Simply stunning work Alan! That lathe must be getting good workout great attention to detail on the posts
TJ
TJ
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Artesania Latina Anatomy of Lord Nelson’s HMS Victory 1805
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Hi Glenn
I use CA too and don’t have any issues, perhaps it’s the type or make that your using
I use this (picture below) it’s not cheap but comes in 3 types , thin medium and thick for different applications, I mostly use the thick as it stays where you put it
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Instructions video #34 completed
In this video instructions I paint and fit the inner hull planking on the port side in between the beams fitted in the previous instalment. Then, (using a piece of one of the kits laser cut sheets that had beams in it) put a curve in the skid beams. Skid beam Q4.C is placed in beam #7 location and using a neat template, that has to be constructed, I cut out the centre sections of beams 6, 8 and 9. Another jig is made to which the other 5 skid beams are attached, the assembly is then painted and fitted into the space created using skid beam Q4.C to position it correctly
Finally in this instalment, I prepare and fit the quarter deck sections, I definitely won’t miss having to create any more of those chequer board patterns
Although at every deck level I have test fitted the masts to make sure all the deck holes lined up I’ve never actually checked the rake (angles) of them
Now that all decks (apart from the poop) are in place, I’ve had a look at it and I’m fairly pleased with the mast alignment throughout the length of the ship and the rakes.
In this video instructions I paint and fit the inner hull planking on the port side in between the beams fitted in the previous instalment. Then, (using a piece of one of the kits laser cut sheets that had beams in it) put a curve in the skid beams. Skid beam Q4.C is placed in beam #7 location and using a neat template, that has to be constructed, I cut out the centre sections of beams 6, 8 and 9. Another jig is made to which the other 5 skid beams are attached, the assembly is then painted and fitted into the space created using skid beam Q4.C to position it correctly
Finally in this instalment, I prepare and fit the quarter deck sections, I definitely won’t miss having to create any more of those chequer board patterns
Although at every deck level I have test fitted the masts to make sure all the deck holes lined up I’ve never actually checked the rake (angles) of them
Now that all decks (apart from the poop) are in place, I’ve had a look at it and I’m fairly pleased with the mast alignment throughout the length of the ship and the rakes.
Another informative video Alan. Certainly a bit of work forming whole skid beam area. Cool graphics too. Looking forward to seeing you tackle the stern rooms etc.
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Instructions video #35 completed
In this instalment I prepare and fit the various gratings and mast surrounds etc, for the quarter deck,then make and install the stove chimney. I then have to cut down the ships frames to various heights along the length of the deck. Next I make the pin rail for the main mast and the bits and pin rails for the fore mast. Then fit the inner and outer planking to the quarter deck up to a height just above the gun ports. Next fill and sand the outer planking, then the difficult operation of shaving/ sanding the planking down to various heights along the length of the ship. I must say, if I had to do this again I would attempt to cut the planking a lot closer to its finished position while installing it , as it’s not as easy as he makes it look in the video and also the possibility of damaging the deck, which I did slightly on the port side, but luckily it would appear to be inside the confines of a future cover piece.
In this instalment I prepare and fit the various gratings and mast surrounds etc, for the quarter deck,then make and install the stove chimney. I then have to cut down the ships frames to various heights along the length of the deck. Next I make the pin rail for the main mast and the bits and pin rails for the fore mast. Then fit the inner and outer planking to the quarter deck up to a height just above the gun ports. Next fill and sand the outer planking, then the difficult operation of shaving/ sanding the planking down to various heights along the length of the ship. I must say, if I had to do this again I would attempt to cut the planking a lot closer to its finished position while installing it , as it’s not as easy as he makes it look in the video and also the possibility of damaging the deck, which I did slightly on the port side, but luckily it would appear to be inside the confines of a future cover piece.
Top job Mate. I can imagine the trimming of the planking taking a considerable amount of time. Well done, excellent progress.
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Thanks Tony
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Instructions video #36 completed
In this part I construct and fit the stair and ladder leading down to the upper gun deck. Next I build the rails fore and aft of the waste area, including the belfry. I didn’t want a shiny brass bell as the video depicts as I’m sure it would not be like that, and it certainly wasn’t on my many visits to Victory over the years, so I used a photo of me by the belfry as reference and mixed some paints to give me a dirty metallic bronze colour. I also coloured the canopy top with copper paint and added some patina green weathering
I also included another “I know it’s there “ item by fitting the bell crank that I made from small brass wire
Then I make and fit the riding bitts in the upper hull rectangular openings.
Finally it’s painting the upper hull , making and fitting the various mouldings along the upper hull sides.
Lots of pics, so again a couple of additional posts to fit them in
In this part I construct and fit the stair and ladder leading down to the upper gun deck. Next I build the rails fore and aft of the waste area, including the belfry. I didn’t want a shiny brass bell as the video depicts as I’m sure it would not be like that, and it certainly wasn’t on my many visits to Victory over the years, so I used a photo of me by the belfry as reference and mixed some paints to give me a dirty metallic bronze colour. I also coloured the canopy top with copper paint and added some patina green weathering
I also included another “I know it’s there “ item by fitting the bell crank that I made from small brass wire
Then I make and fit the riding bitts in the upper hull rectangular openings.
Finally it’s painting the upper hull , making and fitting the various mouldings along the upper hull sides.
Lots of pics, so again a couple of additional posts to fit them in
Just sit back and enjoy! Neat touches replicating the bell colours etc. Great work shaping the pillars, not as easy as it looks!
Keep it up
Tony
Keep it up
Tony
I just spent the last hour going through your build. Quite impressive. I see TonyJ keeping an eye on your build as well. I think we all are enjoying building this kit. Since meeting with the Artesania Latina folks in Spain last month and getting to know them I’m sure they’re happy as well to see their kit being built by so many ship builders and the sharing of ideas. Koodos.
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Thank you
Yeah, Tony and I have been conversing practically since I started posting my build log
Enjoying us all building her. Hope to put up my next post later today.
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Hi, great work, especially a great idea for making the restraint maneuvers all the same. Could you give me the measurements of the spaces (? mm). How long is the doubled wire for the hoist that goes on the cannon? Thanks.
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Thanks for you comments
The length of the loop for the side tackles that attach to the hull is approximately 13mm, the rear tackle that attaches to the deck is approximately 24mm. Note: they all need tensioning once the guns are in position