Hello Daniel- you make a good point here. In desperation I look how John build his Victory Mizzen on You Tube. He is building a Deagostini 1:84. The real ship does have eight and I have still add a fair amount to the cap which the Mantua leaves out. Thanks for this and I will check my shroud line and second tier mast fitting prior to my second attempt.
The crows nest needs to be 8mm lower and the section between crows nest and cap 8mm longer. I was being a clown. While the sheet plan is confusing I just can’t do basic fractionsYes you got me stumped as well. I have no idea why you say the measurements are wrong ???
Hi Daniel. This is what I am aiming for. - will use my plans and parts and make the extras if I can. Sort of my whole model process so far. Cheers.
This is really interesting Grant. It would certainly warrant further research; the lower vertical natural wood piece has slots cut out for the mast wooldings and it seems to run continuous (through the crow's nest) to the top of the lower portion of the main mast. The Amati version which I have does not show that.
Good morning Daniel. I see what you are referring to here. I am going to look how the Caldercraft Victory suggests (This is the Kit I think is most accurate) and check that risks you refer to are covered before placement of the cap and mast fitment. Appreciate your advice here- Thank you.
No, instead we build a Danish ship with a more than stubborn Lion as shipwright...Remind me to never build a British ship!
Grant your craftsmanship in your work is second to none. You really have a beautiful ship! Looking forward to your rigging.
Thank Vic. This is the only model I have bought and in process of building so I don’t have much to compare to. The Victory I bought was designed and made many years ago. I think the original was made in 1973/4?. Consequently the etching and decorations are poor, but I just have to work around these. The instructions are really bad, (for first timer can be awkward) and offer little - translated from Italian and is humorous at times. HOWEVER the wood quality is good (walnut and lime). I have no missing parts(well todate) and they all work well and are good quality. The model design is not very authentic but I find this fun as it gives me a chance to try and build things more like the real ship. Also incentives me to research much more. -enjoy doing this.
The gun ports invariably get in the way of a perfect alignment with the shrouds.
Excellent work Grant!
Great job Grant! Everything looks very good!
