Blue Ensign Posted February 5, 2021 Share #391 Posted February 5, 2021 Well done Tim, a fine looking build, you should be well pleased. 👍 B.E. VTHokiEE and Old Collingwood 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted February 5, 2021 Share #392 Posted February 5, 2021 Stunning Cutter, Tim, she looks gorgeous. You should be very pleased with yourself and rightly so!!😉 Old Collingwood and VTHokiEE 2 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelF Posted February 5, 2021 Share #393 Posted February 5, 2021 Beautiful model Tim - you must be justifiably very proud. Well done! Derek VTHokiEE and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Cheers, Derek Current build: Duchess of Kingston On hold: HMS Winchelsea Previous builds: HMS Speedy, English Pinnace, Royal Yacht Caroline (gallery), Victory Cross-section (gallery), US Clipper Albatros, Red Dragon (years ago!) On the stocks: 18th Century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted February 5, 2021 Share #394 Posted February 5, 2021 She's so so pretty! Hope you'll add the completed photos to gallery. VTHokiEE and Old Collingwood 2 Quote 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...
drjeckl Posted February 5, 2021 Share #395 Posted February 5, 2021 Great job Tim, she looks great! Thank you for the build log. It was very educational following along. John Old Collingwood and VTHokiEE 2 Quote .John Current Build: Lady Nelson Next up: Speedy (Vanguard Models) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted February 5, 2021 Share #396 Posted February 5, 2021 Very nice indeed, well done! VTHokiEE, Old Collingwood, Oboship and 1 other 4 Quote Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted February 5, 2021 Share #397 Posted February 5, 2021 She's beautiful @VTHokiEE! The flag also looks very realistic Old Collingwood and VTHokiEE 2 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oboship Posted February 5, 2021 Share #398 Posted February 5, 2021 Great build log and a superb model! I will certainly be using your log as reference once I have started to build my Alert. Uwe VTHokiEE and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted February 5, 2021 Share #399 Posted February 5, 2021 Nicely done Tim, it looks great. I’m sure you are justifiably proud of your work. I’m impressed with how much you’ve learned and how far you came form your start. It’s a great model! VTHokiEE and Old Collingwood 2 Quote 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...
VTHokiEE Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share #400 Posted February 5, 2021 @Blue Ensign Thank you - your log was truely an inspiration and I appreciate all the help you (and @DelF, @glbarlow, @Gregory and everyone else gave me on the way). @chris watton I also can't thank you enough for all your patience and help on the build. You did a wonderful job designing it and every new release looks that much better! @drjeckl @Oboship @Edwardkenway @James H Thank you all for the comments! Photos will be placed in the gallery shortly. @WalrusGuy I appreciate it - I'm pleased with how that flag came out and I feel like it gives the ship a little something extra (splash of color or something 😁) James H, glbarlow, chris watton and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted February 6, 2021 Share #401 Posted February 6, 2021 Well done my friend you have done a truly splendid job - everything about her looks spot on perfect - a real credit to your hardwork and commitment - just needs a home now. OC. VTHokiEE 1 Quote 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...
