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Hello everyone, Well, here's the start of another HMS Victory diary. I pondered whether I wanted to do the painted or natural finish....after a lot of internal debate, I decided to do the painted version as I wanted it to look as close to the original as possible. I do plan on using the copper plates eventually for the hull and am hoping I can pull off a patina weathered look when all is done. I work full-time so this will be a slow process. Anyways, this is all I have done so far......always looking for comments, tips, advice, etc etc. Cheers, Chris queenc attached the following image(s):
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Welcome to Modelspace Chris, Im sure you will enjoy the Vic, dont worry about how long it takes you just take your time. It looks as if the wheels on your gun carriage are on the wrong axle, the front wheels should be the larger one..unless the pic is just making it look that way  Nice start though and keep the pics coming! Steve
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Welcome to the forum Chris you have picked a stunning kit and there are a lot of brilliant modellers on the forum with help and advice if needed. Looking forward to seeing your build Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Thanks guys, Stevie_O, you are right...dont know how I messed that up....anyways, the wheels have already been fixed.
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Welcome to the forum Chris. A great start - The anchor looks great.
Graeme
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Welcome to the forum Chris. My step father has built the Victory, it's a stunning model. Hope you enjoy the build 
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Hi Chris, Welcome to the forum. Some nice colour on the wood parts well done. Keep up the good work. Congrats on your blue medal for starting your diary. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Warm welcome to you Chris, it's always great to see another Vic get under way and I'm sure you'll love the journey...  .. Lovely effect you have achieved, great start.... .. If you need any help or advice then this forum is the place to ask.... Good luck with it..... Regards Alan
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Welcome Chris, Hope you enjoy. Nice t see another Vic coming along. Chris. On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Thanks for all the warm welcomes, I can already see that the support on this forum will help me see this kit to completion. I managed to finish a bit more work today, I am interested in comments/suggestions as to whether I should fill in the front frames with Balsa. I have noticed others doing this and seems to be a great technique. Also, if this is a good tip then why not continue down the entire model? As you can see in one of my pictures, I have a great painting in the background to give me motivation when things get frustrating queenc attached the following image(s):
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Welcome Chris, look forward too seeing this build progress further.
Cheers Tony
Current Build
HMS Victory, HMS Victory Cross Section
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Hi Chris most people only fill the bow and sometimes the stern with balsa fillers as it helps with the complex curve of the bow as the planks tend to dip into the gaps if not carful. There is nothing stopping you filling the whole thing but it isn't really necessary plus it saves you money hope this helps Happy building rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Welcome to ModelSpace, great start on your build and hope you enjoy your stay with us
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hope you get lots of fun from your build as its a great kit. Happy Modelling
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Thanks for the suggestion Martyn, I think I'll definitely fill in the bow with balsa.....off to the hobby store!
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Welcome Chris and good luck.
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No problem Chris by the way l like the picture in the background Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Welcome to the forum Chris, I'm sure it will be a big help with your build.
Al
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Put the great advice to work and "blocked in" the balsa for the bow.(thanks again Martyn) This is just very rough of course with a lot of fairing to come. Also, started the framing on the launch. Planking this little guy scares me as the planks are so thin and delicate.......stand by for possible disaster  queenc attached the following image(s):
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Hey Chris, Your build is looking great so far. I am at a similar point on my SOTS build. I was nervous about the launch planking as well, but it wasn't too bad once I got started . I did break a few planks at first, but it worked out fine in the end. Stephen Current Builds: HMS Sovereign of the Seas /// Lamborghini Countach /// Eaglemoss BTTF DeLorean
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