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Ensign got a reaction from Ray in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Hello Ray,
Your treatment of the ships boats is inspirational, I am keeping copies of each step of your log for when I start on Diana.
Thank you for providing such detailed information on a very competent build.
Regards
Gary
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Ensign got a reaction from Rich.F in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello Rich,
You are producing a fine looking model.
I hope you don't mind if I comment on the rigged gun in your last post. You show the breech rope as running from the Bulwark through the ring on the cascabel and on to the other side, the rope should in fact run from the Bulwark pass through the eyelet in the side of the carriage then through the cascabel ring, it should also have more slack to allow the gun to recoil back after firing.
Regards
Gary
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Ensign got a reaction from Shipyard sid in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Thank you very much David, encouraging words indeed. I am loving building Victory it is a challenging project especially because of the research needed to add extra details not included in the kit. I have now paid two visits to Victory over the years and hope to return again in the not too distant future. I also wish to visit Trincomalee in your neck of the woods.
Best regards
Gary
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Ensign got a reaction from Seventynet in HMS Victory by Glenn-UK - Caldercraft - 1/72
Hi Glenn, No I don't have a build log yet, that's on the to do list. Further to the drilling of dummy gun barrel strips, I used a jig comprised of a block of wood cut to fit the gun ports, leave a little romm for movement since the ship and jig must be level to ensure all the holes are correctly located, clamp the ship on the stand and use a miniature spirit level on the deck and also on the jig when it's inserted in the gun port. The wooden block should be about 3" long, a hole was then drilled through the block about 2mm below centre front to back using my drill press to make sure the drill went through vertically. This setup should give you the best chance to align the holes in a consistent manner. Hope this is clear enough for you to follow.
The Admiral and I are visiting Victory in late May, pity her masts are off, last saw her in 1997 so will have to be content with that.
Gary
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Ensign got a reaction from Shipyard sid in HMS Victory by robert22564 - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
Robert
The inner and outer Bulwarks should be adjusted as Shipyard Sid pointed out.
After doing this I found further work was needed. My solution to the problem of centralizing the guns in the gun ports is as follows. Dry fit the wheels and gun barrels to the carriages after glueing in the stool bed, DO NOT glue on the Quoin (Chock) just sit it in position under a gun barrel, then test fit a gun to one of the ports and adjust the chock in or out until the gun is central. Do this in a number of the gunports until you are satisfied with the positioning, note the chock position on the stool bed and only then should the chocks be glued in place.
Hope this helps
Gary
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Ensign got a reaction from Dfell in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Some more progress to report. As I prefer the appearance of Victory as she is today without the Barricades on the Forecastle and Poop Deck I have been doing a little kit bashing, I think it looks ok.
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Ensign got a reaction from Shipyard sid in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Some more progress to report. As I prefer the appearance of Victory as she is today without the Barricades on the Forecastle and Poop Deck I have been doing a little kit bashing, I think it looks ok.
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Ensign got a reaction from Seventynet in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Time for an update, the second planking has been completed down to the keel. Overall I am quite happy with the result and feel I have a handle on the spiling of planks at the bow.
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Ensign got a reaction from Glenn-UK in HMS Victory by Glenn-UK - Caldercraft - 1/72
Hi Glenn,
I also use Tamiya masking tape, I find that if I run the back of my fingernail firmly along the edge of the tape after applying it there is no problem with bleeding, it just needs to be firmly pressed down to seal properly. I also remove the tape in the manner that Jerry described, it is in fact recommended practice for using any masking tape. Have a look at my build log you will see the edges are quite clean, not perfect but pretty good. I have not needed to do touch-ups.
I have nearly finished planking the Quarterdeck, so am a bit behind you.
Hope this helps
Gary
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Ensign got a reaction from gjdale in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Thanks Grant, much appreciated. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Gary
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Ensign got a reaction from Timmo in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Time for an update, the second planking has been completed down to the keel. Overall I am quite happy with the result and feel I have a handle on the spiling of planks at the bow.
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Ensign got a reaction from Dfell in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
The copper plating on the hull is complete as well as rigging the gun carriages on the Upper Gun Deck, enjoyable but a bit tedious at times. I decided to add the Salt boxes and Match tubs at each gun station as can be seen on board Victory today.
Now on to the Quarterdeck.
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Ensign got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
The copper plating on the hull is complete as well as rigging the gun carriages on the Upper Gun Deck, enjoyable but a bit tedious at times. I decided to add the Salt boxes and Match tubs at each gun station as can be seen on board Victory today.
