Klaas Posted July 12, 2016 Share #691 Posted July 12, 2016 Alexandru, Congratulations with this beautiful model. Thank you for sharing this build with us. Regards, Klaas mtaylor, Obormotov and Elijah 3 Quote Current build: HMS Agamemnon 1781 Website: http://www.henkvanluinen.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isalbert Posted July 12, 2016 Share #692 Posted July 12, 2016 Hello Alexandru, why not continue until the first part of the mats ( the tops) with dormant ropes. It would be more complete. No? Isalbert Obormotov, mtaylor, WackoWolf and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guraus Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share #693 Posted July 12, 2016 Thank you all for the kind words and appreciation. Hello Alexandru, why not continue until the first part of the mats ( the tops) with dormant ropes. It would be more complete. No? Isalbert Isalbert, I thought about that, I even made the main mast but when I dry fit it into the model, the size of it scared me. The model is big anyway and with lower masts would have gain a lot in height - so much that it won't fit in my car anymore and be really difficult to even take out from my basement where my workshop is. So I decided to not do any masts on the Victory, and to reuse the already made mast for another project. Additionally the custom made display box I ordered was made for the model without masts - and I payed a lot for it. To all this add the fact that I am working on this model for more than 9 years so I really needed a change - thus the decision to stop were I am and call it "done". There are a lot of other small details I could have done on it as it is (without increase in size) but in the end I decided not to. Alexandru Obormotov, WackoWolf, mrjimmy and 4 others 7 Quote For all my builds please visit my site at: http://www.AlexShipModels.com Previous builds HMS Victory Machine a curer les ports La Jacinthe Japanese Fune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isalbert Posted July 13, 2016 Share #694 Posted July 13, 2016 I totally understand because it's been 35 years that i am on my own and several times i thought to start another model but i can not leave it like that because i have not done all that framing as your (to my regret). So still have for 10 years. Good continuation. Friendship Isalbert mtaylor, keelhauled, Elijah and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keelhauled Posted July 22, 2016 Share #695 Posted July 22, 2016 Congratulations!! What a beautiful piece of art!! zoly99sask, mtaylor, WackoWolf and 2 others 5 Quote Currently building the Cutty Sark http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1000-cutty-sark-by-keelhauled-mantua-kit-bashed-first-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keelhauled Posted July 22, 2016 Share #696 Posted July 22, 2016 Congratulations!! What a beautiful piece of art!! WackoWolf, Obormotov and Elijah 2 1 Quote Currently building the Cutty Sark http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1000-cutty-sark-by-keelhauled-mantua-kit-bashed-first-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted July 26, 2016 Share #697 Posted July 26, 2016 Excellent job Alexandru! She looks fantastic! WackoWolf, mtaylor, Obormotov and 1 other 4 Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted July 26, 2016 Share #698 Posted July 26, 2016 Magnificent work. Rob Elijah, mtaylor and Obormotov 3 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted July 27, 2016 Share #699 Posted July 27, 2016 G'day Alexandru Congratulations on a marvelous model! I'm sure l8ke many others, I am very sad to say goodbye to this outstanding log. I'll be waiting with open arms for your next venture. Havagooday my friend Greg Obormotov 1 Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepete007 Posted July 27, 2016 Share #700 Posted July 27, 2016 Alexandrau, Your work has been an inspiration to me. Thank you so much. Pete zoly99sask, Obormotov, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Y Posted July 28, 2016 Share #701 Posted July 28, 2016 It was a pleasure to follow, your website is now my goto link for people interested in modelling! Looking forward to follow your next project! Obormotov, mtaylor and Elijah 2 1 Quote Current build: Beavers Prize - POF 1:48 (Hahn style) Side builds: Schooner Polotsk by Master Korabel 18th Century Longboat by MS Finished: 21ft English Pinnace by MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keelhauled Posted July 28, 2016 Share #702 Posted July 28, 2016 Alexandru I went to your sight. Beautiful photos. I saw that you did more work on the stern gallery. Can you explain how you did the balusters? I saw the photos, but I wasn't sure how you formed them. thanks Marc mtaylor, Elijah and Obormotov 3 Quote Currently building the Cutty Sark http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1000-cutty-sark-by-keelhauled-mantua-kit-bashed-first-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guraus Posted August 4, 2016 Author Share #703 Posted August 4, 2016 Alexandru I went to your sight. Beautiful photos. I saw that you did more work on the stern gallery. Can you explain how you did the balusters? I saw the photos, but I wasn't sure how you formed them. thanks Marc Hello Mark, Sorry for the late replay but my computer (where the pictures were) was broken and it took a while to fix it. Here is a short description on how I did the balusters: I cut the desired shape in a