HMS Victory by foxy - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC - with Dafi's etch & resin set

[foxy]

Cheers Keith.

Well you know all that furniture I made, well now have added some to the Admirals day room.






Just some items for the table, like sexton/maps and such.
Maybe a picture of Lady Hamilton on the wall and lights plus curtains.

Go's on and on don't it.

 

Frank

[Old Collingwood]

Hi I came across this on the net and wondered if it would be of use?

 

OC.

[foxy]

Great picture OC.

 

I have saved it to study.

 

Having so many books on this and other ships of this nature, but any pictures that might bring new light are all ways welcome.

 

Thanks.

 

Frank

 

Hi OC.

 

Well taken a look and there's something new there that I have not seen, its the 18Ft Boat on a  34Ft Barge.

 

This might be a good idea come the mounting of my boats on the Victory.

 

So it seems your drawings has been of help.

 

Frank

Edited April 29, 2015 by foxy

[Izzy Madd]

Then added the Dafi's victory sign , it comes with a template so you cannot go wrong on the spacing of the letters.

 

Try saying that to a graphic designer you can always go wrong with the placing of characters. Even down to the pixel level. :-)

 

Love the work but a bit more detail than I'm planning. Just as side note did you consider soaking fabric in PVA and water then rolling and folding for the hammocks? Only seeing what you've done and not having two sets its something I may need to consider.

Edited April 29, 2015 by Izzy Madd

[Old Collingwood]

Great picture OC.

 

I have saved it to study.

 

Having so many books on this and other ships of this nature, but any pictures that might bring new light are all ways welcome.

 

Thanks.

 

Frank

 

Hi OC.

 

Well taken a look and there's something new there that I have not seen, its the 18Ft Boat on a  34Ft Barge.

 

This might be a good idea come the mounting of my boats on the Victory.

 

So it seems your drawings has been of help.

 

Frank

I'm so pleased the plan was of use, i think scale plans are worth their weight and crutial to a boat build.

 

OC

[foxy]

Hi Izzy Madd.

 

I to had a bit of a headache on the hammocks, sore how Daniel did his made me think on the same lines as you.

 

But sore on EBay a second hand Heller kit going cheapish , so managed to have a spare pair.

 

This idea is not only easier but stronger, even if I have to chop them up to fit Daniels etch supports, that's a little way off at the moment but needs sorting.

 

Also finding it very awkward to handle Victory while working on it, to that end I have purchased an Amati Keel clamp from Cornwall model boats, which is quite expensive, but as I have many more ships to build, this will be worth it, 'so I tell myself '.

 

Cheers OC.

 

Frank

[foxy]

Well started weathering the hammocks.


This stuff is clay based and can be washed off as required, once dry it stay's.
Next is the very usefull keel clamp I was on about, boy don't it make life easier.



With the boats near finished, it was time for the oars.
made these in four parts for two of the boats and three parts for the other three.


Four parts

Three parts.

Frank.

[clearway]

Nice work on the oars Frank- That keel clamp looks handy- when coppering my Vic i laid her on a folded up teatowel and propped her with offcuts of would to stop her toppling too far over!

Keith

[cobra1951]

Coming along nicely Frank   The Admirals quarters are looking better fitted out than my house lol

[foxy]

Thanks guy's.

 

Well had a break, but soon back on deck again.

 

A call to the dark side has had my attention for a bit.

 

Securing the 12 Pdrs to the upper deck and then its the dining room to sort out.

 

Frank.

[foxy]

Well here I be again folks.

Some more update on the build.
First a picture of the boats which are now finished and ready when needed.



Next is the 12 Pdrs in place and roped.



Added the doors to the forecastle.



And an overall picture of the progress.



Next was the block and tackle, had these made up earlier, but it takes time to fit.

Before.


After.



Next its the net rails around the Hatch's.
These were made of brass.



Sprayed with a Tamiya grey primer and then hand painted black.



Then when dry a coat of Admiralty white paint.


Not a hundred percent correct on the supports.


Added netting and it looks much better.



Frank



 

[foxy]

Thank you guy's for your input, most appreciated.
 
Well from there it was a case of mounting the next (quarter deck).

First Nelsons cot.




The deck was put in in two parts, so as not to damage any thing below.

Added chequed pattern to Captains quarters.

Plus the support posts on the boat deck.




Next its Dafis etched pike racks that adorn the Four and main masts.

Frank.

[cobra1951]

Really coming along nicely Frank

[foxy]

Cheers Guys.
 
Thanks Bob shipmate.

Moved on a bit with the planking.
Used four apart for the main quarter deck and three apart for the Poop deck.

But first the pike racks.
These are Dafi's etched parts, and as he say's in his hints and tips, 'very fiddly'.


Both the foremast and main carried these in racks, main full circle, fore half circle around masts.

Fitted 5mm from the deck.


As I am planking this deck, I used some wood to get the height and fixed the lower rack circle with the top one just slid on. Then measured the distance and fixed the top rings.
Then loaded the pikes.





Some touching up with paint.


Next its some strapping to hold pikes in position.

Then it was the turn of the deck.


Worked from the centre out.



'Hey presto'.







Now completed the planking on all decks.

