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

[Jerry]

Thanks, Glenn...Your comment is well appreciated.  Hope your day is going well.

Jerry

[Jerry]

Hello Everyone and greetings from jerry's drydock.

 

 I have been progressing very well, mostly because of the much appreciated help i have received from David (shipyard Sid) and by my studying Petersson's book, "Rigging Period Shiop Models" and the bible, of course, "The Anatomy of nelson's Ships" by Longridge.  In my last post I showed my progress building the Fore Yard and since then I have mounted it to the Foremast, rigged it and have arrived almost at the same place for the Fore Topmast Yard.  This yard is mounted and except for the bottom two tackles, it is almost completed too.  I'd like to post my latest photos and I believe I have approximately 20 pictures so I will make two post with 10 photos in each.

 

Today was a fascinating day;  I can't believe how little things can take so long.  Putting together the parrells took most of time since it is the first time I ever attempted this operation and because one is dealing with little miniscule beads that can easily disappear.  But I managed, and I believe the next mast's yards will go a bit smoother.  Speaking about the parrells I believe my method of using two bead stringers at the same time quickened the process.  The photos should illustrate what I mean.  Also, when handling the very tiny trucks (that get lashed to the foremast standing backstays) I lightly glued the lashing to the truck which allowed me to handle it easier as I tied it to the backstay.

 

 So as they say, "a picture is worth a thousand words," I will now follow with the photos.  Please remember to place your mouse over the photo for its caption.  And please let me know if I can be more helpful by answering any questions.  I hope everyone has a wonderful evening.  Best,

Jerry

Edited May 7, 2014 by Jerry

[Jerry]

Hera are some additional photos to go with the proceeding ones.  I hope they are helpful.

 

Jerry

Edited May 7, 2014 by Jerry

[Shipyard sid]

Greetings Jerry

Well this is excellent work, it really is, and very instructive with clear photos. So soon the main mast yards. Keep enjoying yourself , but careful as you go., Well done Jerry. DAVID

[Jerry]

Hi Lawrence. Much obliged for your taking the time to talk about my build.  Who says I'm having funanf getting joy?  Are you kidding me?  Ha Ha...I'm kidding you..I am having fun and especially because i have met such nice people on this site, like you, who have made the ship model building a real pleasure.  Thanks for being my friend...Jerry

[Jerry]

Hello David and many thanks for your nice and encouraging words.  I meant what I said about the help you give me.  I hope it'll always be available.. Hope you had a good night's sleep.  jerry

[Rich.F]

Hi jerry.

The pictures are well. Fantastic.. they really are...

 

Hope mine will be half as good.

[Jerry]

Hello Rich and thank you for stopping at my log.  It's so nice to meet someone new and to receive a compliment.  I hope you do well with your build and anything i may do to help is in the offering.  Please keep in touch.  Thanks again and have a great evening.

Jerry

[Jerry]

Hello everyone..

 

Here's an interim report on progress from the drydock....I'm happy to say that the Foremast yards are tied in place, a bit askew, but that will be easily corrected as soon as the yard lifts are rigged.  It's been a wee bit tricky rigging some of these yards as access to some of the 3mm blocks was difficult.  Again, the bead threader saved my behind.  Here are a few more photos and I apologize for some lack of clarity on one or two.  I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend.

 

Best,

 

Jerry

Edited May 10, 2014 by Jerry

[Glenn-UK]

It looks very complicated, but you seem to be working steadily through this phase. Keep up the very good work

[Jerry]

It is complicated, Glenn, and I have benn spending lots of time studying plans, Longridge, etc. to try and understand some of this rigging.  David (Shipyard Sid) has also been very good to me with lots of useful advice.  But I'm moving along and getting a little done each day.  I have to turn the dowels into the mainmast yards next so that will be tomorow's job.  Thanks for your good words and keep up your good work, too.  regards,

Jerry

Edited May 11, 2014 by Jerry

[Nirvana]

I am certainly going to pick up the idea of shaping the booms and yards.

[Jerry]

Thanks for the visit, Nirvana...I suppose that you mean  you plan to use a drill press in shaping the masts, yards and booms.  If so, you'll find it's a great way to go.  Let me know if you have any questions as to the process.  take care,

Jerry

[Pjmaker100]

Hi Uncle Jerry.

I saw your beautiful boat when daddy showed me the pictures!

Can't wait to get a ride.

curly

[Jerry]

Thank you for your visit to my log Curly and for your nice compliment.  I would love teo give you a ride on my boat but it won't be finished for a long time.  In the meanwhile  visit my site again soon.  Uncle jerry

[Jerry]

Hello everyone.  It's Sunday evening and I realized that I have a some pictures of the latest progress from the dry dock.  Unfortunately, I ran into a physical problem like friend Lawrence so I couldn't get any work done  over this weekend.  I developed a good case of a stiff neck and for the past 2 or 3 nights I haven't been able to get much sleep so I felt it best to give the build a rest.  That's what one gets from sitting low and working high.  (High as in height,  LOL)   I guess looking up for some time caused this pain I have in my neck so it's a rest for the build and one for me too.  But since the last post I have finished mounting the Main Yard in place complete with sling, truss pendants and Jeers.  Hopefully I'll feel better soon and can get into the dry dock again.  I hope these pics make sense.... and for captions don't forget to run your mouse over the photo..  Best to all.