VTHokiEE Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share #402 Posted February 6, 2021 Thanks @Old Collingwood you’ve been a constant source of encouragement and I’m grateful! Old Collingwood 1 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted February 6, 2021 Share #403 Posted February 6, 2021 Congrats on a beautiful build. Bob VTHokiEE and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted February 6, 2021 Share #404 Posted February 6, 2021 Forgive me if you've already answered, but what do you plan to build next? I'll be sure to be in the front row seat ready with popcorn! Old Collingwood 1 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted February 6, 2021 Share #405 Posted February 6, 2021 Well done. Congratulations on a beautiful model! Old Collingwood and VTHokiEE 2 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dali Posted February 6, 2021 Share #406 Posted February 6, 2021 Very nice photos, excellent report, you can learn a lot from it, a fantastic model, thank you and best regards. Piotrek VTHokiEE and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Thistle Posted February 6, 2021 Share #407 Posted February 6, 2021 VTHokiEE, She looks perfect. Your pictures are top notch and the painting, colouring and cleanliness of the build is way up there. Will she be harboured in the 'shipyard' or perhaps find calm waters in a living room? Richard VTHokiEE and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Current build: U.S. Army K51 Radio Truck with K52 Trailer - 1944 - MiniArt - 1:35 Next build: PM Research Crank Shaper - late 1800s - 1:12 Part finished: HMS Flirt (MSE) - 1782 Vanguard Models - 1:64 Finished: Archer anti-tank gun Diorama - 1944 -Tamiya 1:35 : Churchill MkVII tank Diorama - Tamiya - 1:35 - 1944 : Sherman Firefly Tank Diorama - Revell - 1/76 - WWII : Humber MkII Scout Car Diorama - - Revell - 1:76 - WWII : PM Research Drill Press - 1895 - 1:12 : PM Research Milling Machine - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Engineering Lathe - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Beam model steam engine - 1770s onwards - 1:12 (est) : Stuart 10V model steam engine circa 1920s - 1:12 (est) : Lady Eleanor Fifie Circa 1900 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 : Dallas Cutter 1815 - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted February 6, 2021 Share #408 Posted February 6, 2021 Congratulations! Well done! VTHokiEE and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share #409 Posted February 6, 2021 Thanks guys! 7 hours ago, WalrusGuy said: what do you plan to build next? There’ll be a slight intermission (I want/need to finish the NRG half hull) but I’m a huge fan of Ancient Greece/Rome so I picked up the MarisStella Liburnian Monoreme kit for when I settle back into the next build. 1 hour ago, Rik Thistle said: Will she be harboured in the 'shipyard' or perhaps find calm waters in a living room? Thanks Richard! I’m currently wandering the seas of my house trying to decide where she should be harbored (apparently a very difficult decision for me), but eventually she’ll be harbored in calm waters 😄. EricWilliamMarshall, Old Collingwood, WalrusGuy and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted February 6, 2021 Share #410 Posted February 6, 2021 Congratulations on finishing your Alert. It is a beautiful model and I have enjoyed following your build log. VTHokiEE and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpalmer1970 Posted February 7, 2021 Share #411 Posted February 7, 2021 Well done. Awesome work and a great build log for us just starting out to follow! Old Collingwood, VTHokiEE and Ryland Craze 3 Quote -‐-‐-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Build Hayling Hoy 1760 - First POF scratch build Completed HMB Endeavour's Longboat by Artesania Latina Completed HM Armed Cutter Alert by Vanguard Models Completed 18ft cutter and 34ft launch by Vanguard Models Completed Pen Duick by Artesania Latina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillH Posted February 7, 2021 Share #412 Posted February 7, 2021 You have created a beautiful model Tim and a very informative build log, I just hope that mine turns out half as good. Phill VTHokiEE and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Current Build: HM Cutter Alert 1777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted February 9, 2021 Share #413 Posted February 9, 2021 Congratulations. You've done an outstanding job Tim. She's something to be proud of! VTHokiEE, Old Collingwood and Edwardkenway 3 Quote Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share #414 Posted May 17, 2021 I decided to add one final update to depict the Alert cased up. I didn't quite realize that it would take me three months to put together a case for the Alert, but time has a way of marching on. I first tracked down some acrylic sheets for the top of the case. Using a jig to keep the pieces in place I applied a liquid called Weld-on 4 to fuse the pieces of acrylic together. After the top had set for several day I removed the protective backing paper from the acrylic. During the backing removal I found out that I overdid the Weld-on in a two areas and the adhesive from the backing etched itself into the acrylic. I may try to polish it out, but I my not for fear of making things worse (and it is on the back and the side of the case so not terribly noticeable to anyone but me). After creating the covering I moved onto the base. I will start this off by saying I used a method that I saw on MSW to build a base with