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HMS VICTORY by Jerry - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72 - 1805 version


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When I opened the first manual ( there are three) of HMS Victory, I saw Admiral Nelson's prayer which was right there on the very first page. On the same day that Nelson was said to have uttered this prayer, he was fatally wounded by a musket shot from the French Ship Redoubtable. My immediate reaction was "Oh my God!", what have I gotten myself into. Since I already spent about $1200 for the kit and had parts of it strewn all over the floor of my office, I figured it was too late to change my mind.

 

About 12 years ago I built my first and only ship model, Cuttysark, post-545-0-29037300-1367278475_thumb.jpg and when I finally placed the Union Jack on Cuttysark's rear stay, I know for sure that I said, "I'll have to have a screw loose to do this again." But when one is lucky enough to reach my age most sports are taboo, television sucks, there is no job to go to and even the grandkids are off on their own; I needed something to do; so, on February 22nd of this year, I began my build and what follows is a record by pictures and date, of what has been done so far. However, before I go further I'd like to give a shout to Dave (Shipyard Sid) and Kevin for their encouragement to do this and for their kindness and patience with my rookie endeavors. Also a big thank you to Derek S. for letting me use his log as if it were my own.

 

Feb 21, 2013

post-545-0-93824700-1367279281_thumb.jpg   When I looked into the BOX... Boy! was I bewildered. So much stuff and weighing 36 pounds.

 

Feb 22

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Feb 23

post-545-0-73403500-1367279940_thumb.jpg  First gluing, keelson and stem to keel

 

Feb 26

post-545-0-15339300-1367280368_thumb.jpg  Fitted bulkheads and middle gun deck to keel

 

 Mar 1

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 Mar 4      

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Mar 5

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Mar 9

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Mar 13

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Hi David..

 

I haven't started to paint the hull yet.  I plan to do this tomorrow.  Gunport linings after that.  Thank you so much for your good wishes and for being my first responder.  have a good night, my friend.

 

Jerry

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Thanks trippwj...I have made a lot more progress than you have seen.  I'll be posting more and more pics in the next few days.  Actually, I'm almost ready to line the gunports.  I appreciate your interest.  Jerry

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Nirvana...  Thank you so much for your kind and warm words.  I hope I won't disappoint you or anyone as I proceed in ther construction of this wonderful model.  I look forward to communicating with you in the near future.   Jerry

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Ahoy Jerry :D

 

Welcome to MSW

 

Looking forward to your progress. She looks great so far and "Thank you" :)  for taking the time to post your work.

 

For anybody interested I found the manual for this build here

 

http://www.aeromarine-uk.com/Manuals/Victory_Hull.pdf

 

And

 

http://www.aeromarine-uk.com/Manuals/Victory_Rig.pdf

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 On with the Show.... B) 

 

  J.Pett

 

“If you're going through hell, keep going” (Winston Churchill)

 

Current build:  MS Rattlesnake (MS2028)

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/45-model-shipways-rattlesnake-ms2028-scale-164th/

 

Side Build: HMS Victory: Corel

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3709-hms-victory-by-jpett-corel-198/?p=104762

 

On the back burner:  1949 Chris Craft Racer: Dumas

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/939-1949-chris-craft-racer-by-jpett-dumas-kit-no-1702/

 

Sometime, but not sure when: Frigate Berlin: Corel

http://www.corel-srl.it/pdf/berlin.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

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No worries there Jerry, I will be a regular visitor

 

I have the book now :D

 On with the Show.... B) 

 

  J.Pett

 

“If you're going through hell, keep going” (Winston Churchill)

 

Current build:  MS Rattlesnake (MS2028)

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/45-model-shipways-rattlesnake-ms2028-scale-164th/

 

Side Build: HMS Victory: Corel

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3709-hms-victory-by-jpett-corel-198/?p=104762

 

On the back burner:  1949 Chris Craft Racer: Dumas

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/939-1949-chris-craft-racer-by-jpett-dumas-kit-no-1702/

 

Sometime, but not sure when: Frigate Berlin: Corel

http://www.corel-srl.it/pdf/berlin.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

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Welcome to the community of Caldercraft Victory builders here at MSW Jerry.  You're off to a great start.  I started mine at the beginning of January and you're already a bit ahead of me!  I need to get back out there and you're giving me the inspiration!  Looking forward to following your build.

 

All the best,

 

Patrick

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Nirvana...  Thank you so much for your kind and warm words.  I hope I won't disappoint you or anyone as I proceed in ther construction of this wonderful model.  I look forward to communicating with you in the near future.   Jerry

 

 

Jerry,

I was kind of confused, but somehow I had two of the same replies to you and upon deleting one the other disappeared as well.

I am sorry for that. Still looking forward to hear about the final weight once completed.

