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HMS Victory by Caldercraft (10 months in )

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Bri62 said:
The top of the side gallery look like its leaded, anyone know if that's correct ?
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Not sure what you mean by leaded. The area above the upper tier of gallery lights had a roof of sorts and often had wooden shingles. Such a large area would not have been made of lead or any other metal on Victory (or any ship) before or after her rebuild in 1803. I may be misreading what you mean though.

Thanks Bri :)
Allan
 
No Allen you understand me correct in the UK its normal to waterproof a roof with lead flashing i.e. old churches and such and with it looking grey and lead looking I assumed this was the case
 
Thanks Bri I was picturing a solid chunk of lead, Dopey me. An AI search says historically, lead sheathing, (then later copper) ,over a wooden framework was used on the quarter galleries. Thank you for bringing this up.
Allan
 
ari63 said:
That's a really good looking ship there, will follow this.
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Pull a chair up Neil your welcome:)
AllanKP69 said:
Thanks Bri I was picturing a solid chunk of lead, Dopey me. An AI search says historically, lead sheathing, (then later copper) ,over a wooden framework was used on the quarter galleries. Thank you for bringing this up.
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Allan, I now have the problem of recreating the effect of the flashing over the wooden frame (supplied) or do I just paint it grey ?
 
I usually cut a piece to cover the top of the quarter gallery then carve shingles and leave it wood colored. Painting is probably a better idea. You can also carve the top piece then glue paper shingles then paint them gray. Whatever way makes it look like you want it to in the end is the way to go. I am sure there are members here with better and more detailed advice :)
Allan
 
Well after much deliberation this how I decided to go forward, the info is sketchy, I even sent an email to Portsmouth dockyard and got a less than helpful reply (Go look in the maritime archives) not going to happen. Anyway done both sides more or less here is some pics.

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Bri62 said:
As I'm getting towards the rigging and don't have a clue I bought this book to help me .....hope it's worth it
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Please keep us up to date, hopefully it will be a good addition to our libraries. Could you post a photo of the table of contents? THANK YOU
Allan
 
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