etubino Posted August 1, 2022 Share #1 Posted August 1, 2022 I had this Kit for 22 years, and I didn´t start it because I never felt confident enough to build a plank on frame kit, and additionally, I had the idea that I got the worse kit available in the market till I saw Y.T Victory in another site. William-Victory, Bill Morrison and Retired guy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etubino Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share #2 Posted August 1, 2022 Here are some pictures of my first planks (Hull and Deck) dunnock, Bill Morrison, Ian_Grant and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etubino Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted August 4, 2022 Advancing with the gratings. The quality of the Kit's gratings isn't that good, I had to use Model Shipway's. I also decided to enlarge the lower deck that can be seen through these openings. I didn´t like the fact that the bulkheads could be seen. No Idea, Retired guy, Ian_Grant and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Morrison Posted August 4, 2022 Share #4 Posted August 4, 2022 I sold my Mamoli 1/90 HMS Victory kit for the same reason. I believed that I could do better. You are doing a nice job so far. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etubino Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted August 4, 2022 Thanks a lot Bill! I wanted to do the same but the better ones are far mor expensible an way bigger! Bill Morrison and Retired guy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etubino Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted August 4, 2022 Since ths is my first plank on bulkhead kit, I am so proud, that I wanted to share another view of my progress. Bill Morrison, Mr Whippy, No Idea and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etubino Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted August 5, 2022 I keep going! I´ve just added another plank and finished drilling some perforations indicated for bowsprit secure ropes. Bill Morrison, No Idea and Retired guy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etubino Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted August 8, 2022 I keep going, this part is extremely tricky Bill Morrison, Rob S and Retired guy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etubino Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted August 11, 2022 During the planking process, I would recommend those who are about to start the Mamoli kit to cover these metal gun barrel carriers. It is too time-consuming to cut that many plank pieces in between the gun ports. Instead, I would recommend attaching the entire plank, covering the gun ports, and then making the openings. Retired guy, Bill Morrison and William-Victory 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etubino Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted August 26, 2022 Lack of experience showing off! I´ve had a hard time adjusting and accommodating the Bown's planks Bill Morrison, Rob S and Retired guy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Morrison Posted August 26, 2022 Share #11 Posted August 26, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 7:31 PM, etubino said: Thanks a lot Bill! I wanted to do the same but the better ones are far mor expensible an way bigger! A model is as good as we build it. You are doing justice to this kit. Bill Knocklouder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etubino Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted August 26, 2022 Thank you Bill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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etubino Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share #16 Posted March 15, 2023 There are many mistakes to correct, hoping that the second plank layer will hide. It is a very complicated shape though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearshore Posted March 15, 2023 Share #17 Posted March 15, 2023 You are doing a nice job. The first layer of planks are looking good. You will be able to adjust on the second round. I'm on the first layer of planking myself. Cheers Nearshore etubino and Knocklouder 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henke Posted March 15, 2023 Share #18 Posted March 15, 2023 See the first planking as an exercise for the second planking and there is filler for us less skilled builders 😌. Be aware that you probably need a lot of tapering of the planks to get a nice shape of the bow. But etobino, your build does not look worse than my Aggy three and a half years ago. And when you do the second planking you can rectify and hide most of the first planking mistakes. Best regards and happy modelling Henrik Knocklouder and etubino 2 Quote "The secret of getting ahead is getting started" - Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etubino Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share #19 Posted March 15, 2023 Thanks Henrick, I´m following the buil of your ship as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted March 16, 2023 Share #20 Posted March 16, 2023 You’re doing a good job so far Etubino. Despite its many shortcomings, this kit does build up into a very nice model if you are patient and persevere. Be careful with the instructions. If memory serves me correctly, they will “paint you into a corner” regarding placement of some of the guns by advising you to insert completed guns/carrriages through the gun ports to the quarterdeck after the Poop deck has been fitted above. The guns/carriages won’t actually fit through the gun ports, so you will need an alternative solution. Knocklouder 1 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etubino Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share #21 Posted March 16, 2023 Thank you very much for your warning Grant! Eduardo gjdale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William-Victory Posted February 13 Share #22 Posted February 13 Wow. Intimidating to work in wood. But I think I'd like to try after I finish my Victory. Or. Maybe just sneak it on my credit card and wait 22 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etubino Posted February 26 Author Share #23 Posted February 26 Hahaha, the Rigging of your Heller Victory will take you a lot of time anyway I can see that yoy've got a very good serving machine, it looks great with the Dafisimus Photoetch Upgrade by the way! Eduardo Tubino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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