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 Rank: Beginner Level 2  Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/02/2016 Posts: 12 Points: 36 Location: United Kingdom
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I'm new to the forum and have been looking at some of the amazing build diaries, these have really inspired me to start one of my own. I've decided to build the Victory and having no serious modelling skills (aside from some airfix kits) thought that building it in stages with detailed step by step instructions would be the way to go. I'm going to be painting the ship and will not be displaying the sails. To start with I've received parts 1-10 and below is my current progress...  Assembling the bow of the ship, the frames are dry fitted and just for show.   The next part of the Keel has been added and more frames built, I've also constructed a Jig out of an old shelf kit.    Next I assembled the cannon and carronade. I also ordered the Victory paint set so the woodwork has received a coat of Yellow Ochre.   The anchor was fairly straightforward, just a case of filing out the middle, messing around with some cotton and painting it black. The LaunchThis was the part I thought things would get tricky...  Frame assembled... I begin sanding and a frame snaps! this was rectified with some wood glue and the next day we're ready to sand again. So far so good! Now for the planking...   Quite pleased with the result, took a couple of hours. The only part I'm not happy with is the bow, some of the planks duck under one another and its not very smooth. As I'll be painting the launch I'm hoping some sanding/filling and the paint will hide this. I'll update this when I've made more progress... Currently building: HMS Victory
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 Rank: Super-Elite       Groups: Registered
Joined: 31/05/2010 Posts: 5,679 Points: 17,011 Location: Wiltshire
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Nice to see another Victory taking shape. Looks like you are off to a good start. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Rank: Super-Elite   Groups: Registered
Joined: 30/01/2013 Posts: 4,604 Points: 13,607 Location: Monmouthshire UK
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Lovely neat start there Edward, I also chose to display mine painted with no sails, I'm sure you will do a great job judging by your build so far  Steve
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Very nice start Edward looking forward to seeing your build come together  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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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/02/2016 Posts: 12 Points: 36 Location: United Kingdom
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Very nice work on the launch 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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Joined: 11/11/2009 Posts: 3,432 Points: 10,280 Location: Bâe Colwyn, Wales
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Lovely job on the Launch. Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Real nice piece of work there on the launch.... well done.... Regards Alan
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Hi Edward, That`s a fine start to your build of the Victory. Congrats on your "Blue" medal for starting your diary. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Launch looks very neat and tidy. Hope you enjoy your main build of the Victory and it goes well for you. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Joined: 16/08/2010 Posts: 2,771 Points: 8,344 Location: Brighton
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Nice start to your build. keep the pictures coming Ian. Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/02/2016 Posts: 12 Points: 36 Location: United Kingdom
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Thank you for all the comments, really appreciated. I've reached the end of this phase and am now awaiting parts 11-20 which should be here around the end of next week. Currently building: HMS Victory
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Joined: 02/11/2015 Posts: 60 Points: 170 Location: Bristol
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Nice start Edward! Hope you enjoy the experience of building such a fine model. I expect we will both be seeking advice from some of the more experienced forum members during the next couple of years.
Gary
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
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Thanks Gary, I'm sure we will! In the meantime I've got an old 1:180 airfix kit of the victory I'm building which is keeping me distracted from waiting for the next parts. It's also serving as good painting practice. Currently building: HMS Victory
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Joined: 20/09/2011 Posts: 1,312 Points: 4,126 Location: Austria
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Nice Launch! 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: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/02/2016 Posts: 12 Points: 36 Location: United Kingdom
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I've received the 2nd pack and finished the remaining frames. The tops of the frames and the keel have been sanded ready for the lower gundeck.    Currently building: HMS Victory
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She's coming along very nicely, well done..... Regards Alan
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You've got to love the look of these ships when all the ribs are in place. Excellant job 
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: Registered
Joined: 31/05/2010 Posts: 5,679 Points: 17,011 Location: Wiltshire
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That all looks very neat and tidy so far. Hope you are having lots of build fun with this one. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 08/02/2016 Posts: 11 Points: 26 Location: Aberdeenshire
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Very nice, keep posting the updates.
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