Hi Everyone,

This is the first time I have posted to a forum like this! And the first time I have made a wooden model

I have been building plastic models for about 15 years now(not bad to say im only 22!). My Grandad was the person who got me into scale modeling with a skill level 1 Red Arrow. He always wanted to build wooden models but always said he didnt couldn't find the time, even after he retired. When he died a few Years ago, I said that I would build a wooden model in his memory. I suppose this is something to keep me going when the times get rough (which they inevitably will!). He also always wanted to build a model of the Victory, so this build means alot to me.

I'm waiting on issues 1 and 2 to arive with my binder at the minute, but I've done a little research on this forum and am now really looking forward to my build (when the parts arrive).

I'm definatly going to paint the model, and may copper plate below the water line. But we will see how the build goes first!!

I'll post some pictures when the parts have arrived and I have made some progress.

One quick question though. I know I wont need to know for a while but what is the problem with rib 15? Is the part too low on the keel or too high? Or am i just confused? (wouldn't be the first time)

hi doctor and welcome to the forum. i am sure you will enjoy building victory, it was my first wood model for a long time, but the mags take you along step by step, and any other info you need will be here somewhere, just ask if you have any problems that are not covered and someone will help.

as far as rib 15 goes, i never knew there was a problem until i joined the forum, but no doubt you'll get an answer soon.

Thankyou for the welcomes and for the advice before i need it!!
Better to be safe than sorry !!

hi doc. the delivery date is only a guide,I have found that it is approx. 2 weeks after the delivery date that it actually arrives,you most need patience for building, the skill comes later,and a lot of patience with deag,they are the only internet based company I know who take at least 6 weeks to deliver a pot of paint,so be warned!there is a lot of help at hand,most important is tomicks official build,if you follow that you won't go far wrong,have fun and see you soon.

And finally, after 6 weeks of waiting, my parts have arrived.

The first thing I thought was " oh my GOD its bigger than I thought" but

I've made the decision to paint now. After reading the magazine I thought the painted version would be better for me as I will inevitably make mistakes that the paint will cover up, and in my opinion, she look better this way. It kind of looks like Victory has her war-paint on ready for battle. A bee ready to sting.

The parts so far have gone together without any real problems. At the minute, I have only done the fiddley job, like the 12-pounder(literally the smallest thing I have ever made!) and the anchor.

I've chosen not use the thin thread that comes with the anchor to hold the two stocks together. Instead, I used some cheap thread for my local shop (where I work!)It may not be historically accurate but in my opinion it kind of looks a little stronger.

Hope you enjoy the build! It's good to see another younger builder here (I am 23). There is a wealth of information on this forum and everyone is incredibly helpful.
All the best with your Victory model,

Tom

So after a very long shift at work (13.5 hours!!!) I decided to relax and complete ribs 13 and 14 and start the bow former.

To make sure the ribs stayed flat, I glued them together and then put them both on an old LOTR battlegames rule book with another one on the top along with my money box(with very little in it) and some other heavy stuff to make sure they were flat.



The bow former was kept at a right angle to the rib using a CD cover and constant checking, not that the checking was really needed but better to be safe than sorry.



And this is the build so far.


The ribs and the bow former are only dry fitted, but its nice to see some aspects of the ship coming together! Also, in the bottom right hand corner of a couple of these pictures is my mantra for the build "Keep calm and carry on!

One quick word though, the camera I'm using is on my rubbish iPhone 3. I should be getting the iPhone 4s soon so the quality of my pics should get better by the time the nex issues arrive.

Hi just a tip, please dry fit all the pieces until you have all the Hull rib parts, then stick everything together and on a Dry Dock board fixing the keel in brackets this way the whole Hull will stay straight and true I hope you do not mind me mentioning this? Regards Mike

Many thanks Mike and tf64.

With regards to the keel, I've got a piece of wood shelving from my grandmas as well as some small brackets to hold the keel straight.

Whats the best way to build the keel when I have all the parts?

On other websites (mainly one about the Titanic), builders build the parts for the keel on a flat worktop and put the joint braces on one side then use their jig to put the the braces on the other side and keep the keel straight?

Thanks for the advice guys

Well issues 3-6 have arrived and the ribs are completed up to rib 17. Obviously cant complete rib 18 yet. Also completed the ribs for the Launch.

Pictures to follow soon.