Now on to the Quarterdeck.
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Ensign got a reaction from gjdale in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
The copper plating on the hull is complete as well as rigging the gun carriages on the Upper Gun Deck, enjoyable but a bit tedious at times. I decided to add the Salt boxes and Match tubs at each gun station as can be seen on board Victory today.
Now on to the Quarterdeck.
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Ensign got a reaction from pompey2 in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
And now for something a little different. This model of Victory was on display at a shopping mall not far from where I live, the builders plan to take her on tour and have purchased a horse float for the purpose. Now that's real enthusiasm.
She was scratchbuilt from old redgum timbers with the decks laid in Huon Pine, an incredible achievement.
The ship is computer controlled so that the sides open up to reveal interior detail and some of the sails can be raised and lowered. All this is timed to cycle around every few minutes.
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Ensign got a reaction from challenger86 in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Update time
The hull has been painted and the upper gun deck is awaiting installation of the guns.
When assembling the gun carriages I discovered that the brass etched eyelets part No. 480 make excellent breeching rings, just cut off the leg and attach them to the Cascabel with thick superglue. the scale is just right as study of the single photo of a gun illustrates.There are plenty of spares in the kit so shortages are not a problem.
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Ensign got a reaction from gjdale in HMS Victory by gjdale - FINISHED - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Grant, what can I say, absolutely incredible an outstanding piece of work, congratulations.
Gary
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Ensign got a reaction from WackoWolf in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Update time
The hull has been painted and the upper gun deck is awaiting installation of the guns.
When assembling the gun carriages I discovered that the brass etched eyelets part No. 480 make excellent breeching rings, just cut off the leg and attach them to the Cascabel with thick superglue. the scale is just right as study of the single photo of a gun illustrates.There are plenty of spares in the kit so shortages are not a problem.
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Ensign got a reaction from mort stoll in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Update time
The hull has been painted and the upper gun deck is awaiting installation of the guns.
When assembling the gun carriages I discovered that the brass etched eyelets part No. 480 make excellent breeching rings, just cut off the leg and attach them to the Cascabel with thick superglue. the scale is just right as study of the single photo of a gun illustrates.There are plenty of spares in the kit so shortages are not a problem.
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Ensign got a reaction from Rich.F in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Update time
The hull has been painted and the upper gun deck is awaiting installation of the guns.
When assembling the gun carriages I discovered that the brass etched eyelets part No. 480 make excellent breeching rings, just cut off the leg and attach them to the Cascabel with thick superglue. the scale is just right as study of the single photo of a gun illustrates.There are plenty of spares in the kit so shortages are not a problem.
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Ensign got a reaction from jwvolz in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Update time
The hull has been painted and the upper gun deck is awaiting installation of the guns.
When assembling the gun carriages I discovered that the brass etched eyelets part No. 480 make excellent breeching rings, just cut off the leg and attach them to the Cascabel with thick superglue. the scale is just right as study of the single photo of a gun illustrates.There are plenty of spares in the kit so shortages are not a problem.
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Ensign got a reaction from jwvolz in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
A little more progress to report. The wales have been added and the water line is marked. The lower (main) wale has been laid in Anchor Stock planking as per Longridge who states that First Rate ships had the Main Wale in Anchor Stock planking as this was the strongest type of planking to use.
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Ensign got a reaction from Shipyard sid in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Time for an update, the second planking has been completed down to the keel. Overall I am quite happy with the result and feel I have a handle on the spiling of planks at the bow.
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Ensign got a reaction from mort stoll in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
And now for something a little different. This model of Victory was on display at a shopping mall not far from where I live, the builders plan to take her on tour and have purchased a horse float for the purpose. Now that's real enthusiasm.
She was scratchbuilt from old redgum timbers with the decks laid in Huon Pine, an incredible achievement.
The ship is computer controlled so that the sides open up to reveal interior detail and some of the sails can be raised and lowered. All this is timed to cycle around every few minutes.
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Ensign got a reaction from Shipyard sid in HMS Victory by Ensign - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Update time
The hull has been painted and the upper gun deck is awaiting installation of the guns.
When assembling the gun carriages I discovered that the brass etched eyelets part No. 480 make excellent breeching rings, just cut off the leg and attach them to the Cascabel with thick superglue. the scale is just right as study of the single photo of a gun illustrates.There are plenty of spares in the kit so shortages are not a problem.
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