Ensign Posted January 14, 2014 #1 Posted January 14, 2014 Hi all, Having joined MSW a year or so back back I thouht it was time I started a build log. I am 6 weeks into my build of Victory and enjoying every minute. I shall post some photos soon but first they need to be adjusted as the file sizes are way too large. Gary Quote
Shipyard sid Posted January 14, 2014 #2 Posted January 14, 2014 Greetings Gary Welcome to MSW with another HMS Victory. Enjoy your build , you will gets lots of support throughout your build. I look forward to following your progress . Good luck . DAVID Quote
Glenn-UK Posted January 14, 2014 #3 Posted January 14, 2014 Hello Gary Look forward to watching your progress, enjoy your build. I have learnt such a lot from this forum and can also rely and getting help and advice when needed. Glenn Shipyard sid 1 Quote Glenn (UK)
Ensign Posted January 15, 2014 Author #4 Posted January 15, 2014 OK photos resized. Bulkheads, middle gun deck and dummy gun barrel strips assembled and glued. The middle gun deck was planked prior to assembly as this seemed an easier way to do it. Middle Gun deck planked. Four step Butt planking as per Longridge and the actual ship. Start of first planking, after fairing the bulkheads. Gary WackoWolf 1 Quote
gjdale Posted January 15, 2014 #5 Posted January 15, 2014 Looks like you're off to a great start Gary. I look forward to following your progress. 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
Ensign Posted January 15, 2014 Author #6 Posted January 15, 2014 First planking continues. This brings the build up to date. Gary Quote
Glenn-UK Posted January 15, 2014 #7 Posted January 15, 2014 Glad to see you are making good progress, great to see your pictures as well. Quote Glenn (UK)
Ensign Posted January 15, 2014 Author #8 Posted January 15, 2014 Thank you all for the words of encouragement. The planking continues so nothing more to show at the moment. Gary Quote
Patrick Haw Posted January 15, 2014 #9 Posted January 15, 2014 Hi Gary, Welcome to the club. You're off to a great start and I will follow with interest. Good luck and enjoy! Patrick Quote Previous build HMS Victory by Patrick Haw - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72 Current build HMS Enterprise by Patrick Haw - CAF - Scale 1:48
Shipyard sid Posted January 15, 2014 #10 Posted January 15, 2014 Hello Gary Well you are doing fine. Just take your time and enjoy yourself. Post lots of photos. Regards DAVID WackoWolf 1 Quote
Glenn-UK Posted January 22, 2014 #11 Posted January 22, 2014 Look forward to more pictures as your planking processes. Quote Glenn (UK)
Ensign Posted February 24, 2014 Author #12 Posted February 24, 2014 Time for an update. The first planking has now been completed. The benefit of spiling planks at the bow became very apparent as I progressed, not entirely necessary for first planking I know but good practice anyway. Now for a good deal of sanding and some filler. Gary Seventynet, freewheelinguy, mort stoll and 1 other 4 Quote
Glenn-UK Posted February 24, 2014 #13 Posted February 24, 2014 Looks like you've done a good job with the first planking, well done. Quote Glenn (UK)
Timmo Posted February 24, 2014 #14 Posted February 24, 2014 Nice work. Great start to a mouth-watering kit. Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft
gjdale Posted February 24, 2014 #15 Posted February 24, 2014 Well done Gary! Looks like you've done a really nice job on the first layer of planking. As you say, good practice 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
Ensign Posted February 24, 2014 Author #16 Posted February 24, 2014 Thank you all for the kind words, keep that up and I will need a larger size hat. Gary Quote
Shipyard sid Posted February 24, 2014 #17 Posted February 24, 2014 Hello Gary Well done with your first planking . Keep up the good work , and just enjoy yourself . You are doing fine. Regards.... DAVID Quote
Ensign Posted February 25, 2014 Author #18 Posted February 25, 2014 I have decided to try using Micro Glaze on the windows of Victory, the local model train shop does not stock the product any more. Can anyone advise where I can buy Micro Mark Micro Glaze I would prefer an Australian supplier if possible. Gary Quote
gjdale Posted February 26, 2014 #19 Posted February 26, 2014 Gary, I bought mine directly from Micromark. Treat yourself to a few other goodies to make the shipping worthwhile. 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
Ensign Posted February 26, 2014 Author #20 Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks Grant, I located a product called Crystal Clear available at Metro Hobbies in Box Hill, about a half hour drive away, so will give that a try. Gary Quote
d'brat Posted February 26, 2014 #21 Posted February 26, 2014 I had to go back twice to see the date you started. You make planking look fast and easy. You even mastered the bluff bow. Is every plank nailed? Quote D'Brat Current Build - Bluenose II - AL In the wings - HMS Supply - AL
Ensign Posted February 27, 2014 Author #22 Posted February 27, 2014 Hi D'Brat Thank you so much for your praise. I can assure you I had my problems at times, easy it ain't. Every plank was "nailed" to every bulkhead with brass pins left protruding about 3mm. I applied glue and positioned the planks on the bulkheads and then drilled holes slightly smaller than the pin diameter through the planks and bulkheads creating a nice tight press fit. The pins were then removed after the glue had set overnight. The glue I use is Titebond I didn't use any super glue on the planking. Planks were tapered and spiled where necessary and then steam bent to shape using an old style aluminum kettle with a spout I picked up at a camping store. I started by laying the first couple of planks just under the gunport strips then I laid the garboard plank and worked my way back up. I find this gives a better result, for me anyway. Although I've built models most of my life I am only fairly new to wooden ship building so still have lots to learn. Regards Gary Quote
Ensign Posted May 12, 2014 Author #23 Posted May 12, 2014 Time for an update, the second planking has been completed down to the keel. Overall I am quite happy with the result and feel I have a handle on the spiling of planks at the bow. clearway, WackoWolf, Timmo and 4 others 7 Quote
Glenn-UK Posted May 12, 2014 #24 Posted May 12, 2014 It look goods, well done; that one major job completed. Quote Glenn (UK)
gjdale Posted May 12, 2014 #25 Posted May 12, 2014 Congratulations Gary, planking looks great. 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
Ensign Posted May 12, 2014 Author #26 Posted May 12, 2014 Thank you Glenn, Brian & Grant your praise is very encouraging indeed. Brian, thanks for your suggestion it's nice to know someone thinks enough of my work to make a comment like that. I shall check out the society online. Is some of your work featured there? Gary Quote
Shipyard sid Posted May 12, 2014 #27 Posted May 12, 2014 Hello Gary Well done with your second planking, and not to much trouble smoothing off for the copper tiles later. Keep up the good work and enjoy yourself. DAVID Quote
Shipyard sid Posted August 16, 2014 #28 Posted August 16, 2014 Hello Gary Excellent progress. The breaching rings?? Glenn is spot on, use CMB 83506 for them . I dumped all my part 502 and used CMB83506 instead. When you next order any thing from CMB order some 2.5mm dead eyes for spares as you will most likely lose a few when fitting them . Keep enjoying it. DAVID Quote
Rich.F Posted August 21, 2014 #29 Posted August 21, 2014 Hello Gary, she is she looking very nice, keep up the good work. Quote Rich. Builds in Progress: HMS Victory Completed Builds: Constucto Enterprise Future Builds 2021/2022 USS Constitution
Ensign Posted August 28, 2014 Author #30 Posted August 28, 2014 A little more progress to report. The wales have been added and the water line is marked. The lower (main) wale has been laid in Anchor Stock planking as per Longridge who states that First Rate ships had the Main Wale in Anchor Stock planking as this was the strongest type of planking to use. jwvolz 1 Quote
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