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  1. Jerry
    Hello Max, Nice to hear from you. I'm happy to oblige but remember,this was not my idea. I read about it in an other article on MSW. Please call again. Jerry
  2. Jerry
    You're welcome, Glenn. Jerry
  3. Jerry
    Hello everyone... It took a couple of days but I finally realized the reason I had trouble fitting the bulheads on the launch's keel. I couldn't understand why one of the notches in the keel didn't line up properly. So I went ahead and cut a new notch in the keel and assembled the launch's hull frame as best I could. Believing it would be a good idea to build a second ship's boat at the same time, I began to build the barge. When I went to look for the barges keel I discovered that I used it for the launch and the whole mystery unravelled. And I almost did too. It was impossible to take the first assembly apart so I decided to start over again. I ordered three new sheets of ship boat's parts from Jotika which left me thinking of something else to do. I decided to start making and installing the coils. And, I admit my stupidity. When researching the ways of making the coils I discovered in a MSW article a method that seemed unbelievably simple. One uses a needle nose pliers as the spindle to wrap the thread around to form the coil. I placed the pliers in a vise to keep it from opening and to provide a stable working platform. Where on the pliers one winds the coil will determine the size of its diameter. The article says to place a little white glue between your thumb and forefinger and run the thread through the glue on these fingers. Then, wind the thread aound the pliers until you have the coil thickness you want. Let the coil dry for a short time and slide it off the pliers; let it dry fully and trim it. See my photos for explanation. I am enjoying this process since it seems to be going well. When it comes to the coils to be suspended from the belaying pin racks, the article says to squeeze the coil into an oblong shape before it dries. Here are the photos taken so far. i hope this is helpful. Best regards, Jerry
  4. Jerry
    Hello again...I began to build the ship's Launch, first of four ship's boats. During construction I noticed that the keel was incorrectly notched as one of the attached photo shows. It wasn't a problem to cut a new notch and the incorrect original notch will be covered with the planking. The bulkheads, at the point where they are attached to the keel, are very thin and weak. In fact two of them broke in half as I tried to attach them to the keel. I found it easier and less dangerous to mount the floor to the bulkheads first and the attach this assembly to the keel. I wish to thank David and Glenn for their help with words and photos. Thanks, Jerry
  5. Jerry
    Good afternoon everyone. Just a quick post to show the two davit seen from the stern and the port davit. Now that the davits are shipped I have the lamps, the ensign staff and the loops and coils to finish. But first, I I'm going to build the ship's boats. The manual is very helpful here; it has advised me that it should take about "two weeks of evening's work." We'll see about that. Take care everyone, Jerry
  6. Jerry
    Hello David. The blue background does make a big difference in contrast. One can see all the lines white, natural or black. Your Victory really does look like it's ready to display. One question: Where are ethe flags and pennants? I know you have them. I can't wait to see it in your display case which is another beautiful thing. Great work, David. Take care, Jerry
  7. Jerry
    Hello, David...When one is 82 he is always in a hurry. Need to make sure things get done. LOL...Thanks for your comments on the davits; they really take some thinking to install. Hope your evening is going well and that you are almost ready to birth your ship. Take care, Jerry
  8. Jerry
    Hello, Glenn. Your words are really too nice. Thanks so much for your comments; they are very welcomed. Best, Jerry
  9. Jerry
    Hello Kevin.. How ya doin'? Happy my anchor information was helpful. Don't forget the kedge anchor; it's easy to forget about. Have a great evening. Jerry
  10. Jerry
    Hello Everyone. Today was work on davits day and try and get them hinged to the starboard side and rigged. As everyone knows things take a lot longer, especially when your feeling happy and what you're working on is a model ship. However, I did manage to accomplish my goal and the the starboard davit is attached and rigged. Now all I need is a ship's boat to replace the clips hanging from the hooks. Here are some photos of the work as it was in progress. Please place your mouse ove the photo for its caption. Many thanks...Jerry
  11. Jerry
    Hello Glenn.. Very sorry to hear that you have had a disc problem. Believe me, I now what back problems are like. Take the slipped disc as a warning and be careful. You are moving along beautifully. The deck looks real good with caulking that looks real. Your Victory is really getting there and will be a top-notch model. As I said before, take care, Jerry
  12. Jerry
    Hi Lawrence...I thank you very much for your visit and for your interest. That little kedge anchor was a bugger to locate and install. I'm surprised you could see it because when I look at the model it blends in with the rest of the black background and is hard to find. In the meantime I've been working on the ship's boat's davits and when I finally get that done I plan to do the same thing as David, hang two of the four boats. Here's a picture of the four davits during their construction waiting for the hinges to be attached and to be painted. I plan to paint the davits and all of their parts yellow ochre. I imagine you are planning for the trip up north and I hope that you get beautiful weather while camping. Take good care, Jerry
  13. Jerry
