Ensign Posted August 28, 2014 Author #31 Posted August 28, 2014 And now for something a little different. This model of Victory was on display at a shopping mall not far from where I live, the builders plan to take her on tour and have purchased a horse float for the purpose. Now that's real enthusiasm. She was scratchbuilt from old redgum timbers with the decks laid in Huon Pine, an incredible achievement. The ship is computer controlled so that the sides open up to reveal interior detail and some of the sails can be raised and lowered. All this is timed to cycle around every few minutes. pompey2, WackoWolf, mort stoll and 1 other 4 Quote
Rich.F Posted August 28, 2014 #32 Posted August 28, 2014 Very nice work on the hull. Quote Rich. Builds in Progress: HMS Victory Completed Builds: Constucto Enterprise Future Builds 2021/2022 USS Constitution
Ensign Posted September 23, 2014 Author #33 Posted September 23, 2014 Update time The hull has been painted and the upper gun deck is awaiting installation of the guns. When assembling the gun carriages I discovered that the brass etched eyelets part No. 480 make excellent breeching rings, just cut off the leg and attach them to the Cascabel with thick superglue. the scale is just right as study of the single photo of a gun illustrates.There are plenty of spares in the kit so shortages are not a problem. jwvolz, Shipyard sid, GuntherMT and 4 others 7 Quote
jwvolz Posted September 23, 2014 #34 Posted September 23, 2014 Looking very nice. Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel"
Ensign Posted December 22, 2014 Author #35 Posted December 22, 2014 The copper plating on the hull is complete as well as rigging the gun carriages on the Upper Gun Deck, enjoyable but a bit tedious at times. I decided to add the Salt boxes and Match tubs at each gun station as can be seen on board Victory today. Now on to the Quarterdeck. gjdale, Landlubber Mike, Dfell and 1 other 4 Quote
gjdale Posted December 22, 2014 #36 Posted December 22, 2014 Very nice work so far Gary. Love the extra detail on the gun deck. 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 December 22, 2014 Author #37 Posted December 22, 2014 Thanks Grant, much appreciated. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Gary gjdale 1 Quote
Ensign Posted March 8, 2015 Author #38 Posted March 8, 2015 Some more progress to report. As I prefer the appearance of Victory as she is today without the Barricades on the Forecastle and Poop Deck I have been doing a little kit bashing, I think it looks ok. shihawk, Dfell and Shipyard sid 3 Quote
Shipyard sid Posted March 8, 2015 #39 Posted March 8, 2015 Greetings Gary You thinks it looks good???? ?.....it's far better than good , it's excellent. You have reached a point in your build which I really enjoyed with all the deck work visible, and I am sure you will also enjoy the work ahead of you. Cracking build.... DAVID. Quote
Ensign Posted March 8, 2015 Author #40 Posted March 8, 2015 Thank you very much David, encouraging words indeed. I am loving building Victory it is a challenging project especially because of the research needed to add extra details not included in the kit. I have now paid two visits to Victory over the years and hope to return again in the not too distant future. I also wish to visit Trincomalee in your neck of the woods. Best regards Gary Shipyard sid 1 Quote
Ensign Posted August 16, 2015 Author #41 Posted August 16, 2015 As I haven't posted any updates for awhile I thought it about time I did so, here is the current status. I am building Victory much as she has appeared in recent times as I prefer her without the foc'sle and poop barricades. Dfell, Kevin, Shipyard sid and 8 others 11 Quote
Shipyard sid Posted August 16, 2015 #42 Posted August 16, 2015 Greetings Gary As ever, and as expected, wonderful progress. It looks like the rudder and gunport lids are in sight. Cracking build Gary. Just keep enjoying it...DAVID Quote
Rich.F Posted August 16, 2015 #43 Posted August 16, 2015 Fantastic work, I do wish mine was coming out this good Tc Quote Rich. Builds in Progress: HMS Victory Completed Builds: Constucto Enterprise Future Builds 2021/2022 USS Constitution
Ensign Posted August 16, 2015 Author #44 Posted August 16, 2015 Thank you all for the comments and likes, keeps one going when some of those repetitive tasks get a little tedious. Gary Quote
Ensign Posted October 16, 2015 Author #45 Posted October 16, 2015 Just a quick update, the rudder is in place and the Hammock netting is done, now on to the challenges of masts and spars. gjdale, GuntherMT, Zarkon and 8 others 11 Quote
Ensign Posted March 30, 2016 Author #46 Posted March 30, 2016 I am just starting on the rigging and I have a question. In Gil Middleton's excellent build log he uses some very good Thimbles/Bullseyes to lash various lines together as per prototype shown in Longridge's book "The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships". I would like to know where he got these from. I sent a PM to Gil but it bounced back with the message that he can longer receive messages. I have tried turning up some on the lathe but they aren't anywhere as good. Gil if you or anyone else can help it would be much appreciated. Thanks Gary Quote
