discussion Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

[stillp]

That's disappointing, especially at that price.
Pete

 

[Bri62]

That's disappointing, especially at that price.
Pete

Aye the ropes are terrible too I have ordered aftermarket ropes and blocks for my next build

 

[John Race]

Can never understand manufacturing people. Why spoil a beautiful model with poor items?

 

[Bri62]

Well the deadeyes have arrived so back too it tomorrow

 

[Bri62]

Can never understand manufacturing people. Why spoil a beautiful model with poor items?

I suppose its all about saving a few pennies

 

[BattleshipBob]

You must have nerves of steel!

 

[stillp]

I suppose its all about saving a few pennies

Just carelessness I suspect. The saving wouldn't be worth much.
Pete

 

[Tim Marlow]

You’ll be scratchbuilding your next one then Brian

 

[Bri62]

You’ll be scratchbuilding your next one then Brian

That's beyond me just not good enough for that, people who scratchbuild are a class above

 

[boatman]

HI BRI fab model here but there is one thing ive always wondered how the heck did they get them masts up there in the first place as there was no giant cranes about in them days OR DID THEY HAVE THERE OWN VERSHION OF A CRANE WITH ROPES BLOCKS AN TACKLE ? an them mast were i should think made from whole tree trunks yea ? as jen an i have been over her 4 times but i never thought to look up at how high the mast were ? SORRY IF YOU THINK THIS IS A STUPID QUESTION
CHRIS AN JEN

 

[Bri62]

To be honest Chris I have no idea maybe block and tackle

 

[Bri62]

This morning managed to get the mainmast mid shrouds done.

 

[Tim Marlow]

That's beyond me just not good enough for that, people who scratchbuild are a class above

Not beyond you by any means Brian. Never scratchbuilt anything this complex myself, but would use the same approach as I did with railway locos. In effect you make yourself a kit of parts from first principles. Good plans and a thoughtful approach is all it takes really, well that, and a lot of time…..I certainly wouldn’t scratch up loads of blocks, for example, if they are easily available. Limit that to the unique bits.

 

[boatman]

WELL I have scratch built several big r/c model warships an yes from the plans but dont think its as hard as what bri is doin on his victory he is an artist in his own right
chrisb

 

[wotan]

To answer Chris's question, this is how masts were stepped.



Must be very frustrating to be missing parts. Bravo for your persistence Brian.

John

 

[Bri62]

Frustrating yes and also added expense I know there not expensive but with post it all adds up

 

[Bri62]

Went out last night with my brother for a curry and feeling a bit fragile today so after starting to do a bit this morning decided it wasn't a good idea

 

[Bri62]

Doing some research I found that the ships boats were cleared from the decks during call to arms and towed behind the ship, as my model depicts battle and the fact I don't want to use the ships boats as it will restrict the view of the main gun deck. This makes me feel better having decided not to build the ships boats.
Your Thoughts ?

 

[wotan]

Brian

Good choice it would be a shame to hide all the detail of the gun deck. One thing to consider is that in battle conditions the crew would rig nets over the deck to protect the sailors from falling blocks and other tackle. These were rigged like tents hung over a tight line between the masts and tied down each side to the top of the hammock nets. These also served as another obstacle to attempted boarding attacks.

Just a thought.

John

 

[Tim Marlow]

Sounds like a plan Brian. However, in battle wouldn’t there be sails?