Shipyard sid Posted December 10, 2016 #211 Posted December 10, 2016 Greetings Robert Excellent work as per usual, nothing ever changes. Cracking idea coppering the roof. Mort it's to stop the rain getting in. The Bell could get ringing wet.. DAVID mort stoll, maddog33 and robert22564 3 Quote
robert22564 Posted December 10, 2016 Author #212 Posted December 10, 2016 Hi David, yes you've answered Morts question I suppose it's a blessing that this has happened now and just reminds me that anything that's having rope attached to it should be securely fixed in place. I can just about sort this with the openings I have so i'll use a two part epoxy to make sure this stays fixed Robin Lous, tadheus, zoly99sask and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
leginseel Posted December 10, 2016 #213 Posted December 10, 2016 I've just read through your log and I have learnt so much during the process, thank you . I can't start my build (my first ) until after the new year but can't wait. Just one small question - did you settle on 160gsm black card for the deck caulking because it looks stunning. Cheers Nigel WackoWolf 1 Quote Cheers Nigel Current Build - HMS Victory, Caldercraft - scale 1:64, started September 2021 Cutty Sark, Constructo - scale 1:115, finished August 2021 HMS Bounty, Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build, finished April 2019
robert22564 Posted December 10, 2016 Author #214 Posted December 10, 2016 I've just read through your log and I have learnt so much during the process, thank you . I can't start my build (my first ) until after the new year but can't wait. Just one small question - did you settle on 160gsm black card for the deck caulking because it looks stunning. Cheers Nigel Hi Nigel, it's really pleasing to know others pic up a tip or two from my build log as i'm also a beginner. As to your question, yes I did settle on the 160gm black card for the caulking. Thanks for the comments, I'm pleased with the way it came out but if i'm honest and could start again i'll probably reduce it to 120gm, that'll bring it better into scale in my opinion, also note I have been told i'm my own worst critic. Regards Robert. maddog33, WackoWolf and leginseel 3 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
robert22564 Posted December 10, 2016 Author #215 Posted December 10, 2016 Quarterdeck Barricade Assembly made up and undercoated ready for painting Sjors, tadheus, maddog33 and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
robert22564 Posted December 10, 2016 Author #216 Posted December 10, 2016 Now satisfactorily fixed down, this time it's staying fixed you can just see the generous amount of 2 part epoxy tadheus, Rich.F, WackoWolf and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
Ensign Posted December 10, 2016 #217 Posted December 10, 2016 Hello Robert, I am following your build log and saw in yesterdays post that you have coppered the Belfry roof, I then checked my own photos of Victory for confirmation. It's amazing how one can overlook small details, thus the value of this Forum for all of us. Thanks to you I have now coppered the roof on my Victory, which is very timely since I am near completion of the Standing Rigging and things will only get more crowded from here on out. Gary robert22564 and WackoWolf 2 Quote
Sjors Posted December 14, 2016 #218 Posted December 14, 2016 Hi Robert. Nice coppering on the roof. I think a lot of work ? And another fix ????? You have to teach me about the word fix.....I always thought it was making something better as the original or for the first time. But when I'm reading your log I see ....fixed and fix Sjors Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre
robert22564 Posted December 14, 2016 Author #219 Posted December 14, 2016 Hi Robert. Nice coppering on the roof. I think a lot of work ? And another fix ????? You have to teach me about the word fix.....I always thought it was making something better as the original or for the first time. But when I'm reading your log I see ....fixed and fix Sjors Haha, yeah, you'll be seeing that word many times in my log......I'll give you my defenition, "broken but now repaired = fixed" maddog33 and Sjors 2 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
paulb Posted December 16, 2016 #220 Posted December 16, 2016 I like your coppered roof. I broke exactly the same part, epoxy glue is very, very useful, I use it more often now. About the Quarterdeck Barricade Assembly: looks very good. However, after glueing it onto the deck, the beams will follow the curve of the deck. As a result, the supports, pillars and hammock cranes may not be vertical anymore. I had some problems getting them vertical anyway. Another issue with the Barricade is the size. It is about the same height as the Belfry, which is too tall. I have accepted it, but I'm not completely happy with it. Cheers, Paul WackoWolf 1 Quote Regards, Paul
robert22564 Posted December 17, 2016 Author #221 Posted December 17, 2016 Ok, cleaned up the belfry roof The Barricade Assembly in place. I got a bit carried away and, well........ended up in a world of my own and achieved this thus far, I've started so I'll have to finish, right ? mort stoll, zoly99sask, davec and 6 others 9 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
Charter33 Posted December 17, 2016 #222 Posted December 17, 2016 Hi Robert, Your work is superb and a genuine inspiration. Your rate of progress is also most impressive. It has certainly helped encourage me with my build of this fine ship. Time, I think, to introduce myself formally on this site, and start to share my own experiences of the challenges this kit provides. Keep up the great work! Graham robert22564 and Seventynet 2 Quote
robert22564 Posted December 17, 2016 Author #223 Posted December 17, 2016 Freehand painting is my weakest point, really took my time with the figure head and a lot more freehand work to be done around this area, Eeeek mort stoll, Glenn-UK, maddog33 and 6 others 9 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
