Glenn-UK Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share #151 Posted July 22, 2021 45 minutes ago, Thukydides said: Looks awesome, I just ordered the Alert as my first attempt at a wooden model (have done lots of sculpting, painting and modeling in plastic up to this point). I will be following along with your log as I attempt to build it. A nice kit to build. Take your time and enjoy. Thukydides 1 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Thistle Posted July 22, 2021 Share #152 Posted July 22, 2021 Glenn, Your finished HM Cutter Alert looks great - very well done 🙂 And thanks for all the detailed pics and explanations which will come in very useful for me. Richard Glenn-UK 1 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...
Glenn-UK Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share #153 Posted July 22, 2021 24 minutes ago, Rik Thistle said: Glenn, Your finished HM Cutter Alert looks great - very well done 🙂 And thanks for all the detailed pics and explanations which will come in very useful for me. Richard My pleasure Richard Rik Thistle 1 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share #154 Posted July 25, 2021 I have plenty of free time while I wait for James to complete the HMS Sphinx prototype build and for Chris to release the kit for pre order. Yesterday I bought an entry level DSLR camera (Canon EOS 4000 with a 18-55mm f/3.505.6 III Lens) so hopefully I will be able take some better pictures for the HMS Sphinx build log. I have had a quick play with the camera and taken some pictures which I thought were worth sharing. This is a picture of the empty shipyard with a tidy desk. I have ordered a new desk with plenty of some storage facilities which will come in the next few days. Hopefully this help me keep the shipyard cleaner and tidier during the build process. I also have new cutting mat ready to use. The next few pictures show the Cutter Alert in her new location. I managed to break some of the kit stand but thankfully one of the older wooded stands was an ideal fit. I have the IJN Yamato to keep the Cutter Alert company. I am still looking at the improving the exposure when taking pictures with the new camera. In this picture I managed to get the exposure better for the outside. The Duchess takes pride of place in the dining room. I did order and receive a very nice glass display case. However the display case did not look right so it is now collecting dust in my garage. I ended up using the Speedy kit to help improve my modelling skills, as I made quick a few mistakes during the build and initial rigging process. I have kept the model in its unfinished state. PRS, Rik Thistle, GrandpaPhil and 4 others 6 1 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted August 12, 2021 Share #155 Posted August 12, 2021 Very cool! Glenn-UK 1 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobbie Posted September 28, 2021 Share #156 Posted September 28, 2021 Very nice indeed. What a simply beautiful model! Wonderful lines. Great detail you've provided for the rigging process. Cheers! Glenn-UK 1 Quote Completed: Billing’s Boats Cutty Sark Artesania Latina Swift Aeropicolla HMS Prince Panart Royal Yacht Caroline Current build: Caldercraft HM Brig Supply Next: Corel HMS Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted October 6, 2021 Share #157 Posted October 6, 2021 Very nice, I will be using this build to help me with mine Quote John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Thistle Posted October 7, 2021 Share #158 Posted October 7, 2021 Well done Glenn; she's a beauty...and well lit at the window. Richard hollowneck and Glenn-UK 1 1 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...
Mike_H Posted July 26, 2023 Share #159 Posted July 26, 2023 And more than 2 year's later, more thanks and congratulations on your build and your log. Just as you built Alert waiting for Sphinx, I had planned one of Vanguard's fishing boats while waiting for Surprise. Surprise is delayed so I will use Alert to fill a slightly longer gap and since I only model build when the weather keeps me indoors, she should do the trick. Your log will act as a running commentary on what to be thinking about at each stage, and your build as a beacon of success. So thanks - and I expect you will hear from me (keeping it all within Yorkshire) Mike AJohnson, Glenn-UK, Mr Whippy and 1 other 3 1 Quote Current Build: HMS Alert - Vanguard Models Completed: Endeavour's Longboat - Artesania Latina HMS Snake - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share #160 Posted July 26, 2023 24 minutes ago, Mike_H said: And more than 2 year's later, more thanks and congratulations on your build and your log. Just as you built Alert waiting for Sphinx, I had planned one of Vanguard's fishing boats while waiting for Surprise. Surprise is delayed so I will use Alert to fill a slightly longer gap and since I only model build when the weather keeps me indoors, she should do the trick. Your log will act as a running commentary on what to be thinking about at each stage, and your build as a beacon of success. So thanks - and I expect you will hear from me (keeping it all within Yorkshire) Mike Enjoy the build. I like to detail the processes I use when posting on my build logs. Currently build Indy. I will be happy to assist you where I can. AJohnson and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share #161 Posted August 14, 2023 Thanks Jack. I learn more from my mistakes so I do like to highlight both my successes and failures. chris watton 1 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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