 

Please, visit our Facebook page!

 

Respectfully

 

Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics 
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Patrick...Thanks so much for the shout...I have nothing else to do since I'm long retired so I spend a lot of time each day on building Victory.  I have been to your site and have learned much from it along with the other wonderful build sites. Please stay in touch.

Jerry

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Nirvana...Pleaswe don't hold your breatj as I'm at least a couple of years away from being able to weigh the finished model.  At my age, I hope I can emember to do that.  LOL

 

Jerry

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Ahoy Jerry :D

 

Thank you for the parts PDF. After reviewing it I could see where "decades" might also be used to discribe the amount of time needed for this undertaking. I wish you the best on your journey. My view from the peanut gallery is perfect :)

 On with the Show.... B) 

 

  J.Pett

 

“If you're going through hell, keep going” (Winston Churchill)

 

Current build:  MS Rattlesnake (MS2028)

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/45-model-shipways-rattlesnake-ms2028-scale-164th/

 

Side Build: HMS Victory: Corel

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3709-hms-victory-by-jpett-corel-198/?p=104762

 

On the back burner:  1949 Chris Craft Racer: Dumas

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/939-1949-chris-craft-racer-by-jpett-dumas-kit-no-1702/

 

Sometime, but not sure when: Frigate Berlin: Corel

http://www.corel-srl.it/pdf/berlin.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

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Hello Jerry

, Well there you go !!!! Your log is less than a day old and you have lots of new friends and followers. Things are looking really good, and you have certainly got the picture prob sorted in no time. Just keep enjoying it. Well done . If you go to the jotika website there is a twenty page view of the construction of the model. Click on the photos to enlarge them. I do know if you have seen it. DAVID

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hi Jerry welcome to a thread all of your own, and as you can  see  there are already 5 - soon be 6 (me) watching yr progress

 

 

Please can you post a profile picture of your build into the following link, the reason for asking is on page one of the thread.

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1589-latest-full-profile-photograph-of-your-build/

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David...Yep, I've been a busy boy.  This log has taken a lot of my time today but I still managed to getteo coats of paint on Victory.  If you check the text part of this log you'll seee that I received a notice saying that I have used more images than I'm allowed to.  I'm stifled as I can't continue posting the pics under the dates as I have started.  Any ideas?

 

Jerry

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David..I checked my pic sizes; they average a little over 1 MB.  I asked for help at the Captains Lounge so I'll see what happens.  I'm afraid I may not be able to go further unless I start a second log.  Hope I'm wrong.

Jerry

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Thanks, David but I tried that.  Must be doing something wrong.  I'll start over again and see what happens...Jerry

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Ahoy Jerry

 

I could be wrong but I do not see how starting over will resolve this.

 

Can you post just one

 

Did your try posting a photo already excepted in a past post. Perhaps something has changed on your camera setting and this new image is not excepted

You can delete this post if the test is sucessful

 

I saw the same error when my photo was too large.

 

I now post 1600 by 1200 images (JPEG). I right clicked my last image and selected properties. The "On disk size" is 112 KB (114,688 bytes). I edit mine in Photoshop and select a high setting (not the highest)

 

Hope this helps

 On with the Show.... B) 

 

  J.Pett

 

“If you're going through hell, keep going” (Winston Churchill)

 

Current build:  MS Rattlesnake (MS2028)

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/45-model-shipways-rattlesnake-ms2028-scale-164th/

 

Side Build: HMS Victory: Corel

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3709-hms-victory-by-jpett-corel-198/?p=104762

 

On the back burner:  1949 Chris Craft Racer: Dumas

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/939-1949-chris-craft-racer-by-jpett-dumas-kit-no-1702/

 

Sometime, but not sure when: Frigate Berlin: Corel

http://www.corel-srl.it/pdf/berlin.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

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Hi Jpett..

First of all, your photo did delete from my site.  I have had no problem deleting photos; I don't believe that's a problem.  I use my cell phone to take pics with and that has been working fine.  I also have checked the properties of the photos and find most of them to be under 1mb.  I suppose I could edit them and make them smaller and I will try that if I still have a problem.  I would sure hate to start all over again.  Thanks for all the time you have taken to help me.  You're very nice and I appreciate it....Jerry

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To anyone wondering what happened to my site...I have decided to start over again so have deleted all info previously posted.  I will be working on this until I get it right.  I hope I haven't been foolish but I want this thing to work correctly.  Thanks for your patience..I'll be back real soon.  Jerry

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David, I received your email and yes I am reconstructing my log.  I'm reducing all my photos as I go but don't be concerned..All the posts from others are still available and in their proper place.  .  It'll be much better this time.  Thanks for being a good friend; I need you.

 

Jerry

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