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AndyW

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  1. Busy on the hull planking, this is take 3, after removing some again and re-applying as I didn’t like the way it formed round the bow. just checking the Beak fit.
  2. Thanks check out the above thread as well, Paul is making a superb version of this kit. Will have some updated pictures at the weekend, had a bit of a mishap lol, all will be explained by Sunday Night.
  3. Didn’t like the port side addition, so redone to match Stbd side. Case of not seeing the wood for the trees. Fitted the poop deck and planked. Not in the instructions but cut the deck out to fit the skylight, also is out of scale in the kit, wider than it should be. Fitted some coatings and trims, 1 coat satin yacht varnish to seal the wood. Next it is on to the hull planking.
  4. First off, would like to say thanks to Paul0367 and his amazing build so far, that hopefully I can avoid some of the pitfalls on this build. Next I would like to add, that this is not a historical representation of the Victory but more a decorative interpretation of her. That being said, I hope to build the majority of the kit to be more accurate and in the end it’s all part of the fun. Refference galore with all the usual suspects in there, Longbridge, McKay, Goodridge, etc Victory and man of war related as well as others. Commenced the build at the end of February, so now have some build to start sharing. Some framing Using the 4 butt shift method for deck planking, instructions in the kit are basically to lay big long lengths. On to the main deck Deviation here, decided to use walnut, narrower strips rather than the Sapely that is supplied. Also to add a little detail with the windows, as in the kit these are just left as blank bulkheads. So onto the next stage, did find this keel clamp by Expotools at a 1/3 of the price of the Amati, must say have found it to be of decent construction and allows me to work on the model in many different angles.
  5. Stunning Paul, back to the start of this thread now for me, have just started the build. Re the boats, I’m thinking of going with the Mantau 1/98 6 boat kit, scale difference is hardly noticeable, also the boats are all wooden.
  6. Update to the three on the Knights head. port side from the bottom: Inner Martingale Fore topmast preventer stay tackle Fore top gallant Stay tackle Stbd Side: Fore topmast stay Outer Martingale Stay Flying Martingale Stay
  7. Not sure what lines Paul the three shown running fwd? You have the main and preventer stay that passes through the knights head and attach below the lower platform of the main mast, you also have boomkin stays,foremast stays are mounted up near the bowsprit cap, That excel I sent doesn't help? Nearly finished all the standing rigging list.
  8. Most of what I have researched is varied, depends on the ship conditions and Captain. in general though it appears that the fore, main and mizzen sails would be loosely furled, makes sense, they are on the lower yards so quick to get to and prepare. sprit sail could be either up or down again loosely furled or a combination depending on the number. in general the other main sails seem to have been left. Still delving though
  9. Looking good mate, check here for furled sails Oh pastes links differently now. on another note I have James Lees book on Masting and rigging good sail info, if you want something passing on give me a shout.
  10. One Daniel care package great fully received Surprised at the weight, quality etched parts indeed, although my scale is going to be 1:94 not too much difference and as discussed can be built around, ie already decided that the binnacle and poop skylight will be Walnut framed with the etched parts used as/converted to insert pieces this gives me the wood and brass mix, also lets me jig around any scale issues. Thanks again.
  11. Awesome work Daniel, truly inspirational. I know it is debated all over the did she didn't she lol well to add another twist to the debate.. Was flicking through one of my many books, a cheap book that I had picked up just because, had it for over a year and barely looked at it. It is called the Nelson Encyclopedia by Colin White, anyway one of the many images enclosed is an engraving dated 1778 clearly shows the entry port on the Stbd side. Also stern galleries and the more elaborate figure head. However in the book (not the ebook version by the same authors which is totally different) HMS Victory First Rate 1765 includes an excerpt from the sketch book of Midshipman Richard F Roberts, the sketch shows the side steps but no entry port lol The book is by Jonathan Eastland and Iain Ballantyne, in the paperback version there is only a little narrative but a great collection of photographs, where the ebook version is a History of the Victory with reference from the very first ship of the name, got the ebook free when I ordered the paperback.
  12. Still plodding on New toy superb bit of kit Proxxon 250 DB Slow time just little bits of fabrication and rigging
  13. Hopefully finish my existing model by end of March, then start the Vic by the summer. Still been note taking and design drawing for replacement parts on the changes I will need to make. The kit as is, will be used for the basics, but like yourself books etc is the route I will be heading down. Rigging Constructo is out Amati threads in, have found their sizes are pretty accurate, Caldercraft a touch over size. Think I will be using 6 or 7 thread sizes as well as changing out most of the kit blocks. I have had the luxury to follow your build, research the web and books, it has also allowed me the time to build up my "spares" stock.
