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Hi all, Never built a wooden ship model before or for that matter written a build dairy so both are new experiences for me. I decided to do the painted version, one because I liked the look of HMS Victory at Trafalgar and two it’s my first wooden ship so any mistakes can hopefully be covered with paint! The first thing I tackled was the 12 pounder gun...   Modifications: Didn’t like the look of the holes in the brass cap squares covering the trunnion so I super glued pins into the holes snipped off the protruding ends and then filed them flat. Problems: None. Any comments welcome... Cheers Chris Builds in progress: DeAgostini HMS VictoryDeAgostini McLaren MP4-23 " If it looks right then it is right "
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Joined: 24/04/2010 Posts: 5,787 Points: 17,662 Location: Stafford, United Kingdom
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Hi Riggers, nice job  Regards Mike MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
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Next I constructed the wooden bow sections making sure all parts were square.   Modifications: None. Problems: A lot of the rib frame parts and especially the keel extension part 2 are warped!  After a quick search on the forum I found a solution thanks to every one for your help. Purchased 2 pieces of 6mm glass, soaked the parts for 20mins in warm water then put them between the glass with a heavy weight on top, now I'm waiting for them to dry out...  On to the anchor...  Modifications: Rounded the ends of the wooden stock and added 4x Bands made from 160gsm cartridge paper to simulate metal bands. Reshaped head of anchor above ring hole. Problems: Flash marks all around the anchor, removed these with a half round and flat files. Will be making a larger ring for the anchor details to follow. Thanks for reading... Any comments welcome... Cheers Chris Builds in progress: DeAgostini HMS VictoryDeAgostini McLaren MP4-23 " If it looks right then it is right "
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MWG wrote:Hi Riggers, nice job Regards Mike Hi Mike, thanks. Been looking at the Victory enhancement parts you can supply  . I'm a long way off yet but I would be interested in some of them. How long will they be available? Cheers Chris Builds in progress: DeAgostini HMS VictoryDeAgostini McLaren MP4-23 " If it looks right then it is right "
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Riggers wrote:MWG wrote:Hi Riggers, nice job Regards Mike Hi Mike, thanks. Been looking at the Victory enhancement parts you can supply . I'm a long way off yet but I would be interested in some of them. How long will they be available? Cheers Chris Hi Chris a long time Regards Mike MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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good to see another victory starting off. looks like you're using aliphatic resin, watch out once you come to planking, and make sure you wipe excess of as soon as poss otherwise it may discolour the wood. i stopped using the stuff after i ended up with a small area that is now permanently yellow. the stuff is no better than pva, but costs more. good luck with the build the cannons look good. Come on you Jimmies
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saintsman123 wrote:good to see another victory starting off. looks like you're using aliphatic , watch out once you come to planking, and make sure you wipe excess of as soon as poss otherwise it may discolour the wood. i stopped using the stuff after i ended up with a small area that is now permanently yellow. the stuff is no better than pva, but costs more. good luck with the build the cannons look good. Hi saintsman123 you’re right I am using aliphatic wood glue. Thanks for the good advice I will bare it in mind on the rest of the build and especially when I come to plank the hull. The reason I went for the stuff in the first place was 1) its odourless and 2) Its meant to be very easy to sand. Glad you like the cannons and thanks again for your comments and advice. Cheers Chris Builds in progress: DeAgostini HMS VictoryDeAgostini McLaren MP4-23 " If it looks right then it is right "
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
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MWG wrote:Riggers wrote:MWG wrote:Hi Riggers, nice job Regards Mike Hi Mike, thanks. Been looking at the Victory enhancement parts you can supply . I'm a long way off yet but I would be interested in some of them. How long will they be available? Cheers Chris Hi Chris a long time Regards Mike Thats good news Mike  thanks for the info. Cheers Chris Builds in progress: DeAgostini HMS VictoryDeAgostini McLaren MP4-23 " If it looks right then it is right "
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Like it, good looking canon and anchor, well done. Roger the Cabin Boy
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Glen wrote:Like it, good looking canon and anchor, well done. Thanks Glen for your comments appreciated mate . Builds in progress: DeAgostini HMS VictoryDeAgostini McLaren MP4-23 " If it looks right then it is right "
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The warped rib frame parts are still a little wet so I've been working on the Carronade that came with issue 3.   Modifications: None built as per the magazine. Problems: The rear wheels centre holes would not line up with the holes in the brass frame allowing the centre axel to pass through. The solution I came up with was to drill the holes larger and then elongate the holes with a round file. Before...  After...  Finnished side to side training wheels...  I'm now awaiting delivery of a pair of flat nose pliers as soon as they arrive I will fit the rear wooden blocks and eyebolts details to follow. Thanks for reading... Any comments most welcome... Cheers Chris Builds in progress: DeAgostini HMS VictoryDeAgostini McLaren MP4-23 " If it looks right then it is right "
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Hi Riggers Very nice work there and welcome to the forum regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Nice job on the gun that were, looks like we could have another excellant Victory build coming on line  .
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arpurchase wrote: Hi Riggers Very nice work there and welcome to the forum regards Andy Hi Andy thanks for your welcome and comments much appreciated . Cheers Chris Builds in progress: DeAgostini HMS VictoryDeAgostini McLaren MP4-23 " If it looks right then it is right "
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
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harty wrote:Nice job on the gun that were, looks like we could have another excellant Victory build coming on line . Hi Harty glad you like the gun and thanks for your comment much appreciated only time will tell . Cheers Chris Builds in progress: DeAgostini HMS VictoryDeAgostini McLaren MP4-23 " If it looks right then it is right "
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Very nice work in deed Riggers...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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jonny7england wrote:Very nice work in deed Riggers... Thanks for that Jonny . Cheers Chris Builds in progress: DeAgostini HMS VictoryDeAgostini McLaren MP4-23 " If it looks right then it is right "
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Very good and very clean looking cannons,will look in more often.
MoMo
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Mo wrote:Very good and very clean looking cannons,will look in more often.
Mo Hi Mo many thanks for your comments. Come back as often as you like hope I can make it interesting for you . Cheers Chris Builds in progress: DeAgostini HMS VictoryDeAgostini McLaren MP4-23 " If it looks right then it is right "
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
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The flat nose pliers arrived today really pleased with the quality. So it was on with making up and attached the wooden blocks and eyebolts to the carronade. Only one to go now later in the build. The flat nose pliers.  The finished carronade with wooden blocks and eyebolts attached.   Tip: I used a mini triangular file to make the groove all around each wooden block deeper so the wire had a much better fit. That's it till next time thanks for reading... Any comments or questions most welcome... Cheers Chris Builds in progress: DeAgostini HMS VictoryDeAgostini McLaren MP4-23 " If it looks right then it is right "
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