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Great information on use if the jig. Something I will bear in mind for the future as as my build progresses

Keep up the good work, I think you should be very proud with what you have already done.

I simply extended the keel slot lines with a pencil then dry fit each bulkhead in turn using the extended lines as a guide and then use a set square to confirm they are square. I would suggest you mark the beading line with the bulkheads dry fitted and trim the keel as necessary at the stern prior to glueing the bulkheads. This is also the recommended method as detailed in Keith Juliet's book. I'm this stage with my current build which I will start in earnest after the Xmas break and will post some pictures in due course.

Hi

I used Cornwall Model Boats to order additional materials which were missing / low supply from my last AL kit.

I received the HMS Victory Owners' Workshop Manual today which is a very informative book packed full of information and pictures.

Happy Christmas Patrick.

I have just been through the trails and tribulations of your build log, there is so much useful information, many thanks. You have a great looking build and I hope when I make a proper start in the new year I can achieve something similar to you and the rest of the caldercraft victory model boat builders.

Today I did spend five minutes filing a spare piece of 5mm board from the beading line to the edge. I will experiment on another piece with a chisel to see what works best before I work on the actual boat. What do you find was the best method?

Took delivery of Autonomy Of Nelsons Navy yesterday which had some very interesting information but also raised quiet a few questions down the line.

Anyway that all for now.

I am interested to know the different methods / knots used for securing a shroud to a dead eye.

One method I have found is as per the attached pdf file.

Dead Eyes.pdf

 Does anyone know of a UK supplier for Weather-It? I can only seem to find a USA supplier

Many thanks for your help and advise. I did trial a couple of 4 shift test pieces tonight, one using a HB pencil to edge and one using 0.25 black thread. I much preferred the HB pencil as it was more understated. I will experiment with weathering effects.

I wish I had found this forum much sooner as there is such a good wealth of knowledge from the members and everyone seems happy to share their tricks and tips.

Keep up the good work. I wish I could spend more time with my build but I still have  a full time job so I am limited to 2 or 3 hours in the evening and some time at the weekends. l see your gun deck planking used the 4 step shift pattern. What length do you make each full plank as I'm going to experiment over the next few days with some planking ideas using some left over wood from my last build to make sure I get a good finish on this build. Did you add any weathering effects and / or caulking effects?

Yep Scarborough North Yorks.

I have now reached the end of the build for this project. I will upload some pictures on Monday. I found it an enjoyable ship for my first build and learnt a lot which should help me when I start the next build which will be HMS Victory (JoTika).

Many thanks

I have found more information on this web site in a older topic and an another web site.

I think I will try soaking wire wool in vinegar for 24 hours mix with either water or tea to see what gives the best effect.

I'm looking for an effect similar to what Gil did on his JoTika HMS Victory model

I am to start a my build of the HMS Victory 1/72 scale (JoTika). I'm  interest to know if anyone has any tips on how to add a weathering effect to the deck planks so I try out on some test pieces before I start the build in earnest?

I have now taken delivery of the Caldercraft kit, wow it's a big and heavy box.

Will now need some time to read and digest the build information supplied and to check the kit is complete - happy days

Moving forward, the following show the next phase of build

I didn't make a good of this dead eye, but I got better with the other ones.

I wish I had used beeswax on the rigging, that was a rookie error on my part.

Adding the ratlines was not as bad as I first thought, using a cardboard template helped, and watched a useful video on YouTube, which ensured I used the glove hitch.

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Once again the AL kit was missing a key piece, in this time it was the brass jaw which connects the boon to the fore mast. I managed to engineer a suitable part using wood and once installed looked the part.

I installed the bottom fore mast spur last night, so I only have the top two fore mast spurs to fit to and rig, fingers crossed I will complete by the end of the week, which is just as well as the HMS Victory - Caldercraft is now waiting in the wings as the kit arrives today from CMB.

Next stage of build

Started adding the deck detail, starting with the rudder control.

Finally added the bow spirit, it took some time to taper the dowels, just using sandpaper. For the masts and spurs I invested in a vary speed drill which I was able to use with the sandpaper which speeds the process up no end.

Hi Stan

I have been building the boat for the last 10 weeks and being new to the site will add the build picture in different posts. In answer to your question I will experiment with deck nails with my test hull plank build over the next couple of weeks.

The next phase of the build, some more top side detail added.

Started the out hull planking. The first problem was the 2nd plank strips were not in the AL kit, so I had to order a new set from CMB.

The were no clear instructions or picture on how this bit should look, I don't think I got it right but with a bit more work I got to a workable solution!.

It took time and effort with the next section

Here is the next set of photos of the hull planking.

You can see below the problem had I with the hull planking by not getting the hull shaping correct.

I also added the first part of the deck detail.

And my ever expanding set of modelling tools!

Many thanks for the info.

I had already asked for a copy of The New Period Ship Hand Book as a Xmas present a few weeks ago.

I have also asked for HMS Victory Operating Manual and the HMS Victory CD Rom.

I may also invest in Anatomy of Nelson's Ships in the new year along

In this second post I have added photos of the deck planking and hull shaping.

I did not make shorter deck planks which could have been offset when fitted which was an error. Also I did not replicate the caulking. I intend to made some test pieces to see which of the methods for caulking works best.

The AL instructions were not very clear regarding the hull shaping so it was done by trial and error. I did not get it 100% right, which became evident as the hull planking progressed particularly around the stern area.

This is my first ever boat build. The build is nearing completion and I used this project to learn some or the skills necessary for my next build.

In this build log I will add photos and where necessary highlight the errors I made during the build phase.

In this first post I have added the pictures for the basic hull assembly prior to the shaping and first planking.

I dry fitted the sections prior to gluing and where necessary filed the joints to ensure a proper fit.

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Thanks I was looking to delete the duplicate post

After much research I have ordered the HMS Victory Caldercraft kit from CMB. I plan to make a start in earnest after the Xmas break and will post regular updates. This will be my second boat build as I've very nearly completed the AL Scottish Maid which was used as model boat build learning exercise which I really enjoyed building.