Rustyj Posted August 28 #91 Posted August 28 1 hour ago, glbarlow said: Sign me up for the first kit with the CNC block option. No doubt I’m better off having the Vanguard version anyway. I'll be right behind you on the list! chris watton, Ryland Craze, Mr Whippy and 2 others 5 Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout
Glenn-UK Posted August 28 #92 Posted August 28 3 hours ago, glbarlow said: Sign me up for the first kit with the CNC block option. Years ago I would frequently check the Jotika website waiting for the completed prototype and kit ready to sell. Never understood why they left it on the site unfinished (it’s still there). No doubt I’m better off having the Vanguard version anyway. I predict a riot when this kit is released Glenn (UK)
Gregory Posted August 28 #93 Posted August 28 3 hours ago, glbarlow said: Sign me up for the first kit with the CNC block option. Years ago I would frequently check the Jotika website waiting for the completed prototype and kit ready to sell. Never understood why they left it on the site unfinished (it’s still there). No doubt I’m better off having the Vanguard version anyway. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this kit, Glenn. CiscoH 1 “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett In Progress: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) On Hold: Rattlesnake In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon
James H Posted September 14 Author #94 Posted September 14 Time for an update. I've been away for just over two weeks and since returning, I've fought bad weather (for outside MDF sanding) and my head being crushed (metaphorically) from my new job. Ok, here we go. As the basic hull framing is now complete, it's time to prep it for the flat stuff (bulwarks, planks etc.). For this, I used 120 grit aluminium oxide paper, wrapped over a bit of thin ply. The inner bulwarks are easy to sand flat, with no protrusions etc...just a levelling of the various elements of the frame. Aware that the bulkhead ears are always going to be vulnerable in some modeller's hands, jigs have been supplied that you clip to the protruding ears. These are now clipped to each of those areas. The hull is now faired. To do this, I used a combination of sanding paper, sanding sticks, and a sanding mouse. A strip of lime was used to gauge removal of material. Before I do anything to the interior, I need to take the inner bow bulwarks and soak these so they can be clamped into the areas to retain their new shapes. These are left for 24hrs to return back to their pre-soak size. Pear does expand a LOT when soaked. TJM, ccoyle, Ryland Craze and 20 others 23 On the bench: HMS Surprise - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Future work: HMS Agamemnon - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ongoing: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. My other builds: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/38761-a-place-to-post-your-long-signatures/
James H Posted September 14 Author #95 Posted September 14 And these photo will need no explanation. These were made while waiting for other things to set etc. Until next time. Strand, ccoyle, Thukydides and 33 others 35 1 On the bench: HMS Surprise - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Future work: HMS Agamemnon - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ongoing: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. My other builds: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/38761-a-place-to-post-your-long-signatures/
Ronald-V Posted September 15 #96 Posted September 15 The "bulkhead ear protection system" has had quite the upgrade I see those look solid! Kevin, AJohnson and chris watton 3 Build log HMS Sphinx 1:64 Vanguard Models Instagram page "ronaldcreations"
James H Posted September 28 Author #97 Posted September 28 I'm aware that I need to get an update done. These photos represent what Surprise currently looks like. Over this week, I'll prep some closer detail shots of construction etc that got me to this place. As you can see, she's changed quite a lot. The fit has been great throughout. I also need to paint those figures too! Please excuse photo quality. I did these with my phone. p.hoek, Ronald-V, AJohnson and 27 others 26 4 On the bench: HMS Surprise - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Future work: HMS Agamemnon - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ongoing: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. My other builds: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/38761-a-place-to-post-your-long-signatures/
Glenn-UK Posted September 28 #98 Posted September 28 Looking good Jim, great work as always. chris watton, Knocklouder, AJohnson and 1 other 4 Glenn (UK)
James H Posted September 28 Author #99 Posted September 28 Just a note. I painted the cabin areas in an ivory colour that I mixed from white, with a touch of ochre added. The subsequent deck beams and knees will be in a more pure white colour. AJohnson, MBerg, chris watton and 1 other 4 On the bench: HMS Surprise - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Future work: HMS Agamemnon - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ongoing: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. My other builds: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/38761-a-place-to-post-your-long-signatures/
Daniel M Posted September 28 #100 Posted September 28 Looks great so far but why did you start with the interior before planking?
