robert22564 Posted February 10, 2015 #1 Posted February 10, 2015 Introduction here : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9692-new-member/ With the workshop sorted and the kit in my hands it's time to get started. GuntherMT, edmay and maddog33 3 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
robert22564 Posted February 10, 2015 Author #2 Posted February 10, 2015 Just a quick dry run, lots to think about at such an early stage. maddog33 1 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
robert22564 Posted February 12, 2015 Author #3 Posted February 12, 2015 Getting the Bulkheads into place after several dry runs maddog33, KevinR and edmay 3 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
Shipyard sid Posted February 12, 2015 #4 Posted February 12, 2015 Greetings robert Welcome to MSW with another Caldercraft Victory, which will give you a few years of real enjoyment, building a wonderful model. You will never be lost for help and advice during your build, it's always there for you. I look foward to following your log with interest, and the best advice I can and many others will give you is take you time, enjoy the build, and create yourself something special... DAVID semorebutts, robert22564, maddog33 and 1 other 4 Quote
Marvi Posted February 13, 2015 #5 Posted February 13, 2015 That looks a challenging first build, I have opted for a very much smaller model to start on which is the Virginia 1819 kit by Artesania Latina. looking good though and look forward to the progress updates Quote
robert22564 Posted February 13, 2015 Author #6 Posted February 13, 2015 That looks a challenging first build, I have opted for a very much smaller model to start on which is the Virginia 1819 kit by Artesania Latina. looking good though and look forward to the progress updates I think you've made the smart move Marvi, me............I just like a challenge Marvi 1 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
robert22564 Posted February 13, 2015 Author #7 Posted February 13, 2015 A little more progress made this evening juzek, mort stoll, Mirabell61 and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
Ponto Posted February 13, 2015 #8 Posted February 13, 2015 Huge Box!!!!.......Have fun but take care when you need to turn that beast about on the table....... J Quote Built & De-Commissioned: HMS Endeavour (Corel), HMS Unicorn (Corel), Abandoned: HMS Bounty (AL) Completed : Wappen Von Hamburg (Corel), Le Renommee (Euromodel)... on hold Current WIP: Berlin by Corel On Shelf: HMS Bounty (Billings),
robert22564 Posted February 13, 2015 Author #9 Posted February 13, 2015 Huge Box!!!!.......Have fun but take care when you need to turn that beast about on the table....... J Yes, she is a beast alright, I think I've got a good year before I need to look at space, she'll definitely have to come into the house when it's time for masts and spars. Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
Glenn-UK Posted February 13, 2015 #10 Posted February 13, 2015 Welcome to the Victory build, it is a great project to take on and I will follow your progress with interest. And please feel free to ask questions, I had invaluable help so far from others who have boldly gone there before. Quote Glenn (UK)
robert22564 Posted February 13, 2015 Author #11 Posted February 13, 2015 Welcome to the Victory build, it is a great project to take on and I will follow your progress with interest. And please feel free to ask questions, I had invaluable help so far from others who have boldly gone there before. Thanks Glennard, I'll defo be asking questions later on in the build, I've been over yours "and others" build logs with great interest, some great model ship builders on this site that's for sure. I would never have taken on this project without this site, a gold mine of information on here. maddog33 1 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
Shipyard sid Posted February 14, 2015 #12 Posted February 14, 2015 Greetings Robert I was wondering if you were going to add supports in the keel for mounting pins, as it will be easier to cut out the slots before assembling the bulkheads.. It will also be a good idea to reduce (taper) the bearding line down to 3mm at the stern before any assembly at all ( page 3 before planking the hull) as this makes life a lot easier. Sorry if I am telling you the road you know. Enjoy your build. DAVID maddog33 1 Quote
robert22564 Posted February 14, 2015 Author #13 Posted February 14, 2015 Greetings Robert I was wondering if you were going to add supports in the keel for mounting pins, as it will be easier to cut out the slots before assembling the bulkheads.. It will also be a good idea to reduce (taper) the bearding line down to 3mm at the stern before any assembly at all ( page 3 before planking the hull) as this makes life a lot easier. Sorry if I am telling you the road you know. Enjoy your build. DAVID Thanks David, I appreciate your comments immensely " this comment is exactly what I'm hoping for during the build" on this occasion all taken care off. I'll post more pics before I commence with the first planking, please keep the assistance coming maddog33 and juzek 2 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
robert22564 Posted February 14, 2015 Author #14 Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) 4 mm holes drilled and nut for studding wedged and glued in place for future pedestal. Extra side supports glued and clamped into place Hull painting now complete. Edited February 14, 2015 by robert22564 Mirabell61, maddog33 and edmay 3 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
Jimz66 Posted February 14, 2015 #15 Posted February 14, 2015 Off to a good start Robert. Keep it going. Quote Current/But Not immediate Build Logs I am still gathering the tools I need but starting preliminary work. Nothing to show just yet. Fair American Armed Virginia Sloop.
