mtaylor Posted August 29, 2021 #1 Posted August 29, 2021 This will be my log for the Sphinx from Vanguard Models. It's due to come in the morning. I've been gathering paints (and testing them) and some odds and ends like sand papers. Today , I'm clearing the workshop, etc. Once it's here, I'll start posting to my log. This should be a fun project and also, a bit of re-learning. Barbossa, Gregory, Matt D and 14 others 17 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)
Glenn-UK Posted August 30, 2021 #2 Posted August 30, 2021 I have added your build log to my Sphinx index, looking forward to watching your progress. mtaylor, Canute and Edwardkenway 3 Quote Glenn (UK)
gjdale Posted August 30, 2021 #3 Posted August 30, 2021 I’ll be interested to see your take on this model Mark, so I’ll come along for the ride. Plus, someone might have mentioned you have a well-stocked bar in the corner…… Edwardkenway, mtaylor, Nirvana and 1 other 4 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout
mtaylor Posted August 30, 2021 Author #4 Posted August 30, 2021 Thanks Glenn Er, yes Grant, the bar in the corner is always open. It came this morning. I've been inventorying everything and it all looks good to me. Still have a few more sheets to look at. Minimal surface char on the wood and a pile of brass photo etch and other parts. I won't do a parts photo session as there's plenty of those around. I'm trying to figure out where to hang all the plans that come with this. I'm also a bit surprised at the size. She's a bit smaller than my Licorne or the Belle Poule. but then, they had about 6 more guns or so. As for the photo etch... does anyone know if there's a coating on them? I'll still put them in vinegar for a bit to add some "tooth" and clean with alcohol before painting. Just need to sort out if I need to set up an acetone bath. I'll start assembly as soon as I'm done inventorying. Overall, I'm pretty pleased with this kit. The box... big and heavy. Canute, Nirvana, chris watton and 9 others 12 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)
Beef Wellington Posted August 30, 2021 #5 Posted August 30, 2021 Looking forward to this Mark, I've always had you down as a scratch only builder but am sure this will be a fun project. Edwardkenway, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop)
Jack12477 Posted August 30, 2021 #6 Posted August 30, 2021 Okay I will just mosey up to the bar and take a seat ! Ryland Craze, Canute, Edwardkenway and 1 other 4 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
mtaylor Posted August 30, 2021 Author #7 Posted August 30, 2021 14 minutes ago, Beef Wellington said: Looking forward to this Mark, I've always had you down as a scratch only builder but am sure this will be a fun project. Nah.. I've done two kits without bashing, one with a heavy bash and then started scratch building. Edwardkenway, Canute and Ryland Craze 3 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)
mtaylor Posted August 31, 2021 Author #8 Posted August 31, 2021 Well, I've sorted as best I can (not much table top space in shop), and have started building. So far, so good. In a little bit, I'll build up the bow and then let the glue dry on both while reading ahead on the instructions. Once I feel it's cured out, I'll start the shaping needed. scrubbyj427, EricWilliamMarshall, Jack12477 and 13 others 16 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)
BobG Posted August 31, 2021 #9 Posted August 31, 2021 I'm onboard, Mark, and I'm looking forward to watching build this beauty. I'm seriously thinking I may need to get this model when Chris has another batch ready. mtaylor, Edwardkenway, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild
Old Collingwood Posted August 31, 2021 #10 Posted August 31, 2021 Found you buddy - got all my equipment and food stuffs ready and a seriously comfy chair - ready for the ride. OC. mtaylor, BobG, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1
bdgiantman2 Posted August 31, 2021 #11 Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) Mark, buddy, I will be following you on this one. I enjoy following your builds on here. From another blog on here it seems a well made kit. Brian Edited August 31, 2021 by bdgiantman2 Edwardkenway, Canute, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote
mtaylor Posted August 31, 2021 Author #12 Posted August 31, 2021 Thanks for the likes and comments. And yes, adult beverages are permitted.... Did a bit more tonight and built up the stern. Both will need rough fairing but I'll do that tomorrow. Eyes are getting tired. I'm still sorting out plans. Not sure what they're all for but hopefully I'll figure it out. marktiedens, BobG, Canute and 11 others 14 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)
James H Posted August 31, 2021 #13 Posted August 31, 2021 A number of the plans are supplementary as you'll see the whole build through the manual, but you can at least refer to the plans too for peace of mind. As far as I'm aware, there is no coating on the brass. I tend to prime the brass with Tamiya Fine Surface Primer before I add paint. That stuff has a good bite to the surface. hollowneck, Old Collingwood, Canute and 6 others 9 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: Zip, nada! 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 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - 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
Edwardkenway Posted August 31, 2021 #14 Posted August 31, 2021 Squeezing in at the bar to follow your build, Mark. 😉😊 mtaylor, Canute, Jack12477 and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED
bdgiantman2 Posted August 31, 2021 #15 Posted August 31, 2021 There he goes, off and running Canute, mtaylor, Edwardkenway and 1 other 4 Quote
Canute Posted August 31, 2021 #16 Posted August 31, 2021 I'm in, over top of you; flying cover, it you will. Taking a chair up here in the loge. Toss a pop up here, will you, OC? 😄 mtaylor, Old Collingwood and Edwardkenway 3 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild
