Glenn-UK Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share #421 Posted September 27, 2022 Main, Topsail and Topgallant Yard Rigging Completed I have now added the sheets, tacks and braces to the main, topsail and topgallant yards. For the most part I am happy with the end result, however when taking some photos I noted one slight error, which can be seen in below. This error can be corrected if I remove and rerun the rigging line. I have lost count have how many times I have already rerun some of the rigging threads to avoid tangles and crossed threads therefore it will stay as is for the time being. I am not best pleased with myself for missing this one. I have not been able to master the art of tensioning and securing the rigging thread free ends to their respective belaying pins and cleats as it should be done. The thread tends to unwrap itself as I try to manoeuvre it around the pins / cleats. More often than not I have to resort to using small amounts of ca to hold the thread in place during the belaying process. Here are some photos showing the current build status. I found it very difficult to take decent photos. The next task will be to rig the fore, topsail and topgallant yard sheets, tacks and braces. Once that is done the anchors will be added which will be the final build task for this build. DelF, Mr Whippy, DonSangria and 7 others 10 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share #422 Posted September 30, 2022 Rigging Completed I have now added the sheet, tack and braces to the 3 off fore yards. This now means I have completed the rigging phase of the build. The only task left is to build and fit the anchors. As mentioned in a previous post I am not planning to build and fit the 3 small boats for the time being. The following 5 photos shows some different aspects of the yard rigging for the foremast yards. The following photo shows the foreyard and fore topsail yard brace rigging as it passes through the various blocks on the main mast stay The final few photos Mr Whippy, PhillH, VTHokiEE and 19 others 13 9 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted September 30, 2022 Share #423 Posted September 30, 2022 OUTSTANDING Sir, beautiful! 👍😀 mtaylor and Glenn-UK 1 1 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 September 30, 2022 Author Share #424 Posted September 30, 2022 19 minutes ago, Dave_E said: OUTSTANDING Sir, beautiful! 👍😀 Many thanks Dave for your support and very kind words. mtaylor and Dave_E 2 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelF Posted September 30, 2022 Share #425 Posted September 30, 2022 Just catching up Glenn - she's looking really good! Derek Dave_E and mtaylor 2 Quote Cheers, Derek Current build: Duchess of Kingston On hold: HMS Winchelsea Previous builds: HMS Speedy, English Pinnace, Royal Yacht Caroline (gallery), Victory Cross-section (gallery), US Clipper Albatros, Red Dragon (years ago!) On the stocks: 18th Century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share #426 Posted September 30, 2022 18 minutes ago, DelF said: Just catching up Glenn - she's looking really good! Derek Many thanks Derek. I have used many of techniques you have kindly shared on your build logs which helped me enormously. Dave_E and mtaylor 2 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted September 30, 2022 Share #427 Posted September 30, 2022 (edited) Glad to see UK Glenn is making such excellent progress. Well done! Edited September 30, 2022 by glbarlow Dave_E and mtaylor 2 Quote Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea 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...
Glenn-UK Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share #428 Posted September 30, 2022 27 minutes ago, glbarlow said: Glad to see UK Glenn is making such excellent progress. Well done! Thanks Glenn(USA). glbarlow, Dave_E and mtaylor 3 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted September 30, 2022 Share #429 Posted September 30, 2022 Well done Glenn, looking good👍🏻 B.E. mtaylor and Dave_E 2 Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale 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/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ 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...
Glenn-UK Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share #430 Posted September 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, Blue Ensign said: Well done Glenn, looking good👍🏻 B.E. Many thanks Maurice Dave_E and mtaylor 2 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted September 30, 2022 Share #431 Posted September 30, 2022 Looking very good, Glenn, you should be proud of that! Dave_E, Mr Whippy, BobG and 1 other 4 Quote Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share #432 Posted September 30, 2022 12 minutes ago, chris watton said: Looking very good, Glenn, you should be proud of that! Many thanks Chris. Dave_E and mtaylor 2 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 1, 2022 Share #433 Posted October 1, 2022 Lovely work, Glenn. Dave_E 1 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...
