GrandpaPhil Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share #151 Posted August 24, 2019 Quick lesson learned to share with everyone. Next time I will make my own eyebolts from wire instead of buying plastic ones for my gunport lids. Retired guy and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share #152 Posted August 24, 2019 1 repaired gunport lid with wire eyebolts: SIDEWAYS SAM, Old Collingwood and paulsutcliffe 3 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share #153 Posted August 24, 2019 I’ve done a lot of paint work today. I did a lot of gunport lid repair. I replaced a couple of other pieces that got damaged during moving. The Victory looks much better now. The cut water will get painted when I build the basic framework for the head, so the cheeks, frames and head rails will adhere better. Retired guy, Daliab, Henke and 4 others 7 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share #154 Posted August 25, 2019 Thank you everyone for all the likes and the comments! Mark, I’m getting better. When I started the Victory, two years ago, I wouldn’t have dared to do what I just did. After pausing to build the Prince de Neufchatel, I am a lot more confident. I learned a lot. The biggest lesson was that the hardest part is making that first cut. I’m completely running off the AOTS plans now and we’ll see how she turns out. I learned that poster board is actually a good material to build model ships from. I decided this morning that I would build the head so I can get finish getting the model base coated. I am making the cheeks from double thickness (1.6mm) poster board because it is flexible and easy to work. This is leftover material from the Prince de Neufchatel. The rest of the head will be mostly basswood. paulsutcliffe and SIDEWAYS SAM 2 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share #155 Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) Lower cheeks are in place. Edited August 25, 2019 by GrandpaPhil paulsutcliffe 1 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share #156 Posted August 25, 2019 Upper cheeks are on: SIDEWAYS SAM, paulsutcliffe, Tom E and 1 other 4 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share #157 Posted August 25, 2019 Mark, Thank you. The overhead profile for the cheeks are on drawing A8 of AOTS for the Victory, the middle deck, at 1/192 scale. I scaled it up 196% on my copier to get to 1/98 scale. Make sure to leave enough on the end to go all the way to the end of the cut water. I took the pathway from the outboard profile. I picked up my poster board at Walmart. I got an 8 pack for around $5 last December. I still have 2 1/4 sheets left after the Prince de Neufchatel. It sounds crazy, but it works well if you’re going to paint anyways. Old Collingwood and SIDEWAYS SAM 2 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share #158 Posted August 26, 2019 Mark, Looking forward to seeing progress on your Victory. You’re doing well. Quick question, does the Anatomy of Nelson’s Ships have a sail plan for the Victory? Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share #159 Posted August 26, 2019 I don’t know what these are called, but the hawse holes will be drilled into them. I made them last night, from 1/8” thick basswood sheet, boiled them in a microwave, and bent them. I let them dry overnight to shrink back to size and did the final shaping/installation tonight. Next time I work on the Victory, I’ll be using an electric drill on it, to bore out the hawse holes and the hole for the bowsprit. That should be interesting. One thing that I hate about this kit is that there is no interior to speak of, which is awful when trying to run ropes into or out of the hull. This is another reason that I have been learning to scratch build. Tom E, SIDEWAYS SAM, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share #160 Posted August 27, 2019 I punched the hawse holes through the hull. I have the pattern for the wear plate glued to double thickness poster board. I’ll let that dry and cut it out next time. J11 and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share #161 Posted August 27, 2019 I also punched the hole for the bowsprit. I took pictures of it test fitted. Tom E, Old Collingwood, Edwardkenway and 3 others 6 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vane Posted August 27, 2019 Share #162 Posted August 27, 2019 Great to see the progress. One question, why did u replace the nose? Old Collingwood, SIDEWAYS SAM and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share #163 Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) The original was shaped wrong. It came out too far and didn’t rise enough. The AOTS plans for the head wouldn’t work if I had left it as it was. Edited August 27, 2019 by GrandpaPhil Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted August 28, 2019 Share #164 Posted August 28, 2019 58 minutes ago, GrandpaPhil said: The original was shaped wrong. It came out too far and didn’t rise enough. The AOTS plans for the head wouldn’t work if I had left it as it was. You are doing some fine work there - not always easy when doing scratch building. OC. GrandpaPhil 1 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share #165 Posted September 1, 2019 Thank you, Mark! I made the catheads tonight. I carved the moulding into the side of them. I also glued the pattern for the lateral braces onto 1/8” basswood. Those will be cut out tomorrow. Old