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Hello Hank,

I look forward to seeing the pictures and following this build log!

Thanks,

Mark

Thanks for the information Patrick!  Would newly built ships also be painted according to the wishes of the Captain?

Hello,

Being fairly new to this hobby I was wondering if there was any particular reason for the color schemes seen on 18th century warships?  Everything on these vessels seem to be very functional in nature, and I was curious if the color schemes had a purpose and function as well. 

Thanks,

Mark

Hello,

Finally feel like I am making progress!!  The original fittings for the bowsprit looked to me to be oversized, so I went back and installed slightly smaller fittings to get better proportions.  I thought it would be much better to try and make adjustments now rather than attempt to make them later.  Some smaller bits need to be installed, but I think the general layout is close.  Thanks to Gil Middleton and his pictures for helping me make sense of the configuration!  This is not a historically accurate model, but at least now the configuration and layout of the hardware is closer to what it should be. 

Thanks,

Mark

Gil,

Thank you so much for posting these detailed photos!  I have referenced them often for assistance with my rebuild of a mid-1980's Sergal HMS Victory.  You have cleared up many confusing points for me and provided an excellent guide. 

Thanks,

Mark

Hello,

Not a whole lot of activity lately, however I have been able to complete work on the mast tops, stained the bowsprit and started the process of adding hardware to the bowsprit prior to installation.

Thanks,

Mark

Updated progress pictures.  Tried to match the existing color through walnut stain and it came out a little darker than I had anticipated.  It blends with some sections of the bow, but not others.  I might refer back to my plastic modeling days and attempt dry brush to blend more consistently. 

Thank you all for the words of support.  Leave it to a rookie to pick a First Rate restoration as their first project! ha ha  I am encouraged in this effort by the information and guidance provided by all of you.  Since I have to make most of the ship specific parts from scratch, it is extremely beneficial to have this resource available. 

Stay tuned..........more to come!

Mark

Alex,

All I can say is WOW!!  Unbelievable workmanship.

Thanks,

Mark

I placed all the frames and they where straight.

I cut out the deck and dry fitted it.

Now I find out that the false keel had a twist.

And there are two parts glued together.

When I glue them together ,they where straight.

I don't know what I've doing wrong.

Or I make a BIG mistake.

 

Sjors

Hi Sjors,

What did you end up doing to resolve the twist in the false keel?

Thanks,

Mark

Hello,

This is a restoration effort on the Sergal 1/78 scale HMS Victory originally constructed in the mid-1980's.  My Uncle originally constructed the ship and it has been in the family ever since.  As age caught up with my Uncle and dimentia started to take hold, he decided to do an "after the battle scene" and with a propane torch reduced the ship to what you see in some of the photos.

When I found the kit, my Aunt was getting ready to throw it in the trash.  Seeing that the hull was in pretty good shape, I knew I could not let the ship get thrown away.  After obtaining the original plans, extra parts and books I have begun the restoration. 

I have been a modeler for many years, but this is my first opportunity to work with wood ship kits.  Having read through some of the build logs on here before the crash, I know there is a lot of experience and knowledge here.  Feel free to let me know if you have any advice or direction. 

Thanks for following my restoration/build log!

Mark