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GrandpaPhil
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I removed the gunport lids from the waist gun gunports and modified the gunport frames accordingly. I also marked out my cut marks for the quarterdeck gunports. I drew them slightly oversized to allow for the gunport frames that I am going to make. I’m not going to lie, the model looks a little rough right now, but it’ll look a whole lot better once I touch up all of the paint.
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Okay, thank you very much.
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I have all gunport lids installed. Upon careful review of the plans contained in the Anatomy of the Ship, I discovered that two of my gunports weren’t gunports, they were windows. I adjusted the gunport lids accordingly. I already knew about the two up front. I made those from leftover gunport lids. None of the windows were on the Mantua plans that came with the kit, lol. I’m learning a lot with this build. I posted up a question about the AOTS plans. I think that 8 gunports on each side of the upper deck do not have lids. I would appreciate any feedback on that. If it turns out that I’m right and they’re not supposed to be there, I’m going to remove them. Next, I’m going to redo the gunports on the quarterdeck. I’m going to open them up and make some frames for them.
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It doesn’t appear that there are gunport lids on 8 gunports on each side of the Upper Gun Deck of the HMS Victory according to the outboard profile in the Anatomy of the Ship for the Victory. Am I reading my plans right? I just want to make sure before I make appropriate adjustments.
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The coppering can be slow going, but it is well worth it.
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Best of luck! I look forward to seeing your kits!
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I typically use white glue for planking (both deck and hull planking). I’ll use small amounts of CA in spots where the planking needs extra help staying down until the white glue dries.
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Thank you very much!
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Port side lids installed! I lost one dummy gun down in the frame, so that lid is closed, lol (no point in crying over spilled milk). Making progress!
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All lower deck gunport lids are installed! I started on the middle deck! I’m making progress!
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Thank you very much
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It works very well. The biggest thing that you may have to watch for, is that sometimes the wood will absorb the wash, so be careful how much you use, and where you use it.
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Started on the starboard side!
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I am going to use a couple of dark washes and then use dry brushing to highlight and fade the upper surfaces to give the model the appearance of shadows, depth and age. It’s the same technique used for painting war gaming miniatures (which is how I learned to paint).
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Port side lower gun deck has gunport lids!
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Thank you, I bought it on E-Bay a couple weeks ago.
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Putting my new pinvise to good use.
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Mine is because if I get multiple projects started, nothing ever gets finished, lol
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All gunport lids are now painted! Next, I need to clear out all eyebolts and start pinning the lids to the hull.
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