Collingwood, J11, Edwardkenway and 1 other 4 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vane Posted September 1, 2019 Share #166 Posted September 1, 2019 Maybe its just the angle of the photo but be careful so this is straight? J11 and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share #167 Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) Good eye, Vane. I ended up breaking the cut water and re-glueing it to straighten it. The picture still looks a little wonky but that’s my bad photography. Edited September 1, 2019 by GrandpaPhil Forgot the picture HIPEXEC, Retired guy and J11 3 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share #168 Posted September 1, 2019 This model has lots of issues. I started it before I had the skills and knowledge to build it right. That’s how I learn though. It has more flaws and more problems than I can count (including a twisted hull). Some originate from the age of the kit (1991). Most originate from my mistakes and inexperience. I had only built two real ship models prior to starting this one. I built the Model Shipways Sultana and the Mamoli Endeavour. I had built a few small boats before, but nothing approaching the complexity of this one. I have a Lessons Learned file the length of my arm from this one that I will carry forward to the Triton, which will be my next build. The point of the remainder of this build is for me to get better and is being used as a learning project. I’m having a lot of fun experimenting with it. Vane, Edwardkenway and Bill Morrison 3 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vane Posted September 1, 2019 Share #169 Posted September 1, 2019 I think we are all at various level of craftmanship, builds for various reasons and aims for various quality and can devote various of time to a Project. Most important, considering how much time this hobby requires, is that you enjoy yourself and make your model good enough for you. Personally, I am here to learn more and improve my skills and I also enjoy seeing projects developing. I rather look at the buildlogs that are active and quality is just one parameter that catch my eye when deciding what to follow. Bill Morrison and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share #170 Posted September 1, 2019 14 minutes ago, Wallace said: That is a nice way and I feel the right way to look at it Phil. Lesser mortals would have given up by now I’ve been told before that I taught the mule how to be stubborn, lol. Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share #171 Posted September 1, 2019 1 knee complete with moulding J11 1 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share #172 Posted September 1, 2019 Both knees installed: SIDEWAYS SAM, Edwardkenway, J11 and 4 others 7 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share #173 Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) Thank you for all the likes and the comments. Working on the head and the bow. I made a few trim pieces and two small carvings. I’m getting set up to build the head pieces and the head rails. It’s slow going and very finicky. That’s the fun part for me. Edited September 2, 2019 by GrandpaPhil J11, Edwardkenway, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share #174 Posted September 3, 2019 The Victory coming out of the weekend: I’m making progress! Old Collingwood, Edwardkenway, Dubz and 3 others 6 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share #175 Posted September 14, 2019 I saw a badge on the end of the catheads on the outboard profile. It looked like a crown, so I made one for the port side and glued it to the end of the cathead. I’m not the greatest at drawing, but I think it came out okay: SIDEWAYS SAM, Zarkon, Retired guy and 2 others 5 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share #176 Posted September 16, 2019 Quick intermission. The Admiral loves ravens and crows. I carved one in bas relief for her over the weekend. It’s only primed right now. I made it from 1/4” basswood. I roughed it out with my trusty coping saw and did the carving with my trusty scalpels. The #11 blade is a great all purpose blade and the #10 blade works great for altering thicknesses (like slimming down the neck and the wings). I sanded it twice with 220 grit, once before the first coat of black and once after. VTHokiEE, Edwardkenway, CDW and 3 others 6 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share #177 Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) Thank you very much! Here is the Admiral’s finished raven: She loved it. Edited September 18, 2019 by GrandpaPhil paulsutcliffe, KeithAug, VTHokiEE and 6 others 9 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted September 18, 2019 Share #178 Posted September 18, 2019 That's a good looking raven Phil. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share #179 Posted September 18, 2019 Thank you very much! Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share #180 Posted September 21, 2019 Thank you very much for the likes and the comments! I made the other badge for the starboard cathead and started the mouldings for the cheeks of the head. I’m using very thin strips of poster board to make them. Quick note for the other beginning carvers out there, gluing the piece down helps a lot. I just learned that. SIDEWAYS SAM, Retired guy, Edwardkenway and 2 others 5 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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