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foxy got a reaction from mtdoramike in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set December 13, 2015

Thanks OC.

You might be right, not looked up that part of history.

But for the build will have ensign showing somewhere.

So I could put the White Ensign on the boom hallards, is that correct.

Remove the standard flagstaff.

'Anyone know'.

'Since posting this on another forum, Dafi has come up with the answer.
It seems a LT as OC said has the Ensign on the Gaff were the signal flags were normally used.
So that's the plan, remove the flag staff and haul the ensign to the Gaff.

'Brilliant', thanks Daniel.

Frank
foxy got a reaction from docidle in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set December 8, 2015

Thanks OC.

You might be right, not looked up that part of history.

But for the build will have ensign showing somewhere.

So I could put the White Ensign on the boom hallards, is that correct.

Remove the standard flagstaff.

'Anyone know'.

'Since posting this on another forum, Dafi has come up with the answer.
It seems a LT as OC said has the Ensign on the Gaff were the signal flags were normally used.
So that's the plan, remove the flag staff and haul the ensign to the Gaff.

'Brilliant', thanks Daniel.

Frank
foxy reacted to Old Collingwood in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set November 30, 2015

Sounds like a plan frank.

OC.
foxy got a reaction from dgbot in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set December 1, 2015

Thanks OC.

You might be right, not looked up that part of history.

But for the build will have ensign showing somewhere.

So I could put the White Ensign on the boom hallards, is that correct.

Remove the standard flagstaff.

'Anyone know'.

'Since posting this on another forum, Dafi has come up with the answer.
It seems a LT as OC said has the Ensign on the Gaff were the signal flags were normally used.
So that's the plan, remove the flag staff and haul the ensign to the Gaff.

'Brilliant', thanks Daniel.

Frank
foxy got a reaction from docidle in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set December 8, 2015

Hi OC.

That was used for the signal flags.

The main HMS flag was in Nelsons day carried on the rear staff.

But Keith is right for lowering the flagstaff when spanker is in use.

But for this ship it will be shown,

frank
foxy got a reaction from clearway in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set November 30, 2015

Cheers Keith mate.

Believe it or not it can just lift out.

But would like to show the Flag.

Frank
foxy got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set November 30, 2015

Thanks OC.

You might be right, not looked up that part of history.

But for the build will have ensign showing somewhere.

So I could put the White Ensign on the boom hallards, is that correct.

Remove the standard flagstaff.

'Anyone know'.

'Since posting this on another forum, Dafi has come up with the answer.
It seems a LT as OC said has the Ensign on the Gaff were the signal flags were normally used.
So that's the plan, remove the flag staff and haul the ensign to the Gaff.

'Brilliant', thanks Daniel.

Frank
foxy got a reaction from GuntherMT in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set November 30, 2015

Thanks OC.

You might be right, not looked up that part of history.

But for the build will have ensign showing somewhere.

So I could put the White Ensign on the boom hallards, is that correct.

Remove the standard flagstaff.

'Anyone know'.

'Since posting this on another forum, Dafi has come up with the answer.
It seems a LT as OC said has the Ensign on the Gaff were the signal flags were normally used.
So that's the plan, remove the flag staff and haul the ensign to the Gaff.

'Brilliant', thanks Daniel.

Frank
foxy got a reaction from clearway in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set November 30, 2015

Thanks OC.

You might be right, not looked up that part of history.

But for the build will have ensign showing somewhere.

So I could put the White Ensign on the boom hallards, is that correct.

Remove the standard flagstaff.

'Anyone know'.

'Since posting this on another forum, Dafi has come up with the answer.
It seems a LT as OC said has the Ensign on the Gaff were the signal flags were normally used.
So that's the plan, remove the flag staff and haul the ensign to the Gaff.

'Brilliant', thanks Daniel.

Frank
foxy got a reaction from Heinz6672 in HMS Victory by Heinz746 - Caldercraft November 30, 2015

'Yep'. That detail is a cracker.

Love the work on these wood ships.

So much goes into them.

Frank.
foxy got a reaction from clearway in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set November 30, 2015

Hi OC.

That was used for the signal flags.

The main HMS flag was in Nelsons day carried on the rear staff.

But Keith is right for lowering the flagstaff when spanker is in use.

