GrandpaPhil

I really like the Triton concept where you had both the cross section and the complete build available.  That said I would be interested in building Winchelsea sometime in the future.  She looks like a neat project.

Working on fixing the gun deck issue.  Since I have to adjust my gunports anyways to make the metal frames fit, I’m taking advantage of this.  I would hate to build the Victory, one of the premier battle wagons of it’s age, and not have the guns run out.

Heres my progress so far:

Well done!

Welcome to the forum!  This is a great place to learn!

Phil

Started installing my gunports.

In my lessons learned file, next time I am framing in my gunports BEFORE planking.

I have made the discovery that my gundecks are not exactly where they need to be in relation to the gunports, which I cut IAW the provided template .  This means that my gunports will be closed and the Victory rigged under full sail.  Oh, well, there’s always next time.

Plus, a model under full sail is always a very impressive sight!  😀

Well done!

The rudder is finished and installed, including pendant chains.

All it needs now is a little paint work.

I am going to make everything above the waterline look like cast iron and everything below the waterline look like copper or bronze.

I finished copper plating my rudder.  I sealed it shortly after I took this picture.

The Victory is coming along nicely.

I had to take a break to make some stuff for my Admiral, but I’m back to it.

 I am currently working on the rudder.

 I beveled it properly, fitted it and painted it, above the waterline.  I am currently coppering it below the waterline.

You did well.  Very nice job!

I’m currently gathering information while finishing my build of the Victory.

This will be my first scratch build.

I’m going to build the Triton in plank on bulkhead fashion, because I am familiar with it.

I am looking forward to starting the Triton.

Very nicely done!

Very nice job on the coppering!

I would very much like to see a kit developed of some of the early US Navy ships of the line such as the Ohio or the Pennsylvania.  Perhaps in 1/72 scale.

Perhaps these could be made of plywood framing with basswood for the other hull woodwork and spruce dowels for the masting and rigging.

These carvings and other non wood fittings could be done in resin or cast metal for mass production.

I could see it retailing for between $750 to $1000.

And, it’s sealed.

One roll of copper tape.

Copper banding is now on

Looking good!

Welcome!

First band on the second side is now on.  I just clear coated it.  It’s coming along nicely .

I agree!  Awesome job!

Very nice work on your quarter gallery windows!

Thanks for the welcome!  I’m looking forward to learning from everyone here!

First band on, on one side.  This is the first time that I have ever coppered a hull.  I'm still ironing out the wrinkles, so to speak.