GrandpaPhil Posted October 20, 2019 Author #211 Posted October 20, 2019 I have the middle head rails in place and I added some putty, which is currently drying, to blend in with the wales. J11, Retired guy and Edwardkenway 3 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
GrandpaPhil Posted October 20, 2019 Author #212 Posted October 20, 2019 Once I add the mouldings, I will paint everything made to this point to prevent the problems that will occur If I wait. J11 1 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
GrandpaPhil Posted October 20, 2019 Author #213 Posted October 20, 2019 I cleaned up the putty: Tom E, Retired guy, SIDEWAYS SAM and 3 others 6 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
GrandpaPhil Posted October 27, 2019 Author #214 Posted October 27, 2019 Thank you for all the likes and the comments! I made the first set of mouldings. I will paint the head once I get all of them done. CDW, Edwardkenway, Retired guy and 3 others 6 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
GrandpaPhil Posted October 28, 2019 Author #215 Posted October 28, 2019 I’ve got three sets of mouldings made now. Edwardkenway, J11 and Retired guy 3 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
GrandpaPhil Posted October 28, 2019 Author #216 Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) Thank you all for all the likes! I am done making mouldings now. Now, it is time to do some filling and sanding and then to do a little paint work before getting to the inside of the head rails becomes difficult. This will also give me a chance to fix some minor problems elsewhere with the paintwork. Edited October 28, 2019 by GrandpaPhil Jonesey, Retired guy, Edwardkenway and 3 others 6 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
Nikiforos Posted October 30, 2019 #217 Posted October 30, 2019 Very atmospheric. Lots of care going into your figurines so take a bow... Edwardkenway, J11 and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote
GrandpaPhil Posted November 2, 2019 Author #218 Posted November 2, 2019 Thank you all for the comments and the likes! I did some priming and some paint touch ups (the black anyways). The Victory is looking better. Tomorrow she’ll have some color added. VTHokiEE, Henke, Edwardkenway and 3 others 6 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
Edwardkenway Posted November 2, 2019 #219 Posted November 2, 2019 Very nice job, the headrails look A1 with the coat of black paint Phil👍 J11 and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED
The Lazy Saint Posted November 2, 2019 #220 Posted November 2, 2019 Looking great now, l am looking forward to seeing the colour applied. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint. GrandpaPhil, J11 and SIDEWAYS SAM 3 Quote
GrandpaPhil Posted November 3, 2019 Author #221 Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) Thank you all very much for the comments and the likes! I have the starboard side base coated and have done some touch ups. I’m happy with how it’s turning out. Now, on to the port side! Edited November 3, 2019 by GrandpaPhil Old Collingwood, Retired guy, VTHokiEE and 2 others 5 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
Edwardkenway Posted November 3, 2019 #222 Posted November 3, 2019 Looks even better now Phil. Keep doing your thing 😉 GrandpaPhil 1 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED
GrandpaPhil Posted November 3, 2019 Author #223 Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) Thank you both, very much! Mark, I carved them from 1/16” basswood based on the picture in the AOTS. You should give it a try. This build has been a great learning experience for me. Edited November 3, 2019 by GrandpaPhil Edwardkenway 1 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
GrandpaPhil Posted November 3, 2019 Author #224 Posted November 3, 2019 The port side is base coated and I’ve done some more touch ups. You can really see the twist in the hull in the bow on picture. Dubz, Edwardkenway, J11 and 7 others 10 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
GrandpaPhil Posted November 4, 2019 Author #225 Posted November 4, 2019 I’m making my run on the figurehead. It’ll be made in several different pieces. CDW and BLACK VIKING 2 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
GrandpaPhil Posted November 4, 2019 Author #226 Posted November 4, 2019 First piece carved: Tom E, J11, CDW and 3 others 6 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
Retired guy Posted November 5, 2019 #227 Posted November 5, 2019 Very nice carving Phil, have done a little bit myself but I use boxwood it does not splinter as bad as basswood. Thought you might like these two pictures I took back in 2004 Regards Richard GrandpaPhil, SIDEWAYS SAM, J11 and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: Bluenose by Retired guy - Model Shipways - scale 1:64
GrandpaPhil Posted November 5, 2019 Author #228 Posted November 5, 2019 Thank you both very much! Old Collingwood 1 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
GrandpaPhil Posted November 6, 2019 Author #229 Posted November 6, 2019 First piece: Ronald-V, Edwardkenway, KurtH and 7 others 10 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
The Lazy Saint Posted November 6, 2019 #230 Posted November 6, 2019 Great bit of carving, well done to you. Keep up the good work. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint. GrandpaPhil 1 Quote
Ronald-V Posted November 6, 2019 #231 Posted November 6, 2019 Great carving GrandpaPhil! Especially at that scale! GrandpaPhil 1 Quote Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models
