Ian B Posted December 1, 2019 #301 Posted December 1, 2019 certainly making great progress GrandpaPhil 1 Quote HMAV Bounty 'Billings' completed ⛵ HMS Cheerful - Syren-Chuck' completed Steam Pinnace 199 'Billings bashed' - completed ⚓ HMS Ledbury F30 --White Ensign -completed 😎 HMS Vanguard 'Victory models'-- completed Bismarck Amati 1/200 --underway 👍
Pappa Phil Posted December 1, 2019 #302 Posted December 1, 2019 Well just look at that..over past 2 years have built Artesania Latina's Mississippi steamboat and chinese Junk. I am now awaiting delivery of Mantua's Victory 1:98 since I wanted a more challenging and lengthy project, now I'm gaining more confidence.(They were my first two model boat attempts). Thought I'd look to see if anyone had posted experiences of the build and straight away found your log. I will no doubt be looking at this regularly once I've started for guidance and inspiration when the going gets tough..because I know sometimes it does! Great that you have taken time and trouble to create the log...will surely help others..such as me along the way. Now semi-retired so have more time for such things. Regards Grandpa Phil 2 ! GrandpaPhil 1 Quote
GrandpaPhil Posted December 1, 2019 Author #303 Posted December 1, 2019 We have proof of concept! One of the many things that I hate about this kit is that there are no inner decks and thus nothing to secure the gunport lid rigging to. I drilled the holes and glued the rigging thread in. After it set up, I tied off to the eyebolts. FriedClams, CDW, Old Collingwood 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 December 1, 2019 Author #304 Posted December 1, 2019 The gunport rigging is proceeding! Henke, KurtH, BLACK VIKING and 5 others 8 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 December 2, 2019 #305 Posted December 2, 2019 Great progress and your carving is looking fantastic too, well done you. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint. GrandpaPhil and Retired guy 2 Quote
GrandpaPhil Posted December 6, 2019 Author #306 Posted December 6, 2019 Thank you very much! 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 December 6, 2019 Author #307 Posted December 6, 2019 I rigged the port side gunport lids. Half way there and I’m happy with them. After I rig the other half, I’m making the channels. SIDEWAYS SAM, Retired guy, FriedClams 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)
Retired guy Posted December 6, 2019 #308 Posted December 6, 2019 Nice progress Phil they looked fiddly to do 👍 Regards Richard GrandpaPhil 1 Quote Current build: Bluenose by Retired guy - Model Shipways - scale 1:64
GrandpaPhil Posted December 10, 2019 Author #309 Posted December 10, 2019 (edited) Richard, Thank you! I’m not going to lie, the first dozen or so were a little annoying until I got the methodology and the rhythm down. After that, they went pretty smoothly. My big lesson learned is that it is better to make your own eyebolts and not to buy plastic ones. Edited December 10, 2019 by GrandpaPhil 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 December 10, 2019 Author #310 Posted December 10, 2019 I am working my way down the starboard side. Matt D, Retired guy, VTHokiEE and 8 others 11 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)
Emmet Posted December 10, 2019 #311 Posted December 10, 2019 On 8/12/2019 at 3:07 PM, GrandpaPhil said: Lol to both of you! Thank you all for the comments and the likes! Seriously though, CD when you get around to coppering your Victory, let me know. I learned all sorts of valuable lessons between the Victory’s hull and the Prince de Neufchatel’s. The first is that if you decide to use copper tape, use new copper tape that sticks well. I used old copper tape that I found on sale for the Victory, it took me about 30-40 hours to copper it. The tape didn’t stick well and I had to reinforce it with glue. I used new copper tape from an electrical supply house for the Prince de Neufchatel. It took me about 4 hours to copper the hull. Peel and stick with a little bit of fabrication involved. I am a newbie but I was wondering if you use stained glass copper tape for the copper plating. It comes in various widths-not sure what width might be better. I am enjoying reading all of these posts and am fascinated by your work. GrandpaPhil and SIDEWAYS SAM 2 Quote
GrandpaPhil Posted December 10, 2019 Author #312 Posted December 10, 2019 Yes, stained glass copper tape works great. That’s functionally the same stuff that I used. 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)
Emmet Posted December 10, 2019 #313 Posted December 10, 2019 On 9/22/2019 at 10:21 AM, David56 said: It is something i an concerned about when i get hull done Try some silver paint first. That works with other painting. Quote
Emmet Posted December 10, 2019 #314 Posted December 10, 2019 On 10/20/2019 at 12:38 PM, GrandpaPhil said: And now for something completely different! A 54mm British Infantry Officer from the American War of Independence (AWI): I think it’s a Call To Arms figure, but I’m not really sure. I’m a little out of practice, but I think it came out okay. It just needs some flock around the base after all paint dries. I am not sure how you made it but I am not sure how you made it but it shows talent with more than ships. Matt D, KurtH, GrandpaPhil and 2 others 5 Quote
