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  1. Paul0367
    Sorry I missed the question, yes I'm doing build log as for the Constructo Victory kit, there is non that I've found on MSW for new guys like me to use for help.
  2. Paul0367
    Looks very well, Ive fitted the rudder so will require a bit of work to cover it but I think I'll manage it. Thanks for the pictures.
  3. Paul0367
    HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL See you in 2015.
  4. Paul0367
    Whilst I've been waiting for my copper and tools for the install on the hull, I've moved away from the hull and on to the masts. These took me 13.5 hours, yes so long. There is so much measuring and cutting, measuring and cutting checking are glueing involved and not only once, as most are aware there's three of the things.
  5. Paul0367
    My oh my, huge progress made mate, looking really well. You got it sussed out to great effect.
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    Hi Mike I've ordered the copper tape and tool for the job, could I put in a request of a few pictures fore / aft full side and if poss below and finally the rudder. All this to aid me in the copper install. Also did you cut full hull length strips or cut them to manageable strips and join them and I'm assuming you run the rivits from behind the tape then fit and score the joints after. Sorry for all the questions but theres little around about this that I can see.
  7. Paul0367
    Well, spent the day making the brackets thinner, this was done in situe and took well, a while. The kits supplied brackets if used really need putting on a diet also, mine were the same thickness initially as the ones provided in the kit and I felt they Looked far to chunky.
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    Hi Dave I did look on to see if you had posted any updates but assumed you had closed shop for the festive period. I'm still pondering the brackets for the stays I fitted, should I go thinner as the real ones are iron and quite thin, I'm also going to copper the hull before I instal to many fittings which may be knocked off in the process. Look at Mtdoramike s build and his hull is stunning.
  9. Paul0367
    One beautiful looking model, build quality is stunning. One thing that makes me happy to have chosen Constructo myself is there wood quality.
  10. Paul0367
    Well after a long build break I'm back, since my break I have received a book on the anatomy of the HMS Victory and this prompted me to tear off the brackets which are supplied by constructo to support the mainmast channels. Originally they appear to be iron on the real vessel but I opted to stay with the wood route as before but a little more realistic. I also jumped a few stages to start to make the platforms for each mast, these I will just keep revisiting as the build progresses, sort of gap fillers.
  11. Paul0367
    Hi Mike, Hope Christmas went well, just a question, where did you get the rivit detailing tool from
  12. Paul0367
    Mainmast channels made and a couple installed and that's me done for the coming week as I'm off to chase the sun.
  13. Paul0367
    Recap pictures.
  14. Paul0367
    I have moved on to the rudder another part of the ship that really should have been done after the captains quarter s certainly before any Dec rails went on. This enables you to flip her over without risking the knocking off of the rails. Personally if your building this kit fit it around section 53, just leave of the chain until the rudders due instal time
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    Hi my overseas friend, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the copper plating, what did you actually use and how was it attached, beautiful job mate, the library will have a work of art. I am at the do I don't I copper plate her stage.
  16. Paul0367
    Been adding some of the hull decorations this weekend.
  17. Paul0367
    Ha ha Phillistine
  18. Paul0367
    Ha ha Phillietine
  19. Paul0367
    Steps going on, well one side has so far.
  20. Paul0367
    Been off work this week so been cracking on, loads of hours but not a great deal to show, especially to one whom doesn't build. Fairleads take some making and then there is two. OK gun ports, plans do not position them correctly with the bulwarks, well mine didn't, the ports which you see on the middle deck from the rear are vital and you have to ensure you miss the ribs. You will hit the ribs on the lower decks I'm sure, I hit many which is a pain as they have to be cut out to access the board behind for the canons to sit. This is not a problem as you would never know when the cuts been done. I used a vernier and transferred the plan on to the model ( I put a pencil dot in the centre of each cut ) and slightly adjusted the top Bulwark ones that were going to hit the ribs, its a slight adjustment and doesn't show up later. Some trace the plans and transfer them over. Just check and double check before you cut, and ensure both sides match each other. I can send you pics and my measurements on the bulwarks if this would help.
  21. Paul0367
    Looks beautiful, I like how the canons would protrude through the doors when closed. Saves the crew pulling the heavy canons back and forth I assume. Did your kit include the brackets for the doors and you make the doors to suit, this is far nicer than the victory kit, or is this your upgrade. I ask as the victory of the same manufacturer is cast iron and paint affair and no where near as nice as those on yours
  22. Paul0367
    I have moved back to doing more, more and more handrails today and some more reinforcements
  23. Paul0367
    Well I thought I would make the side reinforces, well how long could it possibly take. Most of the day is my answer, 1 st one was spot on but wrong timber, Manzonia instead of Sapley as for the rest just a time eater. Then there is the glueing, seriously why did the instructions not have these fitted when the Wales were fitted, this would save us knocking off the delicate handrail post as we lie her in the side to work on. Trust me guys do these before and rails go on.
  24. Paul0367
    Dec ornaments going on, really, how many spindles and hand rails did the guy whom designed this ship really need to put on
  25. Paul0367
    Small update, lots of work and time but little to show for it. I have decided to open one of the bow doors and as a result the rear of the door required cutting out, again this would have been far easier earlier in the build.

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