glbarlow Posted August 13, 2021 Share #271 Posted August 13, 2021 33 minutes ago, Neill said: MDF dust is especially nasty stuff if inhaled That’s not any less true of plywood dust or any sawdust for that matter. When sanding anything I wear a mask. MDF is a solid reliable frame for any 1:64 ship model. mtaylor, Blue Ensign, Neill and 1 other 4 Quote Regards, Glenn Current Build: HMS Winchelsea Completed Builds: 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...
James H Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share #272 Posted August 13, 2021 Suffice to say that many wood dusts are classed as carcinogens, and with ply, you can add the bonding resin to that, which isn't water soluble. Anyway......we don't have a great track record on MSW for debating MDF, so let's close that subject. Neill, mtaylor, Richard44 and 4 others 5 2 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (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 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...
Jasseji Posted August 13, 2021 Share #273 Posted August 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, James H said: Suffice to say that many wood dusts are classed as carcinogens, and with ply, you can add the bonding resin to that, which isn't water soluble. Anyway......we don't have a great track record on MSW for debating MDF, so let's close that subject. Thats why i Sand outside mostly mtaylor 1 Quote 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...
James H Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share #274 Posted August 13, 2021 29 minutes ago, Jasseji said: Thats why i Sand outside mostly I'm the same with main stuff. I sit on a bench in front of the house and just sand away! JeffT, BobG, Richard44 and 1 other 4 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (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 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...
myxyzptlyk2003 Posted August 13, 2021 Share #275 Posted August 13, 2021 For all sanding I sit at my workbench with the hose of a dust vacuum clutched between my knees. It has a powerful enough motor that all dust immediately goes down into the collection bag. mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neill Posted August 13, 2021 Share #276 Posted August 13, 2021 2 hours ago, James H said: Suffice to say that many wood dusts are classed as carcinogens, and with ply, you can add the bonding resin to that, which isn't water soluble. Anyway......we don't have a great track record on MSW for debating MDF, so let's close that subject. MDF is a great material, all my workshop benching is made of it. Like all things, it just needs to be used correctly and with care, whether large project or small.🤐🙂 mtaylor 1 Quote Current build: Lady Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share #277 Posted August 13, 2021 I think MDF has run its course here folks, plus this is still a build log rusty b, Chuck Seiler, PhillH and 12 others 15 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (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 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...
Malcolm Greig Posted August 17, 2021 Share #278 Posted August 17, 2021 Wow, Chris's website shows the 1st run of the Sphinx is sold out. Must be some sort of record. Congratulations to Chris and James. Long may the Vanguard line prosper. Malcolm st george, Glenn-UK, Richard44 and 6 others 9 Quote Completed builds; Caldercraft Mars; Vanguard Alert, Amati Revenge On the shelf; Vanguard DOK & the Sphinx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankerman Posted August 17, 2021 Share #279 Posted August 17, 2021 I second that Malcolm, it is a great testament to the hard work that Chris and James have put in to the development of this kit and I'm looking forward to the arrival on my doorstep of a big box from The Forest of Dean in the next week or so. Long live Vanguard Models. Chris mtaylor and chris watton 2 Quote Going up to Bahrain on the Caltex Cannonball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted August 17, 2021 Share #280 Posted August 17, 2021 I am told I will receive the printed material (plans, manual and box label) on Friday, so all Sphinx orders will start to be shipped from Monday. This is well over three times the weight of any previous kit! And thank you, I still cannot believe I sold out of my first batch! I am working on the second batch, but will not get the PE until late next month, as Italy seems to close down in August. KentM, mugje, Glenn-UK and 9 others 11 1 Quote Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasseji Posted August 17, 2021 Share #281 Posted August 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, chris watton said: I am told I will receive the printed material (plans, manual and box label) on Friday, so all Sphinx orders will start to be shipped from Monday. This is well over three times the weight of any previous kit! And thank you, I still cannot believe I sold out of my first batch! I am working on the second batch, but will not get the PE until late next month, as Italy seems to close down in August. Hi, if it should make any difference for others, you can move my order to the second batch, i dont plan to start the Sphinx until i have finished the Lady Nelson and that will still take some time mtaylor 1 Quote 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...
Glenn-UK Posted August 17, 2021 Share #282 Posted August 17, 2021 Great news, looking forward to making a start next week mtaylor 1 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanDavison Posted August 17, 2021 Share #283 Posted August 17, 2021 Hi James, just wondering, do you intend to publish any pictures of the model fully rigged? mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share #284 Posted August 17, 2021 3 hours ago, AlanDavison said: Hi James, just wondering, do you intend to publish any pictures of the model fully rigged? As soon as it's fully rigged, yes...definitely. It's full steam ahead now so Chris can add that stuff to the Rev.2 instruction manual for next batch of kits. The rig stuff isn't really needed for the manual as that's usually all done via plans anyway, but it's nice to add some of it to the next updated manual. yvesvidal, ccoyle, BenD and 7 others 10 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (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 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...
