tomasg Posted April 24, 2016 Share #661 Posted April 24, 2016 Ah, the art of model building! Hat down to your work. I went thru your build log, where i saw your case for the wonderful model. Maybe you already know that, but if you ll ever take pics of it once inside the case, it s possible to avoid reflections in the glass by using a polarizer filter in front of the lens. Obviously this means that you ll use an interchangable lens camera, like a DSRL, or a MILC. One drawback of this is that the filter will take away about a stop of light (-1 EV) which means only half of the light will reach the sensor, so you ll need more light. Tomas Elijah, WackoWolf and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted April 24, 2016 Share #662 Posted April 24, 2016 Just catching up, Alexandru. She really looks first class. John WackoWolf, Elijah and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted April 25, 2016 Share #663 Posted April 25, 2016 Ah, the art of model building! Hat down to your work. I went thru your build log, where i saw your case for the wonderful model. Maybe you already know that, but if you ll ever take pics of it once inside the case, it s possible to avoid reflections in the glass by using a polarizer filter in front of the lens. Obviously this means that you ll use an interchangable lens camera, like a DSRL, or a MILC. One drawback of this is that the filter will take away about a stop of light (-1 EV) which means only half of the light will reach the sensor, so you ll need more light. Tomas Yea you are right about the glass..............but it is better to have this wonderful model, behind glass to stop the dust and little (and some time big) fingers from touching it. Alexandru can take allthe photos before it wiĺ be encased for security. Greg Obormotov 1 Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted April 25, 2016 Share #664 Posted April 25, 2016 G'day Alexandru I'm glad that you didn't say "a little update" as you use to say. When I see that you have posted photos, I click on the first to enlarge, and after absorbing all i can see, I'll click on the next. And so on. When I reach the last one, I'll say dame to myself because there are no more Obormotov 1 Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jose_b Posted April 25, 2016 Share #665 Posted April 25, 2016 An authentic masterpiece! Elijah, mtaylor, Obormotov and 1 other 4 Quote Building Le François: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9952-le-fran%C3%A7ois-by-jose-scale-1-48-1683/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinz6672 Posted May 2, 2016 Share #666 Posted May 2, 2016 Hello Alexandru, please let me tell you first, that I am a big fan of your work and your skills. Not only that you give me a lot of inspiration - if I am unsure about a detail, I always look in your forum. I do not dare to say that we have the same hobby. I think your work is exceptional! But now I was surprised the first time and a little bit shocked. It is clear to see that the ornament is broken. And I think it´s happening at the beginning of production. Why did you continue with it and use this broken piece? This ornament should be an eye-catcher and must look the best as possible! I had the same problem on my victory. I did not wanted to use the pieces of my kit and tried to make them myself. It took me several attempts and a lot of time to do. But I think it was worth it. Alexandru, please think about it, to make this ornament new. I could not believe that I am the only one to see it. Every time I look on your photo, my eyes seem to jump on this fracture. Especially at this point of the ship, an error would be a real shame. I hope you don´t mind me, that a beginner like me, start to criticize something you have made. But I find it important to say my honest opinion. Best wishes to you, Alexandru! And thank you much for sharing your skills with us !!! - Heinz - WackoWolf, Obormotov, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote HMS Victory by Heinz746 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guraus Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share #667 Posted May 2, 2016 Heinz, I don't mind any criticism from anybody - so don't worry about that. You picked on exactly same thing my wife did. I tried to convince her (and me) that is ok, you can barely see it. Took me about three hours to do it so it will require another three hours to redo but the thing is already glued there and I won't like to have to replace more because I broke something else while I try to take it off. I won't tell that I will do it for sure but I will think about it. And I will only try to remove and replace the piece when I have a new one better looking done. Alexandru Heinz6672, WackoWolf, lambsbk and 5 others 8 Quote For all my builds please visit my site at: http://www.AlexShipModels.com Previous builds HMS Victory Machine a curer les ports La Jacinthe Japanese Fune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isalbert Posted May 3, 2016 Share #668 Posted May 3, 2016 Hello , of course I saw this break but I know how much it is time then I understand that Alex hesitate