robert22564 Posted February 15, 2015 Author #16 Posted February 15, 2015 This is just a dry run only. 1. The back edge is flush with the outer stern extension pattern (106) 2. The rear most upper gun deck gunport back edge is flush with the front of the bulkhead. 3. Make sure that the top edge of the gunport pattern lies 1mm above the ply quarterdeck. Three attempts to get that right, I,ve built up a temporary cannon and checked it against many ports and all looks good, I can't get a picture up at the moment as I seem to have lost it edmay, Jan R and maddog33 3 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
robert22564 Posted February 15, 2015 Author #17 Posted February 15, 2015 And I still think i,m not right. Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
robert22564 Posted February 15, 2015 Author #18 Posted February 15, 2015 Got it right this time (fourth attempt) the gunport holes are no longer over the bulk heads. Jan R, mort stoll and maddog33 3 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
Shipyard sid Posted February 15, 2015 #19 Posted February 15, 2015 Greetings robert Just concentrate on 270, as the others should match up. If you are using the canon as a guide you need deck planking under the wheels. Don't bother about fitting 276 at all for now, I will explain that later. Also don't worry about any bulkheads slightly showing through the gunports. Take your time. DAVID robert22564 and maddog33 2 Quote
Marvi Posted February 15, 2015 #20 Posted February 15, 2015 Looking great. What is the name of the items you are using to connect the side of the ship with while glues dry and where did you get them. Struggles to find any online in uk shops maddog33 1 Quote
robert22564 Posted February 15, 2015 Author #21 Posted February 15, 2015 Looking great. What is the name of the items you are using to connect the side of the ship with while glues dry and where did you get them. Struggles to find any online in uk shops Sorry Marvi, it's been over 20 years since I set eyes on all this stuff, have no idea where i got them from, I do know they're final planking screws so no holes are shown after planking. Marvi, maddog33 and Snow 3 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
Glenn-UK Posted February 15, 2015 #22 Posted February 15, 2015 You can get the planking screws from micromark Quote Glenn (UK)
Marvi Posted February 15, 2015 #23 Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) Great, thanks for letting us know Can't find anything like it on the web in the UK so will have to try and make something up. I look forward to the rest of your build, something I will look forward to building myself in time to come Edited February 16, 2015 by Marvi Shipyard sid 1 Quote
robert22564 Posted February 16, 2015 Author #24 Posted February 16, 2015 Top gunport pattern(270) glued into place. Jan R, maddog33 and edmay 3 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
Shipyard sid Posted February 16, 2015 #25 Posted February 16, 2015 Greetings Robert Off and running. Well done. DAVID Quote
robert22564 Posted February 19, 2015 Author #26 Posted February 19, 2015 All gunport patterns now fitted and cleaned up, a little cleaning and beveling to do and then i'll be ready to start the first planking. Jan R, maddog33 and mort stoll 3 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
robert22564 Posted February 19, 2015 Author #28 Posted February 19, 2015 Good job so far. Thanks Glennard, a bit slow at the moment as i'm still waiting for some odds and sods to arrive. Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
Glenn-UK Posted February 19, 2015 #29 Posted February 19, 2015 I seem to be making very slow progress also with fitting the gun port lids, channels and chainplates at the moment. The preparation time in painting all the brass fittings and lids and then assembling is very time consuming but seeing the progress made when completing each stage is very gratifying. Quote Glenn (UK)
Shipyard sid Posted February 19, 2015 #30 Posted February 19, 2015 Hello Robert Well it's coming on fine, and support cills for the linings. Well done ...DAVID Quote
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