There are other Zhl build in the forum but not the Victory!Has anyone built a ZHL Model? They have a HMS Victory that is 1416 mm (55.7 inches). I have one on my wish list. The pictures of the details are fantastic.
Hello @Hoss6262, We have all kinds of talents here at SOS. We do have masters, but most of us average modelers and novices. What does makes SOS unique among other forums is we are willing and can help with your build. We recommend our members to start a build log, so if you ever need help, you can simply post a question. Meanwhile, take a look at the build of one of our member @shelkI've not seen ZHL's HMS Victory model yet. However, I do have the Caldercraft version of the HMS Victory. I am currently in the middle of another project, Occre's Satisima Trinidad. I've not shared my progression with the site as I it was only my 2nd project and I was not comfortable with sharing, my yet unknown skills amongst all the talent on the SoS site.
I am of a certain discipline, and will not start a project while in the middle of another. However, what I can do for you and the SoS community is do an un-boxing of the Caldercraft HMS Victory so you can have a better understanding of the package, quality of materials and clarity of the documentation.
I'll try and get this done next week if you would like. I have looked at it in detail and I can tell you, I'm very impressed with it and excited to get it started. But once again, I'm one to follow my commitment to my current project, to completion.
This is a piece of awesome news! This is proved my point about the build log. We are here to help each other and learn from each other, we are SOS!!!Thanks Jim. By the way, you may not remember, but I had the misfortune to have my Satisima Trinidad plans destroyed by flooding and you were able to supply me with back up plans while I waited for Occre to supply me with the same. It allowed me to continue my build without delay. Thanks again. I may decided to post my build log from this point forward, we'll see.
Hello @Hoss6262, We have all kinds of talents here at SOS. We do have masters, but most of us average modelers and novices. What does makes SOS unique among other forums is we are willing and can help with your build. We recommend our members to start a build log, so if you ever need help, you can simply post a question. Meanwhile, take a look at the build of one of our member @shelk
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Also, we would love to see the unboxing of this model. We called this - a kit review. you can post it here
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Many, many thanks, Ken! A very good review. I am sure it will help many of us when to make a decision on the next project.At your suggestion Jim, I've posted my un-boxing of Caldercraft's H.M.S. Victory, under the Reviews category, https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/threads/h-m-s-victory-caldercraft-unboxing.4178/ . Hope it helps the OP, JohnB163 and anyone else.
I don't think they make Constitution kit anymore. They do have a flying cloud at 48 inches.If you want a large HMS Victory go the Caldercraft version, its currently the most detailed and accurate ( pending the whenever, if ever , bank breaking AMATI), but its HUGE!. The photos on the ZHL site for this kit show several different kits, not sure which is the correct one. Max would need to explain. Its not his kit, but a distributed kit . Not sure who the maker is for this one.
My Santa Ana kit is a monster to work around at 1.3m , but the Victory is MUCH bigger in volume. length & height. Be warned, you'll need heaps of space reserved for several years. It all seems like a no problem, till you start the hull expansion & rigging!!! and its too delicate & heavy to move easily. Its not a 'Admiral' relationship enhancing product. No trying to put you off, but just advising on the consequences. I have the CC and its next.
Good luck which ever way you go!