Victory of 1765

I really appreciate this michael , mind you my head is starting to spin out 

so sad to here about pete coleman's site .

On a lark I went to the pictures posted. I'm not a ship bulider and not I know why. That is great work, the rigging, details to get all that would test the patience of Job. It is fantastic work.

Michael,

Thanks for posting those. You did a phenomenal job on your Victory and it looks like Steve5 is following right along in your footsteps.

I remember when I first saw your posts on Pete’s site way back when and I am still in awe.

Steve

Steve as long as it's spinning clockwise you'll be alright.

Captfue thanks for the nice comments and yes the patience does wear thin at times.

Steve I appreicate your comments and I've been a fan of your builds for awhile.

Thank you for posting those pictures of your absolutely magnificent build!

I'm at a loss for words regarding the nautical knowledge, research, patience, skill, and dedication that has to have gone into your model.

These pictures will certainly be looked at by many ... myself for sure .. whether or not I ever get around to my Heller Victory.

You're very welcome Mike and I appreciate your comments. I will continue to update the pictures on the link as I move forward.

Regards,

Michael D.

This build that I've been working on and off since 2007 is finally completed...Phew!!!! and in her final resting place. I included a few WIP of the case which is made out of maple. It's kind of weird seeing the work bench void of this project after so many years, but I have a few more big ships left to build yet.

Michael D.

congratulations michael , you should be proud . are you keeping it or donating it to a museum mate .

Michael,

A magnificent model!

The clean, uncluttered lines of your case do homage to the complexity of the ship.

In a few words, if that's possible, would you tick off the main differences between A) your 1765 build and the kit OOB and, B) a build using the Battle of Trafalgar as a model and the kit OOB?

If it's a lengthy treatise I don't wish to burden you with that ... just the main differences.

Thank you Steve, I'm undecided now that she's finished.

I'm in no way an expert on this, but to answer your question Mike, besides the obvious differences regarding the ornate figurehead and open stern, she carried a Lateen yard on the Mizzen mast, the fore and main channels are in a lowered postion, the forecastle deck is shortened, the break of the Qtr deck ends aft the main mast with light gangboards running between them.

The masts had wooldings instead of iron hoops along with a front fish, she did not carry the flying jibboom and spritsail topsail yard and dolphin striker, the elabrate entry port and a myriad of other differences regarding bitts, pinrails or lack of them, taffrail, armament and rigging etc, I chose the most noticeable changes.

As far as I know the model depicts her as she was in the Battle of Trafalger, maybe not 100% as there are questions as to whether or not she had opened entry ports and possibly extended bulwarks?, at that time. Hope that helps.

Michael D.

Looks fantastic Michael! You must be very pleased with the end result? Really nice to see one finished without the sails as it shows the rigging beautifully. I've just started to get back onto mine after a couple of months of 'life'. 

What's next M???

Michael,

Thank you very much for the answer to my question. It's very, very nice of you to have taken the time to enumerate those differences.

Your ship looks better with each viewing!

Thank you Flint, as you know we're our own worst critics, with that said I'm very pleased.

Looking forward to an update on your project? and my next project is the La Reale De France.

Mike your very welcome, the unbelievable amount of time I spent researching what I could and trying to figure out what I was reading about regarding the rigging and then appling it!, taking a few moments to help out a fellow modeler is worth it.

Michael D.

Beautifully done and the Cabinet sets her off very nicely indeed.....Cheers Mark

Always been fascinated by the complexity of rigging on tall ship models and yours is a beautiful example. Full of admirration of your patience and eye for detail.

Thanks for the photos you've taken. 

Joe

Thank you gentlemen for the nice compliments!.

Michael D.