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mtdoramike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from toms10 in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
got a little work done on the poop deck hahahahaha. Installed the heads.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from zoly99sask in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
got a little work done on the poop deck hahahahaha. Installed the heads.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GuntherMT in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
got a little work done on the poop deck hahahahaha. Installed the heads.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Seventynet in HMS Victory by Seventynet - Caldercraft - Scale 1: 72 - first build
By the way Ian, I found when it comes to building a model as tedious as the Victory is to try and put in at least an hour a day whether it be on the model itself or researching upcoming steps on the model. I always try and stay at least two or even three steps ahead when building. It saves quite a bit of time having to re-do things that later in the build just didn't make sense or was wrong.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Mike Dowling in HMS Victory by Seventynet - Caldercraft - Scale 1: 72 - first build
absolutely beautiful, that's what I'm talkin about. I actually like the contrasting wood color. I like to use a little contrasting wood even in my planking just a little eye catcher.
mike
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mtdoramike reacted to Seventynet in HMS Victory by Seventynet - Caldercraft - Scale 1: 72 - first build
Good day shipmates,
Thank you again Mike, Heinz, Bob, slow2cool and others for your comments and likes. Very much appreciated. As promised here is my first minor, but important update in months.
I had mentioned earlier that I was going to plank the counters. I planked the upper counter with a piece of wood, teak I think although I may be called on that, from the real Victory, courtesy of Rob (Robipod). This is the same area that the Victory lettering will eventually go. I planked the lower counter with my supply of walnut. I spiled the teak planks and bent the walnut - only because I didn't want to take the chance of the teak cracking during a bend.
I used proportional dividers to delineate 4 planks on the upper counter. I then transferred the pencil marks from the upper counter to a piece of tape and then onto the piece of teak. The pencil marks lifted off easily. Then I cut the planks using this guide.
After fitting the upper counter I drafted my plank layout onto the lower counter and simply transferred the dimensions to straight planks. I steam bent most planks, clamped and let them dry in place then glued and clamped.
Poly will reduce the contrast between the hull planking and the lower counter.
Best, Ian
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mtdoramike reacted to Paul0367 in HMS Victory by Paul0367 - Constructo - Scale 1:94 - First wooden ship build
Well, I can not believe two months has passed since I last posted. If i'm honest the Victory has been waiting for me to get my act together and tackle the spars (tedious) as they are. Well the day has come when all are completed. Canons are still waiting for there strappings too.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Seventynet in HMS Victory by Seventynet - Caldercraft - Scale 1: 72 - first build
Also, the Vic is one of those models that everyone needs a shovel every now and then. It is a daunting task no doubt especially with all those cannon. To me, the rigging was a breeze compared to all those cannon. At least the one I'm building now, the Montanes is mostly dummy cannon.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Seventynet in HMS Victory by Seventynet - Caldercraft - Scale 1: 72 - first build
Your welcome Ian, I can't wait to see some updates, you have done a masterful job on the Vic so far.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from cobra1951 in HMS Victory by Seventynet - Caldercraft - Scale 1: 72 - first build
Your welcome Ian, I can't wait to see some updates, you have done a masterful job on the Vic so far.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from cobra1951 in HMS Victory by Seventynet - Caldercraft - Scale 1: 72 - first build
Also, the Vic is one of those models that everyone needs a shovel every now and then. It is a daunting task no doubt especially with all those cannon. To me, the rigging was a breeze compared to all those cannon. At least the one I'm building now, the Montanes is mostly dummy cannon.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from zoly99sask in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
Also separated the sails, marked them for position and ready to be installed onto the yards when and if I'm ready for them or if I decide to go with sails.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from JLuebbert in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
I did a little more work on the Monte today and started or at least semi attached the transom on the rear to get an idea of how it will look and how to attach it.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from John Allen in Working with Hull Planks on Model Space HMS Victory Kit
Two nice looking chaps. I'm glad to see you were both still very close. I envy that.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from cobra1951 in HMS Victory by Seventynet - Caldercraft - Scale 1: 72 - first build
Any updates on the build? Pictures, Pictures, Pictures.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Seventynet in Working with Hull Planks on Model Space HMS Victory Kit
Two nice looking chaps. I'm glad to see you were both still very close. I envy that.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from edmay in Working with Hull Planks on Model Space HMS Victory Kit
Two nice looking chaps. I'm glad to see you were both still very close. I envy that.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from edmay in Working with Hull Planks on Model Space HMS Victory Kit
I'm sorry to hear of your loss as well and hope your heart is mending. One thing I have found when a travesty like this hits my family is to bury myself into my hobby work shop for hours and even days at a time until I come to terms with the event. I tend to day dream when working on my models and drift back in time to parts of my life or people in my life that I like to remember fondly. It might take me an hour to lay one plank or thread one deadeye when I drift off on my travels back in time. But we each have our own way of dealing with grief or that unexpected tragic event. I hope you find yours and work through it.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from WackoWolf in Working with Hull Planks on Model Space HMS Victory Kit
Two nice looking chaps. I'm glad to see you were both still very close. I envy that.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Seventynet in HMS Victory by Seventynet - Caldercraft - Scale 1: 72 - first build
Any updates on the build? Pictures, Pictures, Pictures.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from toms10 in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
I did a little more work on the Monte today and started or at least semi attached the transom on the rear to get an idea of how it will look and how to attach it.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in Working with Hull Planks on Model Space HMS Victory Kit
Two nice looking chaps. I'm glad to see you were both still very close. I envy that.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from zoly99sask in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
I did a little more work on the Monte today and started or at least semi attached the transom on the rear to get an idea of how it will look and how to attach it.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in Working with Hull Planks on Model Space HMS Victory Kit
Two nice looking chaps. I'm glad to see you were both still very close. I envy that.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
I did a little more work on the Monte today and started or at least semi attached the transom on the rear to get an idea of how it will look and how to attach it.
mike
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