HMS VICTORY by Jerry - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72 - 1805 version

[Jerry]

 

When I opened the first manual ( there are three) of HMS Victory, I saw Admiral Nelson's prayer which was right there on the very first page. On the same day that Nelson was said to have uttered this prayer, he was fatally wounded by a musket shot from the French Ship Redoubtable. My immediate reaction was "Oh my God!", what have I gotten myself into. Since I already spent about $1200 for the kit and had parts of it strewn all over the floor of my office, I figured it was too late to change my mind.

 

About 12 years ago I built my first and only ship model, Cuttysark,  and when I finally placed the Union Jack on Cuttysark's rear stay, I know for sure that I said, "I'll have to have a screw loose to do this again." But when one is lucky enough to reach my age most sports are taboo, television sucks, there is no job to go to and even the grandkids are off on their own; I needed something to do; so, on February 22nd of this year, I began my build and what follows is a record by pictures and date, of what has been done so far. However, before I go further I'd like to give a shout to Dave (Shipyard Sid) and Kevin for their encouragement to do this and for their kindness and patience with my rookie endeavors. Also a big thank you to Derek S. for letting me use his log as if it were my own.

 

Feb 21, 2013

   When I looked into the BOX... Boy! was I bewildered. So much stuff and weighing 36 pounds.

 

Feb 22

      I used the saw blade to remove the bulkheads from the 5mm plywood

 

Feb 23

  First gluing, keelson and stem to keel

 

Feb 26

  Fitted bulkheads and middle gun deck to keel

 

 Mar 1

   With Barrel strips, stern extensions and bow forward supports

 

 Mar 4      

   Fitting first gunport patterns

 

Mar 5

  Adding gunport strips                With top and middle gunports

 

Mar 9

   Start of first planking

 

Mar 13

  16 rows of first planking      Close up of first stealer needed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Shipyard sid]

Greetings Jerry!!

, Welcome to MSW. And another CC Victory build log to follow. Just enjoy your build and we will all enjoy watching you build it. Create something special for yourself . Best wishes DAVID.......gunport linings finished yet????

[Jerry]

Hi David..

 

I haven't started to paint the hull yet.  I plan to do this tomorrow.  Gunport linings after that.  Thank you so much for your good wishes and for being my first responder.  have a good night, my friend.

 

Jerry

[robipod]

Jerry: Am looking forward to watching your build. That is one nice Cutty Sark. Welcome.

Rob

Edited April 29, 2013 by robipod

[Jerry]

Thank you Robipod...my mentor is David  LOL...my name is Jerry

[trippwj]

Off to a good start, Jerry - look forward to watching this one progress!

[Jerry]

Thanks trippwj...I have made a lot more progress than you have seen.  I'll be posting more and more pics in the next few days.  Actually, I'm almost ready to line the gunports.  I appreciate your interest.  Jerry

[Jerry]

Nirvana...  Thank you so much for your kind and warm words.  I hope I won't disappoint you or anyone as I proceed in ther construction of this wonderful model.  I look forward to communicating with you in the near future.   Jerry

[JPett]

Ahoy Jerry

 

Welcome to MSW

 

Looking forward to your progress. She looks great so far and "Thank you"  for taking the time to post your work.

 

For anybody interested I found the manual for this build here

 

http://www.aeromarine-uk.com/Manuals/Victory_Hull.pdf

 

And

 

http://www.aeromarine-uk.com/Manuals/Victory_Rig.pdf

Edited April 29, 2013 by JPett

[Jerry]

And thank you, JPett for checking me out.  Come again..Best to you,

Jerry

[JPett]

No worries there Jerry, I will be a regular visitor

 

I have the book now

[Jerry]

JPett..there'a 3rd manual on line also...Here it is:

 

http://www.aeromarine-uk.com/Manuals/Victory_Parts.pdf

 

Take care..

Jerry

[Patrick Haw]

Welcome to the community of Caldercraft Victory builders here at MSW Jerry.  You're off to a great start.  I started mine at the beginning of January and you're already a bit ahead of me!  I need to get back out there and you're giving me the inspiration!  Looking forward to following your build.

 

All the best,

 

Patrick

[Nirvana]

Nirvana...  Thank you so much for your kind and warm words.  I hope I won't disappoint you or anyone as I proceed in ther construction of this wonderful model.  I look forward to communicating with you in the near future.   Jerry

 

 

Jerry,

I was kind of confused, but somehow I had two of the same replies to you and upon deleting one the other disappeared as well.

