quick question for you, Chris. By pear wood, I'm assuming (bad move on my part to assume) that this not Swiss pear (pinkish) but unSwissed pear which is more "woody" colored? I've been reading the instructions and making notes.... maybe a bit of a bash (maybe some ebony or individual deck planks) but not much. Old Collingwood, thibaultron and Canute 3 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 9, 2021 Share #1476 Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/6/2021 at 12:57 PM, James H said: Ok, the HMS Sphinx Manual is now available for download. About 950 photos. This has been intense! https://vanguardmodels.co.uk/product/hms-sphinx-1775/ Download time not on fiberoptic, 21 seconds! Starting looking into this amazing kit. thibaultron, Ryland Craze, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 9, 2021 Share #1477 Posted August 9, 2021 That is so far the most comprehensive manual I have seen! Amazing job! I like to build but have to many in the yard waiting. BobG, thibaultron, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted August 9, 2021 Share #1478 Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/7/2021 at 12:45 PM, chris watton said: I am stunned, thank you all for your support. I never thought I would sell so many. I did enough for 50 in total, as I always order 50 PE sets (which weigh in at 20kg for Sphinx). But castings, thread and anything else non PE and laser cut, I ordered 100 kits worth. I will add a couple more to stock, but damn, thank you! I have put in a repeat order for the photo etched sets, and will start another production run of laser cut parts, each kit takes well over 6 hours cutting/engraving time.. And again, thank you! Its the level of our faimly here Chris Always supportive - Always here for Everyone. OC. Ryland Craze, thibaultron, BobG and 3 others 6 Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasseji Posted August 9, 2021 Share #1479 Posted August 9, 2021 24 minutes ago, Nirvana said: Download time not on fiberoptic, 21 seconds! Starting looking into this amazing kit. It's a hefty 180MB PDF, i dont want to think how big the original Pictures were in Total hollowneck, mtaylor, Old Collingwood and 5 others 8 Jacek Current Build: HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models 1/64 On Hold/Parallel: Lady Nelson - Amati/Victory Models 1/64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted August 9, 2021 Share #1480 Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 1:26 AM, mtaylor said: Trigger pulled.... order made. I think this build will be good for me... I will do a build log once it's here. So pleased for you Mark - this will be Brilliant for you mate. OC. mtaylor, chris watton, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted August 9, 2021 Share #1481 Posted August 9, 2021 Thank you @chris watton for what you have done - your time and commitment at creating something so special. OC. Ryland Craze, Canute, chris watton and 6 others 9 Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted August 9, 2021 Share #1482 Posted August 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Jasseji said: It's a hefty 180MB PDF, i dont want to think how big the original Pictures were in Total After converting from RAW, the JPG (set to low compression) images were almost 6GB. Old Collingwood, mtaylor, Nirvana and 4 others 5 2 SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share #1483 Posted August 9, 2021 5 hours ago, mtaylor said: Quick question for you, Chris. By pear wood, I'm assuming (bad move on my part to assume) that this not Swiss pear (pinkish) but unSwissed pear which is more "woody" colored? I've been reading the instructions and making notes.... maybe a bit of a bash (maybe some ebony or individual deck planks) but not much. Never asked my supplier, all I ask for is pear, and also ask for it to be good quality, so no idea about swiss/unswiss - but am sure I will now you have asked. I have actually sent a batch or two back, as they are awful.. Most of time what I get is pinkish, but for the planking, I did ask for a lighter tone in my last batch. I cannot always guarantee this, as I get what I am sent, which is the way for a natural product. I would prefer the very light pear every time, as to me, it looks perfect on 18th Century subjects, but I also know most of the time, I get the pinkish colour. What I do know for sure is that I desperately need another larger, more powerful laser machine, and soon! KentM, Richard44, Ryland Craze and 6 others 9 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasseji Posted August 9, 2021 Share #1484 Posted August 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, chris watton said: What I do know for sure is that I desperately need another larger, more powerful laser machine, and soon! I think you need this: Old Collingwood, davyboy, hollowneck and 10 others 6 7 Jacek Current Build: HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models 1/64 On Hold/Parallel: Lady Nelson - Amati/Victory Models 1/64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 9, 2021 Share #1485 Posted August 9, 2021 26 minutes ago, chris watton said: What I do know for sure is that I desperately need another larger, more powerful laser machine, and soon! Is it time for crowd funding from your followers? Old Collingwood, chris watton, Jasseji and 5 others 8 Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share #1486 Posted August 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Kevin said: Is it time for crowd funding from your followers? Damn, you make me sound like some kind of weird cult! lol No, I finance all new equipment from kit sales. thibaultron, Old Collingwood, hollowneck and 6 others 8 1 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasseji Posted August 9, 2021 Share #1487 Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, chris watton said: Damn, you make me sound like some kind of weird