HMS Sphinx 1775 by Jasseji (Jacek) - Vanguard Models - 1:64

[Jasseji]

I couldnt resist already setting up a Placeholder for the Build Log.

 

Sadly my Sphinx is still stuck waiting for release back to UPS from The Gods of Customs and Taxation (Can take up to 10 days from that point i heard)

 

I paid the fees already, it would be cheaper to drive the 800km up to Chris and pick it up and back, not Chris's fault of course, just FYI for those from Germany, the Fees add up to about 1/4 of the Kit's Price

 

My Log will propably not be as Tidy and she wont turn out as pretty as the others but even failures need to be documented.

Tools prepared:

- Exacto Knife and a few Stanleys as Backup

- Various Shapes Modeller Files

- Sandpaper different grit and Sanding Block

- Sanding Sticks

- Assortment of Tweezers

- Different Army Painter and Citadel Brushes

- Automatic Pencil and 30cm Steel ruler

- Planking Vice 

- Guillotine for cutting planks

- Travel Iron for Edge-Bending

- Home-Made Plank bender tool made from Pliers

- Dremel with sanding discs and barrels

- CLAMPS and Vices

- Airbrush

- Various Vallejo Paints - Model Color and Model Air

- PVA Glue

[bruce d]

Jacek, good luck with the delivery date! I will look forward to seeing your progress after the gods release it.

[BenD]

48 minutes ago, Jasseji said:

My Log will propably not be as Tidy and she wont turn out as pretty as the others but even failures need to be documented.

Judging from your lady nelson you will be fine.  I looked at the Manual for Sphinx and it's 146 pages of really good instructions.  I feel like very few people will abandon this kit mid way through.

[James H]

Watching along. Feel your pain with customs. Perhaps kit smugglers are the future...

[myxyzptlyk2003]

I can't speak to the customs in Germany but I got the same message about the 10 days here in the US.       But it was released 6 hours later so it is again on schedule for Friday delivery.    Here's hoping the situation will be the same for you

 

 

[Glenn-UK]

I have added you build link to my build log index on my build log. Looking forward to watching your build progress.

 

Edited August 26, 2021 by glennard2523

[Jasseji]

15 hours ago, myxyzptlyk2003 said:

I can't speak to the customs in Germany but I got the same message about the 10 days here in the US.       But it was released 6 hours later so it is again on schedule for Friday delivery.    Here's hoping the situation will be the same for you

 

 

The gods were indeed merciful 

I'm not opening it

Edited August 27, 2021 by Jasseji

[Vane]

Uk has always had great wellsorted hobbyshops, especially whne it comes to ships. However, after leaving EU you have to roughly count for 25% extra on the price. I still order from UK if its not available inside the EU. But buying the latest kit from Tamiya is better to find locally. Vanguards is also a special case, since its a small business with basically no competition in its market segment. Perhaps not for everyone, but if you want the best... you got the best :-). Sphinx looks very tempting, but I have to finalize some of my ongoing kits before I buy another. 

     

[Jasseji]

Before doing anything either on the Lady or here, i need to tidy up my Workspace.

 

Sooo, ordered additional Hobbyzone shelves:

 

 

Should be plenty space now for work and store all tools and parts

Edited August 27, 2021 by Jasseji

[JeffT]

Nice computer monitor!

[Jasseji]

@JJT Thx, i love it

 

I couldnt resist peeking inside the Box:

 

Everything is wrapped beautifully, all parts are excellent finish.

 

Loving those Cannons:

 

Also, a touch of Humor?

 

 

(i know, regulations )

 

The plans and instructions are HEAVY

 

 

[Jasseji]

Uh, i am looking through the Plan sheets and something is confusing @chris watton

 

Is this a misprint ? The "Plan Sheet" Numbers dont align with the "Supplementary Drawings" Numbers. It propably doesnt really matter, as the Manual lays out the sequence to follow, but is a bit weird

 

 

[chris watton]

Will look at that again for next reprint, but to be honest, the plans for the hull are for the most part just complementary to the manual. The only plan numbers that matter are the mast and rig plans. 

[Jasseji]

14 minutes ago, chris watton said:

Will look at that again for next reprint, but to be honest, the plans for the hull are for the most part just complementary to the manual. The only plan numbers that matter are the mast and rig plans. 

I figured that much, just a tiny nit-pick on a Perfect set

[Jasseji]

Ok, i can't let all the others have fun, so i started:

 

Cradle Done, nothing to it, it just snaps together:

 

While going through the fittings, i did discover something weird about the figurehead tho:

 

she seems to have lost some weight on her right side, i will see further down the road if i can fix that with some Modelling Putty.

 

Other than that, i find one thing @chris watton might consider: offering the Kit without the printed manual (or as an option for those who want) 

[chris watton]

Don't worry about the figurehead, we shall send you a new one with your blocks

 

ETA - I will NEVER offer any of my kits without a printed manual - except for my Japanese distributors, who translate my files and print their own.

Edited September 6, 2021 by chris watton

[Jasseji]

2 hours ago, chris watton said:

Don't worry about the figurehead, we shall send you a new one with your blocks

 

ETA - I will NEVER offer any of my kits without a printed manual - except for my Japanese distributors, who translate my files and print their own.

I meant "option for no manual" = would spare you the weight and trouble for those who really don't want it on paper 

[Jasseji]

Bulkheads dry-fitted and Ster/Bow shapers assembled, Ready for fairing:

 

 

Now it's decision-Time, ladder or no ladder ?

[Jasseji]

I am Preparing for the fairing, i marked the shape timbers like @glennard2523 i hope this will ork out well, hmm, time to take the Dremel out (i am scared :D)

Edited September 7, 2021 by Jasseji

[Glenn-UK]

Looks good to me and I am sure you will do a great job.

 

Edited September 7, 2021 by glennard2523

[Jasseji]

Coming along

[Jasseji]

Did the Bow by Hand, but the stern was a pain so reluctantly i started with the Dremel.

 

I think it turned out ok, propably some touch-ups will be required when the planking is to be done

 

[Glenn-UK]

Looks good. Mine needed very little touch up when fairing the hull

[Jasseji]

All bulkheads and gunport liners Glued together, waiting for Deck varnish to dry

 

 

Edited September 7, 2021 by Jasseji

[Glenn-UK]

You're moving on nicely

[Jasseji]

28 minutes ago, glennard2523 said:

You're moving on nicely

Thx, but the oarts just snap together, if i have time then it moves

[Jasseji]

Decided to cut out the bulkheads after All, will add some wall down there to simukate Part of orlop

 

[DaveBaxt]

Looking good so far and some great photos of your build and would like to follow your progress if I may. Keep up the good work and good luck with the build. Best regards Dave

[Jasseji]

1 hour ago, DaveBaxt said:

Looking good so far and some great photos of your build and would like to follow your progress if I may. Keep up the good work and good luck with the build. Best regards Dave

The photos are so-so, i will try to make better along the line.

 

Grab a Stool and a Drink, feel free to follow

[mtaylor]

You're doing well, Jacek.   Like you, I'm holding off on finishing any fairing until just before planking.