HMS Victory - Mantua 1:78 Build log

[richardjjs]

I looked up the Mantua victory, all shrouds, rat lines and wooling are black. I am sure you have looked at lots as well.
Bobby K

not sure what woolings are but according to Instructions on Caldrcraft All Ratelines are White
It might be worth downloading their instructionas they are HM Dockyard approve and will give you more info
Jotika.com

Mantua HMS Victory – Deck Detailing Progress ️

More progress made today as the deck fittings continue to take shape. Several key features have now been installed, adding more life and authenticity to the build.

On the upper decks, the cannon stations are now in place, complete with finely crafted carriages and scale rigging preparations. The companionway openings have been framed with elegant turned balusters, giving a refined yet functional look that mirrors the real ship’s design.

Forward, the grated hatches have been added, providing realistic ventilation points for the lower decks. The boat supports are also fixed in position, ready for the ship’s boats to be mounted later in the build.

The stern area has received its railing and decorative framework, giving a true sense of the ship’s commanding presence. Small details like the rope coils, stairs with rail supports, and deck furniture really bring the Victory’s character to life.

Each step now feels like she’s slowly transforming from a bare deck into a fully equipped warship of the line.

Next up – more fittings, more rope work, and the beginning of the intricate rigging stages!

Scale: 1:78
Kit: Mantua Panart HMS Victory
Build Stage: Deck fittings installation

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looking very good nice work
Standing rigging IS TARRED BLACK
Running rigging is not so its whitish

 

[Bobby K.]

Different companys have Different plans, I would look at a lot of logs and then decide. I have heard of white rat lines, but it's makes no sense, the shrouds are tared and sailors running up and down the ratlines would certainly stain those white lines. It is your ship, you get to decide how you want it to look. Will be looking forward to seeing what you build, and the colors you use. Best of luck on your adventure.
Bobby K

 

[richardjjs]

That’s strange. My kit has a lot of the light coloured ropes.

thet where tarred to prevent rotting guess you could blacken then when fitted
Do use BeesWAx OBlock) to prevent hairs on the ropes
Super Glue on the end helps you push it through the rigging

 

[Bobby K.]

You can buy better thread, hairless, the bees wax is good as well. I use a needle threader for rigging lines through blocks. some are stubborn so they get CA , but I like to use as least amount of CA when rigging. It will stick to your fingers and then you jump and it all comes down, lol
Bobby K

 

[AllanKP69]

If this model represents HMS Victory after her 1803 major refit/rebuild, she likely had no rope wooldings as they were no longer used by the British after 1800. If you are depicting her before she was deemed unfit for service in 1797 the rope wooldings were wrapped to 12 inches width,, nailed to the masts and protected on top and bottom with 1.5" wide wooden hoops. From what I could find, the rope would have been protected with pine tar, so darker than running rigging, i.e., more of a dark brown, the same as the standing rigging, but not black. After 1800 iron hoops that went over the cheeks, and iron bands that went under the cheeks replaced the rope wooldings.

The standing rigging was protected with a pine tar known as Stockholm tar, and some ships later used pine tar from America as well. Medium to dark brown would be appropriate depending on how the sap was treated with heat and the temperature and amount of time it was heated. Black is more of a bitumen tar and a totally different material that was not used on rigging.

Allan

 

[AllanKP69]

You can buy better thread, hairless

Maybe consider getting or even making miniature rope rather than using thread. Some of them are as Bobby points out, without fuzziness/hairiness. The appearance is quite different.
Allan