Doc Watson Plymouth England..... Ahoy!

[Doc Watson]

After a hiatus of a few years and a frantic search of an old computer I have found my plans for a 1/64 POF Victory and am 'back in the saddle' so to speak and will start construction in the new year. I have some original oak from HMS Victory which will be used for the keel and stem, stern and some deadwood, not cheap but wanted a piece of the original in the build. I will start a build log in due course and am in the process of acquiring wood for the frames.

 

A time served mechanical fitter then design engineer, Navigator in the RAF and since 2000 a lecturer in computing. Started getting wood dust in my lungs at an early age building balsa rubber powered models and about 25 years ago built a 'Billings' Bounty which has now gone to the great shipyard in the sky. I have a few other projects on the go including a Gauge 1 live steam 'Evening Star' and a 1:1 scale GT40 with monocoque made to original drawings and many original parts which did require a remortgage of the flat and I've been on that project for only 15 years so far so dont expect quick progress on the ship!!!

 

 

[mtaylor]

Welcome to MSW Doc.  When you're ready, do start a build log as it's great way to get help and meet other builders.

[Jim Lad]

G'day Doc, and a warm welcome from 'Down Under'.

 

John

[Louie da fly]

Hi Doc, and welcome to MSW!

 

I'd second Mark's advice to start a build log when you begin your model. For scratch builds, the instructions are here: 

 

 

A build log is a great way to show your work, get feedback, and also get encouragement, advice and help when you hit problems with your build. And don't forget to ask questions - there's no such thing as a dumb question.

 

I applaud you idea of using some of Victory's actual oak for your build. Oak isn't usually advised for ship models because the grain is so coarse and can look out of scale in a model, but a little judicious use should be fine.

 

Sounds like you've already built up valuable skills that will help you with your build. And of course living in Plymouth, you're not that far from the old girl herself (at least in Antipodean terms - less that 12,00 miles!) - you should be able to go and check out any details you're unsure of by looking at the original. Good luck with it!

 

Steven

Edited December 15, 2020 by Louie da fly

[JeffT]

[Old Collingwood]

Welcome to the club Doc,     you will fit right in  with your build  - any quires  just shout  plenty of us about.

 

OC.

[Doc Watson]

Thanks for the warm welcome, build log has been posted.... hope I got the title right!! just ordered wood for the frames and base and hope to start cutting wood to shape soon...

 

 

[mtaylor]

Everything looks good from here, Doc.  I hope you have some fun with this build.

 

[Baker]