I am sorry for that. Still looking forward to hear about the final weight once completed.

[Jerry]

Patrick...Thanks so much for the shout...I have nothing else to do since I'm long retired so I spend a lot of time each day on building Victory.  I have been to your site and have learned much from it along with the other wonderful build sites. Please stay in touch.

Jerry

[Jerry]

Nirvana...Pleaswe don't hold your breatj as I'm at least a couple of years away from being able to weigh the finished model.  At my age, I hope I can emember to do that.  LOL

 

Jerry

[JPett]

Ahoy Jerry

 

Thank you for the parts PDF. After reviewing it I could see where "decades" might also be used to discribe the amount of time needed for this undertaking. I wish you the best on your journey. My view from the peanut gallery is perfect

[Shipyard sid]

Hello Jerry

, Well there you go !!!! Your log is less than a day old and you have lots of new friends and followers. Things are looking really good, and you have certainly got the picture prob sorted in no time. Just keep enjoying it. Well done . If you go to the jotika website there is a twenty page view of the construction of the model. Click on the photos to enlarge them. I do know if you have seen it. DAVID

Edited April 29, 2013 by Shipyard sid

[Jerry]

JPett...

 

Thanks again...Stay in touch...Jerry

[Kevin]

hi Jerry welcome to a thread all of your own, and as you can  see  there are already 5 - soon be 6 (me) watching yr progress

 

 

Please can you post a profile picture of your build into the following link, the reason for asking is on page one of the thread.

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1589-latest-full-profile-photograph-of-your-build/

[Jerry]

David...Yep, I've been a busy boy.  This log has taken a lot of my time today but I still managed to getteo coats of paint on Victory.  If you check the text part of this log you'll seee that I received a notice saying that I have used more images than I'm allowed to.  I'm stifled as I can't continue posting the pics under the dates as I have started.  Any ideas?

 

Jerry

[Shipyard sid]

Jerry

I think it may have some thing to do with the file size. It says you can upload an unlimited number of files, but each file can be no more than 2MG that may be it. If I am wrong others will definitely tell you.DAVID

[Jerry]

David..I checked my pic sizes; they average a little over 1 MB.  I asked for help at the Captains Lounge so I'll see what happens.  I'm afraid I may not be able to go further unless I start a second log.  Hope I'm wrong.

Jerry

[Shipyard sid]

Hello again

So it's a max of 10 photos per post. Looks like you will have to edit it . I don't think that will be a prob for you. Post the 10, then start again. DAVID

[Jerry]

Thanks, David but I tried that.  Must be doing something wrong.  I'll start over again and see what happens...Jerry

[JPett]

Ahoy Jerry

 

I could be wrong but I do not see how starting over will resolve this.

 

Can you post just one

 

Did your try posting a photo already excepted in a past post. Perhaps something has changed on your camera setting and this new image is not excepted

You can delete this post if the test is sucessful

 

I saw the same error when my photo was too large.

 

I now post 1600 by 1200 images (JPEG). I right clicked my last image and selected properties. The "On disk size" is 112 KB (114,688 bytes). I edit mine in Photoshop and select a high setting (not the highest)

 

Hope this helps

[Jerry]

Hi Jpett..

First of all, your photo did delete from my site.  I have had no problem deleting photos; I don't believe that's a problem.  I use my cell phone to take pics with and that has been working fine.  I also have checked the properties of the photos and find most of them to be under 1mb.  I suppose I could edit them and make them smaller and I will try that if I still have a problem.  I would sure hate to start all over again.  Thanks for all the time you have taken to help me.  You're very nice and I appreciate it....Jerry

[Jerry]

To anyone wondering what happened to my site...I have decided to start over again so have deleted all info previously posted.  I will be working on this until I get it right.  I hope I haven't been foolish but I want this thing to work correctly.  Thanks for your patience..I'll be back real soon.  Jerry

Edited April 29, 2013 by Jerry

[Shipyard sid]

I don't understand this, are you going to start your log after the posts you have received from others, who have posted to you commenting on your build???? if you can understand that. Well that's what you must be doing, I think.

[Jerry]

David, I received your email and yes I am reconstructing my log.  I'm reducing all my photos as I go but don't be concerned..All the posts from others are still available and in their proper place.  .  It'll be much better this time.  Thanks for being a good friend; I need you.

 

Jerry

Edited April 29, 2013 by Jerry