RickyGene Posted November 7, 2019 #232 Posted November 7, 2019 I have read thru your complete as of today, thread on the most excellent craftmanship, you have put into your model of the Victory. Not sure here, but looks to me as if you might also build card models with use of card/paper incorporated into your build. I was most impressed over the video in this thread that corrects the color palette for the HMS Victory. Years ago, and where the article was slips my ole memory, I read that the guy doing the article said the shades of yellow were not correct for the time/period. He was lamb blasted for the comment from the modeling community! Looks like he is due a apology. Will admit, does take some getting use too in that shade. But some research will show for the time frame as the Victory has been shown with the orange/yellow would not have been correct, because the color did not truly exist in that hue for that time. Where as the color as we see now being applied, did in fact exist! So does give one pause, too bad we can't ask Lord Nelson. But I digress, your build shows what one can do if willing to put in the time and effort. I have never tried wood carving, my ole eyes are too tired now for such as that, but for those who do give it a go, are rewarded with great results. Oh, I liked the Crow, have ate my share of it in life! Just so happens, I have setting in front of me a project that has been calling my name for over a year. Two years ago, I purchased for a song the 1/78, Kit#782, Mantua/Sergal HMS Victory. This is the pre-laser cut kit. One has to hand cut parts from sheets. Does have the then what was referred to as Photo-Etch for the Stern Galleries and other assorted details. This is a monster of a kit. The box w/material is heavy to say the least. Is packed w/a lumber yard and the fittings are wonderful. The figures/figurehead are lost wax castings in brass. Many say the figurehead as comes with the kit is too out of scale, but I will use it anyway. Years ago, I ordered from the UK a small piece of wood that came from the Victory. It came w/a certificate stating it was removed during her last refit. I plan to use on the model and think it is just way cool to have a piece of the real ship in the model. I also have all the books and material, will add as I see fit, but not get bogged down in the details. I do plan to paint and copper the bottom. Yes, I will go with the new color bands and mast. Looking forward to more of your build. Rick Edwardkenway, Old Collingwood, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 4 Quote Neophyte Shipwright Wisdom: When all else fails, read the instructions!
GrandpaPhil Posted November 8, 2019 Author #233 Posted November 8, 2019 Thank you all for the comments and the likes! I adjusted one paint scheme and have the opposite piece mostly carved. It’s currently drying because I may or may not have broken it in multiple places and had to glue it back together. I threw in a ruler for scale (English units, I only use metric if I have to). EricWilliamMarshall and Duanelaker 2 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
GrandpaPhil Posted November 8, 2019 Author #234 Posted November 8, 2019 The second piece is carved. Once the glue dries, I’ll seal it, trim it a bit and then paint it. Thanks for looking in! EricWilliamMarshall, J11, SIDEWAYS SAM and 1 other 4 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
GrandpaPhil Posted November 8, 2019 Author #235 Posted November 8, 2019 Rick, Thank you very much. I have built a few card models. I haven’t had much luck with card kits, but I did scratch build the Prince de Neufchatel from card, which came out well. I have found that it is easy to work and very useful. It’s also surprisingly strong. Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
RickyGene Posted November 9, 2019 #236 Posted November 9, 2019 17 hours ago, GrandpaPhil said: Rick, Thank you very much. I have built a few card models. I haven’t had much luck with card kits, but I did scratch build the Prince de Neufchatel from card, which came out well. I have found that it is easy to work and very useful. It’s also surprisingly strong. If one is willing to experiment, using the right weight material. Many small details can be made from card. Complex shapes can be made from laminations. Then seal the card and paint. One is hard pressed to tell it was made from this material. I have built many card models over the years and I have seen some that rival conventional model building materials, ie: wood and or plastic. Looking forward to more of your build. Rick Edwardkenway and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Neophyte Shipwright Wisdom: When all else fails, read the instructions!
GrandpaPhil Posted November 10, 2019 Author #237 Posted November 10, 2019 I carved another piece of the figurehead. That’s definitely one of the more complex pieces that I have ever carved. It went better than expected. I have the port side made, except for the scroll work which goes across the bow. Retired guy, Tom E, J11 and 3 others 6 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
GrandpaPhil Posted November 10, 2019 Author #238 Posted November 10, 2019 The first three are painted and will be ready to install tomorrow! They’re not perfect, but they’ll do. Retired guy, Edwardkenway, KeithAug and 4 others 7 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
GrandpaPhil Posted November 10, 2019 Author #239 Posted November 10, 2019 The first two pieces are on: Due to an imperfect understanding of the plans (I didn’t measure twice, oops), I trimmed away too much of the mouldings. That’ll have to be fixed later. Henke, KeithAug, Old Collingwood and 7 others 10 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
CDW Posted November 10, 2019 #240 Posted November 10, 2019 Along with the whole of your model, your carvings are very impressive. Nice work Phil. Old Collingwood, J11, Edwardkenway and 1 other 4 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700
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