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Robert29 got a reaction from TrunkMonkey in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Richard and Malcolm, thank you for your comments and thank you all for your likes.
Topmast and Topgallant Yard Sheets and Cluelines ready.
Fore Topgallant Yard Sheet and Clueline from the rear.
Fore Topmast Yard Sheet and Clueline from the rear.
Fore Topmast Yard Sheet.
Main Topmast Yard Sheets and Cluelines.
Main Topmast Yard Sheet and Clueline from the rear.
Mizzen Topgallant Yard Sheet and Clueline.
Mizzen Topmast and Topgallant Yard Sheets and Cluelines
Now I have to decide if I my next step will be rigging the Yard Braces or else start working on the rope coils. I am thinking that if I don't start fitting the rope coils now it might be much more difficult to reach the pins and cleats when there are more ropes rigged in.
Robert.
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Robert29 got a reaction from mugje in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Andrew, Chris, Graham, Sjors, Ian, Julian, Mort, Malcolm, B.E., Anthony, Mugje, thank you all for your coments. Also thank you for all the likes.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from clearway in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally HMS Victory long voyage comes to an end. I have posted a few photos but first of all I would like to thank all those who in any way contributed to my build, those who posted directly into my log, those who's logs I visited and took countless ideas, my log's followers and those who contributed with their encouraging comments and likes. I hope that my build would be of help to other builders, like so many others have been to me. Now I have to order an acrylic case to cover it and a table. I will post an image of it when I have it ready.
Images with the lights on.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from TrunkMonkey in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally HMS Victory long voyage comes to an end. I have posted a few photos but first of all I would like to thank all those who in any way contributed to my build, those who posted directly into my log, those who's logs I visited and took countless ideas, my log's followers and those who contributed with their encouraging comments and likes. I hope that my build would be of help to other builders, like so many others have been to me. Now I have to order an acrylic case to cover it and a table. I will post an image of it when I have it ready.
Images with the lights on.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from BenD in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Thank you Ron, glad my build log is of some help to others like other build logs have been of great help to me. Case in point flying the pennant flag.
I was wondering how to fit the pennant on the main mast and couldn't really find any details on the internet. Then I remembered seeing something on Gil Middleton's great build log. Gil had details how pig sticks were used and I used the same idea. The pig stick is hoisted above the mast head so that the flag is not fouled by the stays. The hoisting halyards are secured to the top.
Also secured the kedge anchor on the starboard mizzen channel.
Some more finishing touches to go.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from Knocklouder in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Thank you Ian and Graham. Getting closer to the finish.
Fitted two flags and tried to make them look as realistic as possible.
I used glue purposely for fabric. The brand is Guttermann, had used it on sails for another model, very good stuff. Didn't want to risk other glue, so for that very little bit I had to buy a new one, as the previous one I had, had dried up.
Put glue on one side, placed the thread and attached the two faces.
With a couple of clips I arranged the flag to look like it is sort of flying, then. with a brush I wetted it all with water and let it dry again. When I removed the clips it kept the shape.
The ensign staff fitted in place and the ensign hoisted in place.
The Union Jack also hoisted in place on the Jackstaff.
Still have to fit the pennant. But first I have to check exactly where it goes and how it is fitted.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from BenD in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Long overdue update. I had other priorities and things have been moving extremely slow. When I found the time I was doing the rope coils. Here are a few images. I have ordered and received some flags which I will put up soon. So basically a few more coils, the flags, some fine rigging adjustments, a good cleanup and the Victory should be finished.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from BenD in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
More work on the boats on the Davits. I fitted the accessories in the boats. Apart from the once supplied with the kit I added some, such as the bucket and the barrel.
The Launch
The Barge
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from BenD in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Ian, thank you again for your feedback. Even though I included the cathead stopper, I will leave the tackle as well.
Sjor, thank you for your comment. I try my best as well. There are great and very skilful builders in this forum from whom I have learn a lot.
Although I haven't completely rigged the anchors I continued some rigging on the davits. I had decided not to fit all four boats on deck, on the skid beams otherwise the only area that is still showing of the upper gun deck, will be obscured by the boats as well. Two of them I am hanging on the davits.
The Launch and the Barge are the two boats going on the davits. I hooked them in place to find the right positions of the davit rigging and the of the tackles. I will unhook them again to add the fittings (oars, anchors, etc.) in them, which I have ready, just fit them in.
