HMS MERCURY 1779 1:72 Shipyard

Piotr Obrębski

Piotr Obrębski

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Hello. I would like to show my process of building the HMS MERCURY model in 1:72 scale from the Shipyard kit. I started construction in 2019, but due to professional reasons and the resulting chronic lack of free time, the work is taking an infinite amount of time. The model is mainly made of paper, with a few modifications made to it. The decks, gun carriages and cabin equipment are made of wood. Also a chain pump and columns and ladders.

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Hi Pitr, this looks fantastic! It took me 7 years (with interruptions) to build this magnificent model. You can find a condensed build report here in the forum; otherwise you can go to my homepage (but the extensive build report there is in German).
In any case, I wish you continued success - and above all perseverance! Thumbsup ;)
 
Bonden said:
Hi Pitr, this looks fantastic! It took me 7 years (with interruptions) to build this magnificent model. You can find a condensed build report here in the forum; otherwise you can go to my homepage (but the extensive build report there is in German).
In any case, I wish you continued success - and above all perseverance! Thumbsup ;)
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Hello Bonden. I implemented your website when I started working on the model and I was very impressed. Thanks to the observation of your website, I knew what I wanted to do and how to do it. My biggest problem is the constant lack of time, but I hope to finish the model at your level. Thanks.
 
Capstan modification on gun deck.
Original look of the capstan according to the shipyard model. Photo No. 1.
I changed the capstan base to one made of walnut. Then I made a ratchet in brass. Finally, I added supports for the quarterdeck beams.

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BenD said:
Incredible work so far. Paper models really can come together nicely. Adding wood elements does a lot for improving the appearance though.
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Thanks a lot. You're right. Wooden accessories do the job. This makes the paper model look more real. Greetings Peter. :)
 
Bonden said:
Good if you can do both - cardboard modeling and woodworking. Unfortunately, that doesn't work so well for me with wood. Your model looks incredibly great!
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Hi Bonden. Thanks a lot for your kindness. Forgive me for answering just now, but I always have too much work in the middle of the month. But back to the topic, I never made a model out of wood. At first I just wanted to make wooden decks. However, I found that it turned out quite well and I can add a few other elements of wood, and by the way practice before making a model from wood (I just bought HMS SURPRISE in 1:48 scale on a very occasional basis). I think that the combination of paper and wood can produce interesting effects. Paper has its advantages and wood has its own. Spatial, plastic elements are better made of wood. Flat and painted paper is easier to make. Paper is faster and easier to handle. The wood is more effective but difficult, especially with small details. I think the most important thing is to make the model carefully and cleanly, and your model is perfect in this respect. Greetings Peter. :)
 
Making the chain pump.
In the original kit, the ship model only had regular push-ups. Using the plans of HMS PANDRA, I decided to make chain pumps for my model. I came to the conclusion that since HMS MERCURY was built in the same period as HMS PANDORA and was also a larger frigate, it must also have chain pumps. The chain pumps were just more efficient. I made the pumps from one piece of wood, gluing them together with wooden slats. Then I made the basics, legs and drains for the water. I unscrewed the brass plugs on the lathe. I also made brass cranks. I put everything in the same place as in the plans of HMS PANDORA. The stages of work are shown in the photos.

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Pitr Obrębski said:
Making the chain pump.
In the original kit, the ship model only had regular push-ups. Using the plans of HMS PANDRA, I decided to make chain pumps for my model. I came to the conclusion that since HMS MERCURY was built in the same period as HMS PANDORA and was also a larger frigate, it must also have chain pumps. The chain pumps were just more efficient. I made the pumps from one piece of wood, gluing them together with wooden slats. Then I made the basics, legs and drains for the water. I unscrewed the brass plugs on the lathe. I also made brass cranks. I put everything in the same place as in the plans of HMS PANDORA. The stages of work are shown in the photos.

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wow, it's beautiful model, well done
 
ALWAYS impressed with people who can build models with paper. And yours is a brilliant example of the quality that can be achieved, very impressed. are you doing above the deck, masts etc
 
Bwb1cdn said:
ALWAYS impressed with people who can build models with paper. And yours is a brilliant example of the quality that can be achieved, very impressed. are you doing above the deck, masts etc
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Thank you for your kindness. Yes. I'm going to do full rigging with the sails. However, I know it will be very difficult and time-consuming. I only made one model with full rigging and sails and it was terribly tiring because there were several hundred ropes. It was a great model "Le Soleil Royal" made by Heller in the scale 1: 100. You have a few photos below. Regards Peter.

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Pitr Obrębski said:
Thank you for your kindness. Yes. I'm going to do full rigging with the sails. However, I know it will be very difficult and time-consuming. I only made one model with full rigging and sails and it was terribly tiring because there were several hundred ropes. It was a great model "Le Soleil Royal" made by Heller in the scale 1: 100. You have a few photos below. Regards Peter.

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WOW - impressive model of this kit model !
And the sails are really extremely good
We should add this model to the gallery of finished models....maybe you post some photos in a new topic here?

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