  14. What can I say Paul that hasn't already been said, simply stunning work. Have been out the loop due to work, but settling back down, has been such a pleasure to pick back up your build log.
  15. I used straight satin yacht varnish for both hull and deck. Reason being I wasn't wanting to weather or create more authenticity but just enhance the beauty of the wood.
  16. Not so much marking but will help seal it against staining. Myself I completed all the deck fittings, you want your glues to be absorbed and add strength, so unless I'm wrong I don't see any harm in giving the outer hull a protective coat.
  17. Beautiful job on the planking, I can see one issue an it bugged me no end as it's difficult to overcome. I think the position and number of the forward bullheads are wrong. Nothing to do with your build, cracking job, it's a fault with the kit, just it leaves a severe angle over the frame to the beak. I only see it because it was one of the frustrations that made it go back in the box for 10 years. That was when I decided to get aggressive with the sandpaper, then carefully applied where required some filler then put a third layer of planking on, just to give to my eye a better sweep. This in turn gave a better radius for the Wales. This in the end caused no end of issues to overcome. Do your cut outs on the bulwarks before you varnish. If I was doing this again, I would enlarge them slightly and line them. As in insert a small wood frame contrasting the walnut. Helps finish the edges and contrast works well on a natural finished model. I would suggest a satin varnish, I use ronseal yacht varnish enhances all the wood, three light coats gives enough depth of lustre. The way I look at it is we are not building a historically accurate version of the ship, think I mentioned feel it was a strange choice on the part of the company to build. Brief account of what I know about her beginnings, is that she was a captured 3 masted French Frigate. Apparently she was the wrong size or gun compliment to be classed as a frigate in the RN, so they changed her class and removed a mast. searched for ages trying to find more detailed information . What I am trying to say is enjoy the build, it will look splendid when finished I have no doubt
  18. Potted history, funished the 2nd planking and hated it, but rather than match stick the model as it was a gift , it went back in the box my wife now reminds me for nearly 10 years actually. My hull shape was wrong, much filling and sanding and a third layer of planks added, which also lent itself new complications. The decision to paint was to allow the disguise of certain imperfections or modifications that I had to do. But the wood in the kit is very nice, I am using ronseal satin yacht varnish. The beauty of the wood enriches and intensifies .
  19. Mark, I would also add to David's list is ship modelling from stem to stern, published by Roth, invaluable with the amount of information, tips and guides. The thing with this model, it seems a strange model for Sergal to have adopted, limited history so limited information available. When captured from the French she was classed as a frigate, she had 3 masts, the third mast was removed by the Royal Navy and the vessel re classed. The plans can be contradictory so bear watching, to be honest I gave up on the instructions and have built in general straight off the plans. I don't understand the capstan on the poop deck, why would you run the anchor hawse the full length of the ship, most ships of this type appear to have had a horizontal capstan arrangement at the forward end. The brass window inserts I ditched as they looked terrible. When attaching the dead eyes, pre drill, cut the length of the pins, these are too long and can cause no end of heart ache. Scratch built the window frames Dead eyes attached to Chanel and start rigging the shrouds Fore end rigging, use of brass eyes instead of the spades. As you may have noticed the rigging looks different to the picture on the box, I wanted contrast. All the brown rigging is carried out with 1.0mm thread at the moment, including the gammoning of the bowsprit, that's the term if you aren't familiar with the binding of the bowsprit. Despite the time invested I nearly tore into this and rebuilt as the Grenado, lots of info available, but, I am using this as a training excessive for the Victory, which is waiting patiently for me to build on completion of this one. Will be a couple of weeks before any more progress but feel free to ask if I can give any pointers at any time.
  20. Got the memory card out to up load some new progress pictures, so either I changed cameras which is a possibility, or for some reason forgot to take the pictures. Anyway hopefully tomorrow I shall get some, the after shrouds are now rigged, still have the rat lines to do. The anchors are also fitted as are the stays at the bowsprit. Here I have moved away from the kit supplied rigging on the whole as it appears too small for the scale. Also I used 2mm for the anchor hawse. Another addition was also to do away with the kit supplied brass spade eyes is the best I can describe them, for wired eyes instead. These make a big difference to the overall look. Promise pictures tomorrow.
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