Alex M Posted February 18, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 18, 2013 Hello all here! I'm glad our World is back! So I start here my build log for HMS Sphynx. In the past life (I mean old MSW...) I have some images added to gallery, so I will post them all here in chronological order with some descriptions. The Sphynx was 20 gun ship designed by J. Williams, and was smallest 6th rate frigate. She was built in 1775 at Portsmouth, Hampshire and broken ap in 1811. The Sphynx-class is also the last class of small frigates with 9 pdr. There are 10 further ships builded: Camilia, Chathan Dyd, 20.4.1776-1809 Daphne, Woolwich Dyd., 21.3.1776-1802 Galatea, Deptford Dyd., 23.3.1776-1783 Ariadne, Chatham Dyd., 27.12.1776-1814 Vestal, Plymonth Dyd., 23.35.1777-1777 Perseus, Randall, Rothehille, 20.3.1776-1805, 1798 convertet to a bomb vessel Unicorn, Randall, Rothehille, 23.3.1776-1787 Ariel, Perry & Co., Blackwall, 7.7.1777-1779 Narcissus Plymonth Dyd., 9.5.1781-1796 For this project I have ordered the original plans from NMM, and I have decided to redraw the plans for model building. For decorative work and also some other details I have ordered the pictures from "Science and Society Picture Library" http://www.scienceandsociety.co.uk/results.asp?image=10325356 . For dimensions of all hull details I have used the Establishment lists, and Steels "The Elements of masting and Rigging" for mast, yards and standing rigging. The running rigging and sailing plan also arrive later. The result looks at time thus: http://zope.mein-media.de/meinmedia/plans/index.html In February 2006 the plans were ready, at least so far that I have begun with the building of the model. Parallel and in addition I have done further research, and the plans are further worked out. Now the images of beginning: The main wales are cut according to plan, and glued on. Then waterway, spirketing and part of planking abowe main wales are added. The model was then put keel over, and underwater planking begins. Best regards Alexander wyz, garyshipwright, yvesvidal and 24 others 27 Quote Current build: HMS Sphynx, 20 gun ship launched in 1775 at Portsmouth, Hampshire. On the drawing board: HMS Anson, 64 gun third rate ship of the line, launched in 1781 at Plymouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex M Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted February 18, 2013 There are some pictures illustrating the macking of rails (boxwood). here is short description of scraping process:The width (and as also as possible the depth) of the profile cut in the razor-blade must correspond exactly the width of the strip, otherwise the blade follows the wood grain and does not run straight. With the first 2 to 3 courses the pressure of razor blade against the strip should be low, afterwards step by step with higher pressure. For a profile shown I need 20 to 30 courses, depends which kind of wood. I tried different woods and mostly the results were good, the boxwood I choose because of the color, and due to the fact the timber is very hard, which is an advantage with fine small profiles. The rails in place with gun port and part of main wale. The plankin get close to end: and finally done: Best regardsAlexander tadheus, GuntherMT, Larry Cowden and 25 others 28 Quote Current build: HMS Sphynx, 20 gun ship launched in 1775 at Portsmouth, Hampshire. On the drawing board: HMS Anson, 64 gun third rate ship of the line, launched in 1781 at Plymouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafi Posted February 18, 2013 Share #3 Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Alexander, I am happy to have your little marvel back! As I had already the chance to see her on the Stuttgart Modelmaker Exhibition, I have to tell, that she is even more cute in real life than on the pictures! The execution is spotless!!! Congratulations, Daniel Edited February 18, 2013 by dafi Quote To victory and beyond! http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/76-hms-victory-by-dafi-to-victory-and-beyond/ See also our german forum for Sailing Ship Modeling and History: http://www.segelschiffsmodellbau.com/ Finest etch parts for HMS Victory 1:100 (Heller Kit), USS Constitution 1:96 (Revell) and other useful bits. http://dafinismus.de/index_en.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex M Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted February 18, 2013 Some images from my home made draw plante with treenails 0,6mm for treenailing the hull, and the tools used for: And here the hull while treenailing: The main wales are painted with acrilic paint: To be continued... Best regards Alexander tadheus, Wishmaster, SawdustDave and 19 others 22 Quote Current build: HMS Sphynx, 20 gun ship launched in 1775 at Portsmouth, Hampshire. On the drawing board: HMS Anson, 64 gun third rate ship of the line, launched in 1781 at Plymouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex M Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted February 18, 2013 Thank Daniel! The hull was then oiled with linseed oil bellow the main wales: Here some images of gratings, hatches, ladders