Alex M Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share #31 Posted February 20, 2013 Hi Pat, I showed my set up here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/410-hms-sphynx-by-alex-m-scale-148-english-20-gun-frigate-as-build-1775/?p=5559 I have turned them on an old Unimat SL machine. To turn taper surfaces you should set the head stock to the angle of taper, so I do it as showed in the picture from above. Then I have tuned each gun at one time using brass template as guide. Here is my Unimat: Alexander Larry Cowden, Archi, Wishmaster and 7 others 10 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...
Hank Posted February 20, 2013 Share #32 Posted February 20, 2013 Excellent build!! Simply fascinating. I especially like your jig for making the breeching rope. Quote Construction Underway: Entering Builder's Yard - USS STODDARD (DD-566) 1967-68 Configuration (Revell 1:144 FLETCHER - bashed) In Development - T2 or T3 Fleet Oil Tanker (1:144 Scratch Build Model) - 1950s era Currently - 3D Design/Printed 1/48 scale various U.S.N. Gun Mounts/Turrets and GFCS Directors (Mk. 34, 37, 38, 54) Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop (1768) Royal Caroline (1748) Sloop/Ship PEACOCK (1813) (Scratchbuilt) USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) 1967-69 Configuration (Trumpeter 1:200 bashed MISSOURI) Member: New Bern Ship Modeler's Guild NRG NCMM Beaufort -CSMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex M Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share #33 Posted February 21, 2013 Hello,before I put the guns on their positions, I have decided to work around hull, especially the stern area und the bow. Here are few pictures of making the windows. The wood is Castello, the strips are 0,5x0,5mm and 0,5x0,8mm. For glazing I have used 0,3mm thick plastic from package, then glued framing with CA. The framing of stern windows was transfered to transparent paper, then the windows mullions are drafted on this transparent paper according to plan. Then I have glued white paper sheet to wood plate, and glued transparent paper over the first. So I have correct windows outline and right angles. Then placed clear plastic sheet over paper, and fixed them with tape.Now the mullions. Horizontal mullions (0,5mm x 0,5 mm) are glued directly to plastic with CA glue. Then slots for vertical mullions are cut out with chisel, they are not halflapped, they go through horizontal down to plastic. This is showed in third picture. Then vertical mullions are glued on. then all was cut to right length according to drawing. Then outer frames (0,5mm x 0,8 mm) are glued, again directly to plastic. Then the windows are sand flush, the plastic was then cut out, and the window is ready. The horizontal strips are glued first, then gaps for vertical strips are cut. Vertical strips glued on, cut to right height, and outer framing gluing overall view with outer frames. Also the sliding windows. Close view after sanding The frame for permanent window glued over additional sheet of plastic Check how they fit. The windows need some cleaning, then coat of varnish will be added to simulate old glazing. Preparing framing for galleries beginns The shape of windows traced to transparent paper. The windows for galleries are done in the same manner as before. The glazing is imitated by adding a coat of varnish, this give the irregular transparence like old glass. The battens between windows added separately. They will recieve mouldings later, and are hold at now by a little spot of glue. All windows are dry fitted at now. Here is how the wooden shindles are made, and ready cover for gallery The planking of stern is completed. The arches are made from two strips of 0,6mm boxwood glued together. Internal view with few beams of QD installed To be continued Alexander BenD, catopower, Bluto 1790 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...
Jeronimo Posted February 21, 2013 Share #34 Posted February 21, 2013 Hi Alex, very nice work, absolutely Peak. Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted February 21, 2013 Share #35 Posted February 21, 2013 Those stern lights are beautifully done. I like the way you've also shown the sashes. Can you tell us a little more about your varnish technique for the glazing. Is it just held in place by surface tension when you apply it, or do you do this on a non-sticking surface? 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...
Alex M Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share #36 Posted February 21, 2013 Thank you Karl nad druxey! The base for windows is plastic sheet, as I have described earlier. The varnish is applied between mullions on to plastic, as it do only imitate old glazing. The idea is from Karl, I was impressed by his windows of Bonhomme Richard model. 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...
Hyposphagma Posted February 21, 2013 Share #37 Posted February 21, 2013 Hello Alexander, obviously the whole MSW Forum had to break down before i recognized your build log. What a beautiful ship you are building. How clean and accurate work. I will surely follow your build from today on. Not only because we might be neighbors obviously....;-) Regards from Dossenheim Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted February 22, 2013 Share #38 Posted February 22, 2013 Those quarter galleries are difficult to get right with their sweeping curves and angles. Everything from the wooden shingles to window frames fits perfectly together. Just beautiful, Alex! Greg PETERPETER 1 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...
