challenger86 Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share #61 Posted October 18, 2018 (edited) Just a couple of pics of my masts I began a few weeks ago. Started on the fore mast, then the main. I'm now onto the third mast (aft I suppose you'd call it). In one of the pics, both masts are respectively in their spot, not at all glued yet. Once I finish the third, then I'll start placing those cross pieces that would hold up the sails (which I'm not going to put sails on, would take away from the intricacies of the rigging and showing that off). My vision (from all the pics you've come across from my log) is to simply model it and look like the picture from the Corel box, I just love that color of wood. I know she did not look like that, however I couldn't bring myself to paint over this natural looking walnut, etc... A couple of years ago, I visited the UK and went to see this fabulous ship at the dock in Portsmouth, what an awesome adventure it was. If you haven't seen her in person, I suggest GO!! Rob Edited October 18, 2018 by challenger86 JPett, Harvey and CDW 3 Quote Current build: Duyfken Completed build: NS Mercedes Completed build: HMS Victory Completed build: Bluenose Schooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challenger86 Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share #62 Posted October 29, 2018 While the three masts basically completed (just sitting dry in their respective locations), I also completed the bowsprit along with it's flying jib boom. Here's a pic. Harvey, CDW and JPett 3 Quote Current build: Duyfken Completed build: NS Mercedes Completed build: HMS Victory Completed build: Bluenose Schooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challenger86 Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share #63 Posted October 29, 2018 Not yet. Quote Current build: Duyfken Completed build: NS Mercedes Completed build: HMS Victory Completed build: Bluenose Schooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challenger86 Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share #64 Posted November 14, 2018 The extra rope is in, from Italy. Not that I'll be doing rigging soon, however was good to verify this before I start. Currently working on the 'yards' for the 3 masts, a little tedious I might add, lots of sanding to 'taper' the dowels into shape. The most tedious work is getting those walnut boards (in the centre of some of the bigger yards) angled properly etc...so they fit all around the dowel. Fun stuff. I use a combination of a file and my dremel tool to 'mitre' the edges to it has a nice fit. Couple of them as shown in the pics. Old Collingwood and Harvey 2 Quote Current build: Duyfken Completed build: NS Mercedes Completed build: HMS Victory Completed build: Bluenose Schooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challenger86 Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share #65 Posted November 20, 2018 (edited) Attached the 'Spritsail yard' on the bowsprit...not too bad of a task. And the Spritsail Topsail Yard.... Edited November 20, 2018 by challenger86 Harvey, Old Collingwood and JPett 3 Quote Current build: Duyfken Completed build: NS Mercedes Completed build: HMS Victory Completed build: Bluenose Schooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challenger86 Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share #66 Posted November 21, 2018 I simply applied a coat of clear varathane, it does make it look a little darker eh? Old Collingwood 1 Quote Current build: Duyfken Completed build: NS Mercedes Completed build: HMS Victory Completed build: Bluenose Schooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challenger86 Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share #67 Posted November 22, 2018 After a few more hours and some patience, the main mast with its' yard, topsail yard, and topgallant yard....again the main mast just seated in its' position, not fully secured yet. Harvey, Old Collingwood and JPett 3 Quote Current build: Duyfken Completed build: NS Mercedes Completed build: HMS Victory Completed build: Bluenose Schooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyCity Frankie Posted November 23, 2018 Share #68 Posted November 23, 2018 I bet it was cold in Canada this morning! Congratulations on your Victory it looks great. Rigging! The other half of ship model building and my favorite part! Old Collingwood 1 Quote Quote Niagara USS Constitution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challenger86 Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share #69 Posted November 23, 2018 Yes it's very well worth the patience, thanks Mark....also it's not too bad this morning, only -3 C should be expecting snow today, fun stuff, especially getting out there on the driveway with the quad and the plow, can't get any better than that!! Old Collingwood 1 Quote Current build: Duyfken Completed build: NS Mercedes Completed build: HMS Victory Completed build: Bluenose Schooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald305 Posted November 25, 2018 Share #70 Posted November 25, 2018 great idea pm using a forstner drill bit for your gun ports