HMS Victory by FifeModels - Artesania Latina - Scale 1/84 - Anatomy Version

[James H]

2 hours ago, FifeModels said:

I have the same concern. I really dislike working on any internals prior to fairing the ribs, but with this build it's unavoidable.

Any dust ingress I will probably deal with via my airbrush after fairing is finished. Dealing with any after sanding the planking is going to be a bit trickier...

This is your answer, from Amazon. I use it all the time when working.

 

[JeffT]

12 hours ago, FifeModels said:

I have the same concern. I really dislike working on any internals prior to fairing the ribs, but with this build it's unavoidable.

Any dust ingress I will probably deal with via my airbrush after fairing is finished. Dealing with any after sanding the planking is going to be a bit trickier...

Something I've been thinking about also. Great job!

[hmcarlin]

And WHY is it unavoidable?  Why can't you fair the frames before assembling the interior fittings??

[manning16]

I  use a small 1.5 gallon shop vac with a long, flexible CPAP hose..creates a lot of suction, don't have to hold the vac and can get into the small bits..find a friend with sleep apnea.

[FifeModels]

On 13/05/2025 at 00:54, hmcarlin said:

And WHY is it unavoidable?  Why can't you fair the frames before assembling the interior fittings??

Because unlike most builds there is no internal structure to support or add strength to the ribs.

[hmcarlin]

Not to be argumentative, but a POF model has no more internal support than these pictures show; yet, when done carefully with light pressure on the sanding sticks, fairing can (and is) done successfully -- as is internal fairing!

[FifeModels]

On 15/05/2025 at 18:49, hmcarlin said:

Not to be argumentative, but a POF model has no more internal support than these pictures show; yet, when done carefully with light pressure on the sanding sticks, fairing can (and is) done successfully -- as is internal fairing!

Oh I am sure it can. But knowing my luck/life/experience I would just destroy it trying.

[FifeModels]

Video #14 Complete

 

 

 

[JeffT]

Excellent work.

[FifeModels]

Video #15 Complete

Pretty simple, planking/painting the inner sides of the lowest gundeck, and fitting some cable to each deck in prep.

Edited May 26 by FifeModels

[FifeModels]

Video #16 Complete

Hull frames are now faired ready for planking. Was probably the easiest one I've done to date. I used an orbital mouse sander to do the bulk of the work, and switched to a Dremel with the EZ-Clic sanding disc for the stern area and anywhere close to the keel.



Then the first 4 layers of hull planking on each side. The wood supplied is amazingly pliable. I've not had to use a single plank bending method anywhere on this build yet.

 

 

 

[Yardleg]

Do you think that you are going to rig her, or are you going to make her without masts? She would be larger than an elephant with all of those poles!

Edited May 27 by Yardleg

[FifeModels]

5 hours ago, Yardleg said:

Do you think that you are going to rig her, or are you going to make her without masts? She would be larger than an elephant with all of those poles!

Yeh she will be fully rigged.

[FifeModels]

Video #17 Complete

Lining of the gun ports is done. Not the neatest works, insides were difficult to paint due to access, but by the time it's finished will be very difficult to see.