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Good evening everyone,
Luckily, I was granted some time to work on the Victory over the last two weekends.
I continued with the gallery and got more window frames done. Also, with the help of some scraper tools (purchased), and after a lot of trail and error, I finally managed to get some decent mouldings for some more detail to the gallery panel.
To get the positions for the mouldings correct I had to temporarely fix the balusters and spacers.
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Sorry, but I couldn't upload any pictures, as a disc space error message appeared trying to do so. As this error message has been addressed by admin already, as I just found out, It'll have to wait till tomorrow then. Fingers crossed... 
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Odo wrote:Sorry, but I couldn't upload any pictures, as a disc space error message appeared trying to do so. As this error message has been addressed by admin already, as I just found out, It'll have to wait till tomorrow then. Fingers crossed... Hi Odo,  These issues with the forum always happen at the weekend. wouldn`t you just know it.  I have managed to post pictures on the Ironman Official build this morning, so you should be good to go. Thanks for your patience. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Admin COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Thanks Derek! Initially, I thought the error message had something to do with my computer and I had to make sure for myself that I actually still have storage of my own   Anyway, here we go... more gallery window frames and fitting of mouldings Odo attached the following image(s):
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To get an idea for where the lower moulding has to sit, I put the lower baluster in place as well. And for fun, the some of the ornaments as well, to get a picture of he eventual end result. I wasn't sure, it the gold will clash with the wood but I think it does look quite nice... Odo attached the following image(s):
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You`re Welcome. Personally I have never used one of those strip wood shapers, but the results you have obtained look really good, well done. Look forward to seeing some more progress as your time permits.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Admin COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Not having a plan and making things up as I go, makes it challenging for me to plan ahead. Since I have the cut outs, which make it possible to peek into the lower and middle gun deck, I wanted to add some details there as well and not just inside the gallery. I figured, that if go ahead with laying/planking the upper gun deck already, it'll be hard to have good access to add more details. Bear in mind, I already have limited access as all the detail work is more of an afterthought after getting the inspiration from all of my fellow modellers So, here I am digging another rabbit hole...
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First thing, making gratings for the middle gun deck. To get the dimensions right, or at least as close as possible, I used drawing from the book HMS VICTORY by Alan McGowan as a reference, which I'm sure many of you have in your library as well - very helpful! Odo attached the following image(s):
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The quality of the provided gratings was less than satisfactory as the alignment was so out that a neat finish was literally impossible! Luckily, there's sooo many after market products available and gratings is something i did not want to scratch build! Odo attached the following image(s):
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Now I just needed to remove the planking and cut holes. I left a ledge for the gratings to sit on. I won't glue them down just yet so that I can take them off when ever need for easier access to the lower deck. Odo attached the following image(s):
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...and the rest of the gratings... Odo attached the following image(s):
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With that, I can now start adding some details to the lower deck. First up, the grating and simulated railing/stairs to the Orlop deck. Odo attached the following image(s):
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Odo attached the following image(s):
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The white mesh comes from an aquarium media bag I had lying around. It's not very dense but dense enough to give the idea of s security netting around the stairs. Odo attached the following image(s):
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Fingers crossed I'll find some time over the Christmas period to add some more things such a stairs to the middle deck, pillars etc... Until then, a very merry Christmas everyone
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WTG, That`s some nice looking extra`s being added there. I see some reference pics from a book that looks very interesting. Could you drop a link to which book that is please. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Admin COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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delboy271155 wrote:WTG, That`s some nice looking extra`s being added there. I see some reference pics from a book that looks very interesting. Could you drop a link to which book that is please. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Admin Hi Derek, Here's the link to the book. https://www.amazon.co.uk...storation/dp/1840675322
I bought it used from Amazon for less than 20 quid as I just need it for reference. I don't think there's any new copies out there anymore. However, the copy I received was pretty much in brand new condition Cheers Odo
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Odo wrote:delboy271155 wrote:WTG, That`s some nice looking extra`s being added there. I see some reference pics from a book that looks very interesting. Could you drop a link to which book that is please. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Admin Hi Derek, Here's the link to the book. https://www.amazon.co.uk...storation/dp/1840675322
I bought it used from Amazon for less than 20 quid as I just need it for reference. I don't think there's any new copies out there anymore. However, the copy I received was pretty much in brand new condition Cheers Odo Thanks Odo, Found a 1st edition, A1 book A1 cover so basically "unread", hence paid somewhat more but it won`t get heavy use so should hold its value. Looks like a good reference guide. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Admin COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Glad I could help Derek.
Happy reading!
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Another little detail for the lower gun deck is another grating and the the top housing of the chain pumps. I only did the pair in front of the main mast as the one would be really hard to see. Odo attached the following image(s):
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