mtaylor Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share #271 Posted January 12, 2022 Thanks, B.E. It definitely is a small space with many tiny, fiddly parts. I'm glad I'm finished with that area for now. I'm at the point of adding the stern and galley windows. More fiddly bits like sizing the "glass" and fitting into place. I had hoped the wax "sticks" would help on this but alas, they don't hold the windows long enough to get into position. Time to re-think and find other options. Edwardkenway, BobG, Keith Black 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myxyzptlyk2003 Posted January 12, 2022 Share #272 Posted January 12, 2022 What I did for my windows was to place a very tiny drop of a thick superglue on 2 opposite edges of the window. Worked beautifully. As the think glue stayed completely on the edge of the window there was no fogging of the window. Canute, JeffT, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted January 13, 2022 Share #273 Posted January 13, 2022 10 hours ago, myxyzptlyk2003 said: What I did for my windows was to place a very tiny drop of a thick superglue on 2 opposite edges of the window. Worked beautifully. As the think glue stayed completely on the edge of the window there was no fogging of the window. 13 hours ago, mtaylor said: Thanks, B.E. It definitely is a small space with many tiny, fiddly parts. I'm glad I'm finished with that area for now. I'm at the point of adding the stern and galley windows. More fiddly bits like sizing the "glass" and fitting into place. I had hoped the wax "sticks" would help on this but alas, they don't hold the windows long enough to get into position. Time to re-think and find other options. Ammo Mig Ultra glue, good for small pe parts too, or use Vallejo polyurethane varnish Keith Black, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankerman Posted January 13, 2022 Share #274 Posted January 13, 2022 1 hour ago, paul carruthers said: Ammo Mig Ultra glue, good for small pe parts too, Having bought a jar of this to try I wouldn't be without it now, such a versatile glue. Not only the windows but all the PE and resin decoration on the stern of my Sphinx are securely attached with it. chris watton, WalrusGuy, BobG and 11 others 13 1 Quote Going up to Bahrain on the Caltex Cannonball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted January 13, 2022 Share #275 Posted January 13, 2022 28 minutes ago, Tankerman said: Having bought a jar of this to try I wouldn't be without it now, such a versatile glue. Not only the windows but all the PE and resin decoration on the stern of my Sphinx are securely attached with it. Nice Workmanship Canute, hollowneck, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted January 13, 2022 Share #276 Posted January 13, 2022 Microscale micro crystal clear is another good option for clear parts and PE Canute, mtaylor, BobG and 1 other 4 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share #277 Posted January 21, 2022 Thanks for the likes, comments, and glue suggestions. I'm going to look more into it now that things are quieting down around here. I guess I'm just slower than molasses in January. Been working on the stern and gallery windows as I could find time. I used the method in the build manual and overall, I'm pretty happy. Made a decision after making a post in the paint area..... All the gingerbread/decorations will be yellow ochre. I could see no reason for them to be gold colored. I'm giving thought to figuring out how to highlight things a bit. We'll see as this is new turf for me. Here's photos of the state of the build and yes, I really, really, need to take some time and get the dust off this thing and also some touch ups. And lastly.... take her outside in the afternoon while there's good natural light instead of doing photos at night with a flash. I think it's the flash giving me so weird light flares in places or I really am that poor of a builder and just don't see some stuff. KARAVOKIRIS, gjdale, Canute and 15 others 18 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...