Kevin Posted March 31, 2016 #47 Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) I used small deadeyes and drilled the middle out to create the bull eyes, as for gils message, most likely his inbox is full Edited March 31, 2016 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
Ensign Posted March 31, 2016 Author #48 Posted March 31, 2016 Thanks Kevin, great minds think alike, that's just what I have started doing. They look much better than the ones I turned up on the lathe. Now I'm off to buy more dead eyes in a couple of different sizes, lucky for me a great model ship supplier called Float A Boat is just 10 minutes away. Your build is coming along nicely, seems the break did you good. Gary Kevin 1 Quote
Heinz6672 Posted April 1, 2016 #49 Posted April 1, 2016 Hello Gary, I just found your blog. Big compliment to your Victory! Another jewel on this side :-) Best wishes to you Heinz Quote HMS Victory by Heinz746
Ensign Posted April 1, 2016 Author #50 Posted April 1, 2016 Hello Heinz, Thank you for the compliment, although my work is nowhere near the quality of yours. One can see why you have chosen a natural finish over a painted one, it would be a shame to hide that precise craftsmanship. Best regards Gary Heinz6672 1 Quote
paulb Posted April 2, 2016 #51 Posted April 2, 2016 I am just starting on the rigging and I have a question. In Gil Middleton's excellent build log he uses some very good Thimbles/Bullseyes to lash various lines together as per prototype shown in Longridge's book "The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships". I would like to know where he got these from. I sent a PM to Gil but it bounced back with the message that he can longer receive messages. I have tried turning up some on the lathe but they aren't anywhere as good. Gil if you or anyone else can help it would be much appreciated. Thanks Gary Hi Gary, It is a wonderful job you're doing. I wish your log was way longer to show all the small steps you've taken to get this result. About the blocks: I replaced all my blocks with those from http://clasicmodel.com/shop/. Great quality, see below. zoly99sask 1 Quote Regards, Paul
Ensign Posted April 4, 2016 Author #52 Posted April 4, 2016 Hello Paul, Thank you for the compliment, Yes, I have also replaced the blocks with ones the same as you have, I bought them at "Float A Boat" the shop I mentioned in my last post. It is the Thimbles/Bullseyes that I needed which don't seem to be available commercially, that's why I am drilling out deadeyes to create a round doughnut shape to be used in lashing various lines to pull them tight. I must confess I haven't updated as often or included as much detail as I probably could, I shall take some more photos soon. Regards Gary paulb 1 Quote
Ensign Posted April 6, 2016 Author #53 Posted April 6, 2016 I have a question, the next step in rigging Victory should be the shrouds according to the instructions, after doing the Tackle Pendants. It appears to me that it might better to rig the stays at this point especially since the main stay and preventer stay are to have snaking applied, it would seem that the shrouds would interfere with this procedure. Can anyone offer an opinion on this? Gary Quote
Ensign Posted April 6, 2016 Author #54 Posted April 6, 2016 Sorry everyone, a senior moment. I just answered my own question by referring to Longridge, of course, the stays go over the shrouds. Oh well! Gary Quote
Kevin Posted April 6, 2016 #55 Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) will not harm to make the preventers now and fit later, but yes the shrouds do get in the way when it comes to the lacing Edited April 6, 2016 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
Mirabell61 Posted April 6, 2016 #56 Posted April 6, 2016 very nice looking build Gary, Nils Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50
Ensign Posted April 6, 2016 Author #57 Posted April 6, 2016 Thanks Kevin & Nils, A good suggestion Kevin, worth looking into. Gary Quote
Ensign Posted April 7, 2016 Author #58 Posted April 7, 2016 I think I have found a method of rigging Shrouds and Stays which does not cause interference when putting on the snaking to the Main and Fore mast stays. I plan to rig the Mizzen shrouds and stays first then move on to the Main mast shrouds and stays and finally the Fore mast shrouds and stays. Any constructive criticism is welcome. The yards are completed with their rigging and ready to be fitted at the appropriate time. More photos to follow later. Seventynet, Kevin and GrantGoodale 3 Quote
Ensign Posted April 20, 2016 Author #59 Posted April 20, 2016 I have a question. I would like to know if the foremost shrouds on all masts ie: Topmasts and Topgallant are served, this is done on the Fore and Main and from photos It seems to also be done on the Mizzen lower shrouds, however I can not find a definitive answer to this question either from photos, Longridge, Steel or Biddlecombe. I am at the point of fitting shrouds to the Mizzen Topmast and would really like this resolved before proceeding. Thanks Gary Quote
Ensign Posted April 20, 2016 Author #60 Posted April 20, 2016 Thanks John, I shall check them out. Did you see my last post about serving shrouds? Gary Quote
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