Alex M Posted January 13, 2021 Author #421 Posted January 13, 2021 Thank you Mark! The idea for this jig is not mine. It is from Günter Bossong, really ingenious model builder: http://www.minisail-ev.de/fibel/fib-03-09/fib-03-09.htm The site is in german, you can try google translator Regards Alex druxey and egkb 2 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
SJSoane Posted January 13, 2021 #422 Posted January 13, 2021 Thanks so much, Alex, that was a very interesting article, and Google translate worked very well. I am also currently working on a jig for the cannon capsquares, and the article gave me a few things to think about. Best wishes, Mark Quote Current build: HMS Bellona 74, ca. 1760, 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/196-hms-bellona-by-sjsoane-scale-164-1760-as-designed/
Alex M Posted January 18, 2021 Author #423 Posted January 18, 2021 Hi, the planksheer and timber heads are now done, working further on open rail. the images show it Regards Alex Bluto 1790, JpR62, dvm27 and 31 others 31 3 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
druxey Posted January 18, 2021 #424 Posted January 18, 2021 It's amazing how, with the planksheer and timberheads, the model suddenly looks more finished - even if it isn't! Lovely work there, Alex. chris watton, mtaylor and hollowneck 3 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
garyshipwright Posted January 18, 2021 #425 Posted January 18, 2021 Nicely done Alex and agree with druxey completely. Gary mtaylor, hollowneck and chris watton 3 Quote HMS Montague/Alfred class by Gary B 74 gun ship built in 1779
Alex M Posted January 18, 2021 Author #426 Posted January 18, 2021 Thank xou druxey and Gary! I fully agree with you druxey, the model looks now more finished. Regards Alex druxey, chris watton and mtaylor 3 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
Tony Hunt Posted January 18, 2021 #427 Posted January 18, 2021 It is looking fantastic Alex. Lovely, clean, crisp work. mtaylor and hollowneck 2 Quote
Alex M Posted January 25, 2021 Author #428 Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) Hello al, I have diligently worked last week, the open rails on the quarter deck are now completted. overall views: forecastle planksheer in work: Regards Alex Edited January 25, 2021 by Alex M Landrotten Highlander, hollowneck, chris watton and 33 others 33 3 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
chris watton Posted January 25, 2021 #429 Posted January 25, 2021 Superb work! hollowneck and mtaylor 2 Quote Vanguard Models on Facebook
druxey Posted January 25, 2021 #430 Posted January 25, 2021 Nice work on those tricky rails and hances! mtaylor, dvm27 and hollowneck 3 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
Hubac's Historian Posted January 25, 2021 #431 Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) All the superlatives apply, here - most impressive! I really like your creative engineering of the open rail scroll head. Edited January 25, 2021 by Hubac's Historian mtaylor and hollowneck 2 Quote We are all works in progress, all of the time.
BANYAN Posted January 25, 2021 #432 Posted January 25, 2021 Its wonderful to see your work again Alex; you certainly haven't lost any of your skills. Nice work. cheers Pat egkb and mtaylor 2 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)
Larry Cowden Posted January 26, 2021 #433 Posted January 26, 2021 On 9/16/2013 at 5:27 AM, Alex M said: 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. 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. Alex Dthose look Ike frame and panel doors with the panel free floating. Are they? Jeronimo and mtaylor 2 Quote
Larry Cowden Posted January 26, 2021 #434 Posted January 26, 2021 On 6/22/2014 at 8:08 AM, SawdustDave said: Thank you Alex for the fantastic "how to" class on deadeye fabrication. I am learning so much from your postings. Your photos are excellent. Hi, I would like to review that "how to" class on deadeye fabrication. Where do I find it? mtaylor 1 Quote
Larry Cowden Posted January 26, 2021 #435 Posted January 26, 2021 On 10/1/2014 at 6:39 AM, Alex M said: Hello and many thanks for warm words! Now it's time for litte update. Firs the last hanging knees in the cabin, I have decided to make them a little compass: Then completted fore bulkhead of captains cabin, I leave the doors half open as in the rear bulkhead: I hope I will have more time for modeling now... Alex Hi Alex, Somewhere in this log I haven't found your section on how you built the Captain's cabin floor. How did you do that amazing work? Jeronimo, Captain Poison and mtaylor 3 Quote
Alex M Posted January 26, 2021 Author #436 Posted January 26, 2021 Thank you all for warm words and likes! 8 hours ago, Larry Cowden said: Dthose look Ike frame and panel doors with the panel free floating. Are they? Hi Larry, they are frame and panel doors but thr panel is glued to frame, not really floating. Making of deadeyes I have descvribed here: Sorry, but I don't have photos of making the floor of a cabin. I have cut 5 x 5mm squares from pear and hornbeam planks, then glued them on thin plywood Regards Alex Hubac's Historian, Jorge Diaz O, egkb and 2 others 5 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
