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 Rank: Master        Groups: Registered
Joined: 20/09/2011 Posts: 1,312 Points: 4,126 Location: Austria
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Hi everybody. After some help from Son of Bulwark (thanks mate!) and admin i´m finally able to start my diary. I`m from Austria, so please forgive me, if my english is not perfect. I´ve built many many paper-models in my life - but this will be my first wood-model. I know, it`s crazy to start with a ship like the victory,but with all the help that is provided in this forum, maybe it`s manageable. So far i`ve received 43 issues of the abo - so lets give it a go! 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: Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 20/09/2011 Posts: 1,312 Points: 4,126 Location: Austria
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My jig: DaDokta attached the following image(s): 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: Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 20/09/2011 Posts: 1,312 Points: 4,126 Location: Austria
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The bow: DaDokta attached the following image(s): 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: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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Welcome DaDokta!  I'm happy to see admin sorted your little problem, this might be a complex build but the fact is with the instructions in the partwork magazines, Tomick Official build diary, the other members build diaries and all the help you can get from the forum, you should be able to make a great looking ship. It has been said many times before take your time and don't rush. I look forward to seeing your build diary. Darron
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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Good start DaDokta, look forward to seeing your progress, and don't forget there is always lots of help on hand........
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 Rank: Vice-Master  Groups: Registered
Joined: 26/09/2010 Posts: 851 Points: 2,565 Location: Walsall
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Welcome to the forum DaDokta.
Hope you have many hours of happy building and i like your tidy workspace.
Regards
Foz
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Rank: Pro  Groups: Registered
Joined: 22/03/2010 Posts: 369 Points: 1,150 Location: Broadstairs
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Welcome to forum DaDokta. Nice layout, bet it doesn't stay like that for very long Ha!Ha!
Most of us are 1st timers too, so if you get stuck don't be afraid to shout for help. There are plenty only too happy to oblige. Happy building.
TIS
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 Rank: Elite   Groups: Registered
Joined: 22/03/2010 Posts: 2,065 Points: 6,295 Location: Gorleston-on-sea
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Hi ya DaDokta, welcome aboard mate...You've got a great work area and a good start to your build...keep your build pictures coming, if you run into any probs just ask...
 Current Builds: Deagostini HMS Victory: Deagostini HMS Sovereign of the seas. Completed Builds: Del Prado: HMAS Bounty: Hachette: RMS Titanic: Del Prado: Cutty Sark...
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 Rank: Amateur Level 1  Groups: Registered
Joined: 16/05/2010 Posts: 38 Points: 114 Location: cornwall
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Welcome aboard DaDokta, looks like your making a good start to many hours of building, hope you enjoy your build as much as the rest of us and like everyone else has said, help is here in many ways.
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Rank: Pro Groups: Registered
Joined: 07/01/2011 Posts: 399 Points: 1,212 Location: Penhill Estate, Western Cape, ZA
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Hi DaDokta, Very impressive workspace!  Looking forward to following your build dairy.
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 Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2  Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/01/2011 Posts: 89 Points: 267 Location: South Africa
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Welcome aboard May you have just as much fun as all of us with this great build. All the best
Gerrit
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Rank: Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 20/09/2011 Posts: 1,312 Points: 4,126 Location: Austria
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Thanks for the warm welcome :) There is a question, i have had in my mind for a long time now: How do you get a thread through those very, very tiny holes in these little blocks?? Is there any trick? I tried it a few times now - but no chance! 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: Super-Elite  Groups: Registered
Joined: 04/04/2010 Posts: 3,955 Points: 11,809 Location: uk
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HI,there are several ways to thread those blocks,my favourite one is to drill the hole slightly bigger.and then I use a tiny bit of superglue gel on the ends of the thread,and don't forget to get a head magnifier, also some use a needle threader,you know the ones that come with a sewing kit.don't forget to snip the thread cleanly,no little whispers of thread at the ends.cut the thread at an angle so that it is slightly pointed.that should do it. Current builds: SotS, USS Consitution, San Felipe, D51 loco, HMS Surprise, RB7, Arab Dhow, Jotika HMS Victory Completed builds: HMS Pickel, Thermopylae, Mississipi river boat, Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, San Francisco II, HMS Victory x5, Titanic Lifeboat, Panart HMS Victory Launch, Hachette Titanic, Virginia Schooner, Endeavour Longboat. http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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Rank: Master  Groups: Registered
Joined: 30/03/2011 Posts: 1,344 Points: 4,079 Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg. RSA
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HI Dakota, welcome aboard. You are in the right place for the excellent helpful tips and advice. It is just amazing how much one can learn from the fellow builders, particularly from those that are way ahead of you. I for one, spend hours trawling the forum and builds. It helps to overcome obstacles and I learn from their mistakes. Take your time and enjoy. Happy building. Rgds, Hans
"It's okay to make mistakes. mistakes are our teachers - they help us to to learn, even if it is painfully"
Current Build:
Endeavour Cross section,D51
Completed: HMS Victory
Under the bench: Endeavour x 2,Sovereign of the Seas, Akagi and The Black Pearl!HMS Victory Cross Section
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Rank: Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 30/03/2011 Posts: 1,344 Points: 4,079 Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg. RSA
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HI Dadokta, welcome aboard. You are in the right place for the excellent helpful tips and advice. It is just amazing how much one can learn from the fellow builders, particularly from those that are way ahead of you. I for one, spend hours trawling the forum and builds. It helps to overcome obstacles and I learn from their mistakes. Take your time and enjoy. Happy building. Rgds, Hans
"It's okay to make mistakes. mistakes are our teachers - they help us to to learn, even if it is painfully"
Current Build:
Endeavour Cross section,D51
Completed: HMS Victory
Under the bench: Endeavour x 2,Sovereign of the Seas, Akagi and The Black Pearl!HMS Victory Cross Section
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Rank: Pro Groups: Registered
Joined: 15/09/2010 Posts: 175 Points: 517 Location: Durban RSA
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Welcome aboard DaDokta
I am one of the first time builders and with the detailed instructions, the official diary from Mr T and all the help you want from other builders I have enjoyed the build at present working on rigging the cannons.
Happy building.
Athol
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Rank: Pro Groups: Registered
Joined: 22/03/2010 Posts: 369 Points: 1,150 Location: Broadstairs
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Nice work DD, at this rate you'll soon be catching up.
TIS
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Rank: Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 30/03/2011 Posts: 1,344 Points: 4,079 Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg. RSA
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HI DaDokta. Looking very clean, neat and tidy. Keep up the good work. Watching with interest Rgds, Hans
"It's okay to make mistakes. mistakes are our teachers - they help us to to learn, even if it is painfully"
Current Build:
Endeavour Cross section,D51
Completed: HMS Victory
Under the bench: Endeavour x 2,Sovereign of the Seas, Akagi and The Black Pearl!HMS Victory Cross Section
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 25/04/2010 Posts: 748 Points: 2,285 Location: bognor regis
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well done..nothing wrong with that cheers benny
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Rank: Elite Groups: Registered
Joined: 22/03/2010 Posts: 2,065 Points: 6,295 Location: Gorleston-on-sea
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Great work mate...looking real good...keep the pictures coming... Current Builds: Deagostini HMS Victory: Deagostini HMS Sovereign of the seas. Completed Builds: Del Prado: HMAS Bounty: Hachette: RMS Titanic: Del Prado: Cutty Sark...
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