HMS Mercury 1779 by Pitr Obrębski - Shipyard - 1:72 - CARD

[Pitr Obrębski]

Hi everyone. I would like to present to everyone my attempt to build a sailing ship from the Shipyard set. This is a 1779 model of the HMS Mercury frigate. HMS Mercury was an Enterprize-class frigate. The model is made of paper and is modified by me using wood and metal.

[bruce d]

Hello Pitr, welcome to MSW. That is a very good looking model, I hope we get to see the build process and your modifications.

 

Regards,

Bruce

[Pitr Obrębski]

A few more photos from the earlier stage of construction.

[Pitr Obrębski]

Capstan modification.  Original look.

Original looK (set Shipyard).

And new look.

 

[Pitr Obrębski]

Chain pump

[Blackreed]

Certainly is a beautiful model.

[catopower]

I don't know how this one slipped past me! 

 

Shipyard's 1/72-scale HMS Mercury is already a great kit. But Pitr, that is one gorgeous model!

 

I started working on a 1/96-scale version long ago, but never finished. This model is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing all the great photos of it!

 

Are you planning to eventually rig this model? There's so much great detail on your gun deck and cabins that it almost seems a shame to cover it up with the spar deck.

 

Looking forward to seeing more from you.

[Tim Curtis]

Just beautiful. Love it....

Quick question. How did you make the letters for the ships name MERCURY.

They are very delicate and look great!

 

Tim

[Pitr Obrębski]

After ten months of break, I returned to the workshop. I bought the bow ornaments from Shapeways, painted and glued. It is true that they are intended for HMS Victory in the 1:96 scale, but they fit just right. Also in "Shapeways" I bought a Victory chimney in 1:90 scale. The chimney of the stove has been redesigned a bit by me. I made a chimney cover from a brass plate and thin copper wire. I painted the chimney and blackened the cover, then made the chimney cast on the deck. You have to be very careful with elements made on a 3-D printer, because they are very fragile and when drilling the holes, they can chip off. For those interested, see "Shapeways" below: https://www.shapeways.com/product/GBFKYUHYE/1-96-hms-victory-stern-ornaments?etId=200594660&utm_source=automated-contact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=payment-received&utm_content=5&option=66559410

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Edited December 5, 2021 by Pitr Obrębski

[Pitr Obrębski]

How to make lanterns and rollers for the messenger line ??

I made something like that. However, I think that for the 1:72 scale it is a bad idea.

[tomganc]

Hiya, that’s very good looking model. You did a great job with all the details 👍

[Pitr Obrębski]

Making of anchor lines, messenger line, balusters and gun deck is finally done.

[Pitr Obrębski]

2 minutes ago, Pitr Obrębski said:

Making of anchor lines, messenger line, balusters and gun deck is finally done.

 

[Pitr Obrębski]

I have started work on the bowsprit. I use the book "Anatomy of the ship - Pandora". Below I am presenting the drawings from the book and photos from the work started. I rolled the bowsprit on a lathe and I come to the conclusion that the linden wood is too soft for the construction of masts and ropes.

 

 

 

 

 

[ccoyle]

Pitr, the links to your photos appear to be broken.

[Bill Morrison]

Your HMS Mercury is STUNNING!!!  I am inspired to try building this ship.

 

Bill

[Pitr Obrębski]

17 hours ago, ccoyle said:

Pitr, the links to your photos appear to be broken.

Excuse me. There is actually something wrong. I will post the post again.

[Pitr Obrębski]

One more time.

I have started work on the bowsprit. I use the book "Anatomy of the ship - Pandora". Below I am presenting the drawings from the book and photos from the work started. rolled the bowsprit on a lathe and I come to the conclusion that the linden wood is too soft for the construction of masts and ropes. I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 3, 2022 by Pitr Obrębski

[Pitr Obrębski]

[Pitr Obrębski]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 9, 2022 by Pitr Obrębski
More pictures of bowsprit

[Pitr Obrębski]

A Little more progress. 

[Pitr Obrębski]

Step by step, the work is moving forward. It's just a fitting, because first I have to make gun carriages on the upper deck.

[Pitr Obrębski]

Making a capstan on a quarter deck. The base is made of walnut wood. Capstan construction made of paper. After gluing, I dipped the paper in epoxy glue. After this treatment, the thick paper stops delaminating and can be sanded.

[ccoyle]

Witam, Pitr!

 

You are doing such a lovely job with this model. I realize you are modifying the basic kit, but it still makes me want to give one of the Shipyard models a try someday.

 

Cheers!

 

Robisz cudowną robotę z tym modelem. Zdaję sobie sprawę, że modyfikujesz podstawowy zestaw, ale mimo to mam ochotę kiedyś wypróbować jeden z modeli Shipyard.

 

[VTHokiEE]

Really incredible work - I’m very impressed!

[Pitr Obrębski]

On 12/16/2022 at 6:29 PM, ccoyle said:

Witam, Pitr!

 

You are doing such a lovely job with this model. I realize you are modifying the basic kit, but it still makes me want to give one of the Shipyard models a try someday.

 

Cheers!

 

Robisz cudowną robotę z tym modelem. Zdaję sobie sprawę, że modyfikujesz podstawowy zestaw, ale mimo to mam ochotę kiedyś wypróbować jeden z modeli Shipyard.

 

Thank you for the kind words. I have been thinking about buying this model for a long time. This set is not the cheapest, but I do not regret the money spent. It's a really great set and gives you a lot of opportunities to make a good model. The only thing I would improve is the instruction manual. In particular, there is no description of the location of individual elements on the boards with parts. A table with columns with consecutive part numbers and the corresponding board number would be useful. You have to be careful because the same-looking parts with the same number, and differing only in the letter will be found on different boards. The thickness of these pages varies and gluing parts from one card may result in a mismatch. Better instruction would definitely be useful. Greetings Piotr

[Pitr Obrębski]

On 12/16/2022 at 6:35 PM, VTHokiEE said:

Really incredible work - I’m very impressed!

Thanks a lot.😀