Moonbug Posted January 21, 2022 Share #278 Posted January 21, 2022 I promise you you’re not alone in the “just don’t see some stuff” area. Honestly, at this point I’m kinda nervous about taking photos because so often I feel really good about something, then I see the photo and go “What the heck?” Except I don’t say “Heck” Anyway, my point is - I think you’re doing a solid job: don’t lose confidence. hollowneck, Edwardkenway, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote - Bug Current Build: HMS Pegasus - Victory Models Completed Builds - Augie's USF Confederacy AL Santa Maria - Heavily Bashed AL San Juan Nepomuceno AL Swift Pilot Boat Cris Craft AL Stagecoach Ship Blog - The Lehman Shipyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share #279 Posted January 21, 2022 Thanks Bug. Confidence is not lost. What I did see in looking closely is that much of the flare seems to be from the varnish. I'll just change my habit to doing photos in the day and not at night. Project is still making progress. Need to order a PE sheet from Chris as several bits this morning went flying off into the void. Old Collingwood, Canute, Keith Black 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen McGuire Posted January 21, 2022 Share #280 Posted January 21, 2022 Hey Mark, your work looks great. And don't be too hard on yourself about those super up-close pictures. Even Tom Brady's wife has a ton of flaws if the magnifying glass is big enough! TBlack, Jack12477, Dave_E and 5 others 3 5 Quote Current build: TBD Gallery: Mamoli CSS Alabama; Amati Hannah-SIB; Charles W Morgan-SIB; Aurora-SIB; Independence-SIB; Zheng He Treasure Fleet-SIB; Adventure Galley-SIB; Oseberg/Kraken-SIB; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw-SIB, Wa'a Kualua-SIB, Ghost Ship Jenny-SIB Completed build logs: Alabama; Hannah; Morgan; Aurora; Independence; Zheng He Treasure Fleet; Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley; Oseberg/Kraken; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw, Wa'a Kualua, Ghost Ship Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share #281 Posted January 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Glen McGuire said: Hey Mark, your work looks great. And don't be too hard on yourself about those super up-close pictures. Even Tom Brady's wife has a ton of flaws if the magnifying glass is big enough! LOL.... ROFLMAO. Thanks Glen. Good point. Keith Black, BobG, hollowneck and 6 others 4 5 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...
mtaylor Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share #282 Posted January 31, 2022 Update. I've been working on fiddly bits... stern and quarter galleries PE. Very fiddly. Looking at the rest... I hope I'm not in over my head. I suspect I've made a mistake on the galleries PE. Directions say the plans as the decoration changed. Plans show the old so I winged it. The stern was a hair puller for sure but I think I got it. I decided not to the ship's name based on historical research. It boiled down to no way is wrong for the time period. Here's the photos.... still plugging away and figuring things out. tkay11, Canute, gjdale and 22 others 21 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted January 31, 2022 Share #283 Posted January 31, 2022 Mark, A lot of PE parts to install, and all looks good. With the 2 PE parts on the upper counter there isn't any room for a name. Doesn't look like you're in over your head. Tom Jack12477, Keith Black, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share #284 Posted January 31, 2022 Tom, there's room. What I did was use the "factory" parts and just moved more to the center. Cheating? Yes but not ashamed. LOL. Keith Black, Jack12477, Glen McGuire and 5 others 2 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted January 31, 2022 Share #285 Posted January 31, 2022 Mark, she looks great. Edwardkenway, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current Builds: Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted January 31, 2022 Share #286 Posted January 31, 2022 Looking mighty fine. 👍 Old Collingwood, mtaylor, Edwardkenway and 2 others 5 Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted January 31, 2022 Share #287 Posted January 31, 2022 Looks good, great work. Keith Black, Old Collingwood, Edwardkenway and 3 others 6 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticker Posted January 31, 2022 Share #288 Posted January 31, 2022 Good work mark and a nicely paced blog happy to follow cheers sticker Jack12477, Dave_E, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share #289 Posted January 31, 2022 Confession time. I blew it. The gallery decorations.... I used the wrong ones. <sigh> I'm going to sleep on it as I'm not sure I can remove those without collateral damage. Lesson learned. BobG, Keith Black, Glen McGuire 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted January 31, 2022 Share #290 Posted January 31, 2022 Ouch. Old Collingwood, Edwardkenway and Canute 3 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...