piece of steel (an used broken knife blade) - you can see the shape in the first picture. On the back I glued a piece of wood the same thickness as the balusters (2mm in my case) at same distance (2mm) from the top of the shaped blade. I also glued two more pieces same thickness to delimit the length of the baluster stock - about 25mm apart. This way the square 2mm stock cut at 25mm length will fit exactly in that space and won't move sideways and its top will be flush with the top of the shaped blade. The whole assembly was hold in a vice. The square pieces of box wood (blanks) were placed in that notch and fixed in position by two small clamps as seen in the second picture. This kept the future baluster from moving back and forth on the next operation - filing the shape. With several small jeweller files (square, round and trapezoidal) the shape from the blade was filed into the wood. Be careful to keep the file perpendicular on the template and horizontal so to have the same depth of the cuts across. See third picture for the result of this operation. Losses the clamps, remove the baluster, turn it 90 degrees, put it back and fix it with the clamps. Repeat step 6 Repeat step 7 again by turning the blank in the same direction and that's it - you'll have a three sided square section baluster - I only needed them three sided as they were glued on the stern gallery but you can do them four sided if you need. Another tricky part was doing the balusters that were placed at different angles (increasing angles) like those in the last picture. For those first and third sides (side views) were cut (filed) perpendicular on the template but the second (front view) has to be in an increasing angle. In order to do that, the filing of the second side has to be at an angle which required the baluster blanks to be a bit shorter (say 23mm instead of 25). Here are the steps: place the blank in the jig as before aligned with the left side (future top of balusters). This will produce a small gap (2mm) at the other end. file first side perpendicular as before place the blank exactly as in step one for the second side file de second side in an angle bigger than 90 say about 100 degree (I estimated the angles trying to increase them for subsequent ones by trial and error) considering it from the left side (baluster top). Be careful to du all the "cuts" at the approximately same angle. After scraping several I got the hang of it. unclamp and turn the blank (always in the same direction) but this time it has to be shifted a bit to the right - depending of the angle you did the filing - say 1 mm in this case to be able to align the notches on the second side with those on the template, clamp back. shape the third side perpendicular again as the first one you're done you just have to cut it at the required length to fit the space you need it for. Hope this lengthy explanation is clear enough. If not just ask. Regards Alexandru keelhauled, Elijah, AON and 25 others 26 2 Quote For all my builds please visit my site at: http://www.AlexShipModels.com Previous builds HMS Victory Machine a curer les ports La Jacinthe Japanese Fune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted August 4, 2016 Share #704 Posted August 4, 2016 Thank you for explaining as to how you did this and the pictures also. Excellent detail work, it took time but the results are outstanding for sure. Obormotov, mtaylor, keelhauled and 3 others 6 Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keelhauled Posted August 5, 2016 Share #705 Posted August 5, 2016 (edited) Alexandru, Thank you for the detailed explanation! I really appreciate you taking the time to fix your old computer to get the photos and then providing such a detailed explanation! I've been wondering how to tackle this for quite some time. You really nailed the stern. I'm just amazed with your work. It was a pleasure to follow and I continue to go back to again and again for inspiration! thanks for sharing with us! Marc Edited August 5, 2016 by keelhauled Obormotov, mtaylor, WackoWolf and 3 others 6 Quote Currently building the Cutty Sark http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1000-cutty-sark-by-keelhauled-mantua-kit-bashed-first-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jose_b Posted August 5, 2016 Share #706 Posted August 5, 2016 Thank you for sharing this technic. It's a great work| Elijah, mtaylor, WackoWolf and 1 other 4 Quote Building Le François: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9952-le-fran%C3%A7ois-by-jose-scale-1-48-1683/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philkessack Posted August 31, 2016 Share #707 Posted August 31, 2016 I have been building a 1:60 scratch model of the H.M.S. Victory for the past 12 years. I am ready to start on the stern structure and this was very helpful. I have essentially completed the hull (inner planking, frames, outer planking and coppering), but was delaying the stern section until I prepared the rest of the hull structure due to its relative fragility. I have left two segments in the starboard hull open so that the viewer can see the ship's interior. I have almost completed the hold with the filling room, great magazine, light room, pump room, etc. and have filled it in will various barrels, casks, powder barrels, bags, and other nautical gear to demonstrate actual use. I am just about completed the hold and am ready to build in the orlop deck now with the hanging magazines, sail