GrandpaPhil
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I made a front piece and side piece for the entry port. I did the carvings. They’re not the best, but they’re the best I could do. I’m happy with them I’m still getting better and the whole point of my Victory build is to use it as a learning project.
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This is where I left off 8 months ago: I now feel much better about my modeling skills. Now we continue.
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The Victory is in her new shipyard. She sustained minor damage in transport, but will soon see progress. She needs a couple of gunport lids replaced, but I made extras, so no big deal.
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Nic, That’s an awesome looking model!
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The Prince de Neufchatel is done which puts me one model closer to beginning the Winchelsea.
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Thank you for all of the likes and the comments. The Prince de Neufchatel is done. Game on for the Victory!
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The Prince de Neufchatel is done now. I have to finish Victory, then game on for Triton. I believe that I am going to alter the scale to 1/72. That seems to be a good compromise scale between size and level of detail. Plus it worked well for the Prince de Neufchatel, and I believe that I’d like Triton in the same scale.
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I learned a lot this build. I learned to watch scale. That was my single biggest problem. I used multiple sources, all at different scales. I also learned that both pages on a plate in a book may not be at exactly the same scale. I learned how to interpret line drawings better and make bulkheads from them. I learned how to make my own blocks, eyebolts, deadeyes, gratings and other fittings. I learned more about carving. I learned more about the operation of sailing ships, which was crucial during the rigging stage for visualizing where lines ran to. I learned to think on the fly when trying to make parts. This is the most fun that I ever had making a model. I made many mistakes, but I learned from every single one, and I will pass that experience on to my next project, which will be finishing the Victory. Thank you all for the likes and the comments along the way. They were very motivating. Thank you everyone that took the time to teach me more. Thank you everyone for sharing your knowledge. I appreciated all of the support and assistance.
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The Prince de Neufchatel is done. It’s my first ever scratch build. I learned a lot from this build. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s not perfect, but it’s not bad for a first try.
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Thank you all for the likes and the comments! The rigging is complete! All that I have left are the flags.
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In the process of installing the first set of stun sails, I discovered that I had made some mistakes. So, I unleashed rigging spiders on my model. They cut out the the fore course sheets and tacks. If you leave them, they interfere with the stun sails.
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The top gaff sail is on and rigged. If I wasn’t adding in the stun sails, I would be done with the sails. But, I am adding stun sails, so they’re next!
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Quick question, is there any record on the masting/rigging for Winchelsea? Would it be the same as for Triton?
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The main sail is attached to the gaff and the boom.
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Main top gallant sail is on. That’s the last of the square sails. Next up, the main sail and the main gaff topsail. After that, I’ll install the stun sails. Lastly, I need to make some flags.
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I’m going to build the HMS Winchelsea. I will build from scratch. Most of my build will be plywood and basswood with cedar carvings. I am backed up a couple of builds, but I will be participating. I can’t pass this one up. The Winchelsea makes for an impressive model.
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If the plans for the kit has line drawings, find the body plan. Otherwise find the part of the plan that has the bulkheads. Pick out whichever bulkheads that you want to place the cradles for your stand at, trace the to them waterline. That is the inside of your cradle. Next, draw out the outer side of your cradle. Reflect the entire thing over the centerline. That’s how I did mine. It sounds a lot more complicated than it actually is. See post 64 of Prince de Neufchatel by GrandpaPhil in the scratch build section.
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I like glue sticks for adhering plans to wood.
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Are we going to be able to just buy the plan set or will we need to buy the starter kit to build Winchelsea?
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