a rebate (rabbit?) without a router. I bought two pieces of plywood and a strip of molding (the molding was the combined height of the two pieces of plywood). I cut down the plywood to the size of the top of the case. I don't have a large table saw, so I attempted to use my circular saw to cut the rectangles out of the plywood sheet. I quickly learned that I need a bit more practice with the saw as I failed to cut rectangular pieces. There were close enough though (and lumber prices have risen so much since I bought those sheets that I wasn't about to toss them) so I pressed on. I then trimmed off the edges of the top sheet to account for the width of the plexiglass and attached the sheets together. I then attached the molding around the edges, applied some protecting poly and was done. All said I'm pretty happy with a first attempt. I have added Vanguard's 18 ft cutter to the display (the first edition) and I have also realized that I never added the Alert name plates anywhere - I suppose there's always one more thing 🙂 but this is the final "build" post of the log. Eventually, I'll start another log - I'm currently still hacking away at the NRG half hull but we are preparing for a local move this summer and I'll need to hold off on anything not currently started until after that. captain_hook, Gregory, Rustyj and 18 others 19 2 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted May 17, 2021 Share #415 Posted May 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, VTHokiEE said: I decided to add one final update to depict the Alert cased up. I didn't quite realize that it would take me three months to put together a case for the Alert, but time has a way of marching on. I first tracked down some acrylic sheets for the top of the case. Using a jig to keep the pieces in place I applied a liquid called Weld-on 4 to fuse the pieces of acrylic together. After the top had set for several day I removed the protective backing paper from the acrylic. During the backing removal I found out that I overdid the Weld-on in a two areas and the adhesive from the backing etched itself into the acrylic. I may try to polish it out, but I my not for fear of making things worse (and it is on the back and the side of the case so not terribly noticeable to anyone but me). After creating the covering I moved onto the base. I will start this off by saying I used a method that I saw on MSW to build a base with a rebate (rabbit?) without a router. I bought two pieces of plywood and a strip of molding (the molding was the combined height of the two pieces of plywood). I cut down the plywood to the size of the top of the case. I don't have a large table saw, so I attempted to use my circular saw to cut the rectangles out of the plywood sheet. I quickly learned that I need a bit more practice with the saw as I failed to cut rectangular pieces. There were close enough though (and lumber prices have risen so much since I bought those sheets that I wasn't about to toss them) so I pressed on. I then trimmed off the edges of the top sheet to account for the width of the plexiglass and attached the sheets together. I then attached the molding around the edges, applied some protecting poly and was done. All said I'm pretty happy with a first attempt. I have added Vanguard's 18 ft cutter to the display (the first edition) and I have also realized that I never added the Alert name plates anywhere - I suppose there's always one more thing 🙂 but this is the final "build" post of the log. Eventually, I'll start another log - I'm currently still hacking away at the NRG half hull but we are preparing for a local move this summer and I'll need to hold off on anything not currently started until after that. That looks so nice - truly finishes off a Superb build my friend. OC. VTHokiEE, Ryland Craze and Edwardkenway 3 Quote 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...
DelF Posted May 17, 2021 Share #416 Posted May 17, 2021 That's a really neat case Tim. You've tempted me to have a go at making my own for Speedy (when I eventually finish it!). Derek Old Collingwood, Ryland Craze, Edwardkenway and 2 others 5 Quote Cheers, Derek Current build: Duchess of Kingston On hold: HMS Winchelsea Previous builds: HMS Speedy, English Pinnace, Royal Yacht Caroline (gallery), Victory Cross-section (gallery), US Clipper Albatros, Red Dragon (years ago!) On the stocks: 18th Century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodosius Posted May 17, 2021 Share #417 Posted May 17, 2021 A very beautiful model! And the case just fits perfekt! 🙂 VTHokiEE and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share #418 Posted May 17, 2021 Thank you @Old Collingwood @Theodosius! @DelF Thanks, you should give it a try, with your craftsmanship I know it'll be a work of art! Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Murphy Posted May 17, 2021 Share #419 Posted May 17, 2021 Your build shows your skill and how good a kit Chris at Vanguard has made! Bravo Zulu! Tim VTHokiEE and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted May 18, 2021 Share #420 Posted May 18, 2021 Well done Tim. Skilled work and very impressive. Here’s the place I’ve ordered all my models brass name plates. They have any number of variations on size and mounting (I use adhesive backing). They are always fast, responsive, and inexpensive. https://halexawards.com/index.htm I look forward to seeing your next log😊 VTHokiEE and Old Collingwood 2 Quote 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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