to redo everything . I remake but is that worth ? mtaylor and Elijah 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted May 3, 2016 Share #669 Posted May 3, 2016 A crack...yes. But the other 99.99% is PERFECT. mtaylor, WackoWolf, Obormotov and 1 other 4 Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinz6672 Posted May 3, 2016 Share #670 Posted May 3, 2016 Hello , of course I saw this break but I know how much it is time then I understand that Alex hesitate to redo everything . I remake but is that worth ? Hello Isalbert, Is that worth?... I think: Yes, it is. When you work on that level and 99,99% is perfect (you are absolutely right, Dave :-) ), 3 hours overtime should´t be an argument. Although it is natural human. And I know very well how it feels when you made something not perfect. You know that you can do it better. And you think about the time (hours, days, weeks?) you spend for nothing, when you trash your work. But I also made the experience, that you will always look and think on that one thing you did not made as good as you can. Even if nobody else see it - you see it for yourself. And every time I renew a piece and made it better than before I came to the realization, that it was worth the time, work, material, etc. I can not compare myself with Alexandru. But if you look at the construction of my Victory, you can see what I mean. Of course, looking at my Victory there are many mistakes of a beginner. But I told myself: no matter how long it took me; no matter how often I have to renew something, no matter if I have to buy new material... I will make it the best I can with my limited tools and skills. I am glad if someone like what I do; but I only do it for me. So please, Alexandru, I know you find a way to remove that broken piece. Please renew it for yourself, your wife and me :-)))). By the way... ... I took a look at your profile and found some photos of your Vic. I don´t know the words to say how impressed I am. I am not able to imagine how it´s possible to work on such a level. Even if the model has a larger scale, it´s amazing. It feels like I am working on a paper boat... WackoWolf, Obormotov, lambsbk and 1 other 4 Quote HMS Victory by Heinz746 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the learner Posted May 3, 2016 Share #671 Posted May 3, 2016 For the Master Builder! A fantastic build, well documented and a great abundance of well done construction detail pictures. I like that you are going to display the completed model on its slipways and kudos on the lighting! Elijah, Obormotov, WackoWolf and 2 others 5 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...
wyz Posted May 3, 2016 Share #672 Posted May 3, 2016 Hi Alexandru, What an extraordinary job you are doing on Victory; without question the best work I've ever seen for a model of this particular vessel. Everything is so precise. Like always, I will look forward to your next post. Thanks for sharing. Tom Elijah, mtaylor, Heinz6672 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guraus Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share #673 Posted May 7, 2016 As promised I give it a try to redo that broken decoration. In fact I had to give two tries as number 2 also broke but at finishing not at cutting this time. Luckily number 3 was a success as I didn't plan to go for number 4. Also the removing of the already glued piece proved to be a very easy thing - in fact it came down in a single piece. Maybe because glueing on ebony is not as strong as on other wood essence. I am quite happy with the results. Thank you Heinz! If you wouldn't have insisted I would almost sure let it like that. Here are the pictures. Regards, Alexandru wyz, AON, Elijah and 19 others 21 1 Quote For all my builds please visit my site at: http://www.AlexShipModels.com Previous builds HMS Victory Machine a curer les ports La Jacinthe Japanese Fune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted May 7, 2016 Share #674 Posted May 7, 2016 Wow...this passes the "5 inch" test. Well done. Dave AON, WackoWolf, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeronimo Posted May 8, 2016 Share #675 Posted May 8, 2016 Hi Alexandru. Nice work. Karl Obormotov, md1400cs, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinz6672 Posted May 8, 2016 Share #676 Posted May 8, 2016 Alexandru, as always: an extraordinary and fantastic work I am happy that you did that third attempt :-). Best wishes to you and your Vic !!! - Heinz - mrjimmy, mtaylor, Obormotov and 1 other 4 Quote HMS Victory by Heinz746 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortres Posted May 11, 2016 Share #677 Posted May 11, 2016 Hello, Alexandru! That I see is splendidly ! Accept my congratulations! mtaylor, Obormotov and Elijah 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guraus Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share #678 Posted July 9, 2016 Hello all, This is the last update of this build log as I decided the project is completed - I'm working on it for 9 years now so it was just about time to declare it finished. For all who followed my build these long years and are interested to see