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  1. wotan

    Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

    Looking again at Victory I think the wolding was indeed metal rings that were painted ochre as you have them. John
  2. wotan

    Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

    This is the fore mast of my stab at HMS Unicorn. John
  3. wotan

    Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

    Brian I have usually seen the top mast and the TOP GALLANT mast sections left as varnished wood or perhaps painted the ochre color. The part that fits into the main top and the cross trees are usually painted black as you have them. The WOLDING ( thats the bands around the mast) I have usually...
  4. wotan

    Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

    outstanding progress Brian. Before you glue all these parts together at the lower mast head just check if you need to mount the shrouds for the lower mast since they normally loop over the mast head before the top mast is installed. Just for accuracy they also had a wedge inserted between the...
  5. wotan

    Freedom

    Bravo Mick. I've been a burden on society for the last 16 years and never regretted an instant. You'll find plenty to keep you busy. and if you don't there's always pickleball...! John
  6. wotan

    Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

    Great job on the anchor ring puddening. Hammocks were always brought up but of course when not in battle only half would be in the cranes since only one watch would be active. John You could check in an art store for raw artist's canvas, that might be less expensive.
  7. wotan

    Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

    More great work Brian. Below is some reference material that you may find useful. These images come from a book called The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor. Originally published in 1760 and updated in 1819. You can get reproduction editions of this original book as in this image. Check it...
  8. wotan

    Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

    Very well done Brian. John
  9. wotan

    Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

    Great investment Brian, a beautiful ship. Personally I would faint looking at all those ratlines to tie. John
  10. wotan

    Neil's 1-35 Liberty Ship Diorama

    Very nice figures Neil and great paint job on each of them. John
  11. wotan

    The Smythemeister's Bf109 G-10

    Smiffy Excellent job so far. I must say this looks all the better for having a good well painted pilot model sitting in. John
  12. wotan

    Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

    Brian I have not built a Mantua model although I hear that they are very good. I have built a few Corel models which I enjoyed; They do have a rather nice Wasa model. However I would wait until you have fully rigged Victory before you commit to another one. John
  13. wotan

    Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

    Brian This is an excellent and detailed model of a very fine ship. Being a huge fan of this period you inspired me to do this little sketch, in your honour. John
  14. wotan

    Hi I'm back

    Good grief John. Good to see you back John
  15. wotan

    Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

    Bravo Brian, good job on the new catheads. How could I have ever doubted your skill. John
  16. wotan

    Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

    Brian I'm not sure about this but it looks to me like the pulley slots you have made in your cathead are not correctly aligned with the support bracket. These catheads support the cables for the anchor when it is "catted". in which case the supports are aligned with the pulley slots vertically...
  17. wotan

    Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

    this is a supplier I found on E-Bay. Looks to have everything covered. Look under Model rope for ships professional.
  18. wotan

    Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

    Billings boats in Denmark has a wide range of bits and pieces for ship building and has a mail order service. John
  19. wotan

    Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

    Brian If you want to lay your own hawsers and cables then you would need a ropewalk. I have always found that ship modelling stores can supply ready made cable in most sizes. this is a short definition of cable making ( leaving aside the details of cable laid and rope laid) I hope this helps to...
  20. wotan

    Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

    That's a serious bit of kit you'got there. Great work so far and if you come across any problems with the rigging feel free to ask since I have done a fair few fully rigged models in my time. John
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