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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Well its to the tops I be going.
Removed the DE etched parts from Dafis fret and found some of the deadeyes loose.
So after making sure all was fixed down ship shape I then filed the burrs off both ends of the etched parts.
Drilled out the holes in the tops so the etched futtock shrouds would push fit through the holes.
Left loose till later.
Then its six aside for the Fore and Main tops.
four aside for the Mizzen.
Now I know why I did not complete the ratlines yet, is most fiddly at this point to secure ropes etc to the belaying pins.
With that in mind and having Dafis etched motives for the fire buckets, its to that I am next working on.
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More soon shipmates.
Frank.
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Sorry for the delay in posting pictures, had a spot of time in hospital.
So its back to the Victory again.
With a picture of the mouse and eye for the main stays.
Was very small to make, but I think it came out all right.
Next its the sails in progress with 8 more to make.
Still to add the tassle's and blocks.
More to come soon me thinks.
Frank.
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Well after a few hours work the foremast shrouds are done.
Plus the main and fore stays/preventer.
Plus some more etch arrived today and a surprise from Daniel, most welcome it was too.
I am sure you will recognise these two navel chaps.
Frank
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Thanks Keith mate. Yep had a very good time and plenty of beer(bier)
Have now started the foremast shrouds.
For the shroud ropes I am using Syren black and brown .25(.63mm), and the seizing also.
I am using the Heller deadeyes,but the wood ones with grooves would be easier, you can turn to the correct way up.
With the Heller ones this is not so easy.
First I sand off the outer rim of the deadeye and for the top ones you have to make sure there the right way up and secure with CA, this takes a little longer.
As all here know its P&S for the ropes.
The seized DE shows a gap, but this is covered by the seized rope around the top.
For the smaller DEs I use a thinner rope, this seems to work ok.
Frank
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Well its on to more of the rigging.
With the bowsprit up and running, plus more later to add.
The shrouds a restarted with P&S main masts done, except for the ratlines, these will be put on later in the build.
As a first attempt I am well pleased.
Then its the cloth sails.
Just tie ons/loops and blocks to finish this one.
Thanks to a very good friend for making these with her sawing machine.
Frank
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Cheers Keith.
Having lots planed it should be a great holiday.
Will soon be on shore leave so these be the last pictures till about twelve days time.
This afternoon I started on the safety nets For'd.
After three or was it four attempts i managed to get at least one correct.
The other might need replacing.
Having started the Bowsprit, this is as far as I have got.
More soon folks.
Cheers for now.
Frank
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
A small update.
All HNs now done and around the poop steps.
Space for the bow Anchor later.
Empty nets but will add three more Hammocks to this one.
Left one empty, but will fill later with H.
No excuse now to start the Bowsprit!!!!.
Frank
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Moved on to the hammock nets.
Finished the first one.
How I went about it was like this.
Using Dafi's etched base with handles for the fire buckets and drilled out holes for the Net Irons.
Then measured and glued the net to the base of the Hammocks, this to allow no detail to be damaged.
Then able to slide both along and then thread ropes through the Irons.
Frank.
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
All though I am chaffing at the bit to start the rigging, its to the deck I be again, from what I have read its a good idea to keep thinking ahead, as when the shrouds etc are on, its difficult to work, so all ness work on the deck is first.
Just a close up picture of Dafi's etched chains, I extended the width on the channels by 1mm, this in turn made the chains in some places difficult to meet, but extra's. were there to compensate.
The Hammock nets also have to be placed and in this picture is the start of them, I should with hind sight have fitted these before placing the plastic part onto the ship, but it turned out ok.
AS per Dafi's hints and tips I have started filling in the kit recesses with 1 mm square plastic.
These will be sanded once dry.
Taking another leaf from Daniels build,I drilled out the holes for the gun ropes.
Useing a wood Dowl in the base of a hand held drill.
So with out further ado I will continue on deck.
Frank
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Thanks very much Steve.
'Yep'. Its always a problem finding something suitable, I do how ever like the working out to find something that will do the job.
Some block/tackle from Syren and they work, so can adjust once all is fitted on the boom/gaff etc.
Have now finished the chains, they do make a very good addition to this build.
Frank.
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Well its on again today, with the crest made up and now mounted, it was the turn of finishing the latin lettering to the bow.
Using Dafis help full hints made this a lot easier.
Then it was the lettering, only lost two letters, but there are plenty more to make up for this, but care is needed.
Next the nymphs were added, but also added some plastic to support the crest, once painted this is in non/visible.
The Driver Booms were next, having made thes and the Gaff earlier, it was only the parrals to allow free movement.
Boom in place but Gaff needs some more work before in stalling.
Made the parrals from lead weights, split and ca to hold, came out well I thought.
Then seeing the channels were set ok, I started adding the deadeye's, these using Dafis etched one's with the Heller centre's.
Being no more time(tea time) I only did the one for-d set.
Frank.
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Cheers Daniel.
Well now its the draught marks next from Dafi's etched set.
Good to have the hints and tips at this part of the build.
Stern. will add more copper to tidy up.
Same with Bow.
Have now completed all the Hatch's and tided up the hull.
