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Greetings Lawrence

Yes it's about time you left the logs outside and returned to the log inside, and don't you dare drag any wood back in with you to the the shipyard. Thanks for your comments. I was however wrong about the amount of work I needed to do on the bowsprit , there's a few things I missed, but should finish them by tonight. I need to make the foremast yards next. Regards DAVID

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Greetings all

Well at last I have finished the bowsprit rigging as far as is possible. I did miss four lots of rigging, that needed fitting, but the rigging I had intended to do has to be fitted after the foremast rigging is completed. This is because the threads are rigged from the bowsprit then under the foremast top and return from under the top and belay back at the forecastle, this would leave six lengths of thread impeding work on the foremast yards. Anyway now I need to start making the foremast yards which will take me a few days at least . I am very happy with the work on the bowsprit apart from some of connections of thread to the blocks ( whatever the term for it is). Ok I need to tidy all the belaying off properly and then away I go to the foremast yards. Thanks again for viewing and all your comments. Here's the last few photos of the the bowsprit, only a few, as you must be the sick of the sight of them. Here we go. Keep enjoying all your builds. DAVID.

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Greeting Lawrence

Thanks a lot for your reply. I think you did ask me before about the sails. There will be no sails on my ship. I think the ship looks better without them. I don't know whether you are going to add the sails but I guess there will be a lot of work for you if you do. So you have more or less finished trimming your bushes and about to return to the yard, and I look forward to seeing your progress. Best wishes DAVID

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Good morning, David.

Wow!  What a beautiful job.  Nothing much more to say except that the time you have put into this project is showing how good you have done.  I'm so happy that you are ahead of me so I can copy all the good things you have done.  Best to you, David..

Jerry

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I have been reading your build log with great interest and it looks like you have been making a first job of this build. I have just about completed my first ever model boat build which was the AL Scottish Maid. This was very much used as a learning exercise as I really wanted to build HMS Victory. The model has turned out Ok, not bad for a first attempt but could be better. The AL kit did have quite a missing parts such as the outer hull planks, boom jaws, etc. and some of the plans and instructions did not aid the build process.

 

After much research I decided the Caldercraft HMS Victory was the best kit; I am now waiting with baited breath for the kit to arrive from CNB in the next few days. Given it is nearing Xmas, I hope to make a start in earnest in the new year and will use any free time to test build some ideas, such as different methods for deck planning/caulking effects. I plan to start a build log to keep you all updated with my progress and to seek advise as necessary as it seems I can learn a lot from the forum members.

 

Are there any recommended books on model making or HMS Victory?

Glenn (UK)

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Glennard2523,

 

To answer your question, if you are planning to build Victory, then the "bible" is "Anatomy of Nelson's Ships" by C. Nepean Longridge. Despite its title, it is really about building a model of Victory. The authors model was, until recently, on display in the British Science Museum.

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Hello glennard2523

Welcome. Yes as grant said that's the one to buy. I also bought The new period ship hand book. By Keith's Julier . This shows you the complete build of the jotika victory by the author. I think this is a must buy. It's on amazon. Do a thorough check of the kit parts as soon as you receive it. I look forward to you starting your log with your big Xmas box. Regards DAVID

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Many thanks for the info.

 

I had already asked for a copy of The New Period Ship Hand Book as a Xmas present a few weeks ago.

 

I have also asked for HMS Victory Operating Manual and the HMS Victory CD Rom.

 

I may also invest in Anatomy of Nelson's Ships in the new year along

Glenn (UK)

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Greetings everyone

Well what a wonderfull time I have had NOT had these last couple of nights, the swear box is full. Well this is my first yard ever, and the next build without much doubt is a RAFT !!!!. OK what I have done is make the foreyard and the stun booms. The three components are now fully assembled, and I have added the sling which fits around the mast cap, the truss pendants are fitted , and also the two 10mm jeer blocks. All the blocks are fitted on the yard apart from the two pairs on the photos which are easily fitted on the ends of the yards when the yard is fitted. The yard is shown dry fitted. The rope walk also needs fitting later. I will have a look at the triple jeer blocks and see if fitting them is an option before attaching the yard. I think it is feasible but not sure, any ideas anyone?? So I shall now touch up the paintwork and see what's what. Here's a question for you chaps, if you look at the photo from the plan are the jeer blocks on the drawing fitted upside down or am I wrong??? Thanks for viewing and your comment, all appreciated. Here's some photos. DAVID

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Hello David...

You sure look like you know what to do. In fact, as I watch you progress in the rigging phase, I'm getting more frightened with each visit to your log.  I'm really not  sure if I can handle what you have already accomplished.  I'm sure not knowledgeable enough to  answer your question regarding the jeer blocks.  All I know everything looks very professional so please be ready to answer a lot of questions as I am getting closer and closer to the masting.  Hope you have a great night my friend.

