HMS Victory, Caldercraft

[Ken]

fantastic !!!

Did your rigging string come with the kit? If not who did you purchase it from? I am working on a Mamoli Victory, they shorted me on parts and rigging string. the string they gave me is only 4 rolls and all various colors. I like your all white. Obviously, of a few varied sizes? thanx, My name is also Ken

Did your rigging string come with the kit? If not who did you purchase it from? I am working on a Mamoli Victory, they shorted me on parts and rigging string. the string they gave me is only 4 rolls and all various colors. I like your all white. Obviously, of a few varied sizes? thanx, My name is also Ken

Hi, Ke,Yes the rigging was supplied with the kit. I can’t remember exactly how much but it was at least eight quite big rolls probably more from .1mm to 1.5mm in three shades plus the anchor rope, It was excellent, probably the best kit stuff that I’ve had.

Ken

 

[Jack Sparrow]

Here is my finished model of HMS VICTORY made from a Caldercraft kit. It was made straight from the box with no enhancements or any additional material, using only the plans and manual provided. There was a lot of work involved but it was fairly straight forward and I think that any moderately experienced modeller could tackle this successfully. It took about a year to make.

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Great work! I was wondering if the model comes with two layers of planking, or does it absolutely have to be painted?

 

[Ken]

Great work! I was wondering if the model comes with two layers of planking, or does it absolutely have to be painted?

Hi, Yes this build is double planked. The second planking was 4mm walnut, I would say that the second planking material was not the best I’ve had in a kit, it needed some effort to bring it up to scratch especially the somewhat rough edges. But okay in the end. I couldn’t recommend this kit highly enough, it is well thought out with the builder in mind and more complete than any other kit that I’ve had, even down to the rigging hooks, oars, boat hooks etc.
I couldn’t imagine anyone not wanting to paint a Victory!
ken

 

[Jack Sparrow]

I know but i already had one painted. I want to see what it would look like without the ocre yellow and black.

 

[paulv1958]

Sensational work, still can't believe 12 months. WOW WOW WOW. I Have to say that this kit is spectacular and well worth the money spent.( not cause I have it)

 

[PT-2]

that is impressive. I have been working on my Mirage for over 2 years and still haven't really started rigging yet, although you probably couldn't tell by looking at my model. lol

Your precision and detailed work on all levels is wonderful to see and try to appreciate the dedicated time that you must have patiently spent on crafting every aspect correct. A beauty to look at as others have commented and to which I add my own. PT-2

 

[maddog harry]

amazing work building it myself as we speak , is it the 1:72 scale ? look amazing btw

 

[rick robbins]

The most beautiful ship ever built!......well, except for The Constitution, maybe! hahaha Absolutely fantastic modeling, Ken!!! Caldercraft gets my vote, every time!
Rick1011

 

[KeithLyall]

Here is my finished model of HMS VICTORY made from a Caldercraft kit. It was made straight from the box with no enhancements or any additional material, using only the plans and manual provided. There was a lot of work involved but it was fairly straight forward and I think that any moderately experienced modeller could tackle this successfully. It took about a year to make.

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Beautiful build ... nice to see a build straight out of the box. Great attention to detail Ken.

 

[Artin]

I think the Caldercraft would be a better base for a nice kit bash, it will be a much better option for converting her to pre 1803 model of this great ship

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

OMG! That is GORGEOUS!

 

[Artin]

OMG! That is GORGEOUS!

That is

 

[Chestcutter]

I think the Caldercraft would be a better base for a nice kit bash, it will be a much better option for converting her to pre 1803 model of this great ship

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Seeing these examples of ship modeling is both inspiring and deflating at the one time. It’s like reading dockattners build logs. Hard to believe a human can create such perfection and beauty, yet I struggle to get even close. However this misery is made up for by the joy of beholding such a masterpiece.
Conflict and resolution.

 

[Daniel G]

WOOOOW!!! Wonderful

 

[Daniel G]

I will abuse these photographs to try to build mine at least half as good...