HMS Victory 1:78 by Mantua ,Panart - Build log

[AllanKP69]

For the future, the running out rigging and train rigging lines were typically only 2 inches to 2.5 inches in circumference. The ones in the photos look to be the same size as the breeching which was 4.5 inches in circumference for 6 pounders up to 7.5 inches in circumference for 32 pounders. The running out and training tackle were rigged with blocks and hooks rather than thimbles. I found the dimensions in several places and it varied a little for each and for different eras. The chart below should be close. I am pretty sure the math is accurate but if someone would check it to be sure I would be grateful.
Allan
Sorry the pdf did not save the excel sheet blocks exactly. Also attached is a photo that shows what I included in the chart.

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[Ismaele]

Hello everyone! After about a year since the start of the shipyard, I have practically finished the construction of the hull, the decks and the related coverings and details.
Of course there are still many details missing, but for these I think it is better to wait until after the installation of other parts.
So I think that now is the time to put aside the work done and concentrate on the construction of the masts and yards, which also seem quite complicated to make.
I will show you the work done so far.

















A special thanks to Grant Tyler for the photos of the decorations, which were very useful to me

 

[GrantTyler]

Hello everyone! After about a year since the start of the shipyard, I have practically finished the construction of the hull, the decks and the related coverings and details.
Of course there are still many details missing, but for these I think it is better to wait until after the installation of other parts.
So I think that now is the time to put aside the work done and concentrate on the construction of the masts and yards, which also seem quite complicated to make.
I will show you the work done so far.

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A special thanks to Grant Tyler for the photos of the decorations, which were very useful to me

Good morning Ismaele. Lovely pictures of your Victory. Your detail painting on the decorations is beautiful. Not an easy task and you owned this. Cheers Grant

 

[Ismaele]

Good morning Ismaele. Lovely pictures of your Victory. Your detail painting on the decorations is beautiful. Not an easy task and you owned this. Cheers Grant

Thank you very much!

 

[Ismaele]

Happy Holidays to all!
I have started working on the yards to be installed on the masts and, as always, I found myself in need of easily identifying the various pieces, for all the stages of the process. Up until now I had used pieces of paper tape, but this method is very inconvenient, having to remove them every time for tapering, laying out the underlay, sanding, coloring, etc.
This time I had the idea of getting some small wooden pegs (like those for laundry but smaller), on which to mark the identification codes of each piece, diameters and measurements.
In this way, by inserting them into a polystyrene base (gardening cushions are ideal...), all the pieces are easily identifiable, the pegs can be easily removed for processing and put back immediately afterwards and can also be used to hang the pieces to dry.
It seems like a practical and effective method and probably someone else had already thought of it, but I think it's right to share.

 

[Ismaele]

For the future, the running out rigging and train rigging lines were typically only 2 inches to 2.5 inches in circumference. The ones in the photos look to be the same size as the breeching which was 4.5 inches in circumference for 6 pounders up to 7.5 inches in circumference for 32 pounders. The running out and training tackle were rigged with blocks and hooks rather than thimbles. I found the dimensions in several places and it varied a little for each and for different eras. The chart below should be close. I am pretty sure the math is accurate but if someone would check it to be sure I would be grateful.
Allan
Sorry the pdf did not save the excel sheet blocks exactly. Also attached is a photo that shows what I included in the chart.
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Dear Allan, can I abuse your patience and vast knowledge of the subject? Given the terrible indications provided by Victory's Mantua kit, I would need the correct diameters of all the various ropes for sailing ships of the time, in order to make the best use of the spools supplied or get others. I'm sure you'll have a chart for these details too... Thank you very much!