Pitr Obrębski Posted March 14, 2021 Share #1 Posted March 14, 2021 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. DominichSteven, GrandpaPhil, Bill Morrison and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted March 14, 2021 Share #2 Posted March 14, 2021 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 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitr Obrębski Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted March 14, 2021 A few more photos from the earlier stage of construction. Bill Morrison, bruce d, GrandpaPhil and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitr Obrębski Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted March 14, 2021 Capstan modification. Original look. Original looK (set Shipyard). And new look. PRS, BenD, bruce d and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitr Obrębski Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted March 17, 2021 Chain pump Pgtaylorart, DominichSteven, Charlie1805 and 10 others 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackreed Posted March 17, 2021 Share #6 Posted March 17, 2021 Certainly is a beautiful model. Pitr Obrębski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catopower Posted June 29, 2021 Share #7 Posted June 29, 2021 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. Pitr Obrębski and Bill Morrison 2 Quote Clare Hess He's a -> "HE" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Curtis Posted June 29, 2021 Share #8 Posted June 29, 2021 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 and Bill Morrison 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitr Obrębski Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) 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 Spoiler Spoiler Edited December 5, 2021 by Pitr Obrębski AKRYPTO, Bill Morrison, BenD and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitr Obrębski Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted January 8, 2022 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. Beef Wellington, GrandpaPhil, JpR62 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomganc Posted January 8, 2022 Share #11 Posted January 8, 2022 Hiya, that’s very good looking model. You did a great job with all the details 👍 Bill Morrison and Pitr Obrębski 2 Quote Current Builds: HMS Victory by DeAgostini 1/84 HMS Victory Build We don't stop playing because we grow old... we grow old because we stop playing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitr Obrębski Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted January 15, 2022 Making of anchor lines, messenger line, balusters and gun deck is finally done. GrandpaPhil, Bill Morrison, AKRYPTO and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitr Obrębski Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share #13 Posted January 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, Pitr Obrębski said: Making of anchor lines, messenger line, balusters and gun deck is finally done. Cirdan, GrandpaPhil, jks1981 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitr Obrębski Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share #14 Posted April 2, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted April 2, 2022 Share #15 Posted April 2, 2022 Pitr, the links to your photos appear to be broken. Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Salmson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Morrison Posted April 2, 2022 Share #16 Posted April 2, 2022 Your HMS Mercury is STUNNING!!! I am inspired to try building this ship. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitr Obrębski Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share #17 Posted April 3, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitr Obrębski Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share #18 Posted April 3, 2022 (edited) 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 ccoyle, bruce d, GrandpaPhil and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitr Obrębski Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share #19 Posted April 7, 2022 ccoyle, GrandpaPhil, hollowneck and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitr Obrębski Posted April 9, 2022 Author Share #20 Posted April 9, 2022 (edited) Edited April 9, 2022 by Pitr Obrębski More pictures of bowsprit ccoyle, Cirdan, GrandpaPhil and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitr Obrębski Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share #21 Posted October 16, 2022 A Little more progress. VTHokiEE, ccoyle and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitr Obrębski Posted November 12, 2022 Author Share #22 Posted November 12, 2022 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. ccoyle, hollowneck, druxey and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitr Obrębski Posted December 16, 2022 Author Share #23 Posted December 16, 2022 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. GrandpaPhil, VTHokiEE, BenD and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted December 16, 2022 Share #24 Posted December 16, 2022 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. Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Salmson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted December 16, 2022 Share #25 Posted December 16, 2022 Really incredible work - I’m very impressed! 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...
Pitr Obrębski Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share #26 Posted December 18, 2022 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitr Obrębski Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share #27 Posted December 18, 2022 On 12/16/2022 at 6:35 PM, VTHokiEE said: Really incredible work - I’m very impressed! Thanks a lot.😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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