WackoWolf Posted April 25, 2013 Share #181 Posted April 25, 2013 Congrats Gil, and again Thanks Floyd Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadchemist Posted April 25, 2013 Share #182 Posted April 25, 2013 Sound like a great way to celebrate spring. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gil middleton Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share #183 Posted April 26, 2013 Thank you guys for your much apprediated concerns. It has been rather scary, but she is getting better. Floyd, thanks for your comments, but the jokes on me. When Judy developed the blood clot, I moved into full time nurse, cook, etc. With no time to get the boat ready (she sits in the weather all winter), and with regrets,I had to cancel our participation in Opening Day. I'll go and salute the Admiral of the Day, watch the national champion University of Washington crew race but the boat will miss the show. With so few days without rain in the spring, April dictates full time attention to getting the boat ready and I would not even consider hosting Admirals and Generals with ratty varnish and peeling paint. Oh well, there's always next year. Cheers, Gil Quote http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/485-hmsHMS Victory by Gil Middleton - JoTika - 1:72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBorgens Posted April 26, 2013 Share #184 Posted April 26, 2013 Gil, I'm glad to hear your bride is getting better. You must be as good a nurse as you are a modeller. Take care and help her heal for summer. Generals and Admirals loss in my book. Dave B Quote Current build: HMS Pegasus, English Pinnace (on hold) Completed build: MS Bluenose, Skippercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted April 26, 2013 Share #185 Posted April 26, 2013 Glad to hear that Judy is doing well under your ministrations Gil, but sorry to hear you'll miss your boating extravaganza. Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 26, 2013 Share #186 Posted April 26, 2013 so....love does conquer all! sorry to hear you've canceled, but priorties rule. your a good man, Gil! Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted April 26, 2013 Share #187 Posted April 26, 2013 And shall next year find you both ready to celebrate. For now, duty calls. Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 26, 2013 Share #188 Posted April 26, 2013 Gil, Sorry to hear of the health scares. But as others have said, there's always next year and both of you can celebrate. augie 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnkershner Posted April 26, 2013 Share #189 Posted April 26, 2013 Gil - I will make you a deal. Make me a deck hand on the next parade I will help you get her ready. I think we can get the whole club to help sand and polish. capnharv2 1 Quote Current Builds - 18th Century Longboat, MS Syren Completed Builds - MS Bluenose, Panart BatteStation Cross section, Endevour J Boat Half Hull, Windego Half Hull, R/C T37 Breezing Along, R/C Victoria 32, SolCat 18 On the shelf - Panart San Felipe, Euromodel Ajax, C.Mamoli America, Its a sailor's Life for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gil middleton Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share #190 Posted April 30, 2013 Dave, Grant, Popeye, Augie and Mark Thanks so much for your kind sentiments. Floyd, be careful what you ask for. Deck hands are kept locked in the focs'le except when on duty. We run a tight ship. Gil Quote http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/485-hmsHMS Victory by Gil Middleton - JoTika - 1:72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBorgens Posted April 30, 2013 Share #191 Posted April 30, 2013 Gil, your focs'le is probably nicer than most lounges. Sign us up! Dave B Quote Current build: HMS Pegasus, English Pinnace (on hold) Completed build: MS Bluenose, Skippercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gil middleton Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share #192 Posted April 30, 2013 Just a wee bit of progress before covering the old ship for a while. Applying the netting to the bow or fore deck before the roundhouses. Some of you did this early, however, I was afraid I would destroy the netting or bumpkins while rigging the bow sprit. First a view of the bow without the netting. The real ship with netting viewed from inboard. A simple drawing with measurements to act as a template for the netting.24 gauge annealed wire shaped from the template. A small hook at each end to fit an eyebolt at the roundhouse and at the bow.Wire glued to the netting, over wax paper (tulle) with C/A Netting placed starboard.Netting placed on port Adding the foot ropes to the bowsprit, jib boom and flying jib boom. A little dilute (10:1 water/white glue helps maintain the natural draping of the line. A fun view comparing the bow sprit cap on the real ship and the model. There will probably be a two to three month hiatus as we look to the open water. (after a lot of sanding varnishing and painting) Like Andy's view of sunset on the Great Lakes, all seems right with the world looking at the sunrise crossing the Gulf of Alaska. Cheers, Gil dafi, ModelBoatMaker, Helli and 7 others 10 Quote http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/485-hmsHMS Victory by Gil Middleton - JoTika - 1:72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 30, 2013 Share #193 Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) We will miss you Gil, Hope you both have a good time Edited April 30, 2013 by Kevin 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...
