HMS Sphinx 1775 by Ronald-V - Vanguard Models - 1:64

[Kevin]

i so wish i could plank hulls

[brunnels]

Beautiful planking, I can already tell you mine won't be as good as that lol. 

[AJohnson]

On 6/9/2024 at 3:46 PM, James H said:

That is such a pretty planking job. 

Agreed, that is so carefully done, really impressed, I’m enjoying catching up with your build log. 👏

[Ronald-V]

Small update:

 

Finish line is in sight, just closed the 3rd band. One more band on both sides, and I'm done.
I thought the 3rd band would be easy, but the first 3 strakes at the stern were the hardest I've encountered. The sharp curve up was difficult. A combination of measuring, using a template and just eyeballing worked reasonably well.

 

Now first the garboard strake and continue working from there. Photo's are a bit crappy, when it's finished I will shoot some better pics. 

 

Not sanded yet

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 28 by mugje

[cdrusn89]

Very, very nice work. I wish mine looked this good unsanded.

[Ronald-V]

9 hours ago, cdrusn89 said:

Very, very nice work. I wish mine looked this good unsanded.

Thanks! I hope it will look good after sanding...there is a bit of fear that when sanding, seams will appear because I have not bevelled the edges enough or something like that.

But that's a bit of insecurity from my part...we will see. I have made some mistakes with the planks fitting into the rabbet, especially at the bow. I will make later some pictures of that, so others can learn from it. (basicly I sanded the first layer too much so there is a gap between the final planking and rabbet, will fill that up with some sanding dust)

 

Thanks everyone for the likes! appreciate it!  

Edited June 29 by mugje

[glbarlow]

Well done, it will look even better sanded, no worries about gaps. 

[Ronald-V]

1 hour ago, glbarlow said:

Well done, it will look even better sanded, no worries about gaps. 

Thanks Glenn  

 

I soaked the garboard planks for a half hour in some warm water, and installed them with sufficient clamps onto the ship against the keel.

I've read in the planking PDF that it's easier to keep the garboard strake in one piece, and that sounds like a good plan. So probably will do that  

 

It's beautiful weather today here in Holland so this was a nice little job to do and I can now let it dry for 24h...good excuse to go outside!  

 

[Ronald-V]

Changed my screen name by the way...now it's just my birth name, feels a bit more personal  

Edited June 29 by Ronald-V

[Katsumoto]

Good bye Mugje, hello Ronald!

 

excellent planking job so far. Looks very clean and accurate 

[Ronald-V]

37 minutes ago, Katsumoto said:

Good bye Mugje, hello Ronald!

 

excellent planking job so far. Looks very clean and accurate 

 

Thanks Peter! And everyone else for the likes!

[Ronald-V]

Update:

 

Garboard strake is in place. Used a 6mm wide plank for this. This gave me mid-ship 4mm wide planks for the final belt (well 4.1 to be precise ) but close enough.

It was not an easy plank and here and there I have a small seam, but I will use the cheat code of glue with some sanding dust to cover this  

The plank is out of one piece so I used diluted PVA to glue this piece on...this gave me plenty of time to get it in place.

One important thing was that the tip of the strake at the bow didn't curved up...and that didn't happen so I'm quite pleased with the result.

 

Now starts the whole song over with dividing the last belt etc...  

 

[AJohnson]

Really neat planking Ronald, rest in peace Mugje! ☠️😆

[TJM]

Very, very pretty planking - well done!

[Thukydides]

Great planking job. The garboard is looking really good.

[glbarlow]

Nice garboard. Always the hardest plank to get right in my opinion. 

[Ronald-V]

Update:

 

Starboard side closed! Just 7 strakes left on port side  

 

[brunnels]

Wow, that's some beautiful planking. 

[Thukydides]

Fantastic planking job

[AJohnson]

44 minutes ago, brunnels said:

Wow, that's some beautiful planking. 

Agreed, very tidy. 

[Ronald-V]

Thanks for all your kind compliments and likes! 💫

Edited July 10 by Ronald-V

[Ronald-V]

Hull is closed! Just a snapshot before sanding  

 

Started 16 april so I did it in 14 weeks 🫠, not the fastest but enjoyed it, and glad it's done. Last few weeks it's nice weather here in Holland and there are quite a few chores in the garden and the house, so that takes hobby time  . Curious to see what it will look like once it is sanded.

Sad thing always is...you get really good at something when you nearly finished lol...at least that's true for me 🥲

 

Oh yeah...side note, after such a long phase it was really satisfying to clean up the craft room, workbench etc.  

 

Edited July 22 by Ronald-V

[Thukydides]

Planking being done is a very satisfying feeling. Better to get it done right than done fast :).

[cdrusn89]

Very nice job, shame to paint it white.

[Knocklouder]

Beautiful job on the planking, just awesome.

Bob M.

[Ronald-V]

29 minutes ago, cdrusn89 said:

Very nice job, shame to paint it white.

Thanks! I will leave the hull natural...that was my intention, but only if I was satisfied with my planking job  

Edited July 22 by Ronald-V

[HardeeHarHar]

38 minutes ago, Ronald-V said:

Thanks! I will leave the hull natural...that was my intention, but only if I was satisfied with my planking job  

I have to add my praise for your incredibly well-done planking job, and for your decision not to paint over it!!!!  I am glad you are creating another fine example for the Sphinx builders here (like me =).

[CiscoH]

nice even planking job Mugje

[Ronald-V]

Sanding, sanding and more sanding...using 120 grit paper now and will finish with some finer grit paper. But this will take a while lol. 😵‍💫

 

 

 

Edited July 26 by Ronald-V

[Blue Ensign]

A great planking job  Ronald, well done👍

 

B.E.