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Je pense la même chose que vous
Bravo pour ce début
Marco
I think the same thing as you
Well done for this start
Marco
Bravo pour ce début
Marco
I think the same thing as you
Well done for this start
Marco
seems, that you are building a ship - keep the progress and the reports showing your work going 
Occre are pretty good with providing jigs; they have thought what us model builders need to keep everything in alignment - as RegG says above they provide a base into which all the ribs slot. They also provide another jig shaped like a comb to keep the spaces between the ribs constant. Will take pictures of the jigs provided for the next posting
She is looking great so far !
Only 3 ribs to go - as you can see almost all of the main ribs are in place together with most of the first two decks. You can see in the photos the rather good jigs provided to keep everything lined up (was going to say shipshape but thats a bit of a cliche!!). Managed to break one of the ribs but a bit of glue will hide it - no-one will notice.......
Hello Julian
I like your work thus far. I also like the jig for alignment of the ribs. Great idea! I'm learning every time I go on this forum. I wish it had occurred to me to use a jig like that for my other builds. It will certainly be in the future!
I like your work thus far. I also like the jig for alignment of the ribs. Great idea! I'm learning every time I go on this forum. I wish it had occurred to me to use a jig like that for my other builds. It will certainly be in the future!
She is definitely looking beautiful so far ! 
I understand, that this jig is especially prepared for and is part of the kit. So not possible to use for other models ....
A fast way indeed
I do like this forum - especially the superb positive attitude from everyone and also the way that one can pick up tips from others and also pass on ideas which can be used in other models
Thanks to everyone who has replied - it does help
Thanks to everyone who has replied - it does help
Hard work in front of the next 2-3 years or more. Good luck. I built my 1st Victoria and the only one about the end of 1979/ beginning of 1980-- long before laser cut came into the market, so hard handwork. there was no direct instruction book either, instead 16 about 1:1 sheets where the instructions were, so one or two walls were covered.
my Victoria 60 years plus ago
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The community here is very positive and helpful, you can always get specific help. Maybe not everyone agrees on the quality of the sets or the color of the cutting mat, but overall it is very positive, especially since the models we make sometimes take several years to complete and we are asked for help multiple times. I also really appreciate the help from other forum members. I haven't encountered any refusal to help or the answer "it's already been said, look for it", for which I am especially grateful.
Ribs finished and its onto the next stage. Initial timbers places to build the Bow and Stern. Next job sanding the hull. As you can see final size of the model is being seen for the first time with the lower parts of the 3 masts in place
Thinking of ditching the 2x5 Beech planking provided and going for a 1st and 2nd planking using say 1x5 lime for 1st planking and 1x5 walnut for the 2nd planking. Reason is the beech is very uniform in texture, I much prefer the slightly rougher walnut as used on the Caldercraft Victory. Intend to paint the final mode (had thought of using the 5x2mm beech provided for the 1st planking but realised this may make problems in making the hull too thick in the bulwark area – this would make the rail provided too small) Any views / suggestions more than welcome.........
Thinking of ditching the 2x5 Beech planking provided and going for a 1st and 2nd planking using say 1x5 lime for 1st planking and 1x5 walnut for the 2nd planking. Reason is the beech is very uniform in texture, I much prefer the slightly rougher walnut as used on the Caldercraft Victory. Intend to paint the final mode (had thought of using the 5x2mm beech provided for the 1st planking but realised this may make problems in making the hull too thick in the bulwark area – this would make the rail provided too small) Any views / suggestions more than welcome.........
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WELL DONE MATE
Wow! You are a fast builder! Great progress! What is your experience in assembly thus far?
So far pretty impressed with the kit
No problems with separating the ribs from the pre cut sheets
Ribs went together very well, once glued together they all slotted in position along the keel very easily
Once all of the ribs were in place and the first two internal decks fitted the resulting structure was very solid. Looking down the line of ribs they made an impressive curve. Only two ribs were out of alignment by about 1/8 inch; was able to solve this by sanding down adjacent ribs to get everything lined up well
Instructions are good. So far am on line 166 of 759 lines in the instruction manual. Each line has its corresponding photograph. No problems in following the instructions – if I was a beginner at building this sort of kit they would be more than sufficient to follow.
Strips of wood are good quality
Only issue is the planking of the hull – as you see from a previous post I am proposing to use 1.5 x 5mm limewood for the 1st planking and 1x5mm walnut for the second planking (had thought of using the 5x2mm beech provided for the 1st planking but realised this may make problems in making the hull too thick in the bulwark area – this would make the rail provided too small)
Can recommend it to anyone – cost is not too bad for what you get – don’t forget the Caldercraft Victory is now around 1k – around £200 less than the Occre kit. Will do a full comparison with the Caldercraft Victory in a few weeks time
Any suggestions of adding to this build log are welcome. This is my first build log so am not sure how much detail is appropriate. Am trying to post each stage as it is completed
The most important thing is I am enjoying the build – at no point do I have to stop and wonder what to do next or how on earth this part is fitted
No problems with separating the ribs from the pre cut sheets
Ribs went together very well, once glued together they all slotted in position along the keel very easily
Once all of the ribs were in place and the first two internal decks fitted the resulting structure was very solid. Looking down the line of ribs they made an impressive curve. Only two ribs were out of alignment by about 1/8 inch; was able to solve this by sanding down adjacent ribs to get everything lined up well
Instructions are good. So far am on line 166 of 759 lines in the instruction manual. Each line has its corresponding photograph. No problems in following the instructions – if I was a beginner at building this sort of kit they would be more than sufficient to follow.
Strips of wood are good quality
Only issue is the planking of the hull – as you see from a previous post I am proposing to use 1.5 x 5mm limewood for the 1st planking and 1x5mm walnut for the second planking (had thought of using the 5x2mm beech provided for the 1st planking but realised this may make problems in making the hull too thick in the bulwark area – this would make the rail provided too small)
Can recommend it to anyone – cost is not too bad for what you get – don’t forget the Caldercraft Victory is now around 1k – around £200 less than the Occre kit. Will do a full comparison with the Caldercraft Victory in a few weeks time
Any suggestions of adding to this build log are welcome. This is my first build log so am not sure how much detail is appropriate. Am trying to post each stage as it is completed
The most important thing is I am enjoying the build – at no point do I have to stop and wonder what to do next or how on earth this part is fitted
Hi Julian
Many thanks fir your comments an valuable input
The Victory will most probably be the next ship I build an I'll have to decide if I go with Occre or with Caldercraft
So indeed I am very infested by your experience and evaluation
Cheers
Too professional for me I must admit
You may have to make a decision sooner, as the Occre Victory is a limited edition production (only 900) kits.
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Looks great Julian - my kit is on the way from Norwich but have the Victory cross section to finish off first ( oh and HMY Fubbs scratch build) - but will be following with interest.