TBlack Posted August 31, 2021 #17 Posted August 31, 2021 Mark, I see there are, to date, 19 of us following you. Hope we're not making you nervous? Tom Canute, Old Collingwood, Edwardkenway and 2 others 4 1 Quote
mtaylor Posted August 31, 2021 Author #18 Posted August 31, 2021 Thanks for looking in everyone. So far so good in the build. I'm doing some minor shaping on the bow and stern and saving most of the final shaping for the fairing during planking. Once that's done, I'll start getting the bulkheads installed. 13 hours ago, James H said: A number of the plans are supplementary as you'll see the whole build through the manual, but you can at least refer to the plans too for peace of mind. As far as I'm aware, there is no coating on the brass. I tend to prime the brass with Tamiya Fine Surface Primer before I add paint. That stuff has a good bite to the surface. Thanks for the info, James. I'll just park all the supplementary plans for now unless I need them. And that's excellent news on the brass. I don't like the chemical solvents unless I can do them outside or with all the windows open. With the fires covering this valley I'm in with heavy smoke, that's not really an option. Jack12477, Canute, Edwardkenway and 4 others 7 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)
Nirvana Posted August 31, 2021 #19 Posted August 31, 2021 Mark, I knew it! You just couldn't stand it seeing others getting the Sphinx....😄 Well, I found my comfy chair and getting an ice-tea. I will follow this this build with interest. And you are off with a good start. Jack12477, Canute, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry
mtaylor Posted September 2, 2021 Author #20 Posted September 2, 2021 I didn't do much in shaping the bow and stern but I think for me mentally (yes I"m obviously mental) it'll be better to shape at the time I sand prior to planking. I did get the bow, stern, deck, and the gun port frames mounted. Probably would have had more done but had to buy groceries and deal with apartment issues. Ronald-V, hollowneck, Gregory and 18 others 21 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)
Old Collingwood Posted September 2, 2021 #21 Posted September 2, 2021 Hey Mark, thats soon gone from a bunch of frames - nicely done my friend. OC. Nirvana, Jack12477, Edwardkenway and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1
Edwardkenway Posted September 2, 2021 #22 Posted September 2, 2021 Looking good Mark, she's certainly taking shape! mtaylor, Jack12477, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED
mtaylor Posted September 3, 2021 Author #23 Posted September 3, 2021 Thanks for the likes and comments. Small update but moving along.. I made and added the coamings and gratings over their respective openings. Also added gundeck support beams and the beams themselves. So far, so good, and I"m a happy camper. Really starting to like a ship. Tomorrow I'll work on the stern and with a bit of luck and no distractions maybe get the gun deck foundation in place. Quite a bit of work between those bits and getting the gundeck veneer installed. bdgiantman2, JeffT, EricWilliamMarshall and 18 others 21 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)
Old Collingwood Posted September 3, 2021 #24 Posted September 3, 2021 Thats looking so nice Mark - and looks like a lot of strength all those beams - loving this build mate. OC. Canute, Edwardkenway, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1
mtaylor Posted September 3, 2021 Author #25 Posted September 3, 2021 Thanks OC. It is getting stronger but I still wouldn't want to drop it. Canute, Edwardkenway, Jack12477 and 1 other 4 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)
DaveBaxt Posted September 3, 2021 #26 Posted September 3, 2021 I would really like to follow this blog if I may and not add anything to spoil the flow with basic questions ( Just a beginner) So if I need to ask you anything Mark perhaps I could send you a message instead? Once you got started, you work so fast and I only wish I could work to such a high standard of workmanship. Look forward to seeing your progress and thank you for all your previous help. Best regards Dave Canute, mtaylor, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Quote Completed St Canute Billings Dec 2020 Completed HMS Bounty Amati May 2021 Finished Currently building HM Bark Endeavour
mtaylor Posted September 3, 2021 Author #27 Posted September 3, 2021 Dave, welcome to my circus.... I'm feeling like the head clown today. If questions are related to this build, feel free to ask here. Otherwise, PM is fine and also there are all the subforums too. Canute and Edwardkenway 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)
mtaylor Posted September 3, 2021 Author #28 Posted September 3, 2021 As for the build a bit of head scratching. My deck patterns (44 and 45) seem too wide and are not flush along the centerline. A bit of overlap maybe <1mm. I'll do some more test fitting and if need be, a bit if fettling with the notches where they connect with the frames. Note, the lower deck for the hold was a perfect fit. Old Collingwood, Edwardkenway, Canute and 3 others 6 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)
JeffT Posted September 3, 2021 #29 Posted September 3, 2021 I think someone else had a similar issue which Chris looked into. Check the other build logs. Old Collingwood, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
mtaylor Posted September 3, 2021 Author #30 Posted September 3, 2021 11 minutes ago, JeffT said: I think someone else had a similar issue which Chris looked into. Check the other build logs. I will. I looked at Glenn's log and he didn't mention it. Edit.. I found that one and the solution was to check, double check and check again. Headed to the shop. Canute, Old Collingwood, JeffT and 1 other 4 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)
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