GrandpaPhil Posted December 11, 2019 Author #315 Posted December 11, 2019 Thank you all for the likes and the comments! I’m glad you liked the British officer. I very much enjoy painting figures every now and again. I’m about two-thirds done with the gunport lids on the starboard side. Next up, I need to make the channels so I can figure out where the mouldings will go. More with that later. 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)
Emmet Posted December 11, 2019 #316 Posted December 11, 2019 On 12/10/2019 at 9:21 AM, GrandpaPhil said: Yes, stained glass copper tape works great. That’s functionally the same stuff that I used. makes sense GrandpaPhil 1 Quote
GrandpaPhil Posted December 11, 2019 Author #317 Posted December 11, 2019 Starboard side is done. All 78 gunport lids are rigged. Next up: channels This is because those are my remaining functional fittings and I need them in place to adapt the locations for everything else on the sides. Edwardkenway, FriedClams 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 December 11, 2019 Author #318 Posted December 11, 2019 My ten channels: Tom E and SIDEWAYS SAM 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 December 12, 2019 Author #319 Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) Thank you very much, Mark! I’m trying. I’ve made my fair share of mistakes on this build, but she’s finally coming together. I’m learning as I go. Edited December 12, 2019 by GrandpaPhil 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 December 12, 2019 Author #320 Posted December 12, 2019 Mark, That is awesome! 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 December 13, 2019 Author #321 Posted December 13, 2019 (edited) I cut out my first two channels (1/16” basswood) and dry fitted them. Edited December 13, 2019 by GrandpaPhil I forgot the picture Henke, FriedClams, Edwardkenway and 6 others 9 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)
rkwz Posted December 13, 2019 #322 Posted December 13, 2019 Hi Phil, just thought I'd drop in and check out your Victory... She's a fine looking ship! Love the detail you've achieved especially hand carving those fiddly bits. I'll be following your progress and get some inspiration from you for my build too! GrandpaPhil 1 Quote
GrandpaPhil Posted December 15, 2019 Author #323 Posted December 15, 2019 (edited) Thank you everyone for all the likes! I’m glad you like the build! I finished cutting out the starboard channels. I still need to drill holes for the eyebolts and they all need painted prior to installation, but I have them sitting in their approximate spots so I can check fit and that they won’t interfere with the gunports. They will be pinned in place, in addition to being glued, for strength. Edited December 15, 2019 by GrandpaPhil BLACK VIKING, Retired guy, HIPEXEC 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 December 15, 2019 Author #324 Posted December 15, 2019 Port side channels are cut out: Time to make some eyebolts and do some painting. Old Collingwood, SIDEWAYS SAM, Tom E and 6 others 9 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 December 21, 2019 Author #325 Posted December 21, 2019 (edited) I have channels with eyebolts. I made the eyebolts from annealed steel wire. Edited December 21, 2019 by GrandpaPhil Edwardkenway, SIDEWAYS SAM, Old Collingwood 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)
Retired guy Posted December 22, 2019 #326 Posted December 22, 2019 Great progress Phil 👍 Regards Richard GrandpaPhil 1 Quote Current build: Bluenose by Retired guy - Model Shipways - scale 1:64
GrandpaPhil Posted December 22, 2019 Author #327 Posted December 22, 2019 Thank you all for the likes and the comments! I have channels on the port side! The rest are painted and almost ready to install. I am pinning them to the hull. This means that I am using steel pins (sewing pins) to reinforce the glue so the channels do not buckle under the stress of rigging. Edwardkenway, Duanelaker, Bill Morrison and 5 others 8 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 December 22, 2019 Author #328 Posted December 22, 2019 Starboard side is done. Henke, EricWilliamMarshall, Edwardkenway and 8 others 11 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 December 22, 2019 Author #329 Posted December 22, 2019 I am installing the iron banding that go with the channel eye bolts. I am making them from poster board. Matt D, Blue Pilot, Henke and 11 others 14 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 December 23, 2019 #330 Posted December 23, 2019 Good job Phil, well done. Keep up the good work. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint. Old Collingwood, Bill Morrison and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote
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