ECK Posted May 23, 2022 Share #1 Posted May 23, 2022 So having just finished the Santisimo Trinadad by Occre, have opened up this long awaited next project. I splurged to get the upograded blocks and bought extra to to properly rig the guns. Also got the to scale figure of CAPTAIN Cochrane. Nice coaster, good place to put my G& T while building I mtaylor, JeffT, bruce d and 14 others 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnBirdseye Posted May 24, 2022 Share #2 Posted May 24, 2022 WOW, you're not hanging around are you lol. Good to see anotherSphinx on the go. Will be following 👍 mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted May 24, 2022 Share #3 Posted May 24, 2022 And so it begins! mtaylor 1 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (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 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...
Oldsalt1950 Posted May 24, 2022 Share #4 Posted May 24, 2022 I'll just stand in the back and watch mtaylor 1 Quote Current Build: Fair American - Model Shipways Awaiting Parts - Rattlesnake On the Shelf - English Pinnace 18Th Century Longboat I stand firmly against piracy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted May 24, 2022 With this many people watching I might get stage fright ! mtaylor and CaptnBirdseye 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 24, 2022 Share #6 Posted May 24, 2022 2 hours ago, ECK said: With this many people watching I might get stage fright ! . We're not a mouthy, nasty bunch. 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...
ECK Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted May 24, 2022 Okay, first step is to get Captain Cochrane ready for duty He decided to visit Nelson on HMS Agamemnon Model is really small and makes you appreciate the 1:64 scale BenD, chris watton, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted May 24, 2022 Decided to get a view from the fighting tops chris watton, KARAVOKIRIS, BenD and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted May 26, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted May 26, 2022 So after putting on my N95 mask (seem to have a lot of those around these days) started sanding. I used an orbital sander with 120 grit paper. It has an edge that flexes and can shape the contours nicely. Also have a vacume next to it to get the dust. Although I over did it on the fist side I tried. Did better on the bow Much easier to work with than plywood, no splinters, less dust. So far parts fitting together very nicely compared to other kits. Paul Le Wol, bruce d, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted May 27, 2022 Continuing things, parts fit very nicely but the tips of the ribs very delicate as I bent several. Fortunately did not break as it would be much harder to glue back than wood. BenD, hollowneck, mtaylor and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnBirdseye Posted May 28, 2022 Share #11 Posted May 28, 2022 Looking good to me 👍 mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted May 28, 2022 Share #12 Posted May 28, 2022 You're doing a great job of Sphinx. You'll notice some design similarities to Indefatigable. CaptnBirdseye and mtaylor 2 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (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 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...
ECK Posted May 28, 2022 Author Share #13 Posted May 28, 2022 I know, Anxiously await its release. Hope to make Indy my Christmas present while awaiting the Victory. Have to really be careful with the tops of the bulkheads. Also sanding the hatches has to be done very lightly as tend to brake easily. Find putting in the gratings gives a bit more stiffness for sanding. Funny the shield symbol next to your name is very similar to Duke University's CaptnBirdseye, mtaylor and chris watton 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted May 28, 2022 Author Share #14 Posted May 28, 2022 So filler bow and stern done. Inner bulwark sanded smooth. dunnock, bruce d, mtaylor and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share #15 Posted May 29, 2022 Ok, interior painted and now will do the hull sanding/feathering. Will be a few days as I do it outside to minimize dust in the house. ct mike, BenD, Ouija2006 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share #16 Posted May 29, 2022 As you can see the top of the ribs have taken some combat damage mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 30, 2022 Share #17 Posted May 30, 2022 1 hour ago, ECK said: As you can see the top of the ribs have taken some combat damage I suspect most of us have had the same damage. I know I have. 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...
ECK Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share #18 Posted May 30, 2022 Faired the hull and drying the siding Also painted the inside of the gunports. bruce d, ct mike, Oldsalt1950 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted May 31, 2022 Share #19 Posted May 31, 2022 I'd fair those filler blocks in a little more between the bulkheads. They shouldn't be standing proud of the bulkheads as they do. Oldsalt1950, Ryland Craze, GrandpaPhil and 2 others 5 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (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 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...
ECK Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share #20 Posted June 3, 2022 Yes, did a bit more leveling later. Now first 3 rows went in easily JeffT, bruce d, chris watton and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share #21 Posted June 3, 2022 So far so good KARAVOKIRIS, mtaylor, bruce d and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share #22 Posted June 5, 2022 Rough planking done. Pre-sanding look. Of note, I ran out of pins with about 10 planks left to do but fortunately had left overs from previous projects. bruce d, KARAVOKIRIS, Cirdan and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share #23 Posted June 5, 2022 Post sanding. A few problematic spots , thank goodness for second layer. Jonny 007, ct mike, Glenn-UK and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share #24 Posted June 7, 2022 Now comes the second planking BenD, Dave B, Jonny 007 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenD Posted June 7, 2022 Share #25 Posted June 7, 2022 Nice planking mate! mtaylor 1 Quote Ropes of Scale.com - Rope and cable for the scale modeler. Finished builds: HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft - 1:64 - 9th century longship - Falkonet - 1:72 Current builds: HMS Snake - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Tender Avos by BenD - Master Korabel - 1:72 - 19th Century Four-Oared Yawl by BenD - Falkonet - 1:24 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share #26 Posted June 7, 2022 Thanks!. mtaylor and BenD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted June 11, 2022 Author Share #27 Posted June 11, 2022 Second planking done.Using crazy glue leaves a lot of skin to be sanded off the hull. One thing in the instructions is , although it says to draw the waterline, there is no mention of where it should go, what height from the table in the cradle. mtaylor, GrandpaPhil, Jonny 007 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsalt1950 Posted June 11, 2022 Share #28 Posted June 11, 2022 The plan sheets should show the waterline, take the measurement for its location from there. I'd indicate it in a few different places, say the stem , amid ship and on the rudder. This will make it easier to see if you have the water line level with the marks . BenD and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build: Fair American - Model Shipways Awaiting Parts - Rattlesnake On the Shelf - English Pinnace 18Th Century Longboat I stand firmly against piracy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted June 11, 2022 Share #29 Posted June 11, 2022 The water line is clearly shown on one of the plan sheets. The reference points on the stem and stern posts also help which can seen on the plan sheets. Hope this helps. mtaylor 1 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted June 11, 2022 Share #30 Posted June 11, 2022 I find a good place to start is measuring the distance from bench top to keel underside, at both both and stern. Make sure they are the same so you know the hull is parallel to the worktop. Set your waterline tool at the stern waterline position shown on the plan and then touch this at the bow to confirm the plan position. mtaylor and BenD 2 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (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 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...
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