shihawk Posted June 19, 2014 #91 Posted June 19, 2014 Now you know why my Cruiser sits half rigged , Had the same problem with my previous build and rushed in the end to get it finished ,not a good idea !! stick at it if you don,t finish it no-one else will clearway 1 Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish
Keith B Posted June 19, 2014 Author #92 Posted June 19, 2014 Well,I haven't got a clue what the braces are,but I'm really not that concerned about this build being historically accurate!! The rigging's 3/4 done now,so I'm definitely not giving up!! clearway and shihawk 2 Quote
pilidk Posted June 20, 2014 #94 Posted June 20, 2014 Great Job Keith! Seems you have your hands full with two build at the same time. One question: I can see your are not finished with the canon holes, is it true? I am about to start this step on my own Victory and looking for good advices and tips. Best regards Philippe Quote
Keith B Posted June 20, 2014 Author #95 Posted June 20, 2014 The gun ports have been left until the rigging is finished.I found that the rigging cord gets easily tangled on anything sticking out!!! pilidk 1 Quote
pilidk Posted June 21, 2014 #96 Posted June 21, 2014 Clever idea! I will do so the same. Keep on the god work:) Quote
Keith B Posted June 21, 2014 Author #97 Posted June 21, 2014 Ratlines coming along nicely. clearway 1 Quote
clearway Posted June 23, 2014 #98 Posted June 23, 2014 certianly looking the part now Keith- erm bad news though- if rigging victory is doing your nut in- wait till you rig the cutty sark! Keith Quote
Keith B Posted June 23, 2014 Author #99 Posted June 23, 2014 Oh great!! Thanks for that cheery bit of information Keith,I can't wait!!!! clearway 1 Quote
Keith B Posted June 28, 2014 Author #100 Posted June 28, 2014 Well,just about finished,except for fixing the rudder and a bit of touching and tidying up. Yes,I know I could have done better,and put more on it,but I'm pretty pleased with it as it is. On to the Cutty Sark!!! GrandpaPhil, JerseyCity Frankie, cristikc and 2 others 5 Quote
shihawk Posted June 28, 2014 #101 Posted June 28, 2014 I can,t believe your finished ,there must be a record of some sort for that ,and quality dosen,t seem to have suffered either . I always start a build thinking this will be my best and finish thinking if only i had done that bit better,but i think most people are the same , so your not on your own ,we are our own worst critics !! .I have enjoyed following your build and look forward to your log on the Cutty Sark ,you should be finished it for christmas when i hope to be started rigging ??? Have Fun Boyd Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish
Shipyard sid Posted June 28, 2014 #102 Posted June 28, 2014 Hello Keith Same as Boyd , I cannot believe you are finished , and a cracking build at that... Well done Keith and good luck with the Cutty Sark. DAVID Quote
philippe54 Posted October 27, 2014 #103 Posted October 27, 2014 Hi I am Philippe from Bruges, Belgium. I'm also started the Victory from Billings. What strikes me is that there is no black rigging rope supplied. Only different beige cords. I now that stading rigging shouldt be black. Thanks in advance. Philippe. Quote
Keith B Posted October 27, 2014 Author #104 Posted October 27, 2014 Hello Philippe, Just buy some black rigging cord,it is easier than dyeing it. Quote
David K Posted January 10, 2023 #105 Posted January 10, 2023 On 2/14/2014 at 3:41 AM, Keith B said: The front columns in this kit are plywood,and after many attempts to bend it round the formers,I've decided that it's easier if I make them out of some planking instead.A bit more filling and sanding should do the trick. So far,this is the first bit of this kit that I've had to alter,but I'm sure it won't be the last! Brilliant idea!! Mr Whippy 1 Quote
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