spider999 Posted April 1, 2018 Share #1 Posted April 1, 2018 Thought I would start my build log, have just had a good look at Gil's build, am truly inspired, so here goes... Am currently approx. 90 hrs into a build that I started about 11 and a half years ago, two children and a major house move/extension have seen her in dry dock for 5 years now, but house work is nearly at an end so with a bit of luck should be back in the boatshed in the next couple of months, should be done for Xmas (note: didn't say which year!!) diablo0007 and Rob S 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted April 1, 2018 I bought the kit nov 2005, it was an early xmas present to myself. I didn't take any pics till these, in sept 2008, the time span between the first one and the last one I took was 3 years. Our daughter was born in may 2009 and we moved house 5 years ago. I haven't done anything since she was born, and when I got my boatshed set up at our new house I said I was going to start the boat again, till the admiral of our fleet said in no uncertain terms i was NOT going to touch it till the kitchen was extended, the bathroom and toilet rooms knocked into one, the log burner was installed, the loft boarded out and the kids bedrooms sorted ( plastered, decorated etc) .... well, I am happy to report all the above are within a heaving line throw of being moored up!!! I should be back in the boatshed by the start of the school summer hols...... Here are the first few of my build pics, I will post as many as I can till you all get bored!! enjoy. SEPT 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted April 1, 2018 JULY 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted April 1, 2018 JUNE 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted April 1, 2018 JULY 2011 GrandpaPhil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted April 1, 2018 AUGUST 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted April 1, 2018 AUGUST 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted April 1, 2018 SEPT 2011 GrandpaPhil and Y.T. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted April 1, 2018 You can tell this is my first proper model. I didn't level all the frames when I first made the skeleton and it became obvious when I started to put the deck planks on then the hull planks. There are a few slight waves in the lines, but once I have all the first layer of hull planks done I have some modelling filler to fill out the low points and can sand the high points to even it all out as best I can. I am better at making bellropes and knot boards!!!!! The ship behind my Victory is one my old neighbour, an old fishing trawler skipper, icelandic trawlers, bought after seeing my model. It was already made when he bought it. When they moved house he left it behind in the shed so I adopted it, didn't want to see it thrown away. Dont know what the ship is. oscarmate, paulsutcliffe and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted April 2, 2018 Hi there, Thanks for your post. No, never heard of a rabbet line so guess not. I just thought with a £300 model the instructions would be good enough to allow you to build the kit. I have followed them step by step so far. Having found this forum site I will use them only as a rough guide. we will see how it goes. good luck with yours. spider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share #11 Posted July 4, 2018 look what the admiral of the fleet just bought me for our 18th wedding anniversary.. Altduck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted July 4, 2018 this is the one that somehow ended up in my bag when i paid off one ship, i found it when i got home and resolved to take it back with me if i ever sailed on her again but they scrapped her so i guess i am stuck with her, damn!!!!! it looks good on my flagpole but i need a bit more wind than we have at the moment!!! Altduck and paulsutcliffe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share #13 Posted March 5, 2019 On 7/4/2018 at 8:26 PM, spider999 said: this is the one that somehow ended up in my bag when i paid off one ship, i found it when i got home and resolved to take it back with me if i ever sailed on her again but they scrapped her so i guess i am stuck with her, damn!!!!! it looks good on my flagpole but i need a bit more wind than we have at the moment!!! Finally the extension to the house and various jobs the admiral put in the way before she would let me continue with my build are finished, so am back as a boatbuilder... I have picked up where i left off 6 or 7 years ago, has it really been that long!!?? I knew i had to start tapering the hull planks, am doing the bow section first before tackling the tricky job of the stern.. I thought i had hit a snag when i realised there was going to be no support for the forward end of the lower planks between frames 1 and 2, and thought of a clever little solution.. Turns out one of the other builders (and no doubt countless before us) on here - YT, (what an inspiration) came up with the same idea.... A small block of wood between the frames, shaped to fit .. Genius.. problem solved, for now!!! Looking at his build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18016-hms-victory-by-yt-mamoli-190-scale/page/9/ it makes me want to tear mine apart and start all over again, must resist that temptation and remind myself I didn't but the kit to do the boat, i bought it to do the rigging!!! Being an old sea dog I am never happier than when i have a bit of string in my hands. Here are a few pics of my recent attempts to be going on with, full steam ahead,.. GrandpaPhil and zappto 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) On 3/8/2019 at 10:59 PM, Wallace said: Aha, now I do know which kit you are doing Stick at it mate - you will get there. I will pull up a stool and follow along if you don't mind. good to have you aboard my friend, got some more pics to post in next couple of days, got bow planks done, ready to start the stern.,. watch this space Edited March 22, 2019 by spider999 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share #15 Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) have been doing a bit more, got the first layer of planks finished at the bow, am now starting on the ones at the stern. She isn't as pretty as some other builds, but i am not too worried how the first layer looks, so long as i can sand it to roughly the right shape/profile i can take my time and get the outer layer of hardwood looking like the original, bearing in mind i only really bought the kit to do the rigging.. my progress so far: Edited March 28, 2019 by spider999 Old Collingwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share #16 Posted April 3, 2019 more work on the stern planking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share #17 Posted April 5, 2019 On 4/3/2019 at 11:18 PM, Y.T. said: Hey, spider99. This work looks very impressive. Thanks for showing this. YT, thanks for that mate, it's not on par with yours but wait till i get started on the rigging, I am going to try and give Gill a run for his money!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share #18 Posted April 5, 2019 managed to get one side done, dont think i got the curves quite right but as i said before it is only to give me a blank sheet to work on the hardwood outer layer. Y.T. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share #19 Posted April 7, 2019 I think we can call it a wrap for the first layer. moved onto page 4 of the instructions.... still not sure if I want to go with the green tiles or just carry the planking all the way down to the keel. inspiration anyone???!!! Y.T. and zappto 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share #20 Posted April 27, 2019 Started work on the outer planking, still inspired by YT's build, good reference material. Y.T. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share #21 Posted April 27, 2019 I wasn't too sure how or where to finish the bottom plank of the bottom section, YT has it flush with the bottom of the rear sloped section, but looking at some of my pics of the ship herself it seems to "birdsmouth" around the corner itself, see pics, so i thought "why not", Y.T. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share #22 Posted April 28, 2019 On 4/27/2019 at 4:42 PM, Y.T. said: Hi spider999. I have this detail flush temporarily. I will be adding a wood profile strip there. I am very impressed with your work. Hull shape looks very good. To me it is one of most important features of the model and an expression of builder skill. Thanks for that YT, I am just winging it really, using the mamoli plans but referring heavily to your log, I have made a decision regarding the green tiles versus just planking and have decided to do one side of the boat as per the original, painted black and gold/yellow, and putting all the green tiles below the waterline, and the other side unpainted, with the planking all the way down to the keel. Pretty much the same as the model displayed on the real ship in some of the photos i posted on your log. I get the best of both worlds that way. If i decide to eventually go with the paint job I can just paint it!!! I am not too bothered that it wont have the little green tiles both sides, as I have said before, I just want to get my hands on the rigging.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share #23 Posted May 7, 2019 Managed to get to the top of the first side, think I will do the other side same then tackle below the waterlines.. Sea Hoss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share #24 Posted May 18, 2019 Progress so far, managed to keep both sides in line with each other, at the bow. it is starting to feel a bit like a model boat now. It doesn't have the clean crisp lines that YT has managed to achieve on his build, but rather the patina'd look of a battered old sailing ship!!! GrandpaPhil, chris watton and Cabbie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo0007 Posted June 20, 2019 Share #25 Posted June 20, 2019 Hello Spider your progress are great so far the hull looks great and sure when you finish the small green piece it will be beautiful hope to see more from your progress soon Quote Completed Model: La Toulounaise Current Build: HMS Victory, Mamoli kit, 1/90 On the Shelf: Corel HMS Victory Cross section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share #26 Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) am laying her up in dry dock for a while till i finish a couple of outstanding jobs in the house, should be back aboard her by xmas...... here are some pics of progress so far: The curly bits might not be in exactly the right place, but what the hell, like i keep saying, i only bought the kit to tie the knots!!!! Edited July 7, 2019 by spider999 GrandpaPhil, diablo0007 and etubino 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo0007 Posted July 7, 2019 Share #27 Posted July 7, 2019 very nice i like the work soon we will be in same stage good luck in your house work and enjoy summer my friend spider999 1 Quote Completed Model: La Toulounaise Current Build: HMS Victory, Mamoli kit, 1/90 On the Shelf: Corel HMS Victory Cross section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Morrison Posted July 7, 2019 Share #28 Posted July 7, 2019 Exquisite work! Bill spider999 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted July 8, 2019 Author Share #29 Posted July 8, 2019 On 7/7/2019 at 10:00 PM, diablo0007 said: very nice i like the work soon we will be in same stage good luck in your house work and enjoy summer my friend Why thank you my friend. Kind words go a long way to bolster one's confidence.. Glad someone is enjoying my attempts at building a boat, you'd never guess it is my first go!! diablo0007 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider999 Posted July 8, 2019 Author Share #30 Posted July 8, 2019 23 hours ago, Bill Morrison said: Exquisite work! Bill Cheers Bill, glad you like it. It isn't as crisp and neat at YT's build but rather has the aged patina of a battered old sailing ship, bit like me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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