and gun deck framing, is now completed and is ready for planking. The lower deck is also completed and oiled, the after part is painted black.These are also some close views of main ladder and other things. To be continued... Best regards Alexander Mike Y, hexnut, Wishmaster and 30 others 33 Quote Current build: HMS Sphynx, 20 gun ship launched in 1775 at Portsmouth, Hampshire. On the drawing board: HMS Anson, 64 gun third rate ship of the line, launched in 1781 at Plymouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnobiumPunctatum Posted February 18, 2013 Share #6 Posted February 18, 2013 Welcome back, Alex. I missed your wonderful model and your log. Quote Regards Christian Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36 On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777 Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48 "Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." Salvador Dali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlb Posted February 18, 2013 Share #7 Posted February 18, 2013 I second that, Alex. Probably your model has inspired me more than any other. Thanks for re-posting your Sphynx log. Ron Quote Building: US Brig Oneida (1809) HMS Euryalus (1803) Completed: John Alden Sloop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted February 18, 2013 Share #8 Posted February 18, 2013 She's coming along very nicely. Your work is very clean and well down. Looking forward to seeing further progress! 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...
Chuck Posted February 18, 2013 Share #9 Posted February 18, 2013 Love seeing this build log back...thank you so much Alex Chuck Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted February 18, 2013 Share #10 Posted February 18, 2013 Great to see your rebuilding you log Alex. Michael KennethGag 1 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex M Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Hi all and many thanks for your comments! some photos of manufacturing of deck planks with caulking. The first photo shows the complete process. The paper was glued to one surface of the prepared piece of wood, then the piece are cut in to planks. I used the Proxxon steel saw blade 50 x 0,5mm (photo 2). It gives very clean cut and does not need for sanding before gluing. (note an additional piece for fence is that the plank would not be clamped) The planking of deck: the work go on and the deck is nearly completted. The ridding bits and anchor bitts are only dry placed without a glue, and anchor cable is still for photo shooting. The deck of Captain's cabin is done, the planking of after part of hull is completed and lower counter rail also on place. Added some photos: To be continued. Alexander Edited February 18, 2013 by Alex M EdT, reilly, gieb8688 and 25 others 28 Quote Current build: HMS Sphynx, 20 gun ship launched in 1775 at Portsmouth, Hampshire. On the drawing board: HMS Anson, 64 gun third rate ship of the line, launched in 1781 at Plymouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted February 18, 2013 Share #12 Posted February 18, 2013 Alex, Glad to see your log back up. I had enjoy watching this, and now I can pick right back up. Keep the post and pictures coming. Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex M Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) The ruder fittings, eye and ring bolts. The ruder hinges are cut out from solid brass 2mm x 10mm, then filed by hand with a file. The little tool for eyebolts and the process of making (the wire is 0;4mm): The shot lookers: To be continued. Alexander Edited February 18, 2013 by Alex M fatih79, aykutansin, tarbrush and 30 others 33 Quote Current build: HMS Sphynx, 20 gun ship launched in 1775 at Portsmouth, Hampshire. On the drawing board: HMS Anson, 64 gun third rate ship of the line, launched in 1781 at Plymouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted February 18, 2013 Share #14 Posted February 18, 2013 What a treat to review your log (yet again). There were some early framing photos that I do not recall from the previous log so it's a double treat. Your work is truely first rate. Greg Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted February 18, 2013 Share #15 Posted February 18, 2013 An excellent job on the rudder. What are you going to use for cannon balls? I always wonder what to use to get them as close to scale as possible. Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted February 18, 2013 Share #16 Posted February 18, 2013 Great to see your fine build on dispay again Alex; I have very much enjoyed watching your fine craftsmanship. cheers Pat Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex M Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share #17 Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks you Greg, Wacko and Pat! Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:47 am I have worked on pumps, they are not completed at the moment. The brakes of hand pumps are not installed now. I'm not sure, if I do to cower the pumps heads with cooper plate, as show on the model of Amazon by NMM. Probably not. So the pictures follows. Quarter deck and fore castle beams cutted and sanded, and main and fore bitts in process: Knees for fore castle beams: To be continued. Alexander fatih79, Archi, Farbror Fartyg and 18 others 21 Quote Current build: HMS Sphynx, 20 gun ship launched in 1775 at Portsmouth, Hampshire. On the drawing board: HMS Anson, 64 gun third rate ship of the line, launched in 1781 at Plymouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex M Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted February 19, 2013 The turning of gun barrels with duplicator on my Unimat SL lathe. The holder for bore the holes and blackening test. All barrels turned and bored: Gluing of royal arms and vent plates with CA glue All guns done and ready for mounting on carriages To be continued. Alexander moreplovac, Wishmaster, Jeronimo and 24 others 27 Quote Current build: HMS Sphynx, 20 gun ship launched in 1775 at Portsmouth, Hampshire. On the drawing board: HMS Anson, 64 gun third rate ship of the line, launched in 1781 at Plymouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex M Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share #19 Posted February 19, 2013 The production fo gun carriages. The different parts, ring and eyebolts, etc. The tools for trucks and axles I have turned on my Unimat Assembly jig for carriages And putting together all parts To be continued. Alexander Farbror Fartyg, Calista, Archi and 26 others 29 Quote Current build: HMS Sphynx, 20 gun ship launched in 1775 at Portsmouth, Hampshire. On the drawing board: HMS Anson, 64 gun third rate ship of the line, launched in 1781 at Plymouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex M Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share #20 Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) The breeching ropes, material is 120 Gütermann poliester. To be continued. Alexander Edited February 19, 2013 by Alex M Bluto 1790, Tuffarts, j21896 and 29 others 32 Quote Current build: HMS Sphynx, 20 gun ship launched in 1775 at Portsmouth, Hampshire. On the drawing board: HMS Anson, 64 gun third rate ship of the line, launched in 1781 at Plymouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted February 19, 2013 Share #21 Posted February 19, 2013 The cannons came out excellent. I really enjoy the jig for the lashing on the ropes. Keep the post and pictures coming. Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Mariner Posted February 19, 2013 Share #22 Posted February 19, 2013 Hi Alex This is one of my favorites here - I always admire the precision of your work Klaus aviaamator 1 Quote Current builds: Berlin 1674 - scratch built - Navy Board Style Mayflower - scratch built (own reconstruction) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gieb8688 Posted February 19, 2013 Share #23 Posted February 19, 2013 Alex, All I can say is WOW!! Unbelievable workmanship. Thanks, Mark Quote Current Build - 1/78 Sergal HMS Victory Restoration On The Shelf - Marseille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remcohe Posted February 19, 2013 Share #24 Posted February 19, 2013 Nice to have you back too Alex, and I really enjoyed the slide show from start to present. You have one marvelous build going. Remco Quote Treat each part as if it is a model on its own, you will finish more models in a day than others do in a lifetime. Current build HMS Kingfisher MSW 1.0 log click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeptraderUK Posted February 19, 2013 Share #25 Posted February 19, 2013 stunning!! Quote Colin ----------------------------------------- Current Build HMS Victory Cross Section 1:72 HMS Hood 1:200 On Hold HMS Victory (Full Hull) 1:84 HMAV Bounty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbuilder101 Posted February 20, 2013 Share #26 Posted February 20, 2013 Beautiful ship! Glad to see this build back. Quote Sherry Every goodbye is the birth of a memory... Current Build: San Felipe Finished Builds: Mayflower Build Log Gallery: Mayflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 20, 2013 Share #27 Posted February 20, 2013 As always, Alex, just amazing clean and beautiful work. 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...
Pirate adam Posted February 20, 2013 Share #28 Posted February 20, 2013 Beautiful work Alex! I like the seizing demonstration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex M Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share #29 Posted February 20, 2013 Many thanks you all guys for your warm words about my Sphynx! I very appreciate this! Alexander Quote Current build: HMS Sphynx, 20 gun ship launched in 1775 at Portsmouth, Hampshire. On the drawing board: HMS Anson, 64 gun third rate ship of the line, launched in 1781 at Plymouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted February 20, 2013 Share #30 Posted February 20, 2013 I think they have to be some of the best canon I have seen made Alex. Did you use a duplicator when turning them? if so, could you show a pic of your set-up? cheers Pat Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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