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    HMS Victory by GrandpaPhil - Mantua - Scale 1:98 - Kit-Bash

    in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800

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    Thank you all for the likes and the comments!

     

    I have channels on the port side!

     

    The rest are painted and almost ready to install.

     

    I am pinning them to the hull.  This means that I am using steel pins (sewing pins) to reinforce the glue so the channels do not buckle under the stress of rigging.

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    Cutty Sark by Cuda1949

    in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900

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    It’s a matter of personal taste.
     

    I like carving.  I didn’t know that I did until I tried it.


    Many people like sculpting.  I have heard that sculpey is really easy to work and has minimal shrinkage when baking.  I have the tools and the sculpey, but I haven’t tried using them.  I am going to try it out on my next model.
     

    Either way, at worst you are only out a little bit of time and material if the first attempt doesn’t come out right.

     

    If you’ve never tried carving, I would encourage using the learn to carve tutorial here.  It helped me tremendously.

    HMS Victory by GrandpaPhil - Mantua - Scale 1:98 - Kit-Bash

    in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800

    Posted · Edited by GrandpaPhil

    Thank you everyone for all the likes!

     

    I’m glad you like the build!

     

    I finished cutting out the starboard channels.

     

    I still need to drill holes for the eyebolts and they all need painted prior to installation, but I have them sitting in their approximate spots so I can check fit and that they won’t interfere with the gunports. 
     

    They will be pinned in place, in addition to being glued, for strength.

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