Emmet

I am really new. I started out by just thinking that model ships had to be toughso I got a daughter-in-law to buy me an Amazon victory 1:225. I thought I should just START someplace. That caused me to begin tool research and as I went along I came upon MSW. While my ideas have shifted I will be starting with something inexpensive and will get ideas. I may not build it. I am completely open to a project. I am 82 years old and I realize my ship building days may be somewhat limited. So I thought I would start with Admiral Nelson (I am an American admirer of the Admiral) and finish with a bigger build. It was not that surprising to see so many Brits building Victory. Right now I am trying to figure out how to organize a mobile shop We live in NH but are in NJ for part of the winter and also travel to Florida for two months. We will also be going to Italy again for a month. I stormed ahead and bought a new Dremel 8220-1/28 12-Volt Max Cordless along with the Flex Shaft Rotary Tool Attachment. My little one will be handy I am sure. I have worked a lot building furniture and such. I have many tools and am going back to NH tomorrow to get the ones I feel will be useful along with stains and such. I am looking at little plastic storage containers so that I can move stuff. A big boat probably has to be done in NH for reasons of room but we shall see. I say these things because I can use all the input possible. I adore these people that carve things and come ip with ways of doing tasks. I have built two guitars and understand how you must build jigs and develop innovative ways of accomplishing details of a project. It may be that I will do parts of a ship as I travel. I will check out Mugje Pickle. I am currently going through the alphabet of all of the Victory builders. I am up to E at this time. I have learned a great deal and have many notes and references. I apologize for being so lengthy and I want to wish you a great holiday.

It will be some time before I get to doing these things but I enjoy seeing how you guys do your work. keep it up and have a great year.

With the help of Lazy Saint I chose this Model for its 1:64 scale. I see other members include the drawings so I am following suit. I think too big though. I will have to scale them down next time. I have never done any work with the Exacta tools so I was being very careful. I carefully numbered and compared the pieces to the actual drawing. I then put everything together dry. I plan to hand buff each piece on the ends to get any "burrs" out. and then I will glue them. I have read a lot about glues on this site now it is my turn. I have worked a lot with wood but not on a small scale so I have use only Elmer's Carpenter glue. On rare occasions I have used white glue for fear of having to take the object apart. I am planning to go to Florida soon so I am not sure when I will be back. I know this is a simple boat to build but I had to start somewhere. Like all of the members I will accept any and all input from anyone. Happy New Year I am wrong in the above and at a suggestion I am replacing these as help to someone who might think the same way I was.

Happy New Year to you and other members!

Good stuff! Wish I could draw like that.

I have spent sometime reviewing Mudje's excellent work. I also got my Christmas present of the model ship.I was impulsive with that choice and really have no interest in it. At this point I am wondering if, perhaps, I will go with something like the all wood Pinta. I would probably like it being around the house. It is 1:64 (your suggestin is sound) but it has no cannons. But the small amount of rigging will mean I will probably finish it relatively quick. Then I can go on to something more fun. Have great New Year.

While I am late to the party I am enjoying watching experience pop off the page. I am stuck this '19 Christmas morning studying this work.

I have enjoyed immensely reviewing your work. I will be back. Merry Christmas!

Cleverly done. I was referred here by Lazy Saint and I am enjoying the many innovations of all of the people on this site. I have not worked with small pieces of wood like this. Wood is fun because you can do so many things with it. And you are obviously having fun. I am going to follow you and I know I will learn many tricks.

Just to say Merry Christmas and tell you I plan to follow your work but I will not be much help-just an observer.

It is a great Christmas Eve when a saintly person -not so lazy- gives me a hand up with model ship building. I am really new. I started out by just thinking that model ships had to be toughso I got a daughter-in-law to buy me an Amazon victory 1:225. I thought I should just START someplace. That caused me to begin tool research and as I went along I came upon MSW. While my ideas have shifted I will be starting with something inexpensive and will get ideas. I may not build it. I am completely open to a project. I am 82 years old and I realize my ship building days may be somewhat limited. So I thought I would start with Admiral Nelson (I am an American admirer of the Admiral) and finish with a bigger build. It was not that surprising to see so many Brits building Victory. Right now I am trying to figure out how to organize a mobile shop We live in NH but are in NJ for part of the winter and also travel to Florida for two months. We will also be going to Italy again for a month. I stormed ahead and bought a new Dremel 8220-1/28 12-Volt Max Cordless along with the Flex Shaft Rotary Tool Attachment. My little one will be handy I am sure. I have worked a lot building furniture and such. I have many tools and am going back to NH tomorrow to get the ones I feel will be useful along with stains and such. I am looking at little plastic storage containers so that I can move stuff. A big boat probably has to be done in NH for reasons of room but we shall see. I say these things because I can use all the input possible. I adore these people that carve things and come ip with ways of doing tasks. I have built two guitars and understand how you must build jigs and develop innovative ways of accomplishing details of a project. It may be that I will do parts of a ship as I travel. I will check out Mugje Pickle. I am currently going through the alphabet of all of the Victory builders. I am up to E at this time. I have learned a great deal and have many notes and references. I apologize for being so lengthy and I want to wish you a great holiday. I just opened Mugie and will be studying his 9 pages.

Amazing! Thanks for logging. I will be back from time to time. Have a Merry Christmas

I am a newbie and will be starting one similar to you. so I am trying to learn as much as possible from this great crowd on MSW. Thanks for your thoughts. Have a Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night

Would love to see the pic between the planking above and the finished below. Have a great holiday!

This is my first exposure to rigging. It must take quite a bit of studying to do such great work. It just looks so interesting. One can imagine the sailors handling these huge ropes. This is some time ago but you are probably still around. Thanks for the pleasure I get out of viewing your log.

This is my first exposure to rigging. It must take quite a bit of studying to do such great work. It just looks so interesting. One can imagine the sailors handling these huge ropes. This is some time ago but you are probably still around. Thanks for the pleasure I get out of viewing your log.

I know this was done a long time ago but I never cease to be impressed by the workmanship and art I see on MSW. The small boat was great with good pics. I will give one of those a try.

Thank you for your response. I just bought a used copy of The 100 Gun Ship Victory (Anatomy of the Ship) McKay, John I think it is important to start reading these various books before I get started. It is clear that MSW will be critical to this experience. Have a great holiday if we do not chat again. Emmet

Thanks for the tip on the index of ships. I am a newbie to the forum. I am planning on building a small victory model. I have had a lot of experience building wood furniture and many other wood projects. I also have skills with small measurements. I have been reviewing many projects on this site and enjoy the ideas and the conversations. I am no longer able to stand for long periods of time and have decided to build a ship or two. Presently (I may change) I am going to start with a1:225 Victory model. My research here will take some time before I decide where I will start. Good luck with your project. Emmet

Hi! Does this book contain the AOTS plans?

makes sense

I am not sure how you made it but it shows talent with more than ships.

Try some silver paint first. That works with other painting.

I am a newbie but I was wondering if you use stained glass copper tape for the copper plating. It comes in various widths-not sure what width might be better. I am enjoying reading all of these posts and am fascinated by your work.