guraus Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share #511 Posted August 23, 2015 Last week's progress. Alexandru Mike Y, GuntherMT, albert and 17 others 19 1 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...
mtaylor Posted August 24, 2015 Share #512 Posted August 24, 2015 Your joinery is incredible, Alexandru. WackoWolf, Obormotov, AON and 2 others 5 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...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted August 24, 2015 Share #513 Posted August 24, 2015 Your joinery is incredible, Alexandru. Ditto from me 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...
michael mott Posted August 24, 2015 Share #514 Posted August 24, 2015 Beautiful clean work Alexandru, it is always a pleasure seeing your progress shots and how you approach the different tasks. Michael mtaylor and Obormotov 2 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted August 24, 2015 Share #515 Posted August 24, 2015 Absolutely beautiful. Just so I can plan the future trip to see her, which museum is going to be lucky enough to get to display your model masterpiece? :) md1400cs, mtaylor and Obormotov 3 Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted August 24, 2015 Share #516 Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) Alexandru, She only gets more beautiful with each visit. You are one of those artists who are beyond description. Michael Edited August 25, 2015 by md1400cs WackoWolf, Obormotov and mtaylor 3 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guraus Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share #517 Posted August 28, 2015 Thank you all for the great comments and the likes! Here is another small update with the progress on the forecastle. Regards, Alexandru GuntherMT, dvm27, WackoWolf and 20 others 22 1 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...
SJSoane Posted August 28, 2015 Share #518 Posted August 28, 2015 Alexandru, It is looking spectacular! Mark Obormotov and mtaylor 2 Quote Current build: HMS Bellona 74, ca. 1760, 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/196-hms-bellona-by-sjsoane-scale-164-1760-as-designed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted August 28, 2015 Share #519 Posted August 28, 2015 (edited) G'day Alexandru Beautiful work on the deck planking! What size are the planks? 1 x 4 mm? I assume that you will varnish the planking and beams/Ledgers together. Havagooday Greg Edited August 28, 2015 by Greg the peg leg sailor 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...
michael mott Posted August 28, 2015 Share #520 Posted August 28, 2015 My eyes are hurting from all this spectacular work. Michael Obormotov, WackoWolf and mtaylor 3 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giampieroricci Posted August 28, 2015 Share #521 Posted August 28, 2015 wonderful!! Obormotov and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted August 28, 2015 Share #522 Posted August 28, 2015 The Vic is such a beautiful ship, and built by so many modelers over the years....( I've built her twice ). But this has got to be the finest Vic I've ever seen. Alexandru's beautiful work makes me want to do her again. I love coming back to this incredible build log for inspiration. Dave mtaylor, paulsutcliffe and Obormotov 3 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Wellington Posted August 28, 2015 Share #523 Posted August 28, 2015 For some reason, I haven't been seeing the recent updates to your beautiful build. The good news though this that I've had a lot to catch up on...everyone else has already said it, a stunning model you're building here. WackoWolf, Obormotov and mtaylor 3 Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaas Posted August 28, 2015 Share #524 Posted August 28, 2015 I keep my mouth shut........... just looking and learning. Better than looking television. mtaylor, WackoWolf, gjdale and 1 other 3 1 Quote Current build: HMS Agamemnon 1781 Website: http://www.henkvanluinen.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guraus Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share #525 Posted August 30, 2015 Thank you all for the comments and likes. G'day AlexandruBeautiful work on the deck planking! What size are the planks? 1 x 4 mm? I assume that you will varnish the planking and beams/Ledgers together.HavagoodayGreg Greg, the planks are 5mm by 1.5mm. Here is another update. Alexandru WackoWolf, Seventynet, dvm27 and 21 others 24 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...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted August 31, 2015 Share #526 Posted August 31, 2015 G'day Alexandru Again amazing details in your ship. I sound like a repeater with my post to you, but I can't think of anything else to say. Just wondering, "is ebony hard to work with?" I believe that, it's a very brittle wood. Havagooday mate 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...
