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 Hi all just got back from visiting Portsmouth and thought I would post some pics of some of the ships I visited First up the Victory. Still not sure about the new colour she is painted in but hayho  I have taken some shots of the mess table and the rigging of the guns to help people who are building the cross section plus I have taken some pics of the shot boxes The last pictures are of the new font of the Victory on her stern Next pictures will be the Warrior Rgd Martyn Martyn Ingram attached the following image(s): Building ? Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa Next Build ? When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Some very nice pictures. From what i can see it looks fairly quiet in terms of people. Did you find it so or was it really packed out? Happy Modelling
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 The next ship we visited was HMS Warrior a ship I have in my stash so was very excited to get on board and have a good look round  she is so much airier below decks than HMS Victory and the captains cabin is huge I can see why nobody took her on the guns are massive and she has 4.5in of armoured plate on her sides We went down to the engine room and had a look at the the stem engine that powered her and wow I would not like to keep that beast fed with coal I have only put up some of the pictures I have of her so if anyone wants some of certain things just let me know Next up the Mary Rose Martyn Martyn Ingram attached the following image(s): Building ? Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa Next Build ? When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Hi Martyn..Fantasic pictures of the Victory and Warrior mate, can you tell me what the Triangular structure is in front of the Victory in your first picture, haven't seen it before and it is done out in the new Vic colour scheme...If I remember rightly, there used to be a ships gig there?? Look forward to more pics...  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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 Hi John the peace in the front is a mockup of the side of the ship to show how they are doing it up with the restoration. There was a fellow there who was re corking the stern with new oakum and pitch Rgd Martyn Building ? Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa Next Build ? When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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birdaj2 wrote:Some very nice pictures.
From what i can see it looks fairly quiet in terms of people. Did you find it so or was it really packed out? Hi Tony we got there just when it opened and it was really quite until the school trips arrived later in the morning and by that time we were off to see the Mary Rose  . I can really recommend going to the dockyard as their is so much to see and do Building ? Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa Next Build ? When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Martyn Ingram wrote:birdaj2 wrote:Some very nice pictures.
From what i can see it looks fairly quiet in terms of people. Did you find it so or was it really packed out? Hi Tony we got there just when it opened and it was really quite until the school trips arrived later in the morning and by that time we were off to see the Mary Rose  . I can really recommend going to the dockyard as their is so much to see and do Martyn Thanks for that. I have been planning for the last 2 years to take a coach trip there but both times family illness has stopped me. Barnes coaches from swindon usually run a couple of day trips throughout the year so fingers crossed. Its the mary rose of all the attractions that i really am keen to see. Happy Modelling
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Glad you had a good visit. great photos think the new lettering on Victory looks much better I am in the minority as I prefer the new paint colours, and will do my next victory in them sounds like you had fun jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain
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birdaj2 wrote:Martyn Ingram wrote:birdaj2 wrote:Some very nice pictures.
From what i can see it looks fairly quiet in terms of people. Did you find it so or was it really packed out? Hi Tony we got there just when it opened and it was really quite until the school trips arrived later in the morning and by that time we were off to see the Mary Rose  . I can really recommend going to the dockyard as their is so much to see and do Martyn Thanks for that. I have been planning for the last 2 years to take a coach trip there but both times family illness has stopped me. Barnes coaches from swindon usually run a couple of day trips throughout the year so fingers crossed. Its the mary rose of all the attractions that i really am keen to see. They have certainly changed a lot of stuff in the Mary Rose exhibition with lots of artefacts on show Martyn Building ? Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa Next Build ? When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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The new colour (or original) scheme seems to be bending my liking towards it too, every time I see it, I think.."Hmmm, that does look better" Sooo tempted to change the decor on my Vic... 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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 Still not totally convinced that it's the right colour as at that time yellow and white seamed to be the most common paint colour so I would have thought that colour paint would have been cheaper than something else. Just a thought Rgd Martyn Building ? Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa Next Build ? When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Martyn Ingram wrote: Still not totally convinced that it's the right colour as at that time yellow and white seamed to be the most common paint colour so I would have thought that colour paint would have been cheaper than something else. Just a thought Rgd Martyn The yellow may have been paid for by nelson as it was the Captains responsibility, guess he had a bob or two and could have splashed out on a bespoke colour? we are never going to know for sure it becomes personal choice but pinkish lemon and Grey looks pretty classy to me Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain
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Thanks for sharing those great photos Martyn  will definitely have to visit the dockyard one of these days. Al
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 Definitely worth a visit lots to see and do and the Royal Navy museum is well worth a visit lots of stunning models and duos to see Rgd Martyn Building ? Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa Next Build ? When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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 The next ship we went to see was the Mary Rose I hadn't seen this ship in a very long time the last time was just after she was lifted from the bottom of the sea The new purpose built home for her is very impressive with state of the art air conditioning to keep her safe  the only problem is that it is very dark and difficult to take pictures as you have to switch the flash off and she is behind glass  so I haven't got a lot of shots of her The new museum has lots of artefacts found on the ship, from bone needles to the large cannon. One thing I found out was there was a stone mason on the ship as all the guns needed the stone shot to be chipped down to fit as there where no standard bore for the guns Thanks for looking rgd Martyn Martyn Ingram attached the following image(s): Building ? Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa Next Build ? When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Martyn Really interesting to see all your pictures. I really must make all efforts to get down there this year myself. Happy Modelling
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 I would definitely recommend the trip Tony but one word of advice is to buy the multi ticket on line as it last a year and it saves you money Hope this helps rgd Martyn Building ? Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa Next Build ? When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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I agree the new home of the Mary Rose is fantastuc, its almost a day in itself Did you notice theybsell the Caldercraft Mary Rose model in the Gift shop Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain
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 Totally agree Jase the setup is brilliant  yes I did notice the kit for sale but at £285.00 it's a bit steep for a basic kit Martyn Building ? Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa Next Build ? When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Fabulous pics Martyn, looks as if you had an excellent visit. One day I'll get down there to see these for myself so until then I'll enjoy your pics....  .. Thanks for sharing.... Regards Alan
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