Glenn-UK Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share #211 Posted March 25, 2014 Dave Thanks for the heads up Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mort stoll Posted March 25, 2014 Share #212 Posted March 25, 2014 Hi Glen, Pardon my ignorance but why did you cut bottom of the inner bulwark and not the top. Thanks much, Mort Quote Current Build - Caldercraft Victory Completed - Artesiana Latina Swift, Harvey, MGS Prince de Neufchatel, Imai USS Susquehanna, Mamoli Constitution, Rattlesnake per Hunt Practium, Caldercraft Snake, Diana, Kammerlander Duke William Waiting to be Launched - Bluejacket Constitution Proud member of The New Jersey Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share #213 Posted March 25, 2014 Hi Mort If I had trimmed the top then the alignment of the gun port opening on the inner bulwarks with the outer gun port strips would be worse, I needed to trim to bottom so they could be lowered. mort stoll 1 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mort stoll Posted March 27, 2014 Share #214 Posted March 27, 2014 Thanks Glen. Quote Current Build - Caldercraft Victory Completed - Artesiana Latina Swift, Harvey, MGS Prince de Neufchatel, Imai USS Susquehanna, Mamoli Constitution, Rattlesnake per Hunt Practium, Caldercraft Snake, Diana, Kammerlander Duke William Waiting to be Launched - Bluejacket Constitution Proud member of The New Jersey Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share #215 Posted March 27, 2014 Work progressing well on the planking of the gun deck, about 50% through this task. The plank cut jig worked like a dream, calculated I would need in excess of 300 planks, took an 1/2 hour work to get over 200 planks cut. Decided against adding any caulking effects to the planks for this deck, but may apply caulking to quarter deck planking. Progress over the last couple of days Expect to complete this task in next 2 to 3 days then I will use a razor blade to smooth the planking before I apply the varnish as it worked well on the lower planking. mort stoll 1 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share #216 Posted March 27, 2014 Some more pictures of my recent visit to HMS Trincomalee, showing great detail of the gun rigging. A fine looking ship Close up of rigging Nice set of cannons mort stoll and Aussie048 2 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipyard sid Posted March 27, 2014 Share #217 Posted March 27, 2014 Hello glenn Well you are really moving on with your planking . Well done. Guess what I seen today in morrisons ???? A photo of a ship before it was moored in the historical quay . DAVID Glenn-UK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share #218 Posted March 27, 2014 And she was well worth the visit and have 4 more free trips left this year. Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share #219 Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Completed the planking of the gun deck this morning, just need to scrape smooth with razor blade and varnish. The sun is shining through the window to cast a very nice gun port shadow on the deck. It now time to line the first of the gun ports, but I think I will assemble a cannon first to check its position in respect to the gun ports. Edited March 29, 2014 by Glennard Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipyard sid Posted March 29, 2014 Share #220 Posted March 29, 2014 Hello Glen Well done with your planking. I surmise you have not fitted your inner bulwarks yet. Enjoy all the work on the deck, it should keep you busy for a while. Theres plenty of work to do, so take your time and enjoy it. DAVID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share #221 Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Thanks Dave Inner bulwarks have been fitted, they can be seen on the photos, I fitted before the gun deck planking as per the build instructions; they still need to be planked and painted. Edited March 29, 2014 by Glennard Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share #222 Posted March 29, 2014 Couple of thing to report; seemingly I have lost the stern post. It is really strange as I kept it with the rear keelson which is not missing. I have turned the shipwrights office upside down, without any luck. I could make a new one using some of the excess 3mm walnut, but I think I will ask JoTika to supply a new one, as I'm in no hurry to fit at the moment. Secondly I dry fitted a gun carriage assembly and tried it in position. Generally Ok, but will need a bit of tweaking to ensure the gun is positioned centrally in each gun port opening. Gun Carriage assembly dry fit Gun Carriage in position Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share #223 Posted April 1, 2014 Works started on the next repetitive task; the lining of the first 16 gun ports (without lids). I can see this is going to take a few days to complete, mainly cutting and shaping the lining for a good fit. I had to relent and revert to using CA glue for this task! Pictures of the first port lined, sorry about the quality of the photos. Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mort stoll Posted April 2, 2014 Share #224 Posted April 2, 2014 Those are the gundeck ports, correct? Are you supposed to line all of the other ports? Mort Quote Current Build - Caldercraft Victory Completed - Artesiana Latina Swift, Harvey, MGS Prince de Neufchatel, Imai USS Susquehanna, Mamoli Constitution, Rattlesnake per Hunt Practium, Caldercraft Snake, Diana, Kammerlander Duke William Waiting to be Launched - Bluejacket Constitution Proud member of The New Jersey Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share #225 Posted April 2, 2014 Hello Mort All the gun ports will be lined at different stages during the build. The first 8 without gun port lids need to be done first prior to planking of the inner bulwarks. I have completed 3 on the starboard side and 50% lined the remaining 5. Would expect to complete starboard side tonight. Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share #226 Posted April 2, 2014 Hello Lawrence Many thanks for viewing my post and your very kind comments I find it trying remove the CA glue from fingers and getting my fingers stuck on the ship as I'm trying to install the biggest problem, but have found the best method is by application of the CA glue to the gun ports rather than the linings. I will post more pictures one I have completed the first set of gun port linings Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipyard sid Posted April 2, 2014 Share #227 Posted April 2, 2014 Hello Glenn You are flying along, and all is looking fine. I am very suprised that you are using CA on your linings, and it could be a problem when you reach the ports with the 1mm set back, with the adjustment needed. Any way keep enjoying it DAVID osprey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share #228 Posted April 2, 2014 Hello David I did try with both wood glue and super phatic, but the linings did not seem to grab very well. As there is plenty of room to work and I make sure I have a good fit before applying the glue I had not too many problems, only one lining out of the 20 fitted had to be replaced due to the fast grab time of the CA glue resulting in a bad fit. I hoping the use of the seats (and a bit more patience) for the 1mm set back gun ports will let me use my super phatic glue. Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted April 2, 2014 Share #229 Posted April 2, 2014 Hello Glenn. Your gunport linings look excellent. Nice and straight with the 1mm reset looking very good. I used ca glue with a 15 second set up time and had no problems straightening a few of them when necessary. So you're really moving along nicely and before you know it you'll be attaching gun port lids. Keep up the nice work and plese keep the pics coming. Regards, Jerry Glenn-UK 1 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 April 2, 2014 Author Share #230 Posted April 2, 2014 Hello Jerry Many thanks for visiting my build log and I appreciate your kind words. I will continue to use you log to guide me along this long build project, Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share #231 Posted April 3, 2014 Completed lining the first 8 gun port without lids on starboard side. I decided to start planking the inner bulwarks next on starboard side. Once complete I will do the same on the port side. Here are some pictures. Gun port linings Planking inner bulwarks mort stoll 1 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipyard sid Posted April 3, 2014 Share #232 Posted April 3, 2014 Hello Glenn Well you have done a cracking job on your gunport linings, and the inner bulwarks are looking very tidy, so just keep up the excellent work . Things are coming along nicely. Well done DAVID. mort stoll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share #233 Posted April 3, 2014 Thanks Dave for your kind comments, I'm happy with the result so far. Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share #234 Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) Couple more picture of the inner bulwark which is now completed. Just got to decide if I also will fit the waterway, stringer and beam shelf, as shown in Gil log. Copied from Gil's Log Plans call for simply flat planking for the ceiling (inboard lining of the hull), while on the real ship, the inner lining consists of a waterway, stringer, ceiling and beam shelf. Edited April 4, 2014 by Glennard Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Haw Posted April 4, 2014 Share #235 Posted April 4, 2014 Hi Glenn, You're moving along really well with your planking and your gun port linings look fantastic. Well done. As for waterway, stringer, and beam shelf. I sorta kinda copied from Gil too, but only did waterway and stringer. The stringer on mine is styrene quarter round. I think putting the waterway and stringer on give you a really clean looking deck to bulwark joint...and also covers up any mistakes around the edges of the deck. Here's a pic of my efforts there. Patrick mort stoll and Shipyard sid 2 Quote HMS Victory by Patrick Haw - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share #236 Posted April 4, 2014 Hi Patrick Many thanks for your visit and great pictures. I think your inner bulwarks and gun deck look great and makes me more inclined to fit the additional pieces. I was looking at some pictures of the inner bulwarks from the actual ship earlier as well showing the waterways, stringers etc. Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share #237 Posted April 8, 2014 My five day enforced break from the ship build activities is now over so all being well I can resume work tomorrow night. Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share #238 Posted April 9, 2014 Was able to spend 5 hours working on the ship today. Completed port side gun port (without lids) lining and about 1/3 of inner bulwark planking. Should finish planking tomorrow night. I have ordered some additional material from CMB for the waterways, stringers etc. not forgetting the replacement eyelets for the stauctions as recommended by Shipyard Sid, many thanks for the heads up! Next task is to continue on with second planking to top of gun deck gun port linings. Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share #239 Posted April 10, 2014 Someone asked what building HMS Victory was like and I replied with "It is a series of highly repetitive building tasks; just as you get the hang of a task in hand it's completed and its time to move on to the next repetitive task." kiwiron, mort stoll, Shipyard sid and 1 other 4 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share #240 Posted April 12, 2014 A couple of good days working in the Victory; completed planking of the inner bulwalks, completed fitting linings to gun ports 3 to 10 and painted red orce and completed the 2nd planking to above the gun deck gun ports. Also checked and cleared all gun port, as necessary. According to manual the next task is to fit the wales. Also still need to fit stern post mort stoll and Aussie048 2 Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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