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 Rank: Amateur Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 11/04/2018 Posts: 37 Points: 123 Location: Michigan
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It is now winter in northern Michigan, it is a good time to but in some work on the Victory. This is my first attempt on a wooden model. I would like some constructive criticism. It is a learning experience as I go. The project started off a little rough, but as I go along things are tightening up. I am currently on stage 27 and ready to mark out the second deck gun ports. FightingWillie attached the following image(s):
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Making good progress. As this is your first wooden ship build I would recommend you follow closely the guidance given in the Official Build.... https://forum.model-spac....aspx?g=topics&f=17
The official build follows the instructions step by step and highlights any potential pit falls.... There is also an official video build, again this follows the instructions step by step and you can see how each step should look. https://www.youtube.com/...pjUDnPzoDagw3u2T7tQIBv4
Take lots of pics and post often on your diary. That way we can follow your progress and be ready to assist or advise should you require it.... Hope you find this useful... Will be following.... Regards Alan
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 Rank: Master        Groups: Registered
Joined: 20/09/2011 Posts: 1,312 Points: 4,126 Location: Austria
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Nice start!Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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Rank: Amateur Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 11/04/2018 Posts: 37 Points: 123 Location: Michigan
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Thanks guys: I have been watching the video and they are a great help. As you know it is one thing watching someone do it , it is another actually doing it. I do have a couple of issues going on I hope they don't come back to bite me.
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 Looking good and nicely done, just take your time and enjoy yourself  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Joined: 24/05/2010 Posts: 1,761 Points: 5,351 Location: London & Greece
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Nice work Willie(?). Looking forward to seeing you progress through the stages.
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Looking very good and great start. Mark
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Joined: 30/11/2017 Posts: 493 Points: 1,482 Location: South Norfolk
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Hi Willie, Great to see that you started your diary. This ship is also my first wooden model, and now I’m very close to the finish line, you can check my diary. There were lots of challanging tasks but if you take your time, I’m sure you’ll get over them. Don’t worry, if you’ll have some difficulties (I’m sure you will have 😁😎), there are lots of experts here, they also helped me a lot, happy to answer any questions. Happy building! Laszlo Finished builds: HMS Victory, HMS Victory Cross-Section
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Rank: Master  Groups: Registered
Joined: 29/03/2011 Posts: 1,053 Points: 3,165 Location: Glenvista JHB
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Hi Willie, You have made a great start. Looking forward to following your build. Kind regards, Garth "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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Rank: Amateur Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 11/04/2018 Posts: 37 Points: 123 Location: Michigan
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I have completed the next 2 stages of planking and the second row of gun ports cut. As you my of noticed I am getting better at planking the bow and my gun ports are coming out a little cleaner. I did notice in the last pics I posted that my exposed lower deck was crooked. I was able to break it free and build it up underneath to some what level it. it was caused by to much weight on it when I installed the deck and it bowed. I also cut one of the bow gun ports in the wrong spot and to patch it, OOPS.  FightingWillie attached the following image(s):
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Coming together very nicely, looking good.... .. I think you will find that there are very few ship builders out there who have built one of these kind of models error free. We have all have made mistakes but the trick is spotting those mistakes and taking corrective action to put them right before it turns out to be disastrous. Its all part of the modelling experience..... .. Look forward to seeing more of your work... Regards Alan
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Looking very and tidy, coming along great.  Mark
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All looking good and nice work Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Joined: 16/08/2010 Posts: 2,771 Points: 8,344 Location: Brighton
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Looking very good Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Rank: Elite Groups: Unapproved
Joined: 24/05/2010 Posts: 1,761 Points: 5,351 Location: London & Greece
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Nice work Willie, that will look really good once it's been rubbed down.
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Rank: Amateur Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 11/04/2018 Posts: 37 Points: 123 Location: Michigan
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I have completed the upper half of the hull planking and ready to start on the lower. I learned from the upper hull I did not shaping the ribs enough so I am going to readdress that both on the bow and stern. I do have a couple of question before I continue. 1) Should I be at least rough sanding the planks as I go or is it better to wait and do it all at once ? 2) I have seen on other diary builds they have install foam blocks between the ribs both bow and stern. Should I be doing the same and if so is expanding foam or is it packing foam cut to size and fitted ? 3) I did notice on some of the builds that the foam was proud of the ribs by several millimeter at least that what it looks like . any thoughts. All your comments are greatly appreciated. Willie FightingWillie attached the following image(s):
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Coming along nicely Willie, looking good... In answer to your questions:
1. You should ensure all of the faring of the frames is complete prior to commencing the planking phase of any build. The instructions give guidance on how the shaping process should be done.
2. In most cases the blocks you see between the frames are balsa, rough blocks are inserted and the shaped down to frames. For new builders these can assist in getting the profile of the bow and stern areas correct. I wouldn't use expanding foam on any build.
3. Any block used should be sanded down to the ribs and not sitting proud.
Regards
Alan
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Joined: 20/04/2012 Posts: 1,787 Points: 5,292 Location: Thurso
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Looking good Willie, nice work.
Graeme
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Rank: Amateur Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 11/04/2018 Posts: 37 Points: 123 Location: Michigan
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Gandale wrote:Coming along nicely Willie, looking good... In answer to your questions:
1. You should ensure all of the faring of the frames is complete prior to commencing the planking phase of any build. The instructions give guidance on how the shaping process should be done.
2. In most cases the blocks you see between the frames are balsa, rough blocks are inserted and the shaped down to frames. For new builders these can assist in getting the profile of the bow and stern areas correct. I wouldn't use expanding foam on any build.
3. Any block used should be sanded down to the ribs and not sitting proud.
Regards
Alan Thank Alan, as I was planking the upper hull I found I hadn't sanded it enough I am going correct on the lower. So there balsa, it look like foam,  live and learn. I will think about the blocks it sound like a good idea. I will have a lot more question I am sure. I know I drove the guys on auto restoration forums nuts when I was was restoring 1956 Chevy Bel-air
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FightingWillie wrote:Gandale wrote:Coming along nicely Willie, looking good... In answer to your questions:
1. You should ensure all of the faring of the frames is complete prior to commencing the planking phase of any build. The instructions give guidance on how the shaping process should be done.
2. In most cases the blocks you see between the frames are balsa, rough blocks are inserted and the shaped down to frames. For new builders these can assist in getting the profile of the bow and stern areas correct. I wouldn't use expanding foam on any build.
3. Any block used should be sanded down to the ribs and not sitting proud.
Regards
Alan Thank Alan, as I was planking the upper hull I found I hadn't sanded it enough I am going correct on the lower. So there balsa, it look like foam, live and learn. I will think about the blocks it sound like a good idea. I will have a lot more question I am sure. I know I drove the guys on auto restoration forums nuts when I was was restoring 1956 Chevy Bel-air No problem at all Willie, any questions you have we will try to answer and help you along on your build journey. The main thing is to enjoy yourself, its a wonderful ship to build and a great hobby to get engrossed in..... Good luck going forwards... Regards Alan
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