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- Nov 5, 2020
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I would like to thank you for the opportunity to join this group that has such a great source and pool of talent.
Where I am stranded, is on the great expanse of the Canadian western plains. The only thing that might relate to the sea here is our prairie schooners (covered wagons) that you can find in our museums.
The ship building bug found me in the eighties. I built, in small scales, the HMS Victory and the Blue Nose. None of which I would be comfortable to show.
I always was intrigued with the Victory and Lord Nelson. Reading all that I could over the years, my wife and I found the opportunity to venture to Portsmouth and spend the day with the Victory in all her splendour. I then after, proceeded back up to Windsor where I purchased the Mantua/Panart #738 HMS Victory kit. I spent a minimal time on the model while I was in Africa working throughout the 90s. Upon returning to Canada in 2001 my project was placed in the attic where she sat till this past October, (Covid), when I dusted off, joined this illustrious group and dove back in to it.
I now have completed the project, with her sails showing being furled. This required the acquisition of additional sail rigging, blocks and of course the making of the sails.
I just want to thank all the members and their direction/information they posted. I feel I know you all very well, with the hours I spent surfing this site, seeking the answers needed, and I was never disappointed, for that I thank you. I would especially like to acknowledge one member, DALAIB, his posts were a invaluable resource to my build and I.
Kindly
Darby
Where I am stranded, is on the great expanse of the Canadian western plains. The only thing that might relate to the sea here is our prairie schooners (covered wagons) that you can find in our museums.
The ship building bug found me in the eighties. I built, in small scales, the HMS Victory and the Blue Nose. None of which I would be comfortable to show.
I always was intrigued with the Victory and Lord Nelson. Reading all that I could over the years, my wife and I found the opportunity to venture to Portsmouth and spend the day with the Victory in all her splendour. I then after, proceeded back up to Windsor where I purchased the Mantua/Panart #738 HMS Victory kit. I spent a minimal time on the model while I was in Africa working throughout the 90s. Upon returning to Canada in 2001 my project was placed in the attic where she sat till this past October, (Covid), when I dusted off, joined this illustrious group and dove back in to it.
I now have completed the project, with her sails showing being furled. This required the acquisition of additional sail rigging, blocks and of course the making of the sails.
I just want to thank all the members and their direction/information they posted. I feel I know you all very well, with the hours I spent surfing this site, seeking the answers needed, and I was never disappointed, for that I thank you. I would especially like to acknowledge one member, DALAIB, his posts were a invaluable resource to my build and I.
Kindly
Darby
