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I did finish the Heller model of the Victory on June 14, 2017. I just didn't update my much abbreviated log here. You can find the full build log on my website... www.bishophobbies.com. Here are the links on my website for the build pages: Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Below are the final pics taken in October of 2019 Cheers - Paul
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John - really an amazing job. I will soon start my Surprise by AL and will use your log as a guide. Do you recall what size of Coats & Clark thread you used and the colors? I have a rope walk I purchased from Domanoff and will be using that.
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The second set of hull planks have been installed, also the decking and internal hull sheeting. The wood here is untreated, I plan on staining the wood with MinWax stain, and I hope that I've gotten all of the wood glue removed (sanded off) or the stain will have another color. I can see in these pictures that there are areas that need attention. Any suggestions on glue removal? I've tried to be really careful, but evidently not careful enough.
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I bought this a few months ago to go with my 1/100 Heller HMS Victory as this is a model of the carronade located on the foredeck of the Victory. This monster fired a 68 pound shot that must have been just devastating. The kit is all wood except the cast cannon and a few other small bits that are metal. It went together quite easily, you will notice the white liquid in the fire bucket. That's a water based sealer called Mod Podge; when it dries it will be clear and look like water. I was gonna wait till it dried, but I'm bored - so I took the pictures - here they are...
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Bishophobbies replied to a topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I had the display case custom built for my office. Yea - I do have a lot of hobbies - astrophotography, sports cars, pretty much any kind of model building too. I have a 9 foot shelf HO layout with 7 steam engines. I guess I like steam engines too. -
Yes - that would be great! I can't help but think though that the effort you have to make to properly shape the hull planks is part of what makes this hobby what it is. If it's made too easy then it takes away some of the craftsmanship that is needed. That said - I would love to see more pre cut planks.
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Bishophobbies replied to a topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Ok - here is my work area - the first 3 photos are my office area and the others are in the adjacent room - storage room and shipyard. -
The kit makes it pretty easy - all hull planks are pre cut to the right shape. That really helps - I'll find out when I build the AL Surprise. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I've recently upgraded my tools in the shipyard, do you think I have enough paint? The last three are photos of my office outside of my shipyard (storage room). Life is good when you're retired.
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