That's disappointing, especially at that price.
Pete
Pete
Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory
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Aye the ropes are terrible too
I have ordered aftermarket ropes and blocks for my next build 
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Well the deadeyes have arrived so back too it tomorrow
I suppose its all about saving a few pennies
You must have nerves of steel!
Just carelessness I suspect. The saving wouldn't be worth much.I suppose its all about saving a few pennies
Pete
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
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
CHRIS AN JEN
To be honest Chris I have no idea maybe block and tackle
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This morning managed to get the mainmast mid shrouds done.
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.That's beyond me just not good enough for that, people who scratchbuild are a class above
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
chrisb
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
Must be very frustrating to be missing parts. Bravo for your persistence Brian.
John
Frustrating yes and also added expense I know there not expensive but with post it all adds up
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