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HMS Sphynx 1775 by Alex M - Scale 1/48 - English 20-Gun Frigate


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Hi,

 

the time for update here. Further work with chennels and chainplates, completting of them. I hope the images are explanable.

 

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The guns are not fixed now.

 

Alex

 

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

 

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Hi Robert,

 

the bits are from ebay, I bought them years ago in different diameters. Here the image:

 

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Alex

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

 

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Absolutely stunning metal work Alex; very crisp with a very consistent finish.

 

cheers

 

Pat

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What a sensational build. You are very talented indeed. I can foresee me coming back again and again to this build log - its pure pleasure!

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First rate work and stunning model. Thanks for sharing!

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Alex,

Beautiful work! A really gorgeous build!

Eddie

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Hi guys, thanks you all for warm words!

Nearly nothing time to work at the model, so only a small update. The chains are now completted.

 

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The next task is the bulkheads of cabins, so here the doors under construction. The door windows are done the same way as at the stern, but here I have glued wood strips at both sides of plastic sheet. The images show the making step by step.

 

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Alex

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

 

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OMGoodness.....outstanding work and attention to detail.  What fine grain wood are you using?

 

Rob

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Pear?  Cool.  I need to mill me some while I'm milling some grape stock too.

 

Great work..thanks for the info.

 

Rob

Current build:

Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196

 

 

Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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Hello Alex, your door is looking outstanding. Does she look on both sides similar?

 

Cheers, Daniel

Cheers,

Daniel

 

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Thanks you Chris and Sinan!

 

Two days later...

 

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The plastic sheets are not covered with varnish now, so they looks just like plastik :)

 

Alex

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

 

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Really nice Alex. I just found your log and like seeing the various tools you use for creating this masterpiece. I'll be following your build.

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Having seen your Sphynx again on the exhibition yesterday, I just can say what I said the other times I saw her: WOW!!!

 

It is a impecable gem!

 

Cheers, hope to see her soon again! Daniel

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Hi guys,

 

have managet to get a free time at this weekend, here the result. :) Last two beams of Captains cabin are in place now, and I'm beginning to build the bulkhead. Here the stantions test fitted.

 

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Alex

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

 

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