Shipyard sid Posted December 18, 2016 #224 Posted December 18, 2016 Greetings Robert Well here we go again !!!!! Cracking build and now we are treated to fine art work!!!!! and not a brush stroke to be seen. I did not dare take a close up like you have. Here's a photo of mine. OK !! it's jotikas really. I painted thin strip and glued it on, which it looks like jotikas have done DAVID robert22564, WackoWolf, JPAM and 4 others 7 Quote
robert22564 Posted December 18, 2016 Author #225 Posted December 18, 2016 Thanks David, a little more progress WackoWolf, Shipyard sid, etubino and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
robert22564 Posted December 18, 2016 Author #226 Posted December 18, 2016 Little by little, step by step we make progress and I must admit I'm pretty pleased the way that section has turned out, yes i'll keep touching up here and there aiming for perfection. I'll have to stop here as I haven't any decking prepared ready so I'll be making some more. maddog33, etubino, Sjors and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
Sjors Posted December 19, 2016 #227 Posted December 19, 2016 I see a little Vincent van Gogh Great painting on the figurehead and a beautiful build overall ! Nicely done! And for you and your family also a Merry Christmas ! Sjors robert22564 1 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre
paulb Posted December 21, 2016 #228 Posted December 21, 2016 Very nice progress, Robert. Excellent job. Quarter deck barricade well done, no visible deviation from the vertical. Turns out I was over-concerned... Progress on the beakhead, roundhouses and bow is impressive. You were well prepared. I'm happy you're ahead of me now: gives me the opportunity to pick up your solutions robert22564 and WackoWolf 2 Quote Regards, Paul
robert22564 Posted December 24, 2016 Author #229 Posted December 24, 2016 Thank you for such nice comments Paul. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who takes interest in my build log, your oversight is much appreciated. To all members of MSW, I would like to wish you & your families a very merry Xmas & a prosperous new year Sjors 1 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
robert22564 Posted December 25, 2016 Author #230 Posted December 25, 2016 Just playing with the new camera I got for christmas davec and etubino 2 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
Shipyard sid Posted December 25, 2016 #231 Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) Hello Robert Merry Xmas to you and all your family. OK show us your new toy. Have a look at OC log, Old collingwood who is building The Warspite. You can join he's dam camera club. I have had words with him. Yep see he's log last two pages !!!!!!!. I think he's log is on page one. Best wishes DAVID Edited December 25, 2016 by Shipyard sid Quote
robert22564 Posted December 25, 2016 Author #232 Posted December 25, 2016 Hello Robert Merry Xmas to you and all your family. OK show us your new toy. Have a look at OC log, Old collingwood who is building The Warspite. You can join he's dam camera club. I have had words with him. Yep see he's log last two pages !!!!!!!. I think he's log is on page one. Best wishes DAVID I think Old Collingwood has a beast of a Camera my present is a little snappy one, exactly what I asked Santa to bring me Shipyard sid and Sjors 2 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
robert22564 Posted December 25, 2016 Author #233 Posted December 25, 2016 Completion off the Fenders Working on the stern Charter33, mort stoll, davec and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
robert22564 Posted December 25, 2016 Author #234 Posted December 25, 2016 A little more progress on the stern, brass strips are proving to be a right pain etubino, Tim Curtis, Charter33 and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
robert22564 Posted December 27, 2016 Author #235 Posted December 27, 2016 A little more progress on the stern etubino, Shipyard sid, maddog33 and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
balsadustmaker Posted December 27, 2016 #236 Posted December 27, 2016 Great work! She's coming along nicely. If mine looks anywhere close to yours, whenever I get started on it, I'd be grinning from ear to ear! robert22564, Shipyard sid, mort stoll and 1 other 4 Quote
robert22564 Posted December 29, 2016 Author #237 Posted December 29, 2016 More progress on the stern galleries Charter33, Shipyard sid, RGL and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
Shipyard sid Posted December 29, 2016 #238 Posted December 29, 2016 Hello Robert Excellent work, and in such a short period of time. The way this going you will soon be into what was my favourite part of the build, the masts and rigging. Well done. DAVID... oops!!! One of your canons is shooting the sea !! Quote
robert22564 Posted December 29, 2016 Author #239 Posted December 29, 2016 Hello Robert Excellent work, and in such a short period of time. The way this going you will soon be into what was my favourite part of the build, the masts and rigging. Well done. DAVID... oops!!! One of your canons is shooting the sea !! Well spotted David It's not broken, the cannons are loose on their spindles, so all's good Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
robert22564 Posted January 1, 2017 Author #240 Posted January 1, 2017 Well this turned out to be an absolute mess, they just don't fit, even when filing down the windows they seem to protrude and they should have depth. I'll have to start this all over again with a different approach, looks like the only way i'm going to get some sort of depth is cutting out the window openings carefully just so they fit with some depth, risky I know zoly99sask 1 Quote Current Build - HMS Victory - Caldercraft - scale 1:72
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