Yeahhhh -)) have a look here
FR : peut-être je me répète, mais il y a trente ans j'ai construit le Norske Love de B.B. (sur ma chaine YouTube). Et si je dois comparer avec le HMS Victory Edition limitée, y a pas photo, ce dernier est une atteinte au sang froid, un condensé de "sado-masochisme" -)) Pas croyable ! Le B.B. est à la portée d'un débutant très attentif et patient (trois hivers) avec apprentissage de la... machine à coudre ! Hé oui, mais pas le Victory ! Non non non ! ! ! Toujours à ta disposition et te souhaite beaucoup de joies, le modélisme c'est aussi cela : prendre du plaisir
Great photos
Very very niece pictures, fantastic work ! ♥
I thank you, I just try to do my best and give love to everybody . Fast, trouble-free browning. The anchors also go there with an addition of acrylic. This rather matte black does not necessarily have to be uniform but should allow nuances to stand out, I find that prettier. I'll show you the model of the Musée de la Marine in Paris, it's up to you to see. Have a nice weekend everyone (and all?) -)) Phil
Started the rigging. Found a brilliant site where someone I presume has photographed rigging instructions from several different kits of the Victory model
See this link
I used the 1:84 scale ones. Got a printer to print copies in A2 which is just the right size to see all the detail. Is is making life a lot easier than just using the OCCre drawings whicg don't really provide enough detail
One problem is of course there drawings interpret rigging differently than the Occre one - ie some of the rigging is attached in very slightly different places on the masts etc. Can get confusing especially as I have the built Caldercraft to refer to!!.
Yes it will end up as a bit of a muddle what with taking instructions from 3 different sources. However it seems to work out OK - just got to decide what is right for my skill level. Also the Alan McGown is a superb reference bible - if there are any discrepancies am taking the book as the guide as to what to do.
Will post some photos of how I m getting on in a few days time
These new instructions/photos are perfect as they to make the task of rigging much easier. In fact dare I say it it makes rigging much less of a daunting task than if I just had to rely on the Occre instructions.
Onwards and upwards............
See this link
I used the 1:84 scale ones. Got a printer to print copies in A2 which is just the right size to see all the detail. Is is making life a lot easier than just using the OCCre drawings whicg don't really provide enough detail
One problem is of course there drawings interpret rigging differently than the Occre one - ie some of the rigging is attached in very slightly different places on the masts etc. Can get confusing especially as I have the built Caldercraft to refer to!!.
Yes it will end up as a bit of a muddle what with taking instructions from 3 different sources. However it seems to work out OK - just got to decide what is right for my skill level. Also the Alan McGown is a superb reference bible - if there are any discrepancies am taking the book as the guide as to what to do.
Will post some photos of how I m getting on in a few days time
These new instructions/photos are perfect as they to make the task of rigging much easier. In fact dare I say it it makes rigging much less of a daunting task than if I just had to rely on the Occre instructions.
Onwards and upwards............
Agree with you Julian, the information that HISModel has assembled is absolutely fantastic.Started the rigging. Found a brilliant site where someone I presume has photographed rigging instructions from several different kits of the Victory model
See this link
I used the 1:84 scale ones. Got a printer to print copies in A2 which is just the right size to see all the detail. Is is making life a lot easier than just using the OCCre drawings whicg don't really provide enough detail
One problem is of course there drawings interpret rigging differently than the Occre one - ie some of the rigging is attached in very slightly different places on the masts etc. Can get confusing especially as I have the built Caldercraft to refer to!!.
Yes it will end up as a bit of a muddle what with taking instructions from 3 different sources. However it seems to work out OK - just got to decide what is right for my skill level. Also the Alan McGown is a superb reference bible - if there are any discrepancies am taking the book as the guide as to what to do.
Will post some photos of how I m getting on in a few days time
These new instructions/photos are perfect as they to make the task of rigging much easier. In fact dare I say it it makes rigging much less of a daunting task than if I just had to rely on the Occre instructions.
Onwards and upwards............
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Good morning Julian. Great reference for the Victory rigging. I used this plenty when rigging mine. Enjoy playing with plenty ropes, blocks and tying a ton of knots. Cheers GrantStarted the rigging. Found a brilliant site where someone I presume has photographed rigging instructions from several different kits of the Victory model
See this link
I used the 1:84 scale ones. Got a printer to print copies in A2 which is just the right size to see all the detail. Is is making life a lot easier than just using the OCCre drawings whicg don't really provide enough detail
One problem is of course there drawings interpret rigging differently than the Occre one - ie some of the rigging is attached in very slightly different places on the masts etc. Can get confusing especially as I have the built Caldercraft to refer to!!.
Yes it will end up as a bit of a muddle what with taking instructions from 3 different sources. However it seems to work out OK - just got to decide what is right for my skill level. Also the Alan McGown is a superb reference bible - if there are any discrepancies am taking the book as the guide as to what to do.
