mikes victory

[Mark]

Good news

[steam60]

looked at official build forum there is message from admin whoever he is saying that all parts issue 14 to 15 photographed wrong in mag how ever all will be well by end of issue 15

[mike]

Hi guys
Few pics of Victory's stern at issue 14. Next week we should start building up the stern cabin support work.
mike

[GrantJ]

Looking great Mike

Are the frames glued in place yet or are they just dry fitted?

[mike]

Hi Grant
The frames are just dry fitted at the moment, won't be glueing them till Iv'e got all the deck parts. that should keep everything straight
and true.
sorry the above pic's came out to big, I posted them on my grandaughter's laptop


mike

[sws35]

To be congratulated on the completion of a set of hull? How long is the body of the ship? (Without protruding parts rig)

[mike]

Hi Sergie
At the moment the size of Victory bow to stern is 720mm that includes stern cabin supports.
When the ship is finished with mast and rigging it will measure
LENGTH 1250mm
HEIGHT 850mm
BEAM 450mm


mike

[mike]

Hi guy's
Week 15 got the correct parts for the stern cabin supports, but no instruction how to fit them. Though it's pretty clear where they go.
There is a 4 page part in the mag called Build it your way
About different stage's of the build
The cutaway side, Planking, Painting, Mast and Spares, Rigging ect. Deck's coming in parts 16 and 17, hopefully I can glue everything up then
and start the planking



mike

[COENIE]

Look stunning so far Mike. Now I can see the importance of the jig, especially in the last photo.

[mike]

Hi guys jump the gun a little bit. Heres some pics of the Victiorys stern cabin supports, shouldn't really put them on yet but what the hell!
Not really supposed to put then on issue 18 but i can't see why. Theres still a couple of bits to fit but i will wait till later.
Mike

[GrantJ]

Looking more and more impressive Mike

[Mark]

Looking good Mike. Looks like lots of sanding to fair the frames round the stern !

[mike]

Your right there Mark I think a good rasp will be the order of the day,
loads of filing/sanding to do, Well worth spending time to get the hull spot on


mike

[Mark]

I've got a block of wood which I super glue 80 grit emery paper to. That works well for these sorts of jobs

[mike]

Thats a good idea Mark, I suppose I could use the sanding tool supplied with the Bismarck
that was quite a neat sanding block.


mike

[GrantJ]

Mike I have just seen the build of issue 17 on the official build diary - this ones going to take abit of work but it does turn a bunch of frames into a stunning looking hull

[steam60]

just had a look myself looks like i'm going to have to get a pin pusher as the old hands are not what they used to be also my left eye muscle shuts down now and then so it looks like I am winking at ladies as they pass by,never mind old age I suppose anyway lots of work there glad i'm retired!!!!

[mike]

Hi guy's had a look myself, looks like the build is going to takeoff big time around issue 17.
Im retired to Martin plenty of time on your hands, I think I would go pottey if I did'nt have my models.
Well Grant two more weeks to issue 17 can't wait

mike

[SkyFire]

Wow

Hope it comes down under, only problem I have is, where on earth would I put it!!!

[mike]

Hi guys, heres a pic of the first deck pieces. No sanding, filing just dropped straight in, no prob.
Sky i got the same problem as you got no here to keep the Victory, but the wife will find me somewhere.

mike

[SkyFire]

Sky i got the same problem as you got no place here to keep the Victory, but the wife will find me somewhere.

Just as long as it's not the fireplace or the rubbish bin. - LoL

[mike]

Sky if The Victory comes your way , go for it
it's a great model

Im sure your find somewhere to keep it.


mike

[Eric]

Looking great Mike, I look forward to seeing the hull planking getting started.

[mike]

Hi Eric
Planking the Victory will be a bit more difficult than the Bismarck. Iv'e got a decent plank bender now so bending the tight curves should'nt be
a prob ( I HOPE )
I think about 2/3 weeks and we will be planking can't wait. Not looking forward's to cutting out 100 gun ports though


mike

[steam60]

I wonder if Tomick on build site might come up with idea about the gun ports what we need is a model makers laser!