sloop of war by yamsterman - 1:48 - (model boats circa 1996) - Finished

[michaelpsutton2]

Spendid build No two ways about it. Here's the original plan from the NMM website.

There seems to be plenty enough information to attempt a model.

Edited September 7, 2014 by michaelpsutton2

[yamsterman]

Hi Michael

Thanks for posting the original draught. I did contact the nmm some time before I started this build to see if the original plans that were mentioned in the model boats article were available. Unfortunately they were unable to locate them! So I decided to go ahead anyway. Whilst browsing the revamped collection online , guess what I found on page 2 or 3 ? Too late then then hull was virtually done! Sods law or what!!! The new website is much more user friendly especially if you've got the ZAZ or J reference no. Just waiting for the fraught of HMS cruiser 1752 for the next full hull build. HMS triton cross section first .

Thanks for looking in.

Cheers.....mick

[yamsterman]

hi all

this will be the last post with regards to this little sloop. its been a fun build and a learning curve. there are still a few things to do namely rope coils for rigging points,and a brass plaque for the pedastal,which has been sent away for engraving. i will start the case next week whilst i have some free time.....no work for a week....yipee!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks for all the likes and positive encouragement.

 

cheers....mick

[dgbot]

Job well done.  Champagne, scotch, or a fine brandy for her launching?

David B 

[mtaylor]

Sweet...  Congratulations, it's time to splice the main brace.

[Omega1234]

Absolutely brilliant!  She'll make a great family treasure.  Will you put her in a display case to protect her from dust and wayward hands?

[yamsterman]

Hi omega

Display case is next weeks job when I get back from visiting some friends for a couple of days.no kids unfortunately but still have to protect her from my own clumsyness!!!

Cheers....mick

[yamsterman]

Hi mark and David

Oh yes!!! A nice large dram of talisker 12 year old (rematured in amoroso sherry casks foran extra two years) ,isle of Skye's finest!!! Thesun is definitely over the yard arm!

Time to start planning for HMS cruiser 1752,plans arrived this morning.

Cheers....mick

[yamsterman]

Hi all

Just a big thanks to everybody for all the likes and encouragement through this little build. Best model ship forum onthe planet!

I will post some pictures in the gallery area once the display case is built.

Cheers....mick

[yamsterman]

hi all

just a couple of photos of the sloop in her new home. just waiting for the acrylic to turn up to finish the case.

 

cheers....mick

[mtaylor]

Looks great Mick.  I have to remember to read before looking at the pics because I was wondering if you had found a source for invisible glass.

[kees de mol]

Wow that's a stunning showcase!! Did you build that yourself? And how?!

 

Greetz. Kees

[yamsterman]

Hi mark

Not too shabby for a self taught woodworker! I wish the glass was an invisible price! Decided togo for 5mm acrylic instead with an acrylic mirror back. Should be delivered next week.

Cheers...mick

[yamsterman]

Hi need

Yes mate entirely made by myself. I was browsing in my local timber yard and came across some 20mm by 45mm cherry in1600mm lengths for £4 per length........bargain! Its difficult to describe in words how it was made, but basically all grooves were routed 6mm wide and deep centered on each length. All timber was left in the original dimensions as purchased and just cut to the relevant lengths. When I get time next week I will take some photos of the construction process and post them on this blog.

Cheers....mick

[yamsterman]

hi all

the glazing has now been installed in the case and the back panel temporarily placed in position.

 im waiting for a particular item to be delivered from across the pond in order to complete the back panel......all will be revealed in good time.

 

since ive got a few days off i shall take some construction photos of the case construction, esp for kees   as he asked , but it may be of interest generally.

 

cheers for now.....mick

[yamsterman]

hi all

finally managed to get the backboard finished for the display case.

 

should be an appropriate piece of artwork considering the model subject!!!

 

im now going to consider this project finished.

 

been a very enjoyable exercise.......looking forward to the next one.

 

cheers......mick

[mtaylor]

Congratulations, Mick.  Looks perfectly at home in her case with the map.  Ok,... what's the next project of which you speak?

[Mfelinger]

Congratulations, great job and beautiful model.  

 

Matija

[yamsterman]

Hi mark

Thanks for the kind remarks.

I was thinking of doing a 1/48scale POB model of either HMS cruiser or HMS wolf.

Plenty of information available via Ron McCarthy's book and in mcllaughlans recent book sloop of war.

I've also just brought the shipyard set of plans for HMS wolf.

So altold plenty of information available and I do like these smaller workhorses.

Have got the space for a three decker!!!

Cheers....mick

[yamsterman]

Hi matija

Many thanks .been a longtime in the making and am pretty pleased with the result.......but always looking for improvement!

Cheers.....mick

[Omega1234]

Hi Mick.

 

The background does a great job of painting the history of the ship, whilst at the same complementing the ship beautifully. You should be justifiably proud of what a great job you've done.

 

Merry Xmas and have a great 2015.

[yamsterman]

Hi omega

Many thanks. I was looking for something appropriate for the subject and I found the map from a chap in the north west of the us.....only 7 days to deliver to the UK......well pleased!

Still following your motor launch.....and now you've gone to the truly microscopic and made a 2cm dingy in wood!

Well impressed!!!!!!!

Problem is I'm running out of space.....I may have to consider going down to 1/96 scale.

 

Merry Christmas and a happy new year for 2015.

Cheers....mick

[Omega1234]

Hi Mick. Many thanks for the endorsement! It's greatly appreciated.

 

Hope you and your family have a safe and wonderful Xmas and 2015.

 

All the best!

[yamsterman]

hi hexnut

thanks for the likes its appreciated.

cheers and festive greetings........mick