Will post some photos of how I m getting on in a few days time
These new instructions/photos are perfect as they to make the task of rigging much easier. In fact dare I say it it makes rigging much less of a daunting task than if I just had to rely on the Occre instructions.
Onwards and upwards............
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Just noticed this post from October 2023!!
congratulations and good luck with your build. Your unboxing pictures seem to show the 'standard' OcCre rigging thread which is very easy to work with but rather soft and fluffy. In not sure it is of a quality consistent with the claimed standard of the kit.
Yes the .15mm thread is rather fluffy - any suggestion for a replacement as I would like to get this aspect looking good!. Will be a shame to replace it because there are some 14 reels of 0.15mm thread waiting to be used for the rigging - I do hate wasting materials - however think it will be worthwhile
I looked at the Caldercraft and they supplied white 0.25 thread. Fortunately have quite a bit left over so I could use this - however due to differences in scale I think better not to as it is too big. Looking for 0.15mm white thread
congratulations and good luck with your build. Your unboxing pictures seem to show the 'standard' OcCre rigging thread which is very easy to work with but rather soft and fluffy. In not sure it is of a quality consistent with the claimed standard of the kit.
Yes the .15mm thread is rather fluffy - any suggestion for a replacement as I would like to get this aspect looking good!. Will be a shame to replace it because there are some 14 reels of 0.15mm thread waiting to be used for the rigging - I do hate wasting materials - however think it will be worthwhile
I looked at the Caldercraft and they supplied white 0.25 thread. Fortunately have quite a bit left over so I could use this - however due to differences in scale I think better not to as it is too big. Looking for 0.15mm white thread
When I started my model, I really wanted the JoTiKa kit, but I didn’t have the opportunity to buy it. I also looked at Mamoli. In the end, I printed out the Mantua blueprints and got to work. I’ve only just begun my story, but there will be a lot of interesting things soon. I’ll be following your progress. You already have a beautiful model, and I’m looking forward to seeing another victory!
Getting on well with the rigging - it really helps having the Caldercraft Victory to refer to
The Occre kit does not supply open heart blocks which Caldercraft use for the main stay so made some from some of the sheets of wood where the laser cut parts came from. To keep to the smaller scale of the two models made them 8mm instead of 10mm. Am having problems especially on the bowsprit fitting in all of the various blocks - there is not a lot of room to tie the thread round the bowsprit!!.
As you can see from the (admittedly poor photos) rest of rigging is coming along well. So far spent 2/3 weeks on rigging so it will be a long job, still it will be worth it in the end
What does not help as we are moving house in three weeks time!!! - Have to take 3 model boats which are up to 1300mm long will be a challenge as do not want them to end up in a pile of splinters. Am modifying the largest boxes I have to put them (garment boxes used for clothing are almost the right size) -
The Occre kit does not supply open heart blocks which Caldercraft use for the main stay so made some from some of the sheets of wood where the laser cut parts came from. To keep to the smaller scale of the two models made them 8mm instead of 10mm. Am having problems especially on the bowsprit fitting in all of the various blocks - there is not a lot of room to tie the thread round the bowsprit!!.
As you can see from the (admittedly poor photos) rest of rigging is coming along well. So far spent 2/3 weeks on rigging so it will be a long job, still it will be worth it in the end
What does not help as we are moving house in three weeks time!!! - Have to take 3 model boats which are up to 1300mm long will be a challenge as do not want them to end up in a pile of splinters. Am modifying the largest boxes I have to put them (garment boxes used for clothing are almost the right size) -
Very nice !
Hello everyone,
I'm a little 'bored' of building HMS Victory Ed Limited, that's why I'm taking a 'step back' by assembling the Woodtrick full size pickup truck... of 700 pieces, that relaxes me -))
You all right,
I'm a little 'bored' of building HMS Victory Ed Limited, that's why I'm taking a 'step back' by assembling the Woodtrick full size pickup truck... of 700 pieces, that relaxes me -)) but the hms Victory is always on the rails... Never despair, I think that the first quality, apart from passion, is... time!
What a marvel -))
Just realised its been more than a year in building. Am on the rigging stage. Revised completion is Easter
ps Will keep at it and not be sidelined on the next model which is another train.!!
ps Will keep at it and not be sidelined on the next model which is another train.!!
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Very recognisable! I always have one or two 'easy' models, preferably not a ship, to get away from the ongoing big project. Trick is to still keep on pushing to finalise the ship at some stage.
WOW! I am impressed with the skills of all the builds that I have seen so far. The attention to detail is inspiring. So, I just ordered the new Victory from Artesanialatina at about $1,300 USD. It shipped today. No prior experience at this level. My only experience is building full scale Tiffany Lamp reproductions and full size, track ready Porsche race cars (see September, 2001 edition of Car & Driver magazine. I sold that company in 2004. I will be ecstatic if I can even complete it properly. Don't mind trying and failing at first though.
I will be referring to all of your good work frequently.
I will be referring to all of your good work frequently.