PETERPETER Posted February 22, 2013 Share #39 Posted February 22, 2013 'Tag Alex, Thanks for taking the time to upload the excellent photos of your work. What a shame that all your earlier work was lost. They show the quality of work that we should all try to achieve. Please tell us how you attached the monograms to the gun barrels. I suppose the monograms were photo etchings of thin brass sheet? Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted February 22, 2013 Share #40 Posted February 22, 2013 The arches and windows look excellent as does all of the ship. Keep the post and pictures coming, I am watching this one all the way. Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlevine Posted February 23, 2013 Share #41 Posted February 23, 2013 This has always been one of my favorite builds to follow. Thank you for taking the time to repost. Quote Toni Chairman Nautical Research Guild Member Nautical Research and Model Society Member Midwest Model Shipwrights Current Builds: Utrecht-1742 Completed Builds: Longboat - 1:48 scale HMS Atalanta-1775 - 1:48 scale Half Hull Planking Project Capstan Project Swallow 1779 - 1:48 scale Echo Cross Section NRG Rigging Project Utrecht-1742 Gallery: Hannah - 1:36 scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex M Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share #42 Posted February 25, 2013 Thank you Harry, Gregg, Peter, Joe and Toni! I very appreciate your comments! Hi Harry, warm welcome and hope to see your build log soon here, It's Kit or Scratch? Hi Peter, the monograms are glued with CA glue to barrels, I have describet this here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/410-hms-sphynx-by-alex-m-scale-148-english-20-gun-frigate-as-build-1775/page-2#entry5559, pictures from 13 to 16. 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...
Alex M Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share #43 Posted February 25, 2013 Hello, Before I begin to install all guns, and work further with beams and knees for quarter deck, gun port lids must here. So the production of hinges, the lids itself are made earlier. I hope, the images are self explainable. The installation of hinges and lid tackles. After I have installed all lids, I have made blanks for channels, shaped them to right size and thickness, and installed them (only dry now). To be continued Alexander j21896, Mirabell61, garyshipwright and 14 others 17 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 25, 2013 Author Share #44 Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) Hello,the next task is to make deadeyes. I have tried to photograph each step, and hope the images are self explainable. One end rounded with "truck tool" Turned and cutted Holding tool for drilling Truning of the holder The first deadeye One side done, shaped witn fine grind paper Ready deadeye And here are these This was the last post from me before crash, so the re-building of the log is now done. To be continued Alexander Edited February 25, 2013 by Alex M Krelis, tarbrush, ZyXuz and 20 others 23 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...
shortgrass Posted February 25, 2013 Share #45 Posted February 25, 2013 Alex, Just an awesome build. Beautiful work and detail. In particular, really liked the jig for the breeching rope and the way you installed the breeching rope around the cascabel.Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex M Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share #46 Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) Hello, here the making of chain plates for deadeyes, step by step in images. To be continued, now in real time Alexander Edited February 25, 2013 by Alex M Twokidsnosleep, Jeronimo, PeteB 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 25, 2013 Author Share #47 Posted February 25, 2013 Hi Dave, thanks for warm words! 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...
dvm27 Posted February 25, 2013 Share #48 Posted February 25, 2013 Cool jig, Alex. May I assume those joints are silver soldered as the last step? 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 26, 2013 Share #49 Posted February 26, 2013 Now that is a neat way of doing this, love the jig. 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 27, 2013 Author Share #50 Posted February 27, 2013 Thanks you Greg and Joe! I will not solder the joints, because I would not rig the Model. The little angled part is put in to hole driven in the channel, is covered by decorative moulding and not visible. Alexander Jorge Diaz O and Wishmaster 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted February 27, 2013 Share #51 Posted February 27, 2013 Hi Alex; Now that is a very clever idea about the angled pin part - thank you for sharing. 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...
richardt Posted February 28, 2013 Share #52 Posted February 28, 2013 Hi Alex, I'm sure that I've been spoilt by seeing your pics so quickly. Now I will learn to be patient. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the learner Posted March 16, 2013 Share #53 Posted March 16, 2013 Good detail, Thank you for re-building your log, look forward to you completion of the Sphynx Cheers,Guy The Learner Quote Cheers, GuyThe LearnerCurrent Member NRG,SMA Current Build: HMS Triton 1:48 on line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Sea Dog Posted March 16, 2013 Share #54 Posted March 16, 2013 Great work Quote Dave No problem can be solved from the level of consciousness that created it. Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael20 Posted March 16, 2013 Share #55 Posted March 16, 2013 Very,Very ,Very nice work. Martin G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archjofo Posted March 16, 2013 Share #56 Posted March 16, 2013 Hi Alexander, nice to meet you here at MSW.Your model is just great. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamarvalley Posted March 20, 2013 Share #57 Posted March 20, 2013 Hello Alexander, Your modeling is exceptional and inspirational. I am new to the hobby and look forward to watching this ship develop and learning as it does. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeronimo Posted March 21, 2013 Share #58 Posted March 21, 2013 Hi Alexander.WOW, your work is truely first rate. Stunning:Regards Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRat Posted March 21, 2013 Share #59 Posted March 21, 2013 Alexander, I had not run across your work before. What a treat to see such exquisite craftmanship. Bravo!! Many thanks. Regards, Brian Quote "Give you joy!" Current Build: RATTLESNAKE 1:64 POB (Mamoli) Kits on hand: "Lexington", Mamoli: "Robert E. Lee", Scientific Scratch to do: "Fannie Dugan", 1870s Sidewheeler Steamboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the learner Posted March 21, 2013 Share #60 Posted March 21, 2013 Grear re-start! Thank you for re-posting your pictures Quote Cheers, GuyThe LearnerCurrent Member NRG,SMA Current Build: HMS Triton 1:48 on line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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