archjofo Posted January 27, 2021 #437 Posted January 27, 2021 Fantastic Work ! Jeronimo 1 Quote Best regards Johann Video: La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette of 1827 - naval artillery La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette - Construction of long boat La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette - Construction of the masts La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette - 2019 La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette - standing rigging - part 1 La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette - standing rigging - part 2 La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette - standing rigging - part 3 See also our german forum for Sailing Ship Modeling and History: www.segelschiffsmodellbau.com
Alex M Posted February 1, 2021 Author #438 Posted February 1, 2021 Good morning the work from last weekend Regards Alex Speedy, muratx, Siegfried 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
druxey Posted February 1, 2021 #439 Posted February 1, 2021 Super work as always! Mortising rails for the timberheads accurately is painstaking work, but so much stronger than simply pegging the the timberheads to the rail. dvm27, Jeronimo, TBlack and 1 other 4 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
JpR62 Posted February 1, 2021 #440 Posted February 1, 2021 Superb work. And such attention to detail ! mtaylor 1 Quote Jean-Paul 'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks', Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions Current builds : Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model - 1:24 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 Santa Maria boat 1492 - Korabel (Ukraine) - 1:24 Captain John Smith's shallop - Korabel (Ukraine) - 1:32 Finished build : Queen Anne Barge - Syren Ship Model - 1:24 Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways - 1:48 Batelina - MarisStella - 1:10 Next on list : HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Syren Ship Model - 1:48
dvm27 Posted February 1, 2021 #441 Posted February 1, 2021 Marvelous work Alex. I assume you are painting all those plankshear pieces off the model before installing. The black finish is nice. What are you using to achieve it? allanyed and mtaylor 2 Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752
Alex M Posted February 2, 2021 Author #442 Posted February 2, 2021 Hello and many thanks you for warm words! yes Greg, I paint the parts before gluing and use diluted acrylic paint, here is first coat: At the port side is now only planksheer installed, timber heads just put in: Regards Alex oneslim, JerryTodd, druxey and 23 others 26 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
Wintergreen Posted February 2, 2021 #443 Posted February 2, 2021 My God, that is just beautiful! (happy to notice that I've just bought the same kind of paint, other brand only 🙂 ) oneslim and mtaylor 2 Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana,
mtaylor Posted February 3, 2021 #444 Posted February 3, 2021 Just beautiful, Alex. Your build is more like fine art. druxey 1 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)
Alex M Posted February 12, 2021 Author #445 Posted February 12, 2021 Hello, the work go on, the planksheer and timber heads on the Forecastle have been completed. I also made the catblocks , but before I can glue them on, I have to mount the upper head rails. That's how I started building the Head. The scarf joint of upper knee is glued directly on model for right alignment Some pieces in work The upper knee on photo was brocken, I have rewroked them. Regards Alex BenD, SJSoane, JOUFF 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
druxey Posted February 12, 2021 #446 Posted February 12, 2021 Ah, the really fun pieces! That is a very good start to these tricky parts. mtaylor and Jack H 2 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
scrubbyj427 Posted February 12, 2021 #447 Posted February 12, 2021 Stunning work Alex! It looks like you used two different kinds of wood in your planking, what are they? The combination is just beautiful. JJ mtaylor 1 Quote Current Builds: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 - 5th rate 32 gun frigate (on hold for now) HMS Portland 1770 Prototype 1:48 - 4th rate 50 gun ship
Alex M Posted February 12, 2021 Author #448 Posted February 12, 2021 Thank you druxey, it makes really fun! JJ, if you mean the underwater planking and above the whales then one is been oiled with linseed oil and another not. The wood I used is pear, castello box and hornbeam. Regards Alex mtaylor, Jorge Diaz O and scrubbyj427 3 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
Alex M Posted February 15, 2021 Author #449 Posted February 15, 2021 Hi all, the work at the head go on, here the new upper knee, held in place with three glue spots, and upper head rail. The scupper from manger was wrong placed. Is removed und will be new placed abaft the lower knee. lower knee in process and all parts temporary placed: Regards Alex garyshipwright, Landrotten Highlander, ccoyle 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
druxey Posted February 15, 2021 #450 Posted February 15, 2021 Congratulations on some very fine molding work for the main rail, Alex! Beautifully done. mtaylor and jansmiss 2 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
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