Jerry

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Hi David,

 

I don't think your Jeer blocks are upside down. As you only have holes at one end of the blocks, they should be at the end furthest from the falls, which is how I'm seeing yours. The attached picture is from Longridge's book and might help.

 

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Greetings everyone

Once again thanks for viewing and all your comments. I have completed all the necessary work on the foremast Yard and it is now fitted. The jeer blocks are fitted the opposite way to which they are shown on the plans, which is something I questioned. Both Grant and Lawrence agreed with me on this detail and it can be clearly seen on both of there photos. The sling is fitted from the yard to the mast cap and the two truss pendants are fitted and belayed to the deck and mast cleat as you can see from the photos. That takes care of the yard rigging in the central area of the yard, and the next job will be to secure the upper jeer blocks to the mast and then connecting the upper and lower blocks together. There's not a lot to see really on the photos, but here's a few for you to see and it's back to the much of a muchness. Thanks a lot here we go . DAVID

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Hello David,

 

What you have accomplished is surely very impressive.  It's easy to see why so many hours are necessary to build this beautiful model.  I'm very happy for you and that you are working your way through this complicated stage of your build so nicely.  I look forward to seeing more of your work as you continue with the rigging.  Take good care..

Jerry

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Greetings all

Well continuing with work on the fore mast, the upper jeer blocks are fitted and they form a tackle with the lower jeer blocks that is belayed on the post of the foremast bitt . When you fit the upper jeer blocks they are secured by a thread which links to the mast head lashings. I have added two photos of these lashings from the plans, which involves seven turns of thread through the cleat on the mast post on the starboard and port side which is really awkward with all the rigging about. There's no need to wait till this stage to fit these lashings, you can fit them when you make the masts. Well I am now directed to the fitting of the fore top mast yard by the manual, so it's out with the david plane, sandpaper and needle files. Thanks a lot for viewing and your comments, here's a few photos. DAVID

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Hello David A very nice job indeed those pictures of plans are they jotikas,asking because i am sure mine not like that.i have just completed the rigging  you are ahead of me now,going to take breather  then make the yards.Is surprising how even one yard alters the look of the build,well done mate.  DEREK :pirate41:

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Greeting all

Well the making of the fore top mast yard was my next step . But alas disaster struck!!! I dropped a box while getting it off the top of the wardrobe that is in the shipyard , and smashed of the the top of the foremast as you can see on the photo. I got very lucky as all of the rigging around the area stayed secure , and I only had to entangle it. I have done a repair job with a 1mm brass splint which is ok, but could be better . I will tidy up the area around the break if I think it needs to be later. So it would have been more or less impossible to fit any yards with the break not repaired with all the rigging lines about, which are in the way at times and easily caught and pulled about . I then decided to fit the topgallant yard which I have just finished tonight. The yard is pinned in position and a tye is secured to the centre of the yard. The thread runs up the mast and though a hole drilled through the mast and down slightly below the top mast cap were a double block is secured. A tackle is then formed using a block secured on the fore top . The fall is then secured to a pin on the bowline bitt . The yard itself is also secured using parallal beads. So now I can start to making of fore top mast yard and complete the fitting of the fore mast yards. Once again thanks a lot for your comments and for viewing. Ok here's some photos which include the broken mast. Here we go . Cheers DAVID

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Ouch David!  What bad luck!  Looks like you've done a nice recovery though.

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Greetings everybody

Happy new year you to you all. Well at last I have finished all the yards on the fore mast, apart from fitting the two rings of parallel beads. So the next step will to fit them and the rigging to the yard which I shall start tomorrow, and this looks a nice little job. I may have a go at fitting some of that hammock netting which I have managed to find in town. One thing I have noticed is that at this stage builds such as Gil's and grants have more rigging on than I am instructed to fit.There is rigging fitted to reach the ends of the yards and I am not instructed to fit it yet. I think a little bit of impatience is creeping in as I want to fit it. Anyway I will go with the book as it seems to be working for me and is a lot simpler than I thought it was going to be. Anyway that's me for now, and I will post again when the rigging is fitted to finish off this mast. Thanks for viewing and your comments. Here's some photos. DAVID

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Looking very good David. It's interesting to see the different approaches to rigging among us as a group of modellers - much as it would have been among the various ship's Captains.

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hi dave looking vary nice iam not forword to the rigging part of my build lol  keep up the great work

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A very happy New Year to you and yours David. The Ship looks great.

 

 

Mort

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

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Hello derek

Thanks a lot. How are you getting on with the foremast???. I reckon it will be about 6 months or more before I finish, but not really bothered, and loving this rigging phase. The only problem I have is knocking the gunport lids etc loose. So I reckon it's time for you to post. I reckon you are not telling us anything and are building your display cabinet. Take care DAVID

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Absolutely Fantastic, and happy new year

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Hello David,

 

Catching up on my favorite Victory builds and you're going along like gangbusters!  Beautiful work on your rigging and an inspiration to those of us lagging a couple of years behind you!  Great job!

 

Patrick

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