room, etc. I have left part of the decking out so that the viewer can see the ship's interior for key areas (e.g., magazine, pump room, etc.). I generally only see "admiralty models" in the museums, so it was interesting to see the frames and half-frames of your model that reflect the actual mode of construction. Well done. I have used a similar approach and look forward to working on the stern with the aid of your photos of the stern section. THANKS! mtaylor, Obormotov, Mike Y and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isalbert Posted September 1, 2016 Share #708 Posted September 1, 2016 Hello Philkessack, where we can contact you on this forum to see your model? Obormotov, keelhauled, Seventynet and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guraus Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share #709 Posted September 11, 2016 Hello, Another small detail checked form the to do list. Alexandru aviaamator, shipcarpenter, AON and 29 others 32 Quote For all my builds please visit my site at: http://www.AlexShipModels.com Previous builds HMS Victory Machine a curer les ports La Jacinthe Japanese Fune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Y Posted September 11, 2016 Share #710 Posted September 11, 2016 Fantastic! Elijah, mtaylor, AON and 2 others 5 Quote Current build: Beavers Prize - POF 1:48 (Hahn style) Side builds: Schooner Polotsk by Master Korabel 18th Century Longboat by MS Finished: 21ft English Pinnace by MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 12, 2016 Share #711 Posted September 12, 2016 That nameplate is perfect and puts a very nice touch on a stunning display, Alexandru. Congratulations on getting her into the case. Obormotov, AON, Elijah and 1 other 4 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...
albert Posted September 12, 2016 Share #712 Posted September 12, 2016 Wonderful very very nice. Elijah, mtaylor, Obormotov and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBlakeny Posted September 13, 2016 Share #713 Posted September 13, 2016 A stunning result! That nameplate really puts the cherry on the cake. AON, Obormotov, Elijah and 1 other 3 1 Quote Chris Current builds : On hold : IJN Yamato by DeAgostini - 1/250 Completed builds : Bermuda boat Corsair (scratch) President by Sergal - 1/60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdT Posted September 13, 2016 Share #714 Posted September 13, 2016 Masterful job, Alexandru. Ed Elijah, Obormotov and WackoWolf 2 1 Quote All EdT posted material Copyright 2016 Edward J Tosti Young America - extreme clipper 1853 Young America POB Version Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America Vol 1 1:60 HMS Naiad 1797 The Naiad Frigate Vol I The Naiad Frigate Vol II1:96 Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amalio Posted July 17, 2020 Share #715 Posted July 17, 2020 I had lost sight of this job, and have enjoyed it again. It is the best I have ever seen. mtaylor and Obormotov 2 Quote AMALIO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guraus Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share #716 Posted July 17, 2020 Thank you, Alexamdru Obormotov and mtaylor 2 Quote For all my builds please visit my site at: http://www.AlexShipModels.com Previous builds HMS Victory Machine a curer les ports La Jacinthe Japanese Fune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted July 20, 2020 Share #717 Posted July 20, 2020 Absolutely gorgeous! mtaylor and Obormotov 2 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obormotov Posted April 1, 2023 Share #718 Posted April 1, 2023 On 9/28/2014 at 4:03 AM, guraus said: ... Hello! You are more of an artist... Master. I have seen a lot of jewelry welding. and seams! this one is just magical. It becomes clear how wizards appear;))!. I really like your art! And very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obormotov Posted April 1, 2023 Share #719 Posted April 1, 2023 On 10/20/2014 at 1:42 AM, guraus said: ... Hello! Congratulations, you are creating rigging. Wings of the ship! I just allowed myself to assume that you will make the masts and yards as real, consisting of parts .... True, this may be unnecessary. And probably too hard. I'm just thinking out loud, your work is great. Congrats, it's a beautiful ship... mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obormotov Posted April 1, 2023 Share #720 Posted April 1, 2023 On 7/13/2016 at 1:59 AM, guraus said: Thank you all for the kind words and appreciation. Isalbert, I thought about that, I even made the main mast but when I dry fit it into the model, the size of it scared me. The model is big anyway and with lower masts would have gain a lot in height - so much that it won't fit in my car anymore and be really difficult to even take out from my basement where my workshop is. So I decided to not do any masts on the Victory, and to reuse the already made mast for another project. Additionally the custom made display box I ordered was made for the model without masts - and I payed a lot for it. To all this add the fact that I am working on this model for more than 9 years so I really needed a change - thus the decision to stop were I am and call it "done". There are a lot of other small details I could have done on it as it is (without increase in size) but in the end I decided not to. Alexandru You right! I understand you! mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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