Shipyard sid Posted June 14, 2014 Share #331 Posted June 14, 2014 Hello Glenn , Well one side near completion , and no prob after the false start. Remember to start the plates from the same position on the port side to aide in matching up at the bow and stern. Do you have any idea were we can purchase a flag set for the ship, which is not included with the kit as you know. Well done Glenn .DAVID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share #332 Posted June 15, 2014 Finally complete the starboard side copper plating. I felt this was a major milestone until I realised I have it all to do again on the port side and then have to plate the stern post and keelson. My plating may not be up to the standard of some of the more accomplished builders but it looks OK, and as was commented on yesterday by my eldest son the plating looks 100% better in real life. Rich.F, kiwiron and dafi 3 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted June 15, 2014 Share #333 Posted June 15, 2014 Sternpost and keelson and don't forget the rudder...Your job is well done and the secnd time will go a lot quicker. I'll be talking to you in about a month. Take care... Jerry Quote Cutty Sark - Billings- Scale:1:64 HMS Victory - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1951-hms-victory-by-jerry-finished-caldercraft-scale-172-1805-version-wood/ HMS Bounty - Amati - Scale 1:60 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/10200-hms-bounty-by-jerrys-admiral-finished-amati-scale-160/&hl= hms bounty jerry#39;s admiral Viking Ship - Amati- Scale - 1:60 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/10415-viking-ship-drakkar-by-jerry-finished-amati-scale-150/ Half Moon - Corel - Scale 1:50 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/9065-half-moon-by-jerry-finished-corel-scale-150/&hl=%2Bhalf%2B%2Bmoon%2B%2Bcorel%2B%2Bjerry Bluenose- Model Shipways - Scale: 1:64 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/13649-bluenose-by-jerry-model-shipways-scale-164/&hl=bluenose La Nina - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:65 COMPLETED...7-8-2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share #334 Posted June 16, 2014 Holiday booked for next month which includes a 1 day visit to Portsmouth to look around HMS Victory. Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompey2 Posted June 18, 2014 Share #335 Posted June 18, 2014 Glenn Copper plating looking great, one hell of a task but very satifying once done. Enjoy your visit to Pompey and the Victory. If you need any advise on Portsmouth - transport/what else to see etc then just drop me a line. Nick Quote Current build USF Confederacy Previous log - HMS Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share #336 Posted June 18, 2014 Hi Nick Thanks for the comment I have hotel in Fareham booked for the Friday night so all systems go for HMS Victory on Saturday. I should be Ok with the transport as I have the car, satnav and a fading memory from my times down there in the 80's, but I really appreciate you kind offer. Also hotel booked for Saturday night in London (plus a West End show) as we prepare for the long drive back to Scarborough on the Sunday. Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share #337 Posted June 18, 2014 Work has now commenced on the port side of the hull with the seemingly never ending task of installing the copper plating. Slow progress as I have been making sure the platingfollows the same lines as the starboard side. You can see the pencil marks on the first photo where I'm planning the copper plates to run to. There are similar marks on the stern but not seem visible of these photos but they are there. dafi, canoe21 and Rich.F 3 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share #338 Posted June 22, 2014 Thanks for the visit and kind comments Lawrence. Thankfully I'm enjoying the copper plating task, and aim to be complete with the next 2 or 3 weeks then I'm off on holiday for a week. Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share #339 Posted June 22, 2014 Work still progressing on the post side copper plating. Aussie048, dafi and MarisStella.hr 3 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share #340 Posted June 24, 2014 Managed 3 hours of copper plating tonight which has moved the progress along quite a bit. I'm not having any problems with the fumes, The window is open in the workshop area and I tend to limit my plating time to 1 hour sessions, although it was a 2 hour session followed by an 1 hour session after a 30 minute break tonight. Soon be time to start thinking about the mass production of 30 cannons. WackoWolf, mort stoll, dafi and 2 others 5 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipyard sid Posted June 24, 2014 Share #341 Posted June 24, 2014 Hello glen It all looks fine. Nice work on the plates, and almost finished. Well lots to do on the upper deck, which should keep you happy for a week or two. Nice clear pictures. Keep enjoying it . DAVID. Glenn-UK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share #342 Posted June 27, 2014 Just a quick update as I have finally completed the copper plating at the stern, so there is finally light at the end of the copper plating tunnel, hope to complete this phase by the end of next weekend. dafi, Rich.F, Aussie048 and 1 other 4 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipyard sid Posted June 27, 2014 Share #343 Posted June 27, 2014 Hello glen Soon be finished with the plates, and in such a short period. So what are you going to do with them next. I reckon you will get a bit of advice off other builders. I polished mine up and gave them a couple of coats of Matt varnish. That was about two years ago. They have dulled off and I reckon they look better as they are now. Keep enjoying it . DAVID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.F Posted June 27, 2014 Share #344 Posted June 27, 2014 Hello Glen, Hull is taking shape and looking great. Quote Rich. Builds in Progress: HMS Victory Completed Builds: Constucto Enterprise Future Builds 2021/2022 USS Constitution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share #345 Posted June 27, 2014 David and Rich Many thanks for you visit to my log and positive comments. I have been enjoying the plating phase but now ready for the next challenge. I will probably polish and varnish the plates when completed. Did you use anything special for the polishing David? Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipyard sid Posted June 27, 2014 Share #346 Posted June 27, 2014 Hello glen I just used brasso. You will be sent out to the garage to do it. DAVID Glenn-UK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted June 27, 2014 Share #347 Posted June 27, 2014 Very nice work! Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share #348 Posted June 28, 2014 Yesterday I managed to complete the stern copper plating, and today I have managed to finish the Stern copper plating. Just need to complete the infill amidships, which will probably require a couple boat build session to complete. After that I will copper plate the stern post and keelson, so I'm confident all this work will be completed by next weekend. Once plating is complete I will need to add some copper paint to cover up the white undercoat which is showing between the few of the plates. This will be followed by a good clean and polish before finally applying a couple coats of matt varnish. CaptainSteve and dafi 2 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.F Posted June 28, 2014 Share #349 Posted June 28, 2014 very nice, work Glen, How are you finding cutting the plates and how? what type of varnish are you using? Quote Rich. Builds in Progress: HMS Victory Completed Builds: Constucto Enterprise Future Builds 2021/2022 USS Constitution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share #350 Posted June 28, 2014 Hi Rich I tried a few different tools before I started and found it best using a good pair of scissors which cut the plates easily. Some plates required a bit of filing after the cut. I wasted a few tiles by not getting the plate cut right, but I did manage to reuse some of these plates when off-cuts were need for infill's. I haven't decided on the varnish as yet, but probably find a suitable matt varnish in B&Q Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipyard sid Posted June 28, 2014 Share #351 Posted June 28, 2014 Greetings glen Wilkinsons own clear matt varnish is what I used . No prob after 2 years or so DAVID Glenn-UK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share #352 Posted July 2, 2014 Well I finally completed the copper plating on the port side stern post and keelson. It was a much harder task than I thought it was going to be. Two or 3 more sessions required to complete plating on starboard side keelson and stern post. CaptainSteve and dafi 2 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipyard sid Posted July 2, 2014 Share #353 Posted July 2, 2014 Hello glen Well done on the completion of the plates. The underside is excellent, it really is. I wish mine was as good. Ok on you go with the next phase, the upper deck fixing. It should keep you happy for a week or two. Less haste. DAVID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share #354 Posted July 2, 2014 Thank you David for you generous advice during the plating phase and your very kind comments. I'm looking forward to the next stage of the build, which may be slightly delayed due to going on holiday later this month. Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shihawk Posted July 2, 2014 Share #355 Posted July 2, 2014 looking great Glen ,i look forward to copper plating sometime ,or do i ??? Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 3, 2014 Share #356 Posted July 3, 2014 lovely work on the copper tiles, i am glad i never applied any sealing to mine, after two years they are ageing nicely WackoWolf 1 Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share #357 Posted July 6, 2014 I have been fitting the 5mm edging copper plating this morning, about 10 to 15 more plates to fit but now taking a short break to watch todays start of the Tour de France which is from York this morning which is just a stones throw away from where I live. Fantastic footage yesterday from the Yorkshire Dales. It will be strange not having to cut and glue copper plates as its seems to have been part of my daily routine for some time now. I do know I will have to copper plate the rudder later on in the build. I can now move on the upper gun deck fixtures and fittings canoe21 1 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share #358 Posted July 8, 2014 Today I made a quick visit to my local hobby shop and bought two new tools, a mitre box and fine tooth saw. A great investment for £16.00. A couple of pictures attached. I have completed the 7 off grating assemblies for the upper gun deck and have also added the coamings with nice mitred joints on the first two assemblies. I have only loosely placed these completed hatch cover assemblies on the upper gun deck as I will wait until all the sub assemblies are complete before I finally glue into position including the cannon ball holders. Also want to clean and revarnish the upper gun deck planking. dafi 1 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share #359 Posted July 9, 2014 (edited) I have completed the gun deck gratings and coamings. Shot garlands and companionways to follow. Just need to trim the hatch openings a tad in a couple of places, even though it will not been noticeable when the quarter deck is fitted. Edited July 9, 2014 by Glennard dafi and canoe21 2 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share #360 Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) Gratings have now been sanded and glued in to position. Also glued the shot garlands to the edges of the grating coaming. I have also made the 3 companionways, which I have dry fitted into position. I just need to fit the eyelets and hand rail thread before I gluing the companionways into position which I will try to get done tomorrow night as I'm off to London the day after for a couple of days. Edited July 14, 2014 by Glennard dafi 1 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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