HMS victory build

first part done michael , the hoop's have been removed , I have ordered some 2.5mm 1/4 round styrene for it , should be here in a couple of week's .

got this little bit of decoration in for the front of the poop deck .

dafi , michael , how do these look , I was thinking of putting in 4 .

michael 

thankyou for that mate , that has made my life a lot easier , the research you must be putting into this , is awe inspiring , and your right , the rope does look good .

bill 

cheer's mate , I'm trying but I'm having a bit of trouble getting it to go back , But I'll get there .

Steve I put up the pics, I felt it appropriate not to hijack your thread mate.

Michael D.

Steve,

I just checked several photos of the Victory. There does appear to be a very slight aft rake of the main mast. It is so slight that it is almost unnoticeable. But, it is there.

Bill

I noticed that michael , had added 3 grate's , to the quarter deck . they have finally arrived , now to put these jigsaw puzzles together .

steve5

I just knew this wasn't going to be simple ,  . LOL , I would really appreciate those photo's michael , thank's mate .

Steve,

I started by removing the molded iron hoops on all the masts as they were not introduced until 1800, I did leave the front fish ( the raised section on the fore side of the mast), but added the filler pieces to each side for a smoothe transition for the rope woodings which number 8 on the fore mast, 9 on the main and 6 on the mizen.

Also the cheeks ( the raised sections on either side of the mast) on the mizen only will need to be removed as they were used around 1790, this did require some material to fill the void left after removal, I used brass tube and putty.

All of the this would be approprate from 1773 and on. A lot of work for sure considering the beautiful job you've done already, if you're up to it I have some pics..Cheers.

Michael D.

michael 

 thank's for the tip to file the square peg , will try it , not sure what you mean by back date the mast's ?

bill

I'm pretty sure the mast foot isn't meant to be there mate , I just like the look of it at the moment . we'll see .

Looking very nice there Steve!. I too had a problem getting a slight rake to the main mast, I filed down the front of the square peg at the bottom of the mast to achieve that before I fit the Qtr deck. Did you back date the masts at all?

Michael D.

Steve,

I agree that there needs to be a slight rake to the main mast.  Also, that foot to the main mast is questionable; I don't believe that Victory was ever so equipped. I'll see if I have any references for you. 

Bill

finally got the nerve up to cut the hole for the main mast , I think it need's to be leaning back a bit more , any thought's welcomed . I also found this mast foot , I know it probably shouldn't be here , but I think it look's kinda cool .

thank's guy's

Great work Steve, this is a very interesting undertaking that you are doing in that we get to see the Victory in a different representation.  

Scott

Been wandering about the forum looking at different types of models, and came upon this thread.  This is a very ambitious project.  Love the subject, being an avid reader of the age of sail.

I will continue to follow this thread, as it is just fascinating.

You are doing great, Steve!

as I am still waiting for some part's , decided to get into the gun port's , which can be a very tedious process

rob 

the victory didn't get the bee colour scheme , until 1803 , I think , when nelson took over . this is from1765 , when she was first floated , as far as I know no-one know's what colour scheme she had , also the shorter top and forecastle deck's , lower channel's etc . it's just a bit of artistic liscensne

cheer's gene alway's good to here from you mate .

Steve, your work is really great & I look forward to seeing more. I still love what you did with the Robert E Lee. You really detailed it beautifully.Of course I am partial to riverboats & they don't have any rigging.   Gene

Steve...I have followed your log from the beginning, but still not sure about the paint scheme you have chozen.

Is this the Victory?  Or just the use of the kit for another vessel?

Rob

thanks mate

I think the one from the fresh delivery is much better anyway :-) The shape of the "oiginal" Heller ones is square, as it should be rhomboïde.

XXXDAn

PS: Oh, yes! I like this Heavy-Metal-Umlaut ;-)

dafi 

 could I ask you a question please , is the knight's head I bought off of you , the same 1805 - 1765 . I bought it before I decided to do the earlier version . if so , is the kit supplied version ok

cheer's guy's i appreciate the comment's .

steve

I could have sworn I got them from cornwall models , but I bought them that long ago , I'm not sure . I have had a quick look through their range , but couldn't find them . if you need some , PM me your address and I will send them to you .  this is how they came .

Really beautiful work Steve! I haven’t checked in for awhile so I’m playing catch up here. Love what you did with the boat too. Where did you find that anchor?

Steve

Dang Steve, this is looking good! I know that I keep saying that, but I can't help myself.  

Beautiful!  

Bill

had a dry fit of the forecastle deck .

so far , so good , on the stern

had a quick dry fit of the upper deck , just waiting on some part's to finish the deck , before gluing .