HMS Victory by Rob S - Mamoli - 1/90th scale - first build - Terminated

[Rob S]

Lower deck canons installed. Resuming finishing and correcting some areas in need.

[Rob B]

HI Rob,

Like you I have purchased this kit to do in my retirement. I bought it from a gentleman who partially completed it. I think it it all there but does yours have a Parts List? I have Instructions Sheets 1 - 16 and A B and C. I see they have parts listed on them for progress, but it would be great of there was a sheet with all the bits listed, especially the timber. I am lucky that the fittings bags are still sealed, so trusting they are all there, but want the list of timbers so I can source them in readiness. Also to work out what type they are, Walnut Birch etc. No doubt it will be on the Instruction Sheets, but a comprehensive sheet would make it easy.

[Gregory]

Hi Rob B,

FWIW, Mamoli kits do not come with a separate parts list.

All the information is documented on the plan sheets.

Sometimes there is a color chart for the wood on the inside of the box, but as you can imagine it may not be much help.

Your best guide is the measurement of the wood, and the quantity, which can be loosely matched to the amount called for.

It is a bit of a challenge, particularly with a large kit like Victory.

Edited August 10, 2023 by Gregory

[Rob S]

Thanks Gregory and sorry Rob B for such a long time in responding.  As stated, no parts list. I've found it extremely beneficial to be patient and review the instructions carefully step by step to identify the type and measurement of the material called for.  Using the wrong material, as I have in some cases, comes back to bite you later. The differences can be slight (a mm here or there...). I'm doing a lot of searching to find the called for material, and if I can't find it will have to figure out an alternate way to identify suitable replacement wood or another way forward entirely. 

[Rob S]

I've reached the point in this build where I will call it 'Finished' although in the traditional sense it is far from it.  I never intended to complete all the masts and rigging work and to end at a 'hull down' state, but as you can see, I've not reached that state either - by a long shot.

 

As I stated in my very first post in July '19 when this journey began, I had been carrying the kit around for many years before actually opening the box and beginning what seems like yesterday.  As I familiarized myself with the abundant site information and read the wise suggestions from many of you, a key thread I noted was not to undertake a project of this magnitude as your very first wooden ship.  I of course, did not listen and jumped in with both feet. As time went on and as evidenced by the kit progress and subsequent results, I did not possess the skill set to properly assemble the kit. Lack of skill coupled with a Mamoli kit that was not known for it's quality had the makings for a bumpy ride. That bumpy ride was mitigated by many of the suggestions you kindly brought my way and for which I'm extremely grateful. That said, we've reached the end of this journey due primarily to the type (e.g., small railings) of work required vs. the poor state (e.g., size, brittleness, etc.) of the wood bits I have for the work and my lack of skill for such work.  So it's farewell for now and I wish you all fair seas in your modeling endeavors!  

[ccoyle]

1 hour ago, Rob S said:

So it's farewell for now and I wish you all fair seas in your modeling endeavors!

 

Sorry to hear about your decision, Rob, but I can completely understand why you made it. I have a couple of similarly unfinished models sitting on a shelf in my man cave. Hopefully you will not completely give up on the hobby and maybe try something that is more commensurate with your skills?

 

P.S. I have marked your log as 'terminated' rather than 'finished' -- the latter label is reserved for projects that reach completion. There is no shame in the former label, since I suspect that most of us have terminated a build for one reason or another, and even a partially-completed log can be helpful for other modelers.

 

Cheers!