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


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Thank you for all likes!

Small update, the gatings are completted

 

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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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thank you druxey, and you are so right! On model is third attempt, and here the waste :)

 

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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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There are only a handful of modellers whom produce such clean crisp work so consistently; and your work is well up there.  Thanks for sharing.

 

cheers

 

Pat

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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)

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Hello and thank you for warm words and likes!

 

The "head pieces" (is it right term?) are usually represented on the contemporary models as one piece of wood. On the plans that show this area in detail, you can see a small rail attached:

 

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So I have tried to implement this:

 

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They are first fixed with a few drops of glue, because I still have to adjust the seats of ease in the corners

 

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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In English, it is called the 'false rail'. The inset panel is very nicely carved, Alex. There is usually a semi-circular notch at the forward end for the boomkin to sit in.

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Ditto on the quality of your workmanship Alex; always a joy to see your work.

 

cheers

 

Pat

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)

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Hello and thank you for likes and warm words!

 

The work go on, the seats in the corners are done. actually worked on fenders and panels on head frames.

 

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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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Hello and many thank you for warm words and likes!

 

the fenders are completted:

 

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Regards

 

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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1 hour ago, giampieroricci said:

I like this frigate like crazy!

Same! The hull shape and lines are so beautiful! 

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