HMS Victory by Tyguy35 - Artesania Latina - 1:72 - cross-section

[Tyguy35]

Hey, first time starting a build log here. Always wanted to build a kit of the HMS Victory but do not have the skill yet to complete a large kit just yet. I came across this cross section by AL and thought this might scratch the itch of wanting to build the Victory until I can actually do it. 
 

so far it’s been pretty easy going, not a huge fan of the video instructions I would have preferred a photo. Slowing the YouTube video speed helps a lot. I’m a fan of the little spacer tools the kit came with to get the correct spacing. 

enjoy have a great one. 

[Tyguy35]

Got some planking done, had to sand down the plank at the top as one side was not at large an opening as the other. I believe that was my error when I placed the central beam down the glue hardened quicker than I thought. It’s maybe off angle by quarter to half a mm. 

[Tyguy35]

Placed these 4 ribs into place, which surprisingly took a long time to glue, sand and cut  

[Tyguy35]

The stencil used to make the holes was a little bit off, I could have fixed it before making the holes but I didn’t notice until after  I added little planks of wood to make up the missed space where the anchor for the mast sits  I know it won’t be seen anyways but I’ll know and I’m a bit of a perfectionist  

[Tyguy35]

Semi gloss oak varnish. I do wish it was matte, does anyone know if a light sanding of 220 grit would get rid of the shine 

[DavidG]

Hi Tyguy, do you have any updates on this build? It seems to be an interesting kit.

best,

David