HMS Victory Mantua 1:78 (first build) by Grant Tyler
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Brennt nicht nur Fluffies, sondern auch das ganze Schiff! Entschuldige mein schlechtes Deutsch!
Never seen that kind of storage for stud booms. I wonder if that applies to Continental ships as well.
Hammocks were quite the hassle on my Connie.Good morning. Hammocks. I relaid my hammocks vertically as the guys have shown me to be correct. Not neatly I just wanted to see if it will work.
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I now know I can get these to work, just have to find a way to remake these without the round hole on top showing and will have to be nearer. There is no time limit on this build so I will look at other models and see what I can do.
I still think horizontal looks better but let’s get this correct.
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I have loved watching the,progress here, and you are a very talented craftsman. Superb workmanship
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Sorry to say, I've missed 5 or 6 months of your build, Grant. Didn't get notifications, and was working hard on my Soleil and Galilee Boat. You're a great encourager and I've loved seeing your progress. I also like seeing how you present your build "warts and all." I think it helps others see potential pitfalls, and it doesn't detract from your excellent work.
Vic
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Good morning Jack. I agree with you, however I have looked at other victory builds and two different plan layouts and all bring these two buntlines to the same bit. There will also be not enough bits by the belfry for the other remaining lines if these are belayed to two separate ones. It is times like this I wish I had purchased an accurate reference book. Ah well I have not sealed these with a touch of CA so I can still redo. Cheers Grant
Good morning Heinrich- you make me blush. I am learning my friend and I thank you for such a compliment. Piet is still in another league for sure. Thank you tho. Cheers GrantWhenever @pietsan Piet Sanders does rigging, I am always amazed by his knowledge of terminology. Now I can safely say that you are his equivalent when it comes to English naval terms for rigging - and that is no small compliment!
I know right!
. Still loads to do. Man I’m having fun working out this tangle web Peter. Cheers Grant
Good morning Vic. Good to “see” you again Vic. Thank you for this - means a lot. There are not too many people out there who spend so many hours on two stunning gifts (for your daughter and pastor)- says something.
Will come back to you on this one- need some translations first
That is interesting. I think the British go it right as these large and heavy booms are out of the way of the rest of the ship clutter. I do think they carry risk of damage in heavy seas here tho. They do look cool stored here as well.
The Hammocks! It took me a long time to work out how I could do them. I couldn’t get the individually laid ones to look reasonable. I saw another modeller use the canvas covered approach and I really enjoy them now.
Cheers Grant
Good morning Jimbo. Thank you for this compliment. Cheers Grant
Good morning on this glorious Cape Town morning.
Took two of my mates on a three day adventure ride to Die Hell and back. Die Hell is a place in the Gamkaskloof reserve in the majestic Swartberg mountains. Literally translates The Hell. I know some farmers in the Karoo (semi dessert region of South Africa- beautiful in its harsh way) so introduced the guys to some exciting trails and riding. As Nick put it- Grant you really did take us to hell and back. Super fun!
Last night and this morning I did the Mizzen top gallant yard and Mizzen top yard Braces.
Top gallant braces are tied to the yard and run down through the 3mm blocks in the span at the end of the driver gaff. The falls are tied off to a cleat on the inboard side of the taffrail.
The top yard run similarly but are not tied to the yard, they run through a 3mm block on a pendant.
Pics :
And a fun photo….
Cheers Grant
Took two of my mates on a three day adventure ride to Die Hell and back. Die Hell is a place in the Gamkaskloof reserve in the majestic Swartberg mountains. Literally translates The Hell. I know some farmers in the Karoo (semi dessert region of South Africa- beautiful in its harsh way) so introduced the guys to some exciting trails and riding. As Nick put it- Grant you really did take us to hell and back. Super fun!
Last night and this morning I did the Mizzen top gallant yard and Mizzen top yard Braces.
Top gallant braces are tied to the yard and run down through the 3mm blocks in the span at the end of the driver gaff. The falls are tied off to a cleat on the inboard side of the taffrail.
The top yard run similarly but are not tied to the yard, they run through a 3mm block on a pendant.
Pics :
And a fun photo….
Cheers Grant
What a fantastic build Grant !
Good morning Grant, it looks fantastic. I really like your rigging, in general I envy the ability to rig. It's fascinating to see another piece come to life.
Grant to make you smile Look up "the goodies" everybody loves string song on youtube for you to play in the background looking great sir
looking great sir
Thanks Robert
Thank you Tobias.
I did. Yep string!Grant to make you smile Look up "the goodies" everybody loves string song on youtube for you to play in the background
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Morning Grant,
With the updates of your build it becomes habit to see high quality work, so with your latest update it's nothing out of the ordinary; impressive.
If I may, one remark, a personal opinion; I think it's all too "tidy", especially when looking at the coils...
Mountainbike in the background of the last picture?
With the updates of your build it becomes habit to see high quality work, so with your latest update it's nothing out of the ordinary; impressive.
If I may, one remark, a personal opinion; I think it's all too "tidy", especially when looking at the coils...
Mountainbike in the background of the last picture?