HMS Victory Mantua 1:78 (first build) by Grant Tyler

GrantTyler · Jan 2, 2023

Heinrich said:
Hi Grant. Those buoys look SO good as does the rest of Grant's Victory. You can have more than one celebratory whiskey - one for the buoys, one for the fact that you resisted temptation and plenty more because it's New Year in Melkbosstrand!

Good afternoon in 2023 to you Heinrich. Thanks- I do like how they came out - look cool on my shrouds. We had a great Melkbosstrand NY.

RDN1954 said:
Just gotta love these little whateveryoumightcallits.
Since I'm currently trying to assemble a couple of dories, I now know intimately what a nasty little buggers they are to build.
So kudos or your sloepen, nice work.

Thanks Johan- they are fun to make these little boats. The tiny detail… well I’m still getter there with that.

RDN1954 said:
And may 2023 be a year of making terrific memories.

…oh yes we are going to make 2023 magic! May it be to you and your family as well. Cheers Grant

GrantTyler · Jan 2, 2023

Good afternoon. I finally had some peace and quiet this morning and continued with my port quarter Davits.

I am going to display the port side in the inboard position, while the starboard will be launching my Pinnace.

The guys and Jackstays and tackle being attached :

The tackle is hooked onto the Davit in its “stored” position.

The guys are attached to the hull while the Jack stay holds the Davits in position. A sling attached to the topping lift is used to lower and raise the Davits.

Some pics:

Cheers Grant

Peter Voogt · Jan 3, 2023

GrantTyler said:
Good afternoon. I finally had some peace and quiet this morning and continued with my port quarter Davits.

I am going to display the port side in the inboard position, while the starboard will be launching my Pinnace.

The guys and Jackstays and tackle being attached :

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The tackle is hooked onto the Davit in its “stored” position.

The guys are attached to the hull while the Jack stay holds the Davits in position. A sling attached to the topping lift is used to lower and raise the Davits.

Some pics:
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Cheers Grant

Good morning Grant. It’s looking nice. And the ‘pictures points of view‘ are great.

Something different is fun.
Regards, Peter

Nomad · Jan 3, 2023

Howzit Grant, just catching up with your model now. At 126 pages and counting, 'catching up' is quite a task ROTF

Anyway, as usual, your work is outstanding and Grant's Victory is coming along in leaps and bounds! I hope your had a great Christmas and New Year and I particularly liked the presents your kids gave you, you must have raised them well

Looking forward to your continued progress in 2023, and spare a few thoughts (in silence maybe) for our hapless cricket team who are about to be put under the hammer again here in Aus this morning

GrantTyler · Jan 8, 2023

Nomad said:
Howzit Grant, just catching up with your model now. At 126 pages and counting, 'catching up' is quite a task

Anyway, as usual, your work is outstanding and Grant's Victory is coming along in leaps and bounds! I hope your had a great Christmas and New Year and I particularly liked the presents your kids gave you, you must have raised them well

Looking forward to your continued progress in 2023, and spare a few thoughts (in silence maybe) for our hapless cricket team who are about to be put under the hammer again here in Aus this morning

Good afternoon Mark. Thanks. Yip our cricket boys have been given a “pakslap” by the Aussies this whole series. The Aussies are a very good side, but something is amiss with the SA boys. Cheers Grant

Dean62 · Jan 10, 2023

Happy New Year! Ship is beautiful!

GrantTyler · Jan 10, 2023

Peter Voogt said:
Good morning Grant. It’s looking nice. And the ‘pictures points of view‘ are great. Something different is fun.
Regards, Peter

Good morning Peter. Thank you.

Dean62 said:
Happy New Year! Ship is beautiful!

Good morning Dean...(the pool man ROTF

). Happy new year to you. Thank you very much. Cheers Grant

GrantTyler · Jan 12, 2023

Good morning. Been a while since I played with my Victory.

This morning I started the SB anchors. The same as PS, so just a pic on progress this am.

Cheers Grant

Nomad · Jan 12, 2023

Grant, your Victory is looking magnificent! I'm guessing you haven't that much to go now, so make sure you enjoy the ride all the way to the end

GrantTyler · Jan 13, 2023

Nomad said:
Grant, your Victory is looking magnificent! I'm guessing you haven't that much to go now, so make sure you enjoy the ride all the way to the end

Good morning Mark. Thanks. There is still quite a lot of work to do re the Stern cabins, ship boats and tons of "fettling" to do. Still away off before the big "complete" can added to my log title.
Cheers Grant

Heinrich · Jan 13, 2023

And unobtrusively, Grant's Victory has reached the 100 000-views mark. Congratulations my friend on a job exceedingly well done!

Walterone · Jan 13, 2023

Because it's not just a model, but a novel

or, better to say, a serial.

RogerD · Jan 13, 2023

100,000 - a reflection of an excellent build by an accomplished builder.

GrantTyler · Jan 13, 2023

Heinrich said:
And unobtrusively, Grant's Victory has reached the 100 000-views mark. Congratulations my friend on a job exceedingly well done!

Good morning Heinrich. Who would have thought…

. The Interaction from the guys on SOS is a special feature to my model building experience. Their guidance, encouragement and help is truely appreciated. Friends have been made and so much concern, fun and banter is shared.

…and I get to see a one of a kind ship like an oak WB being made….

Walterone said:
Because it's not just a model, but a novel or, better to say, a serial.

Good morning Vladimir. Thank you. At times I think it reads more like a comic.

. I am “writing” the final chapter and has Been a fun journey. Thank you for your help along the way.

RogerD said:
100,000 - a reflection of an excellent build by an accomplished builder.

Good morning Roger. On reflection it is like…no way! I am having a blast building this ship, flaws and all, and really enjoy the interaction from everyone here. Thank you for the compliment I really appreciate it.

Cheers Grant

GrantTyler · Jan 14, 2023

Good morning. The Dakar rally is on. It is one of my favorite sporting events ever. It does take away from my early morning Victory time tho. There are 3 guys I know (they used to race Motocross with my son) Ross Branch, Micheal Docherty and Charan Moore so I have a personal interest in this test of human determination and endurance. It is legendary.

Anyway- starboard sheet and bow anchors done.

Cheers Grant

Heinrich · Jan 14, 2023

The anchors look brilliant my friend - just looking at the last picture, I am so glad I do not have close to that many ratlines awaiting me.

Herman · Jan 14, 2023

She looks magnificent. The close ups are a testimony for your eye for detail.

GrantTyler · Jan 15, 2023

Heinrich said:
The anchors look brilliant my friend - just looking at the last picture, I am so glad I do not have close to that many ratlines awaiting me.

Good morning Heinrich. Dankie Mnr. Thanks for reminding me ROTF

.Ratlines not my favorite job, if I remember over 2000 clove hitches done- Eish. You will be grateful there are far less on your WB. It is one of the reasons I am building a Xebec next- no rating up or down ROTF

Herman said:
She looks magnificent. The close ups are a testimony for your eye for detail.

Good morning Herman. Thank you. Much appreciated.

Cheers Grant

GrantTyler · Jan 15, 2023

Good morning.

My progress on the Starboard quarter Davits. As mentioned previously my PS are rigged in the stowed position while my Starboard side is busy launching my Pinnace.

It is very bright in my pub today so pics are over exposed a tad. Once I have tied off the tackle and levelled the Pinnace I will send better pic’s tomorrow morning.

Cheers Grant

Heinrich · Jan 15, 2023

Wow! That looks marvelous - and that pinnace looks dead straight to me!