HMS Victory Mantua 1:78 (first build) by Grant Tyler
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That's a really nice way to show the boat Grant. I love how you are handling this part of your build - makes your model seem more alive.
She's quite the beast! I was just wondering. Is it going to have sails?
Grants from SA so he's risk averse and timid. No sails
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I just made myself laugh out loudGrants from SA so he's risk averse and timid. No sails
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Sorry. Did I say something inappropriate? WHen I said she is quite the beast I meant it's a big and beautiful ship.Grants from SA so he's risk averse and timid. No sails
I am in awe.
The small boat on the side gives her a lively look. Well done, Grant.
Regards, Peter
I was just making a joke at Grant’s expense in response to the question of sails. I’m sorry my lighthearted comment caused you concern. My bad.
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No problems. My first language is french so sometimes I don't always catch the meaning of things. Je m'appelle Jacques Sparrow. lol
Looking superb as always Grant!Just tell the guys behind #2 gun top tier to hold fire while you get the launch out
Seriously though, great work
Good morning Heinrich. Thanks. The bow is slightly up but still working out where to tie off the falls.
Good morning Greg. Thank you most kindly.
Good morning Cpt Sparrow. Nope no sails……
Nope not all all @dockattner ,Paul knows my sense of humour and I enjoy his banter
. No apology needed.No bad Paul, I love it. Many a truer word spoken in jest tho- sails on this complex ship would be a tad out of my skill level.
Thanks Peter. I quite enjoy my deviations from kit plans etc. it where the real fun comes in. Saying that a lot of guys depict their ship boats this way. Cheers Grant
Good morning Mark. Thanks. Yep, the Pinnace itself lies in from my of Three cannons, one being by the Admirals cabin. If Nelson got annoyed with some crew he could blast them into oblivionView attachment 351463Looking superb as always Grant!
Just tell the guys behind #2 gun top tier to hold fire while you get the launch out
Seriously though, great work
Cheers Grant
Good morning. I have almost finished this Pinnace in the launch position. I don’t know where to tie off the falls for the tackle tho.
When these boats are launched from the quarter Davits there are two ways they do so.
- for the smaller lighter boats (like the Pinnace) they crew lower the boat from the boat itself.
- for larger heavier boats these are usually launched from the main deck via the complex tackle system as portrait in my Barge being raised. If from the quarter Davits the crew on the quarter deck, often via a block system, lower the boat.
I attempted to have the falls going back to the Pinnace however at this scale did not work. I have temporarily run them under the netting but have no idea where to tie them off.
One or two clearer pics than previous post:
Cheers Grant
When these boats are launched from the quarter Davits there are two ways they do so.
- for the smaller lighter boats (like the Pinnace) they crew lower the boat from the boat itself.
- for larger heavier boats these are usually launched from the main deck via the complex tackle system as portrait in my Barge being raised. If from the quarter Davits the crew on the quarter deck, often via a block system, lower the boat.
I attempted to have the falls going back to the Pinnace however at this scale did not work. I have temporarily run them under the netting but have no idea where to tie them off.
One or two clearer pics than previous post:
Cheers Grant
Hi Grant!
Source: Longridge "The Anatomy of Nelson's ships", Page 141.
Best regards
Thomas
Source: Longridge "The Anatomy of Nelson's ships", Page 141.
Best regards
Thomas
Grant,
Almost impossible to believe that this is your first build - stunning work on arguably one of the most difficult kits to look perfect - given the thousands of
images of the 1/1 in Southampton - hat's off to you my friend?
Almost impossible to believe that this is your first build - stunning work on arguably one of the most difficult kits to look perfect - given the thousands of
images of the 1/1 in Southampton - hat's off to you my friend?
Good morning Thomas. Thank you. Once again you have come to my rescue
. I am going to have to make some cleats and see if I can get them in at the base of the Davits. Much appreciated. Cheers Grant
Good morning Heinrich. Thank you very much. I really do enjoy my “hanging” little boats. Cheers Grant
Good morning John. Thank you it is much appreciated. It has been a fun journey, nearing its destination now. Cheers Grant
Good morning
I need supplies
…again. I have ordered some paint, tamiya masking tape, some 2x2 birch(will be painted, not the best wood but only modelling wood available here) etc.
While I am waiting I have opened my Jabeque Cazador…..Ricochet Rabbit Grant good not contain himself.
Cheers Grant
I need supplies
…again. I have ordered some paint, tamiya masking tape, some 2x2 birch(will be painted, not the best wood but only modelling wood available here) etc.While I am waiting I have opened my Jabeque Cazador…..Ricochet Rabbit Grant good not contain himself
.Cheers Grant
She looks fantastic Grant! You’re almost done…I think?