mtaylor Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share #291 Posted January 31, 2022 4 minutes ago, bruce d said: Ouch. That's mildly put... the air in the shop is still blue. bruce d, Keith Black, Edwardkenway and 2 others 1 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted January 31, 2022 Share #292 Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) Mark, I am so sorry this has happened. I hope there's a way for you to recover either by gently soaking with alcohol or acetone (depending on glue used) and removing or turning the blue air in the shop in time to laughter. I given myself many chuckles and several belly laughs from my mistakes. But I've learned that to be really happy with this hobby, I have to learn to live with my mistakes, I have to make the best of them and move on, none of this is life and death. Edited February 1, 2022 by Keith Black Glen McGuire, mtaylor, Canute and 5 others 8 Quote Current Builds: Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted January 31, 2022 Share #293 Posted January 31, 2022 If you used ca to glue the etch it should come off with a thin blade worked beneath it. Just hold a finger over it, or perhaps a piece of tape to avoid it pinging away. If it is stubborn paint a little acetone around it. As you probably know by now the piece you have below the upper rail of the QG properly belongs to the lower finishing piece, and is the wrong way up. Remove it, I think you can make it look a lot better, may need a sanding and repaint, but worth the effort. B.E. Edwardkenway, Canute, hollowneck and 8 others 11 Quote Current Build: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-164-scale Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ finished 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ finished HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen McGuire Posted February 1, 2022 Share #294 Posted February 1, 2022 Hey Mark, in my short modeling career, I've lost track of how many things I've messed up, glued wrong, pried off, cleaned up, re-glued, etc. I learned early on that you cannot do this hobby without being creative and constantly solving problems to get past obstacles. This is just another one for you to conquer. You got this!!! And I predict that when you are done, the only people that will ever know you messed up are those of us on this thread! Old Collingwood, Dave_E, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote Current build: TBD Gallery: Mamoli CSS Alabama; Amati Hannah-SIB; Charles W Morgan-SIB; Aurora-SIB; Independence-SIB; Zheng He Treasure Fleet-SIB; Adventure Galley-SIB; Oseberg/Kraken-SIB; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw-SIB, Wa'a Kualua-SIB, Ghost Ship Jenny-SIB Completed build logs: Alabama; Hannah; Morgan; Aurora; Independence; Zheng He Treasure Fleet; Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley; Oseberg/Kraken; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw, Wa'a Kualua, Ghost Ship Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted February 1, 2022 Share #295 Posted February 1, 2022 Sorry to hear about this, Mark, but I predict it is just a bump in the road of your journey building this wonderful model. We've all been there more times that we'd like to admit and, more times than not, we found a way to fix it. No doubt that you will as well. Good luck! Glen McGuire, Edwardkenway, mtaylor and 4 others 7 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted February 1, 2022 Share #296 Posted February 1, 2022 Bummer! But I've often felt that our real creativity is not in the building of the model, but in correcting our mistakes. Tom Canute, Edwardkenway, Ryland Craze and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share #297 Posted February 1, 2022 Thanks for the likes and comments. And apologies to Chris for messing up his great kit. Hopefully, I can get the hang of this PE; Took my time and got the wrong one off and the right one in place. Luckily, I followed directions and used the varnish to secure it. The ones that came were damaged in getting them off. Time for new glasses now that things have settled down some. Barbossa, Keith Black, Moonbug and 12 others 15 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...
glbarlow Posted February 1, 2022 Share #298 Posted February 1, 2022 Fixing mistakes is half the fun. Hang in there! mtaylor, Canute, Old Collingwood and 4 others 7 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...
mtaylor Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share #299 Posted February 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, glbarlow said: Fixing mistakes is half the fun. Hang in there! Thanks Glenn. I will hang in there as I'm not a quitter. I'm enjoying the trip. as they say inspite of my own limitations. Edwardkenway, Glen McGuire, Barbossa and 5 others 8 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...
druxey Posted February 1, 2022 Share #300 Posted February 1, 2022 Just catching up with you, Mark. Unfortunately, in our ship model world re-do's are the rule rather than the exception. It makes you a member of the club. There, feel better now? Hope the rework goes well for you. bruce d, Canute, mtaylor and 7 others 10 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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