The Launch on the starboard side.
The Barge on the port side.
The Pinnace and the Cutter to be rigged on the skid beams. I am not rigging them for now. I will leave them for the last minute as before I rig them in place I need to dust the deck under them. Fittings still to be adde in the boats as well. It's unbelievable the amount of dust the model accumulates. When finished I have to go over every inch of the model with a brush.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from Retired guy in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Thank you Graham. Hope it could be an idea to other builders. I found so many ideas in this forum from other builders in building my Victory.
Anchors rigged in place as well. I deviated a bit from the manual's instructions on how the anchors are secured. I included some chain as seen in many of the pictures I sourced.
Starboard Sheet Anchor.
The Bower Starboard Anchor. Apart from the chain I also added the rope tied the the lower end of the anchor. Button I have no clue where the other end of this rope is belayed. The same with the running end of the cat head tackle line. The manual says it is to be belayed around the cathead at the cathead cleat. Shouldn't it be belayed somewhere on board behind the bulwark!!! Maybe I am wrong, I am no expert, any suggestions would be appreciated.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from Jorge_Goncalves in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally HMS Victory long voyage comes to an end. I have posted a few photos but first of all I would like to thank all those who in any way contributed to my build, those who posted directly into my log, those who's logs I visited and took countless ideas, my log's followers and those who contributed with their encouraging comments and likes. I hope that my build would be of help to other builders, like so many others have been to me. Now I have to order an acrylic case to cover it and a table. I will post an image of it when I have it ready.
Images with the lights on.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from egkb in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally HMS Victory long voyage comes to an end. I have posted a few photos but first of all I would like to thank all those who in any way contributed to my build, those who posted directly into my log, those who's logs I visited and took countless ideas, my log's followers and those who contributed with their encouraging comments and likes. I hope that my build would be of help to other builders, like so many others have been to me. Now I have to order an acrylic case to cover it and a table. I will post an image of it when I have it ready.
Images with the lights on.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from Retired guy in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally HMS Victory long voyage comes to an end. I have posted a few photos but first of all I would like to thank all those who in any way contributed to my build, those who posted directly into my log, those who's logs I visited and took countless ideas, my log's followers and those who contributed with their encouraging comments and likes. I hope that my build would be of help to other builders, like so many others have been to me. Now I have to order an acrylic case to cover it and a table. I will post an image of it when I have it ready.
Images with the lights on.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from zifnab in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally HMS Victory long voyage comes to an end. I have posted a few photos but first of all I would like to thank all those who in any way contributed to my build, those who posted directly into my log, those who's logs I visited and took countless ideas, my log's followers and those who contributed with their encouraging comments and likes. I hope that my build would be of help to other builders, like so many others have been to me. Now I have to order an acrylic case to cover it and a table. I will post an image of it when I have it ready.
Images with the lights on.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from BenD in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Thank you Ian and Graham. Getting closer to the finish.
Fitted two flags and tried to make them look as realistic as possible.
I used glue purposely for fabric. The brand is Guttermann, had used it on sails for another model, very good stuff. Didn't want to risk other glue, so for that very little bit I had to buy a new one, as the previous one I had, had dried up.
Put glue on one side, placed the thread and attached the two faces.
With a couple of clips I arranged the flag to look like it is sort of flying, then. with a brush I wetted it all with water and let it dry again. When I removed the clips it kept the shape.
The ensign staff fitted in place and the ensign hoisted in place.
The Union Jack also hoisted in place on the Jackstaff.
Still have to fit the pennant. But first I have to check exactly where it goes and how it is fitted.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from maurino in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Long overdue update. I had other priorities and things have been moving extremely slow. When I found the time I was doing the rope coils. Here are a few images. I have ordered and received some flags which I will put up soon. So basically a few more coils, the flags, some fine rigging adjustments, a good cleanup and the Victory should be finished.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from maurino in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Ian, thank you again for your feedback. Even though I included the cathead stopper, I will leave the tackle as well.
Sjor, thank you for your comment. I try my best as well. There are great and very skilful builders in this forum from whom I have learn a lot.