James H Posted September 29 Author #101 Posted September 29 22 hours ago, Daniel M said: Looks great so far but why did you start with the interior before planking? The deck is fitted out first as deck beams need to be fitted over this area, followed by the jigs (again) which will maintain the widths/shapes as the hull is then planked and the exterior bulwarks added. You can always mask off the deck area while you work on the exterior. Ronald-V, chris watton, Pitan and 3 others 6 On the bench: HMS Surprise - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Future work: HMS Agamemnon - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ongoing: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. My other builds: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/38761-a-place-to-post-your-long-signatures/
James H Posted Sunday at 06:42 PM Author #102 Posted Sunday at 06:42 PM Ok, I appreciate I'm actually going back a few stages, but the last update simply showed the stage where I was currently at. This update and a couple more or so this week, will bring the build right up to date to where I am at this moment, with the upper deck beams in place and the inner bulwark sandwich temporarily in place. Surprise has no ply sub-deck, and this makes fitting the engraved lime deck extremely easy. Just a bead of glue was applied down the centreline and then the deck was dropped into place and aligned using dowels and a couple of bitt posts. Some small weights were added to the centreline, ensuring good adhesion. Some cabin work is now added. Here you see the sill at the stern. The inner bulwarks are now pre-painted and then fitted. The unpainted areas are for the spirketting etc. After dry alignment, glue is painted into the rear frame areas. This was you get everything right first time, with no compromise. Scrap wood is used to protect the painted areas from the clamps. I painted the rear cabin in a homemade ivory colour, made from white and a touch of ochre. The inner bulwarks are now at completion. The bulkhead screens are now built and fitted with the PE window frames, complete with 0.2mm acetate panel fitted between the PE parts. More in a day or two... Oboship, schooner, Glenn-UK and 29 others 32 On the bench: HMS Surprise - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Future work: HMS Agamemnon - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ongoing: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. My other builds: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/38761-a-place-to-post-your-long-signatures/
Chuck Posted Sunday at 08:32 PM #103 Posted Sunday at 08:32 PM Very Nice!! She is coming along. chris watton, AJohnson, Knocklouder and 1 other 4 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
James H Posted 17 hours ago Author #104 Posted 17 hours ago Another update. Work now proceeds on the lower gun deck, starting in the bow area. The bowsprit post is now added and the two small walls installed adjacent to it. Possibly something to do with rope stowage? I've no idea, but it all fits perfectly. Work continues, including the brick plinth for the stove to fit upon. Ladderways and grates are installed. With Surprise, Chris has introduced 3D printed hand pumps. These are so much more refined than their wooden counterparts and look very nice when assembled. These plug smoothly onto the 3mm dowels which sit through the decks. The capstans are up next, with the first being fitted on the lower gun deck. More 3D printing with this stove, designed specifically for HMS Surprise. No PE required here either. I simply primed this with Tamiya Fine Surface aerosol and then airbrushed Smoke Black over it. Steel pigment was then applied to edges, with some randomly applied to the surfaces also. This model will be finished with the fictional cannon on the main deck, but I also illustrate how the carronades of the real vessel, would be fitted. More this week... Strand, AJohnson, BenD and 18 others 17 4 On the bench: HMS Surprise - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Future work: HMS Agamemnon - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ongoing: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. My other builds: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/38761-a-place-to-post-your-long-signatures/
Lieste Posted 17 hours ago #105 Posted 17 hours ago Is that not the manger? On the upper deck, rather than the RN frigate's 'gundeck' which is the unarmed one below. davyboy 1
James H Posted 17 hours ago Author #106 Posted 17 hours ago 3 minutes ago, Lieste said: Is that not the manger? On the upper deck, rather than the RN frigate's 'gundeck' which is the unarmed one below. No idea. On the bench: HMS Surprise - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Future work: HMS Agamemnon - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ongoing: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. My other builds: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/38761-a-place-to-post-your-long-signatures/
Lieste Posted 17 hours ago #107 Posted 17 hours ago The Manger is usually described as right forward under the fo'c'sle. Which seems to fit with the location shown. davyboy 1
chris watton Posted 16 hours ago #108 Posted 16 hours ago Yes, they are the Manger. described as such in the parts list PaddyO and rcweir 2 Vanguard Models on Facebook
James H Posted 16 hours ago Author #109 Posted 16 hours ago 1 minute ago, chris watton said: Yes, they are the Manger. described as such in the parts list I rarely read names unless there's parts that are very similar. I just use numbers in the manuals, and a whole dose of ignorance on my MSW updates 🤪 rcweir and chris watton 2 On the bench: HMS Surprise - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Future work: HMS Agamemnon - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ongoing: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. My other builds: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/38761-a-place-to-post-your-long-signatures/
brunnels Posted 15 hours ago #110 Posted 15 hours ago All six of those pumps around the mast looks really cool. Current Build Finished Builds: HMS Sphinx, Vanguard Models 1:64 Scale HMS Beagle HMS Speedy, Vanguard Models 1:64 Scale
AlanDavison Posted 8 hours ago #111 Posted 8 hours ago The manger, as the name suggests, is where the live animals were kept
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