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Hi there, i'm back again. For the last 7-8 months I have been waiting for RB models to provide the HMS Victory masts and spars missing from my kit so I can commence building of my Constructo Victory. Cornwall Model Boats say they have no idea if or when they may appear. In the meantime my Victory has lain dormant. I have now obtained a large amount of dowelling from a local DIY store. I have cut them all to length intending to start the build. Eureka, in a moment of madness, my lovely other half allowed me to purchase the Caldercraft Victory. I was fortunate to be able to pick it up from that other fine company in Cornwall, "Model Dockyard". By good fortune just one was available last weekend, reduced by about £125.00. We bought it !!!. What a monster of a model, it's brilliant. As a result, I have listed the Constructo Victory on E-Bay to maybe recoup some cash. I am just completing a Billling 1-75 scale Cutty Sark then it's onto the Vic. I thank other members for their help and advice with the Constructo kit. I am now following the many who have the Caldercraft model. Happy days.
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Oh I see. That will simplify things. I am OK at reading plans. In my youth back in the 60's I worked as a wood machinist for building firms. I could turn a tree into a window frame from the drawings provided for us. I shall make a list from the plans and head off to B Q and see what is available. With regard to the masts and spars from CMB, I know that they will be to a scale of 1:96, but it is such a small difference that if they do become available I shall purchase them. However thanks for the info, I have learned something today. Bob.
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Hi Paul. I believe that I have all of the plans, 6 in number, the colour instruction book and also the assembly instructions in white paper. Looking at the back of the white parts book from page A33-72 I find the parts diagrams, inc. brass frets. Would that equate with your kit?. Bob
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Hi Paul. No I am still trying to obtain the masts and spars from CMB. They in turn acquire them from RB Models who I believe are in Poland. I think when I eventually begin the model, I shall be using standard dowels from BQ and tapering them on a makeshift lathe. Currently I am about two thirds along building a Billing Boats 1/75 scale Cutty Sark. While on the subject, I can only echo the comments of other modellers with regard to the magnificent job you are doing on your Constructo Victory. I have you on watching and am enjoying every new piece of information. Great job mate. Bob.
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Thanks Paul0367 I may just take you up on that later. CMB are apparently expecting delivery of the masts etc during November.
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Hi neptune, thanks for that, I thought that I was right but it was midnight here and the brain was in neutral. I shall contact the company and ovbtain the items. I can easily alter them to match the plans for my model. Have a nice day mate. Bob.
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I have found that Cornwall model boats may be able to supply me with a set of masts, spars etc in 1.96 scale. Am I right in believing that they will be just a little larger than required for my Constructo kit which is in 1.98 scale.? I ask the question because Cornwall model boats suggest that they will be smaller than that which I require.
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Thanks, I had considerd that option but was hoping that perhaps someone had a spare? pack lying around which I could purchase. Here's hoping.
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Hi there, I am new to this forum. Can anyone help . I have just been presented with an almost complete, unmade "Constructo" kit of HMS Victory in 1.98 scale. My problem is that upon checking the pack I have found that the kit contains no masts or spars. Can anyone point me in the direction of where I may be able to locate these items. Regards. Bob Lloyd. koppite.
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