davetwin Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Stunning detail foxy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 blast - looking at your update here, I have jus realised I didn't get myself the safety net from Dafi - grrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafi Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Hello John, this one is included in Plate 4. If ever you need some, give me a sign :-) Cheers, Daniel Hello Frank, wonderful update! Are you not afraid using the Heller ones? Very thin and this a very dangerous place with lots of possibilities to get broken. I already prepared wooden ones for this spot. XXXDAn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Thanks folks.Dan. Thanks for that on the Boomkins.Have used plastic tube with Brass rod, this seems to do the trick, had to taper the plastic, but it all worked out ok.Well have done the Nets on the bow, took me four attempts.Still not happy with the Starboard one, might make another.More in about a weeks time.foxy 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Thanks folks. Dan. Thanks for that on the Boomkins. Have used plastic tube with Brass rod, this seems to do the trick, had to taper the plastic, but it all worked out ok. Well have done the Nets on the bow, took me four attempts. Still not happy with the Starboard one, might make another. More in about a weeks time. foxy You got me with the bottom photo Frank, had to look twice because I thought it was the real thing at first glance. Pretty amazing work 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 She's coming along a real treat! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 P & S safety nets look just fine to me Foxy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Astounding work, always amazed at your skills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Thanks fella's. Well back and had a great time in Germany & Austria. Had planned to meet Daniel, but missing his email and a delay with the heat coursing the railway tracks to buckle, it was not to be. 'maybe next time;!!!. Well its back on board I be, so hope to soon carry on where I left off. foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafi Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 That was a big pity!!! Stuff will be send, together with the small surprise I wanted to give! Cheers Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Being a silent follower I have to say now: WOW!!! Outstanding. A masterpiece of art. Will love it, when it's finished. Is it for yourself or a build for a museum? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Cheers Daniel, looking foreword to the surprise!!!. Thanks bbudde mate, well have just moved my workshop, so will be starting again very soon. When its finished . Was first for just my self, but the Nautical Museum in Falmouth Cornwall might be Interested, 'we shall see'. foxy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Ok started proper the rigging with the bow sprit.Some more to add later, its on to the shrouds next.Foxy 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 As usual Foxy, stunning mate, really looking the part. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Great I have been looking forward to the rigging! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Great progress, rigging is not something I will ever look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Coleman Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 An absolutely outstanding HMS Victory build that you have going on here! Where you ever a member of this Forum: HMS Victory Modellers Resource Forum Cheers, Pete. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Great progress, rigging is not something I will ever look forward to. I'm going to have to admit to geekiness here and admit that I'm looking forward to rigging mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Thanks again folks. .Cheers Dan,Martin,KP,Pete and seadog mateys.'Yep' Pete I am a member of that forum and a very good source it is to for anyone wanting Information on this and other ships.I to am enjoying the rigging seadog.Well have done shrouds on Port and Star main mast.Plus the mast head.One of the sails also ready for the tie ons and loops/blocks.The deadeye tie ons need abit of work, but happy with the first result.Will do the ratlines at the end of the build so I can work inside. foxy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Dun it just make you sick when he makes it look so easy Great watching this come together always something to learn, Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Lovely bit of work there Frank That sail is shaping up nicely too Keep up the great work Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Lovely work on the rigging and the sail is magic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I agree he makes it look sickeningly easy. Inspiring though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Cheers guy's, much appreciated .Well having started on the foremast shrouds and using the Heller deadeyes, I wanted to show how I have done this.The wood ones are much easier having a groove around to hold the ropes so you can turn them.But here they have to be stuck with CA making sure there the right way around.At the same time making sure the three holes are clear for the seizing.The only down side to this method is the small and larger deadeye, but its not to prominent.For the smaller deadeyes on the channels I use a thinner rope. Once seized up you lose the gap in the top half of the shroud ropes. foxy 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 coming on well there Foxy - cant wait to see her complete. Don't forget about those GR logo PE spare bits for your fire buckets if you need them as I noted you did not hook up with Dan while in the Fatherland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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