her in "completed" state here is the link to my personal web site where you can see the last set of pictures made just before putting her in the case: http://www.alexshipmodels.com/2016/07/09/hms-victory-gallery/ Thank you very much for your support and see you again soon when I start working on my next project. Regards, Alexandru Kevin, md1400cs, Elijah and 16 others 18 1 Quote For all my builds please visit my site at: http://www.AlexShipModels.com Previous builds HMS Victory Machine a curer les ports La Jacinthe Japanese Fune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafi Posted July 9, 2016 Share #679 Posted July 9, 2016 Congratulations and thank you for sharing your voyage with us! It was always a great pleasure, XXXDAn WackoWolf, Elijah, zoly99sask and 2 others 5 Quote To victory and beyond! http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/76-hms-victory-by-dafi-to-victory-and-beyond/ See also our german forum for Sailing Ship Modeling and History: http://www.segelschiffsmodellbau.com/ Finest etch parts for HMS Victory 1:100 (Heller Kit) and other useful bits. http://dafinismus.de/index_en.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted July 9, 2016 Share #680 Posted July 9, 2016 Thank you for sharing this with us. She is beautiful for sure, you did an excellent job. And the photos on you web site are out of this world. mtaylor, zoly99sask, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 9, 2016 Share #681 Posted July 9, 2016 What a great set of pictures of the finished model, Alexandru. Congratulations. WackoWolf, Obormotov, zoly99sask and 1 other 4 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted July 9, 2016 Share #682 Posted July 9, 2016 Congratulations Alexandru, what a magnificent build and some really stunning pictures on your website! zoly99sask, mtaylor, WackoWolf and 2 others 5 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjimmy Posted July 9, 2016 Share #683 Posted July 9, 2016 I raise my glass to you and the finest Victory I have seen to date. Carry on........ Jim mtaylor, zoly99sask, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinz6672 Posted July 10, 2016 Share #684 Posted July 10, 2016 Hello Alexandru, I am excited about your model. I think your victory is the benchmark for all of us! With your outstanding work you have shown us, what is possible to do with wood. I want to say thank you for sharing your amazing skills with us. It was a pleasure to watch your Victory grow. I wish you all the best for you and your further projects!!! -Heinz- Elijah, mtaylor, zoly99sask and 2 others 5 Quote HMS Victory by Heinz746 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puckotred Posted July 10, 2016 Share #685 Posted July 10, 2016 Incredible. Thanks for letting us follow this build!!! Elijah, WackoWolf, Obormotov and 2 others 5 Quote Mr. Pucko Building: Royal Caroline - Panart Nuestra Senora del Pilar - Occre Bounty - Occre Titanic - Amati Endeavour - AL Santissima Trinidad cross section - Occre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted July 10, 2016 Share #686 Posted July 10, 2016 Hi Alexandru, congratulations very fantastic work. zoly99sask, Elijah, WackoWolf and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 10, 2016 Share #687 Posted July 10, 2016 Brilliant, the link is full of fantastic photo's WackoWolf, mtaylor, zoly99sask and 2 others 5 Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 HMHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished St-Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlevine Posted July 11, 2016 Share #688 Posted July 11, 2016 Your Victory is a masterpiece. Thank you for sharing. What is next? WackoWolf, Obormotov, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Toni Chairman Nautical Research Guild Member Nautical Research and Model Society Member Midwest Model Shipwrights Current Builds: NRG Rigging Project 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 Gallery: Hannah - 1:36 scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guraus Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share #689 Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) For now I do not have a brand new project and before starting one, I want to finish an already started project on Victory main mast section. Here is the build log: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9593-hms-victory-main-mast-section-by-alexandru-148/page-1 Alexandru Edited July 11, 2016 by guraus mtaylor, zoly99sask, Obormotov and 1 other 4 Quote For all my builds please visit my site at: http://www.AlexShipModels.com Previous builds HMS Victory Machine a curer les ports La Jacinthe Japanese Fune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rth385 Posted July 12, 2016 Share #690 Posted July 12, 2016 Alexandru, Congratulations on a spectacular model and especially thanks for publishing your website, allowing us to continue to use your skills as a teaching tool. I look forward to following your next project. Regards, Russell Obormotov, Elijah, WackoWolf and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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