    Hello Glenn and many thanks for visiting my log and for your compliment. Since my last post David, Shipyard Sid, has really set the record straight regarding Victory's anchors. David sent me a clip from Peter Goodwin's Book in which it is shown that Victory actually carried 7 anchors: 2 Bower anchors, one actually larger than the other, 2 Sheet anchors used as spares in case one of the bowers was lost, 2 kedge anchoirs (one a bit larger than the other) and 1 stream anchor. The stream anchor was a little larger than the kedge and was used primarily in streams and shallow water. Occassionally it was used in the same manner as the kedge, to move the ship in crowded areas. I wish to thank David for taking the time to settle this issue. I have also posted a couple of pictures of the kedge anchor stropped to the aft of the starboard mizzen channel. The contrast is not too good to see the anchor on one of the pictures but I hope you getthe idea as to where it is mounted. Best, Jerry
  14. Jerry
    Hi Lawrence... Thank you very much for your compliment regarding the anchors. I appreciate your checking into the kedge anchor(s) as I have never read or heard anything about them until I learned about the one that comes with the Victory kit. I am particularly interested as to where you learned that Victory carried 2 kedge anchors. I assumed she only carried one since the kit only supplies one and specifically calls out that it is latched by strop to the starboard mizzen channel. In any event it was very nice to speak to you today and to meet some of the feminine members of your family. Now it's time for some butterscotch fudge...Best to you, Jerry
  15. Jerry
    Hello Everyone... Today has been a great day for me as I was physically able to work in the dry-dock almost all day. It was also a great day because I managed to complete mounting all the large anchors to my Victory. There is still one more anchor to rig and that's the kedge anchor. Most people don't realize that Victory carried a small anchor (kedge anchor) at the aft end of the mizzen channel. This small hook was used to manueuver the ship when in tight places such as harbors. A ships boat was used to carry the kedge a few hundred feet or so to a place in the direction the ship was to be moved. The kedge was firmly set in the bottom and its line was used to haul the big ship toward it. I hope to show the kedge at my next posting. Thanks for your attention and I hope i've been helpfull. Pictures are attached with captions explaining them. Take care.. Jerry
  16. Jerry
    Hello Glenn. Your build is looking top notch. You are doing a beautiful job and you even received a bonus, an extra quarter deck. Do you think some poor bloke was short a quarter deck in his kit? Have a great day. Jerry
  17. Jerry
    Hi Lawrence... Why in the world do you believe that you may have upset me?? That is simply not true. As I wrote to you earlier I appreciate hearing from members of possible errors or mistakes. This is a great way to find out. I am not upset at all. I think with Bernadette away you're worrying too much. LOL No need to send me pictures of Gil's Jeer blocks as I have seen them while browsing through his log. I left the blocks square because they looked that way to me and so that they match, I intend to install the starboard block the same way, Maybe I'll see you later. Jerry
  18. Jerry
    Good morning, Lawrence. Yes, it was very nice talking to you yesterday. Your Victory looks so majestic with the sails blooming from it. You have done such a beautiful job and your build will take front and center honors no matter where you show her. The anchor blocks, or triple cat blocks as the manual refers to them, do come with the kit and are specifically called out to be 8.5mm. The kit provides two of these blocks, one for each bower anchor. I'm happy you pointed out the size as I believe a purpose of this web site is to call attention to any possible errors. These blocks do look large but as I said, they are the ones provided by the kit manufacturer. You may want to check David's log to see that the blocks he used are the same . I hope you enjoy your remaining "batch" days and that you remember to eat your meals. Take good care, Jerry
  19. Jerry
    Thanks Glenn for the birthday wishes and for your compliment Yep, things are moving along again and my work day is lengthening. and that's a good thing. Happy to see the nice progress you're making on your Victory. Take care, Jerry
  20. Jerry
    Hello Everyone. I'm happy to say that I have begun to make some additional progress on my build. Today I attached the port Bower anchor and am providing some photos of the details. I'm real happy to be back in the dry dock and not worrying about health issues. Thanks so much to everyone of you who has wished me the best because your wishes are coming true. Best to you all, Jerry
  21. Jerry
    Good morning, Kevin. I had a great birhday thanks to being remembered by others including you. Many thanks for thinking of me and I hope you have a wonderful week. Best, Jerry
  22. Jerry
    Thanks, David...I feel a lot younger today. It's a good birthday and the broken mess (cryptic) I wrote you about is no more. Everything is like new and it's a wonderful birthday present. I've been thinking about my next build and one thing I'm interested in is a cross section build of Victory. I don't know if what's available is what I'm looking for but I have kind of zeroed in on that.; Have a wonderful evening. Jerry
  23. Jerry
    Thanks so much to you and Bernadette for remembering my birthday and for your good wishes. I suppose the bells and whistles will show up this evening when Charlene gets back from work. We don't expect to do much bu probably just go out to dinner. I'm able to do a little each day on the boat but as of this time haven't given much thought to how to display it. David's display case will be a beauty as you can see how well it's being made. I don't have the patience nor the talent to build such a project so I'll probably end up having one made. Your Victory looks niceer every day and I know you are very proudof her so now you need to decide where such a worthy model should stand. Have a great day and my love to Bernie.. Jerry
  24. Jerry
    Good afternoon, Glenn. Very nice job with your cannon rigging. Your method seems to work well. Best wishes with the rest of the build which I am anxious to see. Jerry
  25. Jerry
    Thank you for your visit, Keith and for your compliment. Please check in again soon. Jerry

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