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 Rank: Newbie Groups: Registered
Joined: 25/09/2013 Posts: 2 Points: 6
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hi everyone, as I have never built a wooden ship, I have been thinking of subscribing to build the hms victory,and I have been looking at your build diaries and the photos of everybodys models look stunning. a credit to you all.but a few things I need to find out first.1 what is the best glues to buy.2 can you paint parts first and then glue or will the parts not bond because of the paint.3 you make things look easy with your photos,but is it?
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 Rank: Super-Elite        Groups: Registered
Joined: 04/04/2010 Posts: 3,955 Points: 11,809 Location: uk
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hi bill,welcome to the forum,building the victory is not too easy,but with the help available to guide you through the quagmire of instructions. Do not worry, we are here to help,so the first thing to do is,get yourself some wood (shelf materials) and some "L" brackets,and some aliphatic wood glue(e-bay)and make the keel jig. plenty of pics in my build diary. http://forum.model-space....aspx?g=posts&t=472
just click on the link. and dont worry, all will be ok. Current builds: SotS, USS Consitution, San Felipe, D51 loco, HMS Surprise, RB7, Arab Dhow, Jotika HMS Victory Completed builds: HMS Pickel, Thermopylae, Mississipi river boat, Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, San Francisco II, HMS Victory x5, Titanic Lifeboat, Panart HMS Victory Launch, Hachette Titanic, Virginia Schooner, Endeavour Longboat. http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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Hi Bill and a warm welcome to the forum.... Agree with Karl, these ships are a challenge to build but if you take your time I'm sure you will get there.... Karl has built a few of the Vic so if anyone can answer any of your queries then it would be Karl.... don't be afraid to ask and good luck with your build...  Regards Alan
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 Hi Bill Welcome to the forum and may your builds be many your mistakes few regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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 Rank: Vice-Master  Groups: Registered
Joined: 13/02/2012 Posts: 651 Points: 1,903 Location: croydon
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Hi Bill.
A Big welcome to the forum.
You have come to the right place for help.
Best regards.
Mark
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Hi Billy, You wont regret tackling the Victory, look forward to seeing you around the forum. Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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 Rank: Elite Groups: Unapproved
Joined: 24/05/2010 Posts: 1,761 Points: 5,351 Location: London & Greece
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Hi Bill
The Victory build has been put together with beginners like you and me in mind.
I can thoroughly recommend it. Good luck.
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 Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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Welcome to the forum Bill
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 Rank: Master  Groups: Registered
Joined: 30/03/2011 Posts: 1,344 Points: 4,079 Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg. RSA
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Welcome to the forum Bill. As many above have said for beginners and master alike. I am a first timer and this forum has been nothing but brilliant with help and suggestions. Rgds, Hans
"It's okay to make mistakes. mistakes are our teachers - they help us to to learn, even if it is painfully"
Current Build:
Endeavour Cross section,D51
Completed: HMS Victory
Under the bench: Endeavour x 2,Sovereign of the Seas, Akagi and The Black Pearl!HMS Victory Cross Section
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Rank: Elite  Groups: Registered
Joined: 22/03/2010 Posts: 2,065 Points: 6,295 Location: Gorleston-on-sea
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Hi bill...Welcome aboard...Hope you enjoy your build as much as we have? As has been mentioned before..There is a wealth of good sound advice to be found here...Happy building!!  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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Rank: Super-Elite   Groups: Registered
Joined: 30/01/2013 Posts: 4,604 Points: 13,607 Location: Monmouthshire UK
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Hi Bill Welcome, the victory is certainly a good choice even for a beginner, Its been a joy to build as the instructions are very good and there is also a great official build to guide you plus all the other build diaries on here. I am at issue 83 and have had no real problems even though this is only my second wooden ship build and the first one that I will be completing Steve
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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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Bill Welcome to the forum. Victory would be a very good choice as for the uk the main build has been completed which for you means all of the possible pit falls and issues you may have will have already seen questions and answers posted by the other forum members. It's a really good kit as you can see from the various build diaries and not forgetting mr T's expert guidance and advice through the official build diary. Wish you many hours of happy modelling. Kind regards Tony 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 3  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/04/2012 Posts: 29 Points: 87 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Welcome Bill. The build is intense but plenty of resources here to help you. You will really enjoy the build though. Perksy
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Rank: Master  Groups: Registered
Joined: 29/03/2011 Posts: 1,053 Points: 3,165 Location: Glenvista JHB
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Hi Bill, Welcome, you have come to the right place. Looking forward to seeing some pics of your build. Kind regards, Garth "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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Rank: Newbie Groups: Registered
Joined: 25/09/2013 Posts: 2 Points: 6
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sorry for not replying earlier, as I have been on nightshift.I would like to thank everyone for their feedback and comments.I have now made a jig to keep the hull straight, and now trying to source tools that I need for the build as I am from n.ireland their is not to many model shops here that cater for what I need. will get the paint next then I will subscribe to get the victory. thanks again for all your words of encourage. billy
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Hi Bill You can source the majority of your tool requirements from flee-bay, hope this helps regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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