But for this ship it will be shown,

frank
foxy got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set November 30, 2015

Hi OC.

That was used for the signal flags.

The main HMS flag was in Nelsons day carried on the rear staff.

But Keith is right for lowering the flagstaff when spanker is in use.

But for this ship it will be shown,

frank
foxy reacted to waspy in HMS Victory by Heinz746 - Caldercraft November 29, 2015

That stern is looking fantastic!

If I can get my Victory to look half as good as yours I'll be over the moon!
foxy reacted to src in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72 November 29, 2015

Wow Rich, great work! I have some masts you can turn if you want!
Sam
foxy got a reaction from Dimitris71 in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set November 29, 2015

Cheers Keith mate.

Believe it or not it can just lift out.

But would like to show the Flag.

Frank
foxy got a reaction from mtdoramike in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set December 13, 2015

Thanks guy's.

Still on the sails.

Fore top sail with tassels added.

Spanker.

Syren Blocks all work but it will be static, makes putting together easier and would need a few men to work it.
Putting the spanker sail on made me realise how to mount sails to yards, in the first picture I have sown rope to top then tied on, but with the mizzen boom I used needle and rope which looks much better, so will be doing this for all yards.

Frank.
foxy got a reaction from Dimitris71 in HMS Victory by Heinz746 - Caldercraft November 29, 2015

'Yep'. That detail is a cracker.

Love the work on these wood ships.

So much goes into them.

Frank.
foxy got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set November 29, 2015

Cheers Keith mate.

Believe it or not it can just lift out.

But would like to show the Flag.

Frank
foxy got a reaction from hexnut in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set December 8, 2015

Thanks guy's.

Still on the sails.

Fore top sail with tassels added.

Spanker.

Syren Blocks all work but it will be static, makes putting together easier and would need a few men to work it.
Putting the spanker sail on made me realise how to mount sails to yards, in the first picture I have sown rope to top then tied on, but with the mizzen boom I used needle and rope which looks much better, so will be doing this for all yards.

Frank.
foxy got a reaction from Seventynet in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set November 29, 2015

Thanks OC .

Well as most British warships had white sails were possible, but hob/sense licence can be applied here .

A better picture of the tops so far.

Just to finish the ratties and then its sails/yards.

Most done on the yards, but might add sails to yards first before mounting.'we shall see'.

Frank.
foxy got a reaction from Seventynet in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set November 29, 2015

Cheers Frankie.

Have taken another look at your sail building and have some of your pictures saved to get reference from.

AS you can see I have been following it very closely.

Thanks for explaining the technic aspect of this and very usefull it has been.

I can see you have been a long time in working on this side of sailing ships.

That's what this and other forums are for, so we all, if interested, can learn from others.

Thanks again.

Frank.
foxy reacted to Rich.F in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72 November 29, 2015

Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.

just a small update, Not much to show for a few weeks worth of work but, I like how this came out. The hand rails in the picture was the fourth attempt, did not like how they was coming out.

I did start building the remaining Cannons today, as all was out for the day at home. (chores done first)..

Cheers
foxy reacted to clearway in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set November 29, 2015

Looking great Frank..... psst don't forget the flagstaff was removed when under sail

Keith
foxy got a reaction from docidle in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set December 8, 2015

Thanks guy's.

Still on the sails.

Fore top sail with tassels added.

Spanker.

Syren Blocks all work but it will be static, makes putting together easier and would need a few men to work it.
Putting the spanker sail on made me realise how to mount sails to yards, in the first picture I have sown rope to top then tied on, but with the mizzen boom I used needle and rope which looks much better, so will be doing this for all yards.

Frank.
foxy got a reaction from clearway in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set November 29, 2015

Had my glass case delivered and it will now keep the dust off the ship.

Then its to the sails, I am using cloth sails for this ship with the lower main/foremast being furled.
This will entail bunting lines/blocks.
To that end I have added bunting loops in the hope that all will work and draw up the cloth sails!!!!.

First the ropes added, note there are no details to this fore course sail or the main one.

Added then to the yard shown from the rear.

From the front you can see the bunting blocks which I hope will work, 'well the ropes go through them'.

Not starched these sails, but all the unfurled will have the tapes,strengthening bars added.

Frank.

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