Glenn-UK Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share #434 Posted October 1, 2022 3 hours ago, mtaylor said: Lovely work, Glenn. Thank you Dave_E and mtaylor 2 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share #435 Posted October 4, 2022 Build Completed The final task was to assemble and add the anchors to the hull. I did build the 4 off supplied anchor assemblies, but I decided to only fit the two leading ones for this build. I have really enjoyed building the Sphinx and I have learnt a lot of new skills during the construction of this beautifully designed model. Many thanks to @chris watton and @James H for their invaluable support and advice during this project. I have also really appreciated the support, comments, advice, etc. from everyone who has been following my progress, so many thanks to you also. I have now cleaned the shipyard and will be starting another build very soon. This will be the Erycina. I have created a build log for this (Erycina Build Log) to record by progress. In no particular order I have taken a few photos of the completed Sphinx for you all to enjoy. Gregory, BenD, DonSangria and 13 others 8 8 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted October 4, 2022 Share #436 Posted October 4, 2022 Doesn't it feel great to have finished something as complex as Sphinx! Well done, and it was definitely a nice move in starting over too. If I have one suggestion it would be to re-angle and tidy up the hammock cranes and rope along the gangways. ✌️ Ryland Craze, hollowneck, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Harpy - 1796 (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 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share #437 Posted October 4, 2022 1 hour ago, James H said: Doesn't it feel great to have finished something as complex as Sphinx! Well done, and it was definitely a nice move in starting over too. If I have one suggestion it would be to re-angle and tidy up the hammock cranes and rope along the gangways. ✌️ Many thanks James It was a moment of great relief and happiness once I had added the two anchors yesterday afternoon. I did manage to dislodge the seating (broke the glue seal) of the hammock cranes along the gangways during the rigging process which is why they are at a funny angle at the moment. I totally agree I should fix them back to the correct position again. I did keep pushing them back to the right position every now and then as I was rigging, but I did not reglue them to keep them secure as I knew I would keep knocking them with my big hands. mtaylor, Ryland Craze, James H and 1 other 4 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schooner Posted October 4, 2022 Share #438 Posted October 4, 2022 Absolutely stunning work! I'm bookmarking this log as a reference for all future sailing ship builds. Congratulations and thanks for all the work in putting this build log together. Glenn-UK, Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 1 Quote Tim Current build: Continental Navy Frigate ALFRED (build log) Past builds: Steam Tug SEGUIN (build log in the kits 1850-1900 section) Liberty Ship SS Stephen Hopkins (Gallery & Build Log) USS Basilone (DD-824) (Gallery & Build Log) USS Olympia (Gallery) USS Kirk (FF-1087) (Gallery & Build Log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share #439 Posted October 4, 2022 30 minutes ago, schooner said: Absolutely stunning work! I'm bookmarking this log as a reference for all future sailing ship builds. Congratulations and thanks for all the work in putting this build log together. Glad you enjoyed the build log mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted October 4, 2022 Share #440 Posted October 4, 2022 Beautiful work, Glenn! mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted October 4, 2022 Share #441 Posted October 4, 2022 Quite a journey you've had with this kit Glenn, and she does look impressive. Well done. B.E. mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale 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/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ 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...
Glenn-UK Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share #442 Posted October 4, 2022 36 minutes ago, Blue Ensign said: Quite a journey you've had with this kit Glenn, and she does look impressive. Well done. B.E. Thank you mtaylor 1 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share #443 Posted October 4, 2022 49 minutes ago, ccoyle said: Beautiful work, Glenn! Many thanks mtaylor 1 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted October 4, 2022 Share #444 Posted October 4, 2022 One of the most thorough logs I’ve seen with your exceptional level of detail. Congratulations on completing your project, I’m sure you are justly proud. Well done. mtaylor and Glenn-UK 1 1 Quote Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea 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...
Glenn-UK Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share #445 Posted October 4, 2022 11 minutes ago, glbarlow said: One of the most thorough logs I’ve seen with your exceptional level of detail. Congratulations on completing your project, I’m sure you are justly proud. Well done. High praise indeed from you, many thanks mtaylor and glbarlow 2 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlequin Posted October 4, 2022 Share #446 Posted October 4, 2022 rather good old chap.... mtaylor and Glenn-UK 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share #447 Posted October 4, 2022 1 hour ago, harlequin said: rather good old chap.... Thanks, I think so also. harlequin and mtaylor 2 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erdict Posted October 4, 2022 Share #448 Posted October 4, 2022 What a nicely done model! I’m really glad to have yours to follow as I begin my build. This is going to be a really important reference for me. Well done! Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote Jesse Current Build: HMS Sphinx - 1775 (Vanguard Models) Previous Builds: Diana - 1792 (OcCre) USS Constitution - Cross Section - 1797 (Mamoli) Galleon San Francisco II - 16th c. (Artesania Latina) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share #449 Posted October 4, 2022 Just now, Erdict said: What a nicely done model! I’m really glad to have yours to follow as I begin my build. This is going to be a really important reference for me. Well done! Many thanks, enjoy your build. I am sure you will enjoy making it as I did. mtaylor 1 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelF Posted October 4, 2022 Share #450 Posted October 4, 2022 Well done Glenn - great model and a great log. I suspect you will have finished your next build (Indefatigable?) before I get round to starting Sphinx! Derek Glenn-UK, mtaylor and Ryland Craze 2 1 Quote Cheers, Derek Current build: Duchess of Kingston On hold: HMS Winchelsea Previous builds: HMS Speedy, English Pinnace, Royal Yacht Caroline (gallery), Victory Cross-section (gallery), US Clipper Albatros, Red Dragon (years ago!) On the stocks: 18th Century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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