WackoWolf Posted August 31, 2015 Share #527 Posted August 31, 2015 Like everyone has said "Out Of This World" mtaylor, seamymcnally, md1400cs and 1 other 4 Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guraus Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share #528 Posted August 31, 2015 Just wondering, "is ebony hard to work with?" I believe that, it's a very brittle wood. I don't think the ebony is difficult to work with. Except for the black dust it makes (my power tools are always connected to the shopvac when I work with) I kind of like working with. Once you understand you can't really bend it and stop trying to do that, it works fine. Cuts well, file or sand very well, very nice to turn or to mill. It is forgiving some times as say you did a small hole through it in the wrong place - you just put a drop of white glue in it and file/sand the top a bit: the black dust will fill the hole and it becomes quasi invisible black on black. Is ideal for making moldings. As is quite expensive - especially the real African deep black ebony - I have a special scrap box only for it in which I keep every small piece I cut off for potential future reuse. At the wood store I bought a while ago pen turning blanks and what they call "cut-offs" sold by weight form their scrap box. I am well stocked for a while. Hope this helps, Alexandru Obormotov, mtaylor, michael mott and 2 others 5 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...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted September 1, 2015 Share #529 Posted September 1, 2015 Thanks for the information 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...
isalbert Posted September 2, 2015 Share #530 Posted September 2, 2015 Alexandru Hello, can you get me the adress John McKay to order him all the plans of Hms Victory at 1/48th as i begin to lose myself a little for lack of reference. Thanking you Greetings Isalbert WackoWolf, Obormotov and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guraus Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share #531 Posted September 3, 2015 Isalbert, you can reach him by e-mail: johnwmckay@telus.net Regards, Alexandru Obormotov, WackoWolf and mtaylor 3 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 September 3, 2015 Share #532 Posted September 3, 2015 Thank you and congratulation on your ship Isalbert Obormotov and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbie Posted September 3, 2015 Share #533 Posted September 3, 2015 Alexandru, I will be visiting the HMS Victory in October i have a whole day to explore her. Your build is an outstanding piece of master craftsmanship. looking forward to you next installment with great anticipation. Obormotov and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guraus Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share #534 Posted September 6, 2015 Hello Hobbie, I visited Victory several years ago and I had less than a day as we left from London in the morning by train and we returned in the evening. I can give you two advices a bit contradictory for your visit: do a lot of detailed pictures - you will be glad later. Be prepared for them: I emptied two sets of batteries doing that as I had to use a lot the flash for the interior. take the time to "take in" the ship. I regret now as I didn't have much time to do that and I've seen the ship basically through my camera lens. With that said I wish you a great visit. Here are some more progress pictures on my model Still working on the forecastle, but closing in fast. Regards Alexandru janos, Klaas, mtaylor and 14 others 17 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...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted September 6, 2015 Share #535 Posted September 6, 2015 Absolutely incredible work! Thank you so much for sharing. 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...
Кутузов Сергей Posted September 8, 2015 Share #536 Posted September 8, 2015 Alexandru, your work the encyclopedia on Viktory construction. The encyclopedia on construction of models of courts in general. I am glad that I have opportunity in real time to watch advance of your work. I study much at you! Thanks! aviaamator, mtaylor, WackoWolf and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockholm tar Posted September 8, 2015 Share #537 Posted September 8, 2015 Alexandru, Absolutely beautiful work! She must be one of the best Victory's I have seen. I do have one comment however. Your photo of the forward bitts shows the same number of holes in the both pinrails, fore and aft. I seem to remember that there are rather more than that in the forward rail, according to the diagram in Longridge's 'Anatomy of Nelson's Ships.' You might want to check that, as I wouldn't want you to get to the rigging stage (if you intend to rig her) and not have enough belaying points. Obormotov, WackoWolf and mtaylor 3 Quote Kester Current builds: Sherbourne (Caldercraft) scale – 1/64th; Statsraad Lehmkuhl (half model) 1/8th" – 1'. Victory Bow Section (Panart/Mantua) scale – 1/78th (on hold). Previous build: Bluenose ll (Billings) scale – 1/100th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guraus Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share #538 Posted September 10, 2015 Thank you very much Sergey. Stockholm tar, it is possible you are right and I will check in that book. This won't really be an issue as I don't plan to rig the model anyway but even so having the right number won't hurt. Thank you. Regards, Alexandru WackoWolf, Кутузов Сергей, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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...
guraus Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share #539 Posted September 21, 2015 Hello all, Here is another update with the progress over the last couple of weeks. Alexandru aviaamator, SailorGreg, egen and 27 others 29 1 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...
md1400cs Posted September 21, 2015 Share #540 Posted September 21, 2015 Alexandru, This set of updated photos, is beyond my working vocabulary to properly express the astonishing beauty of your project. Regards, Michael mtaylor, Obormotov, gjdale and 1 other 4 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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