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Well that's Christmas and New Year over with. My build was interupted by 5 weeks in London but I have managed to get some modelling done over the festive period. I swithered whether to paint the hull below the waterline as I was really happy with the second planking. In the end the paint won over. However the first blast of the airbrush highlighted all the imperfections that the Mark 1 eyyeball did not. SO it was stripped back, filled, sanded and re sprayed. Not perfect but I am happy with it. Progress with the quarterdeck and bulkhead. I am no artist so stuck to out of the box. I have never used such weird decals in my life. Having to paint the rear was, well weird! Some decent water slide decals would be better as there are plenty of great products to avoid silvering. The pencil techique was used for the caulking and it looks good. The forecastle is next and decided to add two cannon. Not overly happy with the tackle - especially the one to the rear of the truck. If the gun was hauled in it would not be fully inboard. However if I move the ring back it will foul the belfry and windlass assembly. Half of me says it wont really be seen when the deck is attached - but i know it is there. Any suggestions? Finally just a few other pictures No modelling this weekend as off to the firm's ball!
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That's better!
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Seems expensive to me the UK site Cornwall Model Boats is selling this kit for £260 ($350)
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Good bye, loosening knots!
Craigie65 replied to Ulises Victoria's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
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Good bye, loosening knots!
Craigie65 replied to Ulises Victoria's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Plenty of choice on eBay and not too expensive either And Amazon but will need to be ordered with something else to get above £10 -
Good bye, loosening knots!
Craigie65 replied to Ulises Victoria's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
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I think that's a little unfair. I re-read the posts and the majority are sympathy for Dan or having a pop at Del Prado. Okay one or two could have been phrased a little more tactfully but on the whole I have no problems with what has been posted. What I do agree with is your sentiment that the members of this site are very supportive when you need help. I guess if the chap had known/used MSW then the model might have looked a whole lot better. I'll get off my soapbox now
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Dan, That's nearly a whole 48 hours since your last post, you must be finished by now ? Any more pictures?
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What a novel build. So refreshing to see something so simple but so elegant Love it!
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Those sails are looking good! How many hours of sewing by hand has it taken you so far? I presume you are not going to furl them and hide all the good work?
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As for the worst victory look at Dan Vadas log of "restoring" a Del Prado victory!
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Nigel, exactly what I was thinking when our posts crossed
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I do wonder how much of the $2,200 the craftsmen actually get. A fraction I am sure. Has anyone ever worked out what the labour cost of building a decent Victory if you had to live off the income. Something tells me it would be way more than $2,000
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Ben I really am in awe of scratch builders! What are the dimensions of the finished articles as quarter scale is pretty big?
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Dan You must be a saint to take this on! What amazes me more is using your van as a travelling shipyard. Also extremely luckily you have an understanding partner Look forward to seeing the next instalment
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Thanks Russ
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Think I have found it - James Lee as mentioned in the introduction?
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Rattlesnake rigging help, please - moved by Moderator
Craigie65 replied to GaryKap's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Found the sheeve arrangement on page 30 for the topgallant and royal yards on the mizzenmast Really is a great book and not too expensive from amazon -
Ooooo that sounds interesting Brian. What is the full title so I can investigate if Santa can deliver
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