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Blue Ensign
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Thanks Pete, unfortunately I can't think where I got those saw blades from at the moment - it's been a while. If it comes to me I'll update the post. Cheers, B.E.- 87 replies
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Beautiful fine work on those rails Thomas, a pleasure to see. B.E.
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Hi Jason, I installed my Bowsprit at a fairly early stage mainly because I wanted to fit the gammoning before I finished off the headworks otherwise it can prove tricky to work the line. I don't think there are any other issues in the timing of fitting the bowsprit; knocking it whilst working isn't really an issue, although I leave the Jib attachment until the last possible moment, as this is a high risk fitting. Cheers, B.E.
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Bob, the salt lemon juice mix is good for copper cleaning but may not remove stubborn traces of c.a. which will show up and marr the finish. For this I have found Acetone removes the marks, applied by fine wire wool if necessary, although your plating looks remarkably clean in the photos. B.E.
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Smart as paint she looks Richard, you must have a nice warm glow of satisfaction having completed her. Well Done B.E.
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Love those deck shots Jason, ery fine work indeed. B.E.
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Nicely shaped Kevels Michael, they were used for belaying the heavier lines, sheets and tacks . B.E.
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Well done Vitus, she should look very nice atop the gallows on the spare topmasts. B.E.
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You seem to be making excellent progress Bob, and that pencil caulking looks spot on for scale, glad you're enjoying the build B.E.
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Nice approach to the knightheads Bob, I think you will master this kit despite the initial problems, and she will turn out to be a beauty. B.E.
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She looks very impressive Andy, great shot of the rigging at the Main Mast top. B.E.
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Those rails look very smart Ray, great modification B.E.
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Looking at your photos JP I think she is going to turn out just fine once the bulwarks are planked, I see a very attractive model developing. Regards, B.E.
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A new adventure starts, I wish you much enjoyment of your new project JP. Regards, B.E.
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Anchor Buoys are tricky little beggars to make and rig, and those look really good Mike. I hope I can achieve similar when I get around to doing them. Cheers, B.E.
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She surely does look impressive Len, love the broadside paint job, excellent work. B.E.
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Very nice work Vitus, and what a wonderful decorative effect you have achieved on the planking. Regards, B.E.
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Great stuff hamilton, the masts look good for scale and I think your modified Quarter galleries are a real improvement. Loving the look of her. Cheers, B.E.
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Nice work Kester, the sail looks very convincing. B.E.
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That is amazing work Ian, if I could produce a stove like that, (in my dreams) I'm not sure I could bear to hide it away. I think I would have to display it outside of the model, and fit a less detailed version on the ship. Great stuff B.E.
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What an amazing insight you must have to presume knowledge of what we "OTHERS" have regarding understanding or otherwise the differences between 18th century shipbuilding practice and the offerings provided by kit manufacturers. I think you will find that many of us fully appreciate the shortcomings in kit design, and not just relating to Victory. B.E.
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Hi JP as a bit of inspiration, here's a couple of examples of Victory models depicting her in pre great repair days. Firstly the stern of Victory in a model by Wyllie in the Portsmouth Naval Museum. Secondly, detail from a conversion of the Heller Victory by an excellent modeller, Michael D whose log is on my home forum. But remember it's not just the stern gallery that differed on the pre 1803 Victory, the Figurehead was also significantly more ornate. Michael modelled the Figure detail in Fimo from the details of the model figurehead also in the Naval Museum Portsmouth. Food for thought eh? Cheers, B.E.
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Hi JP The stern of Victory was enclosed in the great refit of 1803, and she looked at Trafalgar much as she looks today, with the exception of the absence of the Prince of Wales feathers. This is confirmed by the drawing made by Livesay on her return after Trafalgar in 1806. The Pocock painting (your bottom right) an extract from Nelsons Ships has a fair amount of artistic licence, but the earlier painting by Swaine in 1793 shows her with the open galleries. If you intend to model her as at Trafalgar then if your kit follows her current stern you will not be too far out. B.E.
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