Then fixed the channels in position and left to set proper.
Have also fixed masts in position.
Next is dead-eye's and crest to bow.
Frank.
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Cheers OC.
Well its a picture of the Captains quarters, have added more items after this picture, doors to the Galley and some smaller items.
Placed poop deck on at this stage and added some more fittings.
Then it was to the rigging I turned.
Made up heart blocks from Syren models and added to bowsprit for preventer stay's later.
Next its the port side hatch's and a clean up, then on with the channels.
Frank.
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Added the windows at this stage.
Plus Captian Hatcher tested the Marine work.
Then it was a test fit of the masts.
All sitting comfortable.
Next its fit out the Captains quarters and start on the port side hatch's.
Fix the poop deck and then the Channels/deadeye's and chains.
No pressure then.
Frank.
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Thanks OC shipmate.
Ok had ago at the stand and have from Cornwall model boats some wood supports.
They screw to the keel and are a lot stronger, just some varnish later, can be unscrewed so I can continue with my Keel holder.
Next it was the Hatch's, these were painted and sealed then fixed to the deck.
Am adding more that I made earlier so its beginning to take shape faster.
For the main hatch I made up in two parts and painted.
Then fixed to quarter deck.
Also at this time added the smaller steps behind the Mizzen mast.
More to follow.
Frank
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Another update. This time on the hammocks, I used the Heller one's for this, lucky I had two sets, the one's that come with the kit are to thin so decided to double up.
Sanded down one side of each same length.
Glued under pressure.
Once dry added plastic filler to the top surface.
Sprayed from a can a plastic primer and left to dry.
Then sprayed when dry a mix of buff and white(Humbrol)
Bit o weathering later, job done.
Frank
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Cheers OC.
Well pretty much finished are the boats.
34 Ft barge, largest.
18 Ft Cutter being the smallest.
Started on the oars but short of 1x1 square plastic, 'on order'.
But made a start.
Frank.
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Got some paint on, with a sprayed wood effect to start with.
The grey on the 18 Ft Cutter is primer.
Four out of five started.
Frank.
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Well its back to the guns we are.
This time to add flintlocks using Dafi's etch parts.
Now some have the flintlock and some a cover for this.
Made from plastic exhaust pipes cut in half and a bit of plastic.
Here shows both types, used thin thread to hold covers and did about half and half of long and short 12 Pounders.
Should show a bit of interest.
Frank
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Thanks Mark.
I understand perfectly, being retired gives me more time to enjoy a build or take a look around.
Just wanted to acknowledge your continued support even if its only a LIKE This.
Hi David.
No not really tight, the wood dowl attached to the pinvise passes through the other gun port.
The pinvise its self is small enuff to fit inside this build, you can turn the pinvise with ease as the wood rod is out side as a handle.
I do not want to spoil the outer hull of the ship with lots of holes, so this way gives me attachments for eyelets without damaging the outer part of the ship.
Frank
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
A little more progress, this time on the deadeyes and chains.
I do have wood deadeyes, but the Heller ones go better with Dafis etched chains.
Using his hints and idea's I came up with another that works for me.
By using a pointer with a little CA around and press onto the etch chain.
Managed to turn out all the mizzen/main and fore deadeyes in a couple of hours.
A little Klear to seal and give a little shine later when all dry.
Kept the rest of the etch chains on the fret till I need them for mounting on the hull.
One very good point in Daniels hints is that you have to use the chains on the fret in sequence, and there are arrows ,names to follow for this. so making the dead eyes up is no problem.
foxy
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Well its a busy time and found some brass/stainless rings for hanging the anchors.
With black rope raped around ring and later will add cotton thread for seizing, also plastic strips that come with Dafis resin anchors glued around wood plinths.
Next it was the crest to finish, not to happy with this as the lions are not very good,(old Mold I expect).
Made up the ships bell with Dafis etch and extra brass rod to allow the bell to swing later.
I assume that the handle on the top has a pull rope attached, anyone Know if this is correct???.
Last pictures are the catheads added crown to front that comes with the kit.
More later
Frank
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Cheers Keith mate, A happy New year to you and your family.
Still on the crest and crown for this ship.
Using Daniels etched parts for the crown and wording.
First filled in the Heller Plastic part of the crown using Plastic putty, great stuff this and lasts and lasts.
Used round head pliers for the crown top.
Once crown fixed to crest started painting.
Still to finish lions on the crest, plus the lettering.
More soon.
Frank
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
A couple more pictures.
One of the heart blocks on the bowsprit.
Next a start on the crown that goes a top the crest on the bow.
Using the plastic base from the kit, filled in the corners and next will add the PE parts.
Note the lettering that will adorn the crest once this is painted.
More soon.
Foxy
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foxy got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set
Well its on again with the fiddle blocks now strung and ready for use.
Then found a use of the Scale Warship resin heart blocks.
These are ideal once strung and painted for the bow sprit.
Once fixed and a paint these are ready for the next stage.
Just right for 1/100 scale.
On the subject of Heart blocks, made a big boob with Syren closed heart blocks, so have ordered some more , get it right next time around(tells one's self to read the instructions)
Frank
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