Rich.F
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Rich.F got a reaction from gieb8688 in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Just a small Update, Of the painted Fore Mast Assemberly.
Still A few Blocks to add
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Rich.F reacted to Shipyard sid in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello Rich
Yep both leaning back. Have look at sheet number 1. DAVID
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Rich.F reacted to michael101 in HMS Victory by michael101 - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Hello Reach
good to see you in my build log
thank you for your comment
and yes i will do that 4 plank shift on the lower deck , My observation about our hobby its to take the time and to work slowly and do my best on any stage ,
to be honest if i wanted to have that ship at home i could fined it on eBay ready to put it in the show box but for me to have that ship in the show box its only a bonus
and for sure you agree with me, my proof is your build log and you doing a best job !
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Rich.F got a reaction from src in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
Well the masts are almost complete, (mainley overall hight ) hmmm!
The Main and Mezz Mast Seem to be leaning back a little (mezz the most) any recomdations to fix or are they ment to lean back slightly
Cheers
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Rich.F reacted to src in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Rich, you dont NEED to serve, but it does add a textural element to the rigging that is nice. Check Alexi Domanof in the list of dealers on the NRG page. I believe he is in Europe and I have heard good things about his ropewalk, I think it will serve also?
EDIT I just looked, he offers a serving machine.
Sam
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Rich.F got a reaction from django56 in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Welcome Django, I am no where "master builder" this is my second build. I'm in no rush to finish. All I would like it it to look great and to the best I possibly could get. Sometimes redoing more than twice! ask question were you need to, Some time look a few steps beyond where you are, in case you need to do something different.
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Rich.F reacted to django56 in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
wow very nice construction Rich, I'm building the victory as well, but when I look at yours, then I understand the difference between an amatuer (I) and a master (you)
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Rich.F reacted to src in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Well done Rich. great to see you getting some build time in again.
Sam
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Rich.F got a reaction from balsadustmaker in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Well, few days back on the build has been a good one.
The Fore mast, not been that bad, still tweaking things.so this is not the final.. I have left the boarding pikes of till painting is finished.
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Rich.F got a reaction from src in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hi Lawrence,
Lived up to my name of grumpy for a bit ,, Yet the happiness on her face (18ths old) was worth the build going to one side..
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Rich.F got a reaction from src in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hey My friends, I just thought i would drop a few words, just so you know i have not sank to the bottom of the sea..
Work had ground to a stop of late, this is due to a large number of staffing issues, and my HUB, and been turned to to a playroom for the granddaughter..
Work has started, and now working on the Fore Mast. But need to do a bit of reading first.. so look out new updates coming soon.
Cheers
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Rich.F got a reaction from src in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Well, few days back on the build has been a good one.
The Fore mast, not been that bad, still tweaking things.so this is not the final.. I have left the boarding pikes of till painting is finished.
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Rich.F got a reaction from Charter33 in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Well, few days back on the build has been a good one.
The Fore mast, not been that bad, still tweaking things.so this is not the final.. I have left the boarding pikes of till painting is finished.
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Rich.F got a reaction from mort stoll in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Well, few days back on the build has been a good one.
The Fore mast, not been that bad, still tweaking things.so this is not the final.. I have left the boarding pikes of till painting is finished.
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Rich.F reacted to src in Enterprise by src - Constructo - 1:51 - or Lessons in Adapt Improvise and Overcome
Remade my Main Top Gallant. I am much more satisfied with how it fits in with the rest of the mast. I am going to attempt setting the Main mast in place today. Depending on how things go I might try getting the Fore Mast in place also. I hope I am not rushing things, but I am tired of seeing her sit there looking to same every day.
A couple of pictures of the new Top Gallant set in place as well as the old one for comparison.
Here is my first attempt that so irritated the Gremlin set next to the new for comparison. He is much quieter today. I may still lengthen the flag pole a bit, it seems a tad short:
I go back on to a 7 day a week schedule again this monday so I dont know how much progress will be made over the next few weeks. Hopefully its only for a short period. Probably going to have lots of time to build after mid March as neither the owner or myself have had any bid requests come to us. I would never ask for work to stop coming in but I am looking forward to some time to breath. This has been going on since October I think.
Sam
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Rich.F got a reaction from canoe21 in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All,
Thanks Lawrance, I plan to enjoy, the next few years,
No mush done atm, managed to get a 2, each side of the 1st planking, as we are away with my daughter doing her Baton twirling, (4 days :s )
That' all for now..
Tc
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Rich.F got a reaction from canoe21 in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hi Lawrence,
Lived up to my name of grumpy for a bit ,, Yet the happiness on her face (18ths old) was worth the build going to one side..
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Rich.F got a reaction from Rossi46 in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
Kevin I did all three you said , I did think about pinning the channel plates
Lawrence, Thanks and I thought the solder would keep it better secured.
Pictures of finished Port side, (so far)
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Rich.F got a reaction from canoe21 in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
I I have made a small advancement with the bow sprint. as per pictures,
sorry not much to say, I think the pictures said it all,
Work wil now come to a hult yeat again as the wife want to ( sorry me ) to tile the concevatory floor going to take a few weeks the the hollidays time comes ..
Ill try and get some done or some somesmall bits cleaned up.
cheers
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Rich.F got a reaction from canoe21 in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
For a change i stared on the Jip Boom.. took a bit of time but the help of The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships Book, The Beed and Sheaves and the plans only showed one side.. hope its right if not .. Well Not Changinging it now LOL
Cheers
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Rich.F got a reaction from canoe21 in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
I Come across a learning curve (Mistake) Chain plate's I miss understood but as the picture shows the step req.
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Rich.F got a reaction from canoe21 in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
Thanks for that Sam, I found a few videos. (Video On Stopping Blocks)
Before I found the Video, I used 0.25mm copper wire and made hooks etc. then with the use of silver solder and flux, soldered the ends, ill paint the seen soldered parts.
I am missing a picture, of the between these, Ill make and take a new picture and add later.
Just need to add the coil of rope at the end. not chose how that will look yet.
cheers
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Rich.F got a reaction from canoe21 in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
HI Gary, I go see what you mean, I have in fact now stripped and re rigged that gun, and it has more slack.
This is the look was hoping for just not got there yet, although im not that worried about the cannons you can see, (
I have figured you that i was using wrong size rings (left side is the wrong size and out of scale, ( although this would aid rigging)
so, in my normal faction, ""redo"" again..
So after our BBQ, today ill prime and paint , etc.,
Does anyone have a good idea on the easiest way to rig the cannons, as i has tremendous trouble? As what i was thinking I have one made, pull out the rings and make them of deck, then attach when done.
Thanks for following and looking
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Rich.F reacted to src in Enterprise by src - Constructo - 1:51 - or Lessons in Adapt Improvise and Overcome
Sjors,
The Gremlin is my name for that nagging voice we all hear when we critique our own work. He is vicious, mean and nasty, has foul body odor and chews with his mouth open. No redeeming social qualities whatsoever except to make us look at our work and try to improve it.
He also passes gas and blames it on the dog!
Sam
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Rich.F got a reaction from cristikc in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
I I have made a small advancement with the bow sprint. as per pictures,
sorry not much to say, I think the pictures said it all,
Work wil now come to a hult yeat again as the wife want to ( sorry me ) to tile the concevatory floor going to take a few weeks the the hollidays time comes ..
Ill try and get some done or some somesmall bits cleaned up.
cheers
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