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

Heinrich said:
Dear Friends. As you know Grant and I met up last night in Melkbosstrand, South Africa. Obviously, the HMS Victory was a major talking point and let me tell you - seeing her in the flesh is a totally different ballgame than seeing it on pictures. There is simply nothing that prepares you for the size and magnificence of this ship - especially when rigged to the extent that Grant has gone to. I am no photographer (as you all well know) but thought I would share with you my favorite views of the ship.

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The last picture is, of course, Grant's infamous underwear pic so famously displayed. Ashtyn (Grant's daughter) had never noticed that before and upon me pointing it out, immediately declared that as "the coolest part of the build." ROTF
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Absolutely beautiful work!!
 
Heinrich said:
Dear Friends. As you know Grant and I met up last night in Melkbosstrand, South Africa. Obviously, the HMS Victory was a major talking point and let me tell you - seeing her in the flesh is a totally different ballgame than seeing it on pictures. There is simply nothing that prepares you for the size and magnificence of this ship - especially when rigged to the extent that Grant has gone to. I am no photographer (as you all well know) but thought I would share with you my favorite views of the ship.

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The last picture is, of course, Grant's infamous underwear pic so famously displayed. Ashtyn (Grant's daughter) had never noticed that before and upon me pointing it out, immediately declared that as "the coolest part of the build." ROTF
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Is there a word greater than 'Magnificent?' simply outstanding and you are so fortunately to have seen this first hand. Well done to Grant.
 
Bill Hime said:
What a beautiful display - especially with the seascape picture in the background! Would have loved to be the "Third wheel" with the two of you!
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Good morning Bill. I posted this on my Xebec log but thought I would add it here too :
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Heinrich said:
Dear Friends. As you know Grant and I met up last night in Melkbosstrand, South Africa. Obviously, the HMS Victory was a major talking point and let me tell you - seeing her in the flesh is a totally different ballgame than seeing it on pictures. There is simply nothing that prepares you for the size and magnificence of this ship - especially when rigged to the extent that Grant has gone to. I am no photographer (as you all well know) but thought I would share with you my favorite views of the ship.

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The last picture is, of course, Grant's infamous underwear pic so famously displayed. Ashtyn (Grant's daughter) had never noticed that before and upon me pointing it out, immediately declared that as "the coolest part of the build." ROTF
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Thank you Heinrich.

RogerD said:
Hello Heinrich, your joy at meeting up with Grant and especially having a close up view of his excellent build is reflected in your post and photos. You have done his Victory proud. I also previously missed the underwear picture so had a good chuckle.

(Grant: you missed taking Heinrich surfing off that wonderful beach :D).
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Good morning Roger. It was a beautiful Cape Town day and evening sort of fitting for the occasion, but no waves, calm as a lake. Next time Heinrich we can go for a paddle ;)
Peter Voogt said:
What a coincidence, Heinrich. I just asked Grant if you met each other!
Great that us SoS members are traveling around the world and be hardly welcomed everywhere!
Regards, Peter
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Good morning Peter. That’s what makes SOS special. We would all be welcomed around the world
Tobias said:
Hello @Heinrich , Hello @GrantTyler , I'm happy for you that your meeting worked out and as you two estimate, you had a great time.
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That we did Tobias
Pathfinder65 said:
Heinrich, I‘m so glad you had a great visit with Grant. The pictures of his Victory are superb.

Jan
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Good morning Jan. Thanks. Was a very enjoyable evening.
Ptèr said:
Hi guys, how great is that! Friendship between guys who have the same hobby! Just great!
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True story

Good morning Shota, (@shota70 ), Jack (@Jack Sparrow )Bryian ( @Bryian ), Gilbert (@Gilbertm ), Paul (@Paul132 ), Dean (@Dean62 ), @lakedaisy , @ConsNZ Thank you all very much.
Cheers Grant
 
Heinrich said:
Dear Friends. As you know Grant and I met up last night in Melkbosstrand, South Africa. Obviously, the HMS Victory was a major talking point and let me tell you - seeing her in the flesh is a totally different ballgame than seeing it on pictures. There is simply nothing that prepares you for the size and magnificence of this ship - especially when rigged to the extent that Grant has gone to. I am no photographer (as you all well know) but thought I would share with you my favorite views of the ship.

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The last picture is, of course, Grant's infamous underwear pic so famously displayed. Ashtyn (Grant's daughter) had never noticed that before and upon me pointing it out, immediately declared that as "the coolest part of the build." ROTF
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Seeing these pics and the one of Heinrich and myself , never use gloss on the hull. It certainly reflects the light. When I finally get around to making the display case I must take this into account. Cheers Grant
 
GrantTyler said:
Good morning Bill. I posted this on my Xebec log but thought I would add it here too :
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Thank you Heinrich.


Good morning Roger. It was a beautiful Cape Town day and evening sort of fitting for the occasion, but no waves, calm as a lake. Next time Heinrich we can go for a paddle ;)

Good morning Peter. That’s what makes SOS special. We would all be welcomed around the world

That we did Tobias

Good morning Jan. Thanks. Was a very enjoyable evening.