Next its to fit a better support for the stands fixed to the keel.
Have some wood and brass one's.
Will use the Brass I think.
The stands that come with the kit are to flimsy and keep snapping.

So before I go to much further, this has to be sorted.

Frank.
 

Edited June 20, 2015 by foxy

[dafi]

Congratulations Frank,

 

that really is the most tricky part imho in the whole etch set! Well done :-)

 

Cheers, Daniel

[foxy]

Thank you Daniel.

Yep was a challenge and thanks to your helpful hints it came out OK.

Well before sorting the stand, I decided to do the Hatch's, the Heller one's I thought were to small in height.

So am making mine from evergreen plastic.

I made up rough using the Heller grates.





After sawing/sanding they began to take shape.





Note Marine Officer Captain Hatcher is Officer of the watch.





Some paint next and then fix.

Then its to the Captains quarters we go.

Frank

[Old Collingwood]

Graet work, and that deck amazing detail...

 

OC

[foxy]

Thanks OC shipmate.

Ok had ago at the stand and have from Cornwall model boats some wood supports.

They screw to the keel and are a lot stronger, just some varnish later, can be unscrewed so I can continue with my Keel holder.



Next it was the Hatch's, these were painted and sealed then fixed to the deck.
Am adding more that I made earlier so its beginning to take shape faster.



For the main hatch I made up in two parts and painted.



Then fixed to quarter deck.



Also at this time added the smaller steps behind the Mizzen mast.



More to follow.

Frank

[clearway]

way to go Frank- must re-start my Vic- been getting distracted by ww2 german half tracks and armour again

Keith

[foxy]

The poop deck kept my attention today, having planked it I started putting Dafi's eyelets/kevels in place.
Also the beams across the skylight.



Placed the etch skylight and you can see the beams, so thanks Daniel for the input on that.



Also working on the furniture for the Captains quarters, will not bore you with it till I have completed this section of the ship.

 

Frank
 

[Bob the Builder]

Beautiful work on the crest. I salute you!

[foxy]

Thanks very much Bob.

It was an old kit and took some work to get the crest looking right, Dafi made new lions for his and I nearly went down that road.
But happy with it.

Next it was the ships wheel in place, made sure the poop deck was not compromised.




Added figures that may or may not be used.

Next I fitted the Bowsprit at this time.
Adding Dafi's Resin Knights head that I explained earlier how I went about this.



Rapped ropes around, for this I used black 0.65mm rope, will use also for the lower preventer stay's.


Then the marine work and support.



Last picture is of the Kit stern lamps, these come in clear plastic and with a bit o paint do not look to bad.
Still to remove plastic supports and add Dafi's brass one's.



Frank.

[foxy]

Added the windows at this stage.


Plus Captian Hatcher tested the Marine work.


Then it was a test fit of the masts.



All sitting comfortable.



Next its fit out the Captains quarters and start on the port side hatch's.
Fix the poop deck and then the Channels/deadeye's and chains.

No pressure then.

 

Frank. 

[Old Collingwood]

Looking really good there sir,  i dont know if its just me but the plastic versions do seem to be more in scale particularly the beam,   if you look across the width of the top decks the scale just looks right,  the wood kits are of course excellent in their own rights.

 

OC.

[foxy]

Cheers OC.

Well its a picture of the Captains quarters, have added more items after this picture, doors to the Galley and some smaller items.



Placed poop deck on at this stage and added some more fittings.





Then it was to the rigging I turned.
Made up heart blocks from Syren models and added to bowsprit for preventer stay's later.







Next its the port side hatch's and a clean up, then on with the channels.

Frank. 

[dafi]

Love it, great work!!!
 

XXXDAn

[foxy]

Cheers Daniel.

Well now its the draught marks next from Dafi's etched set.

Good to have the hints and tips at this part of the build.
Stern. will add more copper to tidy up.


Same with Bow.


Have now completed all the Hatch's and tided up the hull.
Then fixed the channels in position and left to set proper.





Have also fixed masts in position.
Next is dead-eye's and crest to bow.

Frank. 

[foxy]

Well its on again today, with the crest made up and now mounted, it was the turn of finishing the latin lettering to the bow.
Using Dafis help full hints made this a lot easier.


Then it was the lettering, only lost two letters, but there are plenty more to make up for this, but care is needed.



Next the nymphs were added, but also added some plastic to support the crest, once painted this is in non/visible.



The Driver Booms were next, having made thes and the Gaff earlier, it was only the parrals to allow free movement.


Boom in place but Gaff needs some more work before in stalling.
Made the parrals from lead weights, split and ca to hold, came out well I thought.

Then seeing the channels were set ok, I started adding the deadeye's, these using Dafis etched one's with the Heller centre's.



Being no more time(tea time) I only did the one for-d set.

Frank. 

[foxy]

This be no advert, but the ropes from syren are fantastic, having procured some and started useing them, they are the bee's knee's for rigging.

 

The dead eye's have been my first use of them and what with the quality they will make this part of the work well worth it.

 

Onwards and upwards.

 

Frank 

[clearway]

Looking good Frank- i use cross stitch beads for parrel beads but probably a bit too large for 1/100 scale.

Keith