Jerry

Edited May 19, 2014 by Jerry

[Glenn-UK]

Nice work Jerry

[Jerry]

Thanks, Glenn

[PrimoDude]

Hello Jerry... tis a newbie here and I am also starting the HMS Victory 1805 kit. Like you, my thoughts were, "What did I

get into here when I opened this 30 lb. box of wood parts". So far, so good and happy with the kit.

I will track your progress and hopefully one day, I too can launch this puppy into the display case. Properly done.

Many thanks for your photos and progress reports.

Iowa Corn Fields here. :-)

"Woody" alias Woodchipper

[Jerry]

Good morning, Woody...

Welcome to the "group."  If you are as lucky as I've been, you're about to make some wonderful friendships.  The best thing about this site are the people who will always come to your aid and comfort you when you make a boo boo.  And believe me you will make some errors.  But on the bright side, the proghress you make will be well worth the effort.  

Thank you very much for your comments which are much appreciated.  I am still making slow progress as I'm preparing to hang the main top yard today .  I have chosen to build each yard one at a time in order to slow down the process to limit mistakes and to ease any boredom possible from the much repetition.  Please don't ever hesitate to ask a question when necessary as I, along with many others here, will be happy to answer you.

Are you planning to create a log?  Whatever you do, I wish you the best in building the Victory.

Take care,

Jerry

[Jerry]

Good evening everyone...A little update from the dry dock.  Another yard is finished and rigged in place.  I am now ready to begin forming the Main topgallant Yard which, when done, will complete the yarding of the main mast.  A few pictures to mark my progress follow.  I hope all is well with everyone.

Jerry

Edited May 22, 2014 by Jerry

[Shipyard sid]

Well hello Jerry.

Well it all appears to be going well. Excellent work and soon the mizzen, and then back to the pointy end. I am really working at slow pace now. I am slowly working my way around the hull refitting gunport lids, touching up paintwork and at the moment fitting the anchors, and the davits are ready to fit, so there's still lots to do. I have got to say the amount of progress you have made in such a short time is amazing. Just keep on enjoying your self Jerry ...regards DAVID

[Azzoun]

Wow.. a year in and look at your progress, great work!

[Jerry]

Hello Azzoun and many thanks for your visit to my log.  Actually I began this build in late February 2013.  But I won't argue about a few months.  Come back soon and share some thoughts with me.  best regards,

Jerry.

[Jerry]

Hello David.  Nice to hear from you... I'm looking forward to the day when I can sit alongside my Victory, turning it slowly in its turntable and just be looking for fine tuning and touch ups... What about the ship's boats?  Are you planning to build all of them?  I like the idea of davits as there's no way I'm going to cover up the hole in the middle of the deck with boats.  I think I'll hang a couple of the boats on the davits and place the others alongside the ship in the display case.  But there's so much more to do before worrying about that.  Hope you are feeling well these days.  Talk to you soon..

Jerry

[pompey2]

Looking good Jerry.

It really comes together as the rigging and spars start to grow.

 

Nick

[Jerry]

Hey Nick..Where you been?  Good to hear from you.Yes, it's beginning to look like a boat.  LOL...I'll be going on holiday soon so there's going to be a lull for about a month.  Take care and thanks for the visit.

Jerry

[PrimoDude]

Don't stay away too long Jerry...This old bird will be calling for a life ring.. :-)

Your doing a fine job on your ship.. My admiration.

"Woody"

[Jerry]

Hello Woody.  It's nice to hear from you again.  I'll be gone for almost a month so progress will be at a standstill for a while.  I finished rigging the top gallant yard on the main mast today and hope to start on the mizzen mast yards tomorrow.  I'm enjoying watching the boat take shape and am really looking forward to the rest of the rigging.  I have a couple of droopy yards but that will be corrected when I install the lifts.  Take care and enjoy the Memorial weekend.  Jerry

Edited May 25, 2014 by Jerry

[Jerry]

Hey Lawrence...Real good to hear from you.  And thanks for your very nice compliment.  Besides working on your Vic you're so busy answering the many well wishers you get visiting your site I don't know where you get the time.  Your ship is really getting there and I expect that when I get back from my holiday you'll be just about to the point where I am. That'll be real good because we can then compare notes as we build the same stage of Victory.  I don't know if what I just said makes sense but the bottom line is...keep up the great work.

Jerry

Edited May 26, 2014 by Jerry