gjdale Posted April 30, 2013 Share #194 Posted April 30, 2013 Safe travels Gil. Will miss your log and guidance in the coming months. There's every chance that I will overtake you now, and that's not good! (I've been relying on you to show me the way.) Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted April 30, 2013 Share #195 Posted April 30, 2013 Stay safe, Gil. Don't try and dance with the bears! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafi Posted April 30, 2013 Share #196 Posted April 30, 2013 Great work, and save trip, looking forward to see you again! Cheers, Daniel Quote To victory and beyond! http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/76-hms-victory-by-dafi-to-victory-and-beyond/ See also our german forum for Sailing Ship Modeling and History: http://www.segelschiffsmodellbau.com/ Finest etch parts for HMS Victory 1:100 (Heller Kit), USS Constitution 1:96 (Revell) and other useful bits. http://dafinismus.de/index_en.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted April 30, 2013 Share #197 Posted April 30, 2013 Excellent work as always. Have a safe trip and will see you when you get back. Will always be waiting for the pictures. Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted April 30, 2013 Share #198 Posted April 30, 2013 Have a safe and memorable trip Gil. Your netting looks great. And if you can get a blue background for the model picture of the bowsprit, you'll fool me! Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 30, 2013 Share #199 Posted April 30, 2013 masterful work Gil! have a good time on your trip.....see you when you get back! Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garward Posted April 30, 2013 Share #200 Posted April 30, 2013 Good work! Quote Best regards, Garward Is under construction Montanes Ready models Golden Star Corsair San Francisco II Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron (second version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mort stoll Posted May 1, 2013 Share #201 Posted May 1, 2013 You are the best. Enjoy the trip. 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...
mtaylor Posted May 1, 2013 Share #202 Posted May 1, 2013 Next best thing to a road trip... a boat trip. Have a great one and send us pictures from time to time. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadchemist Posted May 1, 2013 Share #203 Posted May 1, 2013 Glad to hear the wife is well enough to travel. Have a super time and safe trip cruising the pacific northwest. Fair winds and following seas and long may your big jib draw. Nice netting work also. but no surprises there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gil middleton Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share #204 Posted May 21, 2013 What a grand send off from so many good friends. Many thanks to each of you. While no work is being done on the model, connecting with the internet allows one the chance to catch up on your wonderful build logs. I belong to a cruising club (The Cruising Club of America) where members have crossed oceans in their own boats, and a good number have circumnavigated. Like Model Ship World, there is a deep pool of experience and knowledge, with conversations that are greatly enjoyed and from which we all learn. Accordingly, I should be a wee bit smarter about model ship building and cruising in boats when returning to HMS Victory. Cheers, Gil fnkershner, gjdale, canoe21 and 2 others 5 Quote http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/485-hmsHMS Victory by Gil Middleton - JoTika - 1:72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petervisser Posted May 22, 2013 Share #205 Posted May 22, 2013 Hi Gil, If you happen to pass through Bella Bella/Shearwater in July, feel free to pop in. I'm at the life boat station here. We can compare boats... Happy travels! Peter fnkershner 1 Quote Build Log: Billing - Cutty Sark In The Gallery: HMS Unicorn, HMAV Bounty, L'Etoile, Marie Jeanne, Lilla Dan, Zeeschouw "Irene" A Toast: To a wind that blows, A ship that goes, And the lass that loved a sailor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gil middleton Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share #206 Posted May 23, 2013 Peter, Thanks for the heads up on Shearwater/Bella Bella. We always stop there on our way to Alaska, however, this year we will not get that far. If you are there next year, it will be a highlight of the trip. Warm regards, Gil Quote http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/485-hmsHMS Victory by Gil Middleton - JoTika - 1:72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petervisser Posted May 23, 2013 Share #207 Posted May 23, 2013 Hi Gil, Yes, I plan to be here next year. Hope to see you then. Have a wonderful cruise along the "Best Coast". Peter Quote Build Log: Billing - Cutty Sark In The Gallery: HMS Unicorn, HMAV Bounty, L'Etoile, Marie Jeanne, Lilla Dan, Zeeschouw "Irene" A Toast: To a wind that blows, A ship that goes, And the lass that loved a sailor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted October 15, 2013 Share #208 Posted October 15, 2013 Good morning, Gil.. I'm writing this to thank you for your wonderful log and for the tremendous inspiration it has given to me as I attempt to build the HMS Victory. I so much appreciate the wonderful detail you have used in the construction of your Victory and its beautiful outcome. I refer to your log constantly as I do to a few others and know, that without your site, I would never be as far long as I am. As I mentioned I have had help from others, in particular, Shipyard Sid (David) and am completely supportive of Model Ship World as the best Model Ship Site in the world. I access your site every day as I struggle with my build and completely marvel as to how technical, realistic and patiently you have worked. I thank you sincerely for posting everything you have. In a side note, I wonder if you have ever heard of Bel-Kirk Heating and Air Conditioning in Bellevue/Kirkland. WA? For several years I lived in Issaquah and was the president of that company. I have sailed the waters around Seattle many times and passed through the Ballard Locks at least a hundred times. Have a wonderful day and many. many thanks again, Jerry fnkershner and canoe21 2 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...
gil middleton Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share #209 Posted October 30, 2013 Jerry, We just returned from cruising the Rhine and Danube rivers (NOT on our boat) and found your very nice note. You're very kind particularly since we are all on the same learning curve. I enjoyed reading your log and appreciate the great help David (Shipyard Sid)has been from the beginning. It seems to be what MSW is all about. Your "Victory" is coming along beautifully and in a fraction of the time it took me. Since we're the same age, how can that be? Yes. Bell-Kirk H & AC is our provider. Small World! I'm looking forward to getting back to modeling,(five months under a dust cover) however, with so many great logs to catch up on, it may take a while. You'll probably pass me in short order. Many thanks Jerry, Gil trippwj, freewheelinguy, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/485-hmsHMS Victory by Gil Middleton - JoTika - 1:72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted October 30, 2013 Share #210 Posted October 30, 2013 good to see you back, my friend 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...
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