Tyguy35 Posted August 22 Share #1 Posted August 22 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. JacquesCousteau, SiriusVoyager, ccoyle and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyguy35 Posted August 23 Author Share #2 Posted August 23 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. SiriusVoyager 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyguy35 Posted September 7 Author Share #3 Posted September 7 Placed these 4 ribs into place, which surprisingly took a long time to glue, sand and cut JacquesCousteau 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyguy35 Posted September 8 Author Share #4 Posted September 8 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyguy35 Posted September 10 Author Share #5 Posted September 10 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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