may I ask what size bit you used to drill for the gun port holes I need one that is under 12mm Old Collingwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challenger86 Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share #71 Posted November 26, 2018 I might have used a 1/4" bit, then a pretty sharp carving knife to finish off the corners. Old Collingwood 1 Quote Current build: Duyfken Completed build: NS Mercedes Completed build: HMS Victory Completed build: Bluenose Schooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald305 Posted November 27, 2018 Share #72 Posted November 27, 2018 ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challenger86 Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share #73 Posted March 15, 2019 Current update, had started on my rigging, talk about testing some patience. I had run out of 1.2mm rope from my Corel kit, however the good folks in Milan supplied me what I needed....free of charge! Kudos to Corel ! JPett and Harvey 2 Quote Current build: Duyfken Completed build: NS Mercedes Completed build: HMS Victory Completed build: Bluenose Schooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesey Posted July 30, 2019 Share #74 Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) I'm so glad I found this thread. I'm having the same problem with the stern fillers as Rob was having way back on page 1 Beautiful build by the way. Looking forward to planking now and hopefully getting the hull finished Edited July 30, 2019 by Jonesey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted August 1, 2019 Share #75 Posted August 1, 2019 Nice Colors and Build!! Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challenger86 Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share #76 Posted January 20, 2020 Hello there, it's been quite a while since I've posted. Made a little progress (took some time away from the build...back at it now). I've completed the rat lines / shrouds on all 3 masts and now starting to work on other rigging details. Couple of pics to show progress. GrandpaPhil 1 Quote Current build: Duyfken Completed build: NS Mercedes Completed build: HMS Victory Completed build: Bluenose Schooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmet Posted May 29, 2020 Share #77 Posted May 29, 2020 On 12/29/2014 at 8:23 PM, JPett said: Ahoy Robert I am not seeing that at all and apologize if my last post lead you to this You are correct that " there's a hollowed out area so the the rudder fits up into it" shown in F on plate 4. It is made by parts 50 and 51 which do not sit on top of 14, but behind it and are mounted (stacked) to the bottom of Bulkhead 22. . I did a mock up of the stern a while back. Here is a pic. I hope it helps. I added some text I am not sure you fellows are around but parts 50 and 51 are driving me up the wall. It is the huge size and shape of them including the amount of wood that needs to be taken away that truly puzzles me. If you can suggest a place to see this area more clearly I would appreciate it. I am now beginning to plank and need to understand how the stern is put together. https://modelshipworld.com/topic/24080-hms-victory-by-emmet-corel-198-as-she-appeared-after-trafalgar-in-1805-second-wooden-ship-build/page/2/#comments Emmet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadesmr Posted September 20, 2020 Share #78 Posted September 20, 2020 hi, great build. quick question, where is part #40? shall we make it from the plank sheet? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesey Posted June 19, 2021 Share #79 Posted June 19, 2021 I believe you make these from one of the rounded dowels, cut in half and the centre portion cut out (it alludes to this in the diagram) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challenger86 Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share #80 Posted February 4, 2022 Hello folks, after many moons away from my log…I’ve actually completed my HMS Victory…I’ve also built my display case, but still have a few things to complete…but all in all, I’m basically done. Ian_Grant, Snug Harbor Johnny and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Current build: Duyfken Completed build: NS Mercedes Completed build: HMS Victory Completed build: Bluenose Schooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulfmedic1 Posted August 30, 2022 Share #81 Posted August 30, 2022 beautiful build, what was the end length of her and how big is that case, wow Quote Phantom solid hull first build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challenger86 Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share #82 Posted November 3, 2022 The whole process was slightly over 2000 hrs. The display case is 44" W x 18" D x 35" H. I've used clear Plexiglass panels instead of glass, that would have been too heavy. A couple more finishing touches yet to do, like strip lighting and a plaque or 2 describing her. Thanks for the comment!! Quote Current build: Duyfken Completed build: NS Mercedes Completed build: HMS Victory Completed build: Bluenose Schooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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