Although I haven't completely rigged the anchors I continued some rigging on the davits. I had decided not to fit all four boats on deck, on the skid beams otherwise the only area that is still showing of the upper gun deck, will be obscured by the boats as well. Two of them I am hanging on the davits.
The Launch and the Barge are the two boats going on the davits. I hooked them in place to find the right positions of the davit rigging and the of the tackles. I will unhook them again to add the fittings (oars, anchors, etc.) in them, which I have ready, just fit them in.
The Launch on the starboard side.
The Barge on the port side.
The Pinnace and the Cutter to be rigged on the skid beams. I am not rigging them for now. I will leave them for the last minute as before I rig them in place I need to dust the deck under them. Fittings still to be adde in the boats as well. It's unbelievable the amount of dust the model accumulates. When finished I have to go over every inch of the model with a brush.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from Testudo in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally HMS Victory long voyage comes to an end. I have posted a few photos but first of all I would like to thank all those who in any way contributed to my build, those who posted directly into my log, those who's logs I visited and took countless ideas, my log's followers and those who contributed with their encouraging comments and likes. I hope that my build would be of help to other builders, like so many others have been to me. Now I have to order an acrylic case to cover it and a table. I will post an image of it when I have it ready.
Images with the lights on.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally HMS Victory long voyage comes to an end. I have posted a few photos but first of all I would like to thank all those who in any way contributed to my build, those who posted directly into my log, those who's logs I visited and took countless ideas, my log's followers and those who contributed with their encouraging comments and likes. I hope that my build would be of help to other builders, like so many others have been to me. Now I have to order an acrylic case to cover it and a table. I will post an image of it when I have it ready.
Images with the lights on.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from BenD in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally HMS Victory long voyage comes to an end. I have posted a few photos but first of all I would like to thank all those who in any way contributed to my build, those who posted directly into my log, those who's logs I visited and took countless ideas, my log's followers and those who contributed with their encouraging comments and likes. I hope that my build would be of help to other builders, like so many others have been to me. Now I have to order an acrylic case to cover it and a table. I will post an image of it when I have it ready.
Images with the lights on.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from DavidEN in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally HMS Victory long voyage comes to an end. I have posted a few photos but first of all I would like to thank all those who in any way contributed to my build, those who posted directly into my log, those who's logs I visited and took countless ideas, my log's followers and those who contributed with their encouraging comments and likes. I hope that my build would be of help to other builders, like so many others have been to me. Now I have to order an acrylic case to cover it and a table. I will post an image of it when I have it ready.
Images with the lights on.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from bruce d in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally HMS Victory long voyage comes to an end. I have posted a few photos but first of all I would like to thank all those who in any way contributed to my build, those who posted directly into my log, those who's logs I visited and took countless ideas, my log's followers and those who contributed with their encouraging comments and likes. I hope that my build would be of help to other builders, like so many others have been to me. Now I have to order an acrylic case to cover it and a table. I will post an image of it when I have it ready.
Images with the lights on.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from CODY in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally HMS Victory long voyage comes to an end. I have posted a few photos but first of all I would like to thank all those who in any way contributed to my build, those who posted directly into my log, those who's logs I visited and took countless ideas, my log's followers and those who contributed with their encouraging comments and likes. I hope that my build would be of help to other builders, like so many others have been to me. Now I have to order an acrylic case to cover it and a table. I will post an image of it when I have it ready.
Images with the lights on.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from maurino in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally HMS Victory long voyage comes to an end. I have posted a few photos but first of all I would like to thank all those who in any way contributed to my build, those who posted directly into my log, those who's logs I visited and took countless ideas, my log's followers and those who contributed with their encouraging comments and likes. I hope that my build would be of help to other builders, like so many others have been to me. Now I have to order an acrylic case to cover it and a table. I will post an image of it when I have it ready.
Images with the lights on.
Robert
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Robert29 got a reaction from rlwhitt in HMS Victory 1805 by Robert29 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally HMS Victory long voyage comes to an end. I have posted a few photos but first of all I would like to thank all those who in any way contributed to my build, those who posted directly into my log, those who's logs I visited and took countless ideas, my log's followers and those who contributed with their encouraging comments and likes. I hope that my build would be of help to other builders, like so many others have been to me. Now I have to order an acrylic case to cover it and a table. I will post an image of it when I have it ready.
Images with the lights on.
Robert
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