HMS Victory - 1/100 Heller [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Walterone]

Very nice sails indeed.
I read about similar technology by an Italian modeller, he makes his sails from modelspan: https://www.modellismo.net/forum/1501735-post45.html

 

[Stevedownunder]

The installation of the sails has begun!

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Hi Moarein,

Beautiful looking sail.

Cheers,
Stephen.

 

[Dfolgado]

This is the idea.
I have tried different canvas materials on this scale over the years, and gradually came to the conclusion that they are best obtained from ... rice paper ...

Very good work Moarein! What you mean by rice paper? Can you describe how you get to those fantastic results?…

 

[Hubac’s Historian]

Your sail weathering is superb! As always, I am super-impressed with your meticulous attention to all of the details!

 

[Jeffrav]

Awesome build Moarein I just started on the guns. I've already seen some things you did that I will incorporate into my build. Looking forward to seeing more.

 

[Moarein]

More sails

 

[kirill4]

Dear Moarein,
Good day,
Perfectly!!!
All "flat " sails look very realistic... like them very much!!!
but spritsail ...ehh...a little bit less realistic ... ))

 

[Raul Armada]

Your SOS build log brought joy to my heart and stirred so many memories. I built Heller Victory in 1984 and I did some kit bashing too, but not to the beautiful extent that you did. I still have her in my collection after 38 years. You are a grand Master and I salute you and your gifted skills. Your client will be extremely satisfied with your build.

 

[Moarein]

Dear Moarein,
Good day,
Perfectly!!!
All "flat " sails look very realistic... like them very much!!!
but spritsail ...ehh...a little bit less realistic ... ))

I don't like the way the blind looks too - I'll think about what to do about it.
The options are:
- stretched blind - but it will cover the bow of the ship
- semi-folded blind - difficult to implement, as the canvas is made of paper
- fully closed blind - I do not like the result,
- both bowsprits are without sails.

The question is:
If the the other sails are stretched, is it possible that the bowsprit sails are not there?

 

[Walterone]

If the the other sails are stretched, is it possible that the bowsprit sails are not there?

Yes, the spritsails were among the first sails to be shortened.

 

[kirill4]

May be there we could find unswers... I didn't read carefully yet...

 

[kirill4]

Did you try this? Folding sails ...

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[Hubac’s Historian]

The sails do look very good, indeed. After seeing this technique successfully employed on a number of builds, I am certain now that this is the way for me to go, as well.

 

[Moarein]

Тhank you all for the advice.
I will apply another technique specifically for these two bowsprit sails. If I still didn't like the result, maybe the bowsprit will be left without sails

 

[Moarein]

The bowsprit rigging is almost ready. Only setting left.
I struggled a lot with the blinds to make them quite folded.
I don't particularly like them, but I can't do better. They stay that way.
The Seal is installed and mounted on 70%.

 

[WojtasS]

Shouldn't they be behind yard. Besides that very clean work

 

[Moarein]

Shouldn't they be behind yard. Besides that very clean work
Nope Behind have another two
They are on front - I will attach them later and You will see

 

[WojtasS]

Ok. I won't argue if that's ok. Could you tell what lines they're for. If that's no secret

 

[Moarein]

There is no secrets here
When I return in my workshop I will check again and try to find the drawing to attach here

If I'm wrong - then these 2 blocks will be removed instantly ))

 

[Alexander74]

Ok. I won't argue if that's ok. Could you tell what lines they're for. If that's no secret

Large ones - marsashkots, small ones - weak pride