True story

Good morning Shota, (@shota70 ), Jack (@Jack Sparrow )Bryian ( @Bryian ), Gilbert (@Gilbertm ), Paul (@Paul132 ), Dean (@Dean62 ), @lakedaisy , @ConsNZ Thank you all very much.
Cheers Grant
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Two of my favorite bloggers!
 
Have you thought about painting the piece gold first, then giving it a coat of black and then, using a very fine grit sand paper, 600, 1000, etc., lightly sand the black off the raised surfaces? I have done this with name plates and it works very if you take your time and don't get to aggressive with the sandpaper.
GrantTyler said:
Good morning Paul. Thank you. The Mantua stern was always my bug bear. I hacked it, bent it, opened it up and then attempted to make those railings but just couldn’t get it right. That and the side entrance just continuously jumped out at me so I “cheated” and got some 3D parts. Still a total rookie attempt but does not detract from my Victory anymore. Cheers Grant
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Where to your find the 3d Parts? might they have them in 1/98 scale?
 
GrantTyler said:
Good morning. The cat is forgiven, I had some meetings postponed yesterday, it was raining so played in the shipyard.

The top mast shrouds on main mast where done - not tensioned yet. I got the dead eyes mostly in line and with the tensioning I am sure these will be looking good.

The frustration is the kit dead eyes- no consistency. I have had this problem on the lower shrouds as well.Some juggling is required them reasonable. Is what is is:
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Some pics of the top shrouds- I did these as per Mizzen:
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Cheers Grant
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How did you create the thimbles (on the tackle in the lower center of the photo)?
 
GrantTyler said:
Good morning Bill. I posted this on my Xebec log but thought I would add it here too :
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Thank you Heinrich.


Good morning Roger. It was a beautiful Cape Town day and evening sort of fitting for the occasion, but no waves, calm as a lake. Next time Heinrich we can go for a paddle ;)

Good morning Peter. That’s what makes SOS special. We would all be welcomed around the world

That we did Tobias

Good morning Jan. Thanks. Was a very enjoyable evening.

True story

Good morning Shota, (@shota70 ), Jack (@Jack Sparrow )Bryian ( @Bryian ), Gilbert (@Gilbertm ), Paul (@Paul132 ), Dean (@Dean62 ), @lakedaisy , @ConsNZ Thank you all very much.
Cheers Grant
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How cool is that, great stuff you guys.
And that build she is a beauty alright.
 
uncchains said:
Have you thought about painting the piece gold first, then giving it a coat of black and then, using a very fine grit sand paper, 600, 1000, etc., lightly sand the black off the raised surfaces? I have done this with name plates and it works very if you take your time and don't get to aggressive with the sandpaper.

Where to your find the 3d Parts? might they have them in 1/98 scale?
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Good morning. I bought these 3D parts from Shapeways. They do have 1:98 scale parts as well.
uncchains said:
How did you create the thimbles (on the tackle in the lower center of the photo)?
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Good morning. Are you referring to the deadeye strop which holds the futtock shrouds. Refer to post #743 on page 38. Apologies my blogs jump all over the place as I hardly ever build in sequence just do those aspects I feel like doing when I wake up in the mornings. I shaped 0.6mm wire around the deadeye ran this down around a 0.5mm drill bit at the correct length , shaped with needle nose pliers and then back up. Where the join of the wire is I wrapped a 0.25 thread. The join of the wire is positioned inside the top so you don’t see the join. A tinny amount of CA glue was used to seal the wire and then painted black. The spaces in the top have to be reshaped to house the strop. Cheers Grant
 
GrantTyler said:
Good morning. I bought these 3D parts from Shapeways. They do have 1:98 scale parts as well.

Good morning. Are you referring to the deadeye strop which holds the futtock shrouds. Refer to post #743 on page 38. Apologies my blogs jump all over the place as I hardly ever build in sequence just do those aspects I feel like doing when I wake up in the mornings. I shaped 0.6mm wire around the deadeye ran this down around a 0.5mm drill bit at the correct length , shaped with needle nose pliers and then back up. Where the join of the wire is I wrapped a 0.25 thread. The join of the wire is positioned inside the top so you don’t see the join. A tinny amount of CA glue was used to seal the wire and then painted black. The spaces in the top have to be reshaped to house the strop. Cheers Grant
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I don't think so. Do you have a copy of Longridge's book? If so, see plan 9 (btwn pages 228 & 229). I was looking at the thimble in the Burton Pendant. I plan to put these on my cross section model even through there wont be running rigging to go through them. I want to install as much as may be practical on the yards and tops. I am also hoping that my rigging plan from the full model I built will help me with these as well. In 1/96, I am thinking about trying to take a 2mm dowel and use a fine file to cut a groove around the dowel every 2 mm or so. I would then cut off a 2mm-wide piece and drill a 0.5mm hole in the resulting disk creating a "thimble." If this doesn't work or hold up, I may just have to resort to making a loop using a. 0.5 mm drill bit.
 
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