cult! lol Well, and the symbol would be a wood file crossed with a clamp on a sheet of sandpaper ? hollowneck, Canute, Old Collingwood and 3 others 3 3 Jacek Current Build: HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models 1/64 On Hold/Parallel: Lady Nelson - Amati/Victory Models 1/64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share #1488 Posted August 9, 2021 James did an article in the latest Tamiya Model Magazine, for anyone that's interested. RichardG, Kevin, thibaultron and 19 others 21 1 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share #1489 Posted August 9, 2021 OK, we have released the final 5 Sphinx kits to stock. Once these are gone, that is it for this production run. I will not be able to get more PE until next month at the earliest, as Italy is now on holiday. And I thought I had enough to last a while! I think I have already mentioned this, but the photo etched sheets were changed at the very last minute to include all PE part numbers etched on the sheet, which should make identification easier.. Gregory, gieb8688, KentM and 18 others 20 1 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 9, 2021 Share #1490 Posted August 9, 2021 No worries on the pear, Chris. Just wondering out loud. What? Model shipbuilding isn't a cult? I'm shocked... shocked I tell you. Old Collingwood, Ryland Craze, thibaultron and 5 others 6 2 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahka_est Posted August 9, 2021 Share #1491 Posted August 9, 2021 Superb job Chris! Regarding lasers check Trotec. They have new affordable line coming out in few months(if not allready). I think its called Q400 or similar. All awesome features as normal superb Trotec but assembled in China to take costs down etc. To be noted i have no connections to Trotec or their sales. If you are interested you can pm and i can send you info that they provided me few months ago. mtaylor, chris watton, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share #1492 Posted August 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, Wahka_est said: Superb job Chris! Regarding lasers check Trotec. They have new affordable line coming out in few months(if not allready). I think its called Q400 or similar. All awesome features as normal superb Trotec but assembled in China to take costs down etc. To be noted i have no connections to Trotec or their sales. If you are interested you can pm and i can send you info that they provided me few months ago. Cheers! But I would like the same make as the one I have, as I have grown to know the machine intimately, and knowing how to prepare the files for laser cutting/engraving. A completely different machine will have different software requirements for the laser to read the files, and this could be a problem if I need to swap files from one machine to the other. They are not cheap, but it has not let me down once, the only ongoing expense being the extractor filters (and many cans of Mr.Muscle oven cleaner to clean the bed...) KentM, Ryland Craze, hollowneck and 5 others 8 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 9, 2021 Share #1493 Posted August 9, 2021 I've heard that some line their bed with aluminum foil for easy cleaning. Not sure myself as it's reflective. thibaultron, Canute and Old Collingwood 3 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share #1494 Posted August 9, 2021 Just now, mtaylor said: I've heard that some line their bed with aluminum foil for easy cleaning. Not sure myself as it's reflective. One of the first things I tried when wet between the ears. You are right, the laser reflects right back to the underside of the material, rendering the sheet scrap. Old Collingwood, mtaylor, hollowneck and 4 others 7 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted August 9, 2021 Share #1495 Posted August 9, 2021 I'm thinking Chris has the laser thing worked out, my skill set in offering unsolicited advice in case you werer't already aware is to plug it in before turning it on - that's about all I have to offer.🤣 DelF, Old Collingwood, BobG and 8 others 3 8 Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted August 10, 2021 Share #1496 Posted August 10, 2021 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.😀 KentM, glbarlow, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted August 10, 2021 Share #1497 Posted August 10, 2021 37 minutes ago, glennard2523 said: 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.😀 Under normal hobby circumstances, 9 - 12 months for a ship is nothing. Just take your time. Remember, I have to rush for a reason mtaylor, Canute, Ryland Craze and 8 others 11 SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted August 10, 2021 Share #1498 Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) James H, Re step 15 in the manual, is there more information regarding the sanding angles, also for the other bevelled filler Hull parts? Edited August 10, 2021 by paul carruthers Clarification KentM, thibaultron and Canute 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted August 10, 2021 Share #1499 Posted August 10, 2021 22 minutes ago, paul carruthers said: James H, Re step 15 in the manual, is there more information regarding the sanding angles, also for the other bevelled filler Hull parts? No, but it's all very elementary ship modelling. Just sand and fair those parts until they flow correctly. You will also finalise any sanding when the hull itself is ready to be finally faired. Ryland Craze, KentM, chris watton and 5 others 8 SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted August 10, 2021 Share #1500 Posted August 10, 2021 4 hours ago, glennard2523 said: a couple of build items I'm not sure about at the moment It’s not fun unless I am completely lost a couple of times during a build. thibaultron, BobG, chris watton and 5 others 4 4 Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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