Jdiaz

On 7/16/2018 at 6:17 AM, Jasseji said:

Although i do not really like how some things turned out, i made few mistakes which i cannot correct now without dismantling the Gundeck, i am determined to finish the decks though but i am already looking forward to make another cross-section (the Triton especially) and i hope next week i can start a full POB Build (depending if i can get the frames by then)

I ran into the same problems

Here goes my Victory cross section repost on MSW 2.0!!

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Hello Everyone,

 

I have been a long time visitor to the MSW forums and I have marveled at the craftsmanship and attention to detail displayed in so many of your projects.

 

Now it’s time to share my first build with you. I’ve started small, with a 1:98 scale HMS Victory cross section kit by Corel.  While I find the kit to be excellent, it is a simplified model, so I’ll be modifying it to include more detail.

 

As my guides I’ll be using McKay’s and Longridge’s books, hundreds of internet photographs, as well as all of the great information on MSW. I’ve also found the following website very helpful, as it includes a well-reasoned list of modifications to make the kit more accurate:

 

http://www.mountainhaven.com/VictoryXCP/index.html

 

My goal isn’t to follow this list precisely (for example, I won’t me modifying the deck framing to be more accurate), but I will be adding major details such as the step, chain pumps, shot lockers, elm tree pumps, hold well, pump room, and other details.

 

I’m a few months into the project, so it will take me a little while to catch up here. Like many of you, I’ve also removed and

reworked/improved some of my earlier modifications to add more detail, so expect some changes along the way.

 

Until the next post, enjoy the “unboxing” photos.

 

E&T

 

My workspace and the kit:

 

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The unboxing:

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Gluing a photocopied plan to a board to create a jig:

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The finished jig for aligning the frame:

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Keel, keelson, deck planking, shot locker and pump well installed. Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of the step, but you’ll see more of that later. The pump well and locker are made from balsa, with a light oak stain.

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The hold platforms prior to installation:

 

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Parts fabricated for installation, including the chain and elm tree pump shafts and the chain pump casings. The shafts will be fitted inside the hold well and pump room and will extend from the hold to the lower deck (gun deck), where the chain pump casings and starboard elm tree pump will be installed.

 

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I’ve decided not to paint the model, but to use natural oiled or stained finishes. Any metal fittings will be made from brass or copper. Here, iron fittings are replaced with copper (including barrel hoops).  So far, I like the look.

 

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Here you can see the framing for the orlop deck being glued, with the fabricated pump room in the background waiting to be installed.

 

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Nice Layout, that reminds me, I have to clean my work bench

Masterful Work, please post more pictures when u get a chance, Good Luck