Scarfed the oak beams, glued them and then just drilled three 1mm holes and pushed a square 1mm mahogany strip through. Looks nice as a trenail? Hardly seen but fun to do.
Tiny bit but trying to keep people still interested.
I personally like bit by bit build stages. I think it helps others.
I personally like bit by bit build stages. I think it helps others.
Gonna post this on another thread but does anyone have any tips on how to fix these tiny pillar (stanchions ) things and allow time to position them and possibly enough work time to adjust precisely.
What might be the best glues or similar?
What might be the best glues or similar?
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When you have quiet hour and you are patient, I would use a pair of good twicers and some very small drops of super glue
The light green one (thick) from Tidebond needs appr. 1 minute to dry ....enough time to correct if necessary
The light green one (thick) from Tidebond needs appr. 1 minute to dry ....enough time to correct if necessary
Tiny bit more. Few little bits but time consuming.
Hope this is not too boring but if anyone is building this kit, might be helpful.
Gonna keep posting, might be really boring but it’s my log and I think likewise people will enjoy it.
Lot of work gone into this section, but gets easier with practice.
Lot of work gone into this section, but gets easier with practice.
Its looking good - must say you have almost caught me up with your build of the Victory. Its interesting to see how you have interpreted some of the finer aspects of the build incorporating more detail than I have managed. Also your bench drill looks a lot more accurate than mine in drills those pesky holes for the cannon balls - I used a very sharp spike to create a centre hole before actually drilling them !! Keep it up!!
Many thanks Julian. Still the really time consuming things to do yet. Been so helpful in my build watching and following yours.
Bit frustrating sometimes when the instructions are very vague like for the bowsprit area.
It’s all a bit hit and miss. Even going by the 1:1 plans.
Bit frustrating sometimes when the instructions are very vague like for the bowsprit area.
It’s all a bit hit and miss. Even going by the 1:1 plans.
Instructions are rather none existent - they just say "Fit parts xyz". Bowsprit is an exercise in 3D awareness - bit of trial and error. Looking at your build in some places makes me think "Why did'nt I do it that way". My hull is now complete and will have a break before starting on the masts and rigging
Will be interesting when our models are both complete - Christmas? to compare them
Will be interesting when our models are both complete - Christmas? to compare them
This bit, I have been dreading as it needs to be so accurate or can look a total mess.
Came out alright with a product I found.
Gives you time to adjust anything for a while before it bonds.
Highly recommend for this bit.
Came out alright with a product I found.
Gives you time to adjust anything for a while before it bonds.
Highly recommend for this bit.
This bit is so vague in the instructions but came out ok .
I think OcCre should be more generous with the tiny parts on this kit as there is hardly any tolerance for loss or mistakes.
You have to count and look after every small piece.
Throw a few spares in OcCre. !!!!!!!
You have to count and look after every small piece.
Throw a few spares in OcCre. !!!!!!!
Question?
Should I fill the upper and lower spaces on the stanchions with wood strips to make it look more solid and load bearing?
Should I fill the upper and lower spaces on the stanchions with wood strips to make it look more solid and load bearing?
Stood the ship nose down on foam and clamped the sides to stop it moving to allow me better positioning and gluing .
Don’t know how to comment between pictures.
Don’t know how to comment between pictures.
Good morning. Wow, this is beautiful. Cheers Grant
Hi. I didnt use Occre satin but just a rattle can satin varnish on most of the ship. Came out ok i think.
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