clearway
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nice and compact model there Jerry- i started this kit myself but got waylaid with my Victory. Seeing your log is making me think about restarting it. Keith -
Thanks for the views, likes and comments all- it does help. Billings just used an eyebolt to hold the jeers in place, so fashioned some cleats from some walnut left over from another kit (never throw anything away) and pinned them using bamboo dowel fashioned from a cocktail stick. also added cleats to the bases of the fore and main masts for the trusses- these are old billing ones from the spares box. Started painting the yellow on the mizzen and gave the fore and main the first of two black priming coats a well as tapering the mizzen gaff and boom. Have fun all and keep up the good work everyone. Keith
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coming along nicely michael- i use india ink for dying my rigging thread and know how messy it can be! I think the red looks o.k. but photographs can alter colouring/ perception. Keith
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Thanks again for likes, views & comments everyone. Hammock netting progressing with three runs left to do (last two on poop deck will be a pain to cut out)! Also got a bit o paint on ye olde bowsprit. The piece of white plastic nestled in the starboard netting is to stop me going boss eyed while threading the near most run of netting! have fun as always all- got visitors this week coming so shipyard time at a minimum. Keith
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Hi again all, the ropework for the hammock netting is in place, will probably use the netting supplied by billings. have fun and take care all. Keith
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Ty Michael- nice to see yours making progress too! Keith
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Hi again all- finished adding the details to the bowsprit- think i got the stop cleats for bobstays and saddle for spritsail yard right- billings didn't bother with them! As i was thinking only the hammock netting left before masting and rigging i realised i hadn't fitted the davit mountings and deadeyes/ chainplates for the breast and back stays. the marines walk and supporting pillars arn't actually glued in place yet- just wanted to see how they would look and check clearances with bowsprit in place, also need to glue figurehead in place as well. have fun all and ty for comments and support over the last couple of years- always appreciated. Keith
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coming along nicely there phil - nice to see vicky in the background there. Keith
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they do say practice makes perfect- the black looks good
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Goodies arriving by mail order are good ya There are a lot of the caldercraft victory kits where the builders have covered building the ships boats on here steve. Keith
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cheers chris, will look into this in my local sewing shop, however i have the netting and humbrol spray paint by the gallon so no real hardship Keith
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Thanks for all the likes and views everyone. Hi Steve- billings supplied netting but it is green! a spray paint job in order there, and ca shipright i have already knocked one off! I delayed gluing them but had to do it at some point- for this very reason i am not adding the stern lanterns till last. Keith
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Thanks for the likes, views and comments folks. All the hammock netting cranes are now glued in place (these are actually from the sergal 1/78 etch from cornwall model boats). Also got cleats and some eyebolts for rigging in place. take care and have fun all Keith
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hi again all, using longridge as a reference altered/ updated the billings plans as they either simplified or missed a lot of rigging! Also attached and trussed lashed the breeching ropes and added the block and tackles on the quarter deck - not sure whether to leave these or remove and just leave the breeching ropes. Added the billing brass belaying pins- none of the hammock netting cranes are glued in place yet. have fun all and thanks for the views and likes- always appreciated. Keith
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You might find when another colour is added the red will become richer. I painted my cannons in the end after suffering the brass verses paint dilema myself. keith
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Ty Lawrence- only hope it ends up looking half as good as yours, and ty all for the views and likes. Keith
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More detail added to the area of the upper gun deck and the coat of arms applied to the stern (builders of the panart victory may recognise some of the stern decorations!) take care all and have fun. Keith
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Ty for the likes and comments everyone- there is also a lot of 1/35 scale military vehicles as well Peter- though off to one side out of view- biggest problem is thinking O.M.G. will i finish all this before i cork it! Keith
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Thanks again for the likes, comments and views everyone. Painted the belfry, added the brass bell, carved and filed the supports for the skid beams from square section limewood then stained using ronseal dark oak stain/ varnish. Also added the kevels (billings didn't actually include the kevels for the main yard lifts so added these). Need to start thinking about adding fastenings for the rigging too before i start the hammock nettings. The rail at the front of the quaterdeck isn't actually glued in place yet. have fun all and happy modelling all. Keith
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it makes life easier for rigging the forestays- no masses of shrouds to negotiate- i do rig temporary forstays to stop the masts being pulled out of line. As regards billings Victory Steve the mizzen and main pass through two decks so these guide the angle of the masts. I have the billings bounty in my stash too and have the frames in place and the deck planked so far so know what you mean Keith
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Looking good Steve- i always start rigging the mizzen mast first and work forwards. Keith
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painted the skid beam assembly and finally got it fastened in place. Next job is the supporting pillars- also stained the pin rails and assembled the ladders into the waist- added a piece of veneer to the outside edge to disguise the slots in the ply sides to them. also need to paint the belfry black. have fun all and thanks again for the views and likes everyone. Keith
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Good luck with the planking Chris - you certainly jumped in at the deep end choosing this as your first build! Keith
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Looking good... and huge! nearly bought this myself but settled for billings hms bounty instead as aiafter building their cutty sark and now victory space is at a premium Keith
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Hi again and tanks for the comments likes and views all. Billings didn't intend the guns to be rigged so decided to add the breeching ropes, but for the sake of sanity didnt add the blocks and tackles. also drilled into the leading axle on each carriage and the deck to pin the guns in place- dont want these bad boys coming loose! Have fun all Keith
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