HMS Victory by robert22564 - Caldercraft - scale 1:72

[robert22564]

Hello Robert

Maybe you could patent that jig, it looks rather good. Yes the work on the canons and rigging them is really fiddly. I don't know about the frigging bit, there's lots of that during the frigging rigging, mark my words. Any way good luck with the guns. Try to enjoy it. DAVID

 

Frigging rigging.......love it    

[Glenn-UK]

As you find out there is a lot of repetitive tasks with the HMS Victory. Nice cannon jig also.

[robert22564]

Just a quick update, the gunport linings of the port side have been completed, I've also primed the hull to show any imperfections needing attention before the dreaded copper plating, the port side has been given a first coat of yellow ochre and will be rubbed down before a top coat is applied.

 

Also as you all know i've bee working on the cannons.

 

[Shipyard sid]

Greetings Robert

Well once again you are really moving on at pace, and it all looks very good to me. Good luck with the copper plating, the way this is going they will prob be completed by Friday. Regards .DAVID

[robert22564]

Starboard gunports lined, stripes added..............Easter's approaching so I wont have much time for modelling, next update wont be for a while.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 1, 2015 by robert22564

[robert22564]

The plan to go away for the weekend was cancelled to my delight........more time for me in the workshop

The port side linings have been completed and painted.

 

 

Another deck planked.

 

 

And work continues.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Shipyard sid]

Greetings Robert

It's going like a dream. And the deck planking is excellent. Unless you have, don't fit the canon ball racks ( cannot remember the correct name for them) until you complete the work on the deck. keep them to one side and add a couple of coats of varnish to the assembly to ensure the canon ball stay connected. The road you know again . Well done Robert . DAVID

[robert22564]

Greetings Robert

It's going like a dream. And the deck planking is excellent. Unless you have, don't fit the canon ball racks ( cannot remember the correct name for them) until you complete the work on the deck. keep them to one side and add a couple of coats of varnish to the assembly to ensure the canon ball stay connected. The road you know again . Well done Robert . DAVID

 

Thanks David, only dry fitted at the moment but a very good point, i'll make sure they're last to be fitted.

[Glenn-UK]

Looking good, I'm amazed at your build pace, it rivals Jerry' s speed and that's saying something!

Edited April 3, 2015 by Glennard

[robert22564]

Looking good, I'm amazed at your build pace, it rivals Jerry' s speed and that's saying something!

 

It's probably looking that way right now Glenn, I'm living and dreaming Victory at the moment and can't think of anything else right now.

Enjoying the build so much  , but other duties are starting to pile up which will need to be addressed sooner rather than later.

It. will slow down.

[Philg88]

Looking very nice indeed! I see we have the same guillotine, which I would rate as a "must-have" tool for all model shipbuilders.

Cheers,

Philip
 

[robert22564]

So the copper plating begins, I've decided to use a medium super glue gel for this task as it gives me some control on the quantity needed, I'm not really that confident on how this is going to go, so the plan is to take my time, do the best I can and pray

I know quite a few of you have decided to start on the waterline but I've elected to stick with what the instructions say and start at the keel.

If it does start to go tits up and get a bit scrappy i'll copper leaf the entire hull when finished, this should hide any imperfections and give a uniform look when complete.

We'll see how it goes, I'll update regularly on here my progress, fingers crossed

 

 

 

[Rich.F]

Good luck,

[robert22564]

Day 1:

Apart from trying to punch my pedestal hole in the wrong place "Should have marked them out first" so far so good, all looking ship shape.

I'll replace that one at the end if I have tiles left.

[Glenn-UK]

You can always buy more tiles from CMB if necessary. Good luck with the plating, nice looking start. What is the black / red colour tool in you previous post?

Edited April 6, 2015 by Glennard

[robert22564]

MULTI-ANGLE GUILLOTINE Glenn

 

http://www.alwayshobbies.com/tools/hand-tools/knives-$4-cutters/guillotines/multi$9angle-guillotine

[robert22564]

Day 2: Well it's not great but will have to do, I'll definitely be copper leafing the entire hull when all the plating's done.

[Ensign]

Robert, you're being too hard on yourself. The copper plating is just fine, the Caldercraft plates aren't designed to overlap like the real ones did and in addition cutting and fitting together at the bow and stern as you have done is the only way.

 

Gary

[Rich.F]

Robert, although Im sat in costa atm,(working) your plating to great from here.

Keep up the good work dont rush it. If you dont like that little bit take it off..

I did er so many times I need about 1500 new plates... opps

[robert22564]

Thanks for your kind words of encouragement guys and for the PM's "you know who you are"

It's looking like I've sorted the problem, I was using scissors to cut the plates which made them curl and to be quite frank, the measuring  was pretty sloppy on my part.

 

I've re-Done some of the infill plates with a small steel rule and sharp scalpel, the results are much much better, cleaner looking lines

I'll post a pic later this evening.

 

Now I'm happy to proceed.  

[robert22564]

Much better

 

 

[robert22564]

Day 3:

 

 

[Sjors]

Are you in a big rush ??????

Looks great so far !!!

 

Sjors

[robert22564]

I'm going to hold fire here......as you can see I've stopped short of the waterline.

 

I want to take a second look at that waterline, it looks like it needs a good sanding down and painting properly.

 

 

 

[Philg88]

I was planning to make my own plates but your sterling work has me pondering - I don't think there should be too much of an issue using 1:72 parts on a 1:75 build but did these come with the kit or are they the Amati ones from CMB?

 

Cheers,

 

Philip

[robert22564]

I was planning to make my own plates but your sterling work has me pondering - I don't think there should be too much of an issue using 1:72 parts on a 1:75 build but did these come with the kit or are they the Amati ones from CMB?

 

Cheers,

 

Philip

Hello Phil. I'm using the plates that was supplied with the kit but i'm quite sure the ones from cmb are exactly the same, well I hope so because I'll be needing a few more.

[Glenn-UK]

Phillip

You can by these plates from CMB, look under Caldercraft

[Jerry]

Hello Robert.

Well, well, well... How did I miss your site?  You are doing a beautiful job on Victory and the copper plating looks so neat and crisp.  I began at the waterline like most but it seem that your idea has merit.  From what I have seen by reviewing your site you are building one fine looking model.  The finish, in particular, looks terrific as the very neat gun port linings.  All in all, your build is to be much admired.  I look forward to your progress.

Best,

Jerry                                                          

[robert22564]

Hello Robert.

Well, well, well... How did I miss your site?  You are doing a beautiful job on Victory and the copper plating looks so neat and crisp.  I began at the waterline like most but it seem that your idea has merit.  From what I have seen by reviewing your site you are building one fine looking model.  The finish, in particular, looks terrific as the very neat gun port linings.  All in all, your build is to be much admired.  I look forward to your progress.

Best,

Jerry                                                          

 

Hello Jerry, I must admit, reading a compliment like that does give one a boost, I thank you for that

Have a wonderful day Jerry.

 

Robert.

[robert22564]

So far so good

 

Edited April 11, 2015 by robert22564