HMS Victory by Y.T.- Mamoli - 1:90 scale

[NMBROOK]

I am with Jim,I can't wait for the next update.I love your build,it demonstrates what can be achieved from the recipe of what is included in the kit and create something exceptional.
I have one question,you gun carriage is painted yellow,do you intend to paint the hull?Surely it would be a shame to cover your magnificent planking.

Kind Regards

Nigel

 

[Y.T.]

Hi Nigel, thanks. I just noticed your post. I am now thinking hard of whether paint or not to paint the hull. I am more inclined to just cover it all with matte acrylic lacquer. This lacquer is good to be painted over with acrylic paint in the future so painting would be still possible.

 

[Y.T.]

Some of surfaces of stern officer quarters are now laid with decorative walnut strips.

 

[Y.T.]

Could someone help me with an issue? Windows will be glazed so all unwanted stuff inside of stern quarters may be visible. What would you suggest doing about this?

 

[NMBROOK]

YT I sprayed my Royal Caroline all over with thinned matt Polyurethane varnish including the windows which were Mica.It gave the model an old period look and at the same time prevented anyone seeing what was behind the glazing.I did also paint the area behind matt black for added insurance.,

Kind Regards

Nigel

 

[Y.T.]

Nigel, thanks for a tip.

 

[Jimsky]

Hi Nigel. The windows are looking really realistic. Where can we obtain Mica, and what glue we can use for this material?

 

[NMBROOK]

Jim I get it from a hardware store.It is used for glazing in oil lamps as it is heat resistant.It isn't easy to glue properly,I ran a bead of epoxy inside around the edge.I didn't chance Cyano incase it fogged.Another option is to sandwich it in the construction.A little goes a long way as you can split the Mica edge on into really thin layers using a scalpel blade.

Kind Regards

Nigel

 

[Jimsky]

Jim I get it from a hardware store.It is used for glazing in oil lamps as it is heat resistant.It isn't easy to glue properly,I ran a bead of epoxy inside around the edge.I didn't chance Cyano incase it fogged.Another option is to sandwich it in the construction.A little goes a long way as you can split the Mica edge on into really thin layers using a scalpel blade.

Thank you, Nigel. I think I know what are you talking about. They use to use it in the toasters (very old model) as isolation for heaters elements. Gotcha...

 

[Y.T.]

Mica is a natural crystal material. Here is a picture and link to buy it in US. I plan sandwiching it into a window frames. No glue will be used on it. Mica is a mineral. Alternatively it can be glued with epoxy adhesive.

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[Jimsky]

Many thanks, Y.T.

 

[Y.T.]

This is my first successful use of my Proxxon contraption. I managed to make a nice 45 degree chamfer on the raw plywood rudder Mamoli part.

 

[Norway]

Good results with your new machine, which model is that? Greeting-

 

[Y.T.]

Hi Norway. This is how it looks like:

HMS Victory by Y.T.- Mamoli - 1:90 scale

Very accurately build, nice and clean. If you don't mind, I bend planks using hot water or steam. Using iron bent to desire curve. Take a look at the post 59: https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/threads/“la-jacinthe”-schooner-france-1-42-scale.2995/page-3#post-55630 where Alexander @Kortes...

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[Norway]

Thanks for the answer, it came quickly. Greeting-

 

[Y.T.]

Showing here every stage of my build. May be I am showing too much before things are ready as this often gives wrong impression.

 

[Jimsky]

Showing here every stage of my build. May be I am showing too much before things are ready as this often gives wrong impression.

There is no such thing as showing too much, Y.T!!! We love those photos! Please keep em coming.

 

[Y.T.]

Rudder update

 

[Y.T.]

I still did not 100% decide if I will ultimately cover hull bottom with real copper film. However the copper painted version also looks not that bad. Besides it is much easier to make. Green verdigris look pretty convincing. What do you think?

 

[Jimsky]

IMHO, it looks convincing and with green verdigris, it looks edged. The question will be how you will imitate rivets? Unless you already planned and have a solution...