Neill Posted August 17, 2021 Share #285 Posted August 17, 2021 3 hours ago, James H said: As soon as it's fully rigged, yes...definitely. It's full steam ahead now so Chris can add that stuff to the Rev.2 instruction manual for next batch of kits. The rig stuff isn't really needed for the manual as that's usually all done via plans anyway, but it's nice to add some of it to the next updated manual. Mine will have to be dockyard style, unrigged, due to size restrictions anyway, so no grumbling from me. Looking forward to a big heavy box arriving soon. James H and mtaylor 2 Quote Current build: Lady Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myxyzptlyk2003 Posted August 18, 2021 Share #286 Posted August 18, 2021 I, too, am really looking forward to getting this kit. And I echo a number of members stating this build will be dockyard style with no rigging (or minimal rigging). There are already 10 fully rigged models around the house and there is just no more room for a fully rigged model. In fact , I am thinking that all my future builds will be unrigged. I wonder if there is any market for just a dockyard style model? I know model shipways has the confederacy this way but I don't know how well that kit has sold. BobG and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 18, 2021 Share #287 Posted August 18, 2021 8 hours ago, myxyzptlyk2003 said: I know model shipways has the confederacy this way but I don't know how well that kit has sold. A quick search turns up a pretty good sized list of builds. It has been from all accounts a pretty popular model. CaptMorgan and BobG 2 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveBaxt Posted August 19, 2021 Share #288 Posted August 19, 2021 Sorry if these are dumb questions, but just to be clear. Will the Sphinx come with the mast and rigging or is that sold seperately.?Or do you just supply your own and use Vanguard rope,blocks and dead eyes? mtaylor 1 Quote Completed St Canute Billings Dec 2020 Completed HMS Bounty Amati May 2021 Finished Currently building HM Bark Endeavour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 19, 2021 Share #289 Posted August 19, 2021 (edited) 15 hours ago, myxyzptlyk2003 said: I, too, am really looking forward to getting this kit. And I echo a number of members stating this build will be dockyard style with no rigging (or minimal rigging). There are already 10 fully rigged models around the house and there is just no more room for a fully rigged model. In fact , I am thinking that all my future builds will be unrigged. I wonder if there is any market for just a dockyard style model? I know model shipways has the confederacy this way but I don't know how well that kit has sold. Have a look at a company called CAF the Enterprise is a fully open build in 1/48 they are a sponsor of this site and link is in my build logs and also on home page Edited August 19, 2021 by Kevin JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote 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 HMHS 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 St-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...
James H Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share #290 Posted August 19, 2021 3 hours ago, DaveBaxt said: Sorry if these are dumb questions, but just to be clear. Will the Sphinx come with the mast and rigging or is that sold seperately.?Or do you just supply your own and use Vanguard rope,blocks and dead eyes? Yes, it comes with masting and rigging. See post #285 above. And the masting pics in this build log. Jack H, JeffT, BenD and 4 others 7 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (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 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...
DaveBaxt Posted August 19, 2021 Share #291 Posted August 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, James H said: Yes, it comes with masting and rigging. See post #285 above. And the masting pics in this build log. Thank you for that. Looks fantastic. mtaylor and BobG 2 Quote Completed St Canute Billings Dec 2020 Completed HMS Bounty Amati May 2021 Finished Currently building HM Bark Endeavour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted August 20, 2021 Share #292 Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) On 8/17/2021 at 10:03 AM, chris watton said: I am told I will receive the printed material (plans, manual and box label) on Friday Fingers crossed you get a big delivery of printed material today😀 Edited August 20, 2021 by glennard2523 chris watton, mtaylor and BobG 3 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share #293 Posted August 25, 2021 I'm about a week or so off completing Sphinx, so thought I would post a few progress pics here showing shrouds and shroud cleats in place. I really, really love ratlines. Did I ever tell you that? All 1270 of the lovely little knots. usedtosail, Gregory, Bettina and 25 others 23 2 3 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (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 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...
BenD Posted August 25, 2021 Share #294 Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) Looking amazing as always. Ratlines really are a tedious thing to do on a model. 1270 knots... James man are your eye's still working? Edited August 25, 2021 by BenD Oboship, mtaylor, BobG and 1 other 2 2 Quote Ropes of Scale.com - Rope and cable for the scale modeler. Finished builds: HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft - 1:64 - 9th century longship - Falkonet - 1:72 Current builds: HMS Snake - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Tender Avos by BenD - Master Korabel - 1:72 - 19th Century Four-Oared Yawl by BenD - Falkonet - 1:24 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted August 25, 2021 Share #295 Posted August 25, 2021 I'm about a week behind you🤣 Looks amazing mtaylor, BenD, Richard44 and 5 others 3 5 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share #296 Posted August 25, 2021 21 minutes ago, glennard2523 said: I'm about a week behind you🤣 I think I actually believe you! Richard44, chris watton, Glenn-UK and 4 others 5 2 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (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 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...
Hubac's Historian Posted August 25, 2021 Share #297 Posted August 25, 2021 This is really a very impressive kit, and your finish work is impeccable. BobG and mtaylor 2 Quote We are all works in progress, all of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted August 26, 2021 Share #298 Posted August 26, 2021 16 hours ago, James H said: I really, really love ratlines. Did I ever tell you that? All 1270 of the lovely little knots. Yeah, we ALL do love them !!!! One is fun, two a chore....then you need Valium. Yves BobG, Keith Black, mtaylor and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myxyzptlyk2003 Posted August 30, 2021 Share #299 Posted August 30, 2021 James, When you talk about diluted glue or diluted varnish, what dilution are you talking about. one to one? or something else. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasseji Posted August 30, 2021 Share #300 Posted August 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, myxyzptlyk2003 said: James, When you talk about diluted glue or diluted varnish, what dilution are you talking about. one to one? or something else. Cat say myself for varnish, but for diluted glue i make a Milky consistency mtaylor 1 Quote 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...
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