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Post by swanrail on Apr 5, 2009 11:43:08 GMT 1
I built the partwork Victory some years ago, modifying it and improving the accuracy by buying the HMS Victory book. I then moved onto the Grenado, (Jotika version) which was a piece of cake, although again I bought the book and modified it slightly, also adding sails and crew (see my section of my other models for both). The Grenado was the first time that I had used superglue in anger (it was needed) but was not impressed, do NOT like superglue thus my slowing down on the bismearck!
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Post by chris on Apr 7, 2009 9:14:19 GMT 1
so reading your comments it was a waste of time putting this vic on here!!! if they keep it going will it be a waste of time building it as well???
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2009 10:41:20 GMT 1
so reading your comments it was a waste of time putting this vic on here!!! if they keep it going will it be a waste of time building it as well??? Maybe, Maybe not as we don't know the quality of the partrwork build yet!!! |
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Post by Achtung!! on Apr 7, 2009 12:02:05 GMT 1
Fully agree Skyfire.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2009 12:08:32 GMT 1
Think I might attempt to build her, not sure just how well I'll go, but it will be quite something if I manage to build her ok. That is if it comes down under, which I hope it will.  |
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Post by Baz on Apr 7, 2009 12:17:06 GMT 1
so reading your comments it was a waste of time putting this vic on here!!! if they keep it going will it be a waste of time building it as well??? Hi Chris Almost no model is a waste of time. The advert seems to display a reasonably detailed model, not to be sneezed at. Some models are deliberately incorrect in scale and detail for ease of construction and as an encouragement for beginners. Others are inaccurate because of lack of detail at the time. There are a multitude of reasons for models differing from manufacturer to manufacturer. Most kit models have some inaccuracies. Gratings are almost always not to scale Many models built from 'original builder's plans' are inaccurate because the builders almost without fail changed and modified as they went. I won't try to give examples because there are too many. There has been talk of the Granado. Off the top of my head, as I have not built or have any book references; I think she is a 'Bomb Ketch' She was originally built as a 3 masted fully rigged ship and modified to a ketch rig, enabling a mortar to be installed. Signicant hull and deck strengthening was required. I'm sure this ship is the subject of one of the 'Anatomy of a Ship' series Correct me if I'm wrong Swanrail. As for the Victory Its all a matter of taste and the depth of your pocket because there are a massive variety of this model available. In most cases you get what you pay for. I also challenge any person to come up with a definitively accurate drawing or plan of her. Rigging and minor structural changes would have been a regular necessity.  Baz |
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Post by napoleon on Apr 7, 2009 22:08:45 GMT 1
Hi All,
I telephoned Deagostini today and was told that the Victory would be approximately 100 parts
but the girl I spoke to sounded somewhat unsure.
Still, it does look a nice kit and I am very tempted, especially now I'm an OAP lol
Napoleon
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Apr 14, 2009 12:33:51 GMT 1
Post by Achtung!! on Apr 14, 2009 12:33:51 GMT 1
Just been on their website and it is now listed.
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Apr 14, 2009 22:19:50 GMT 1
Post by gordon on Apr 14, 2009 22:19:50 GMT 1
Had a look and very tempted.
Or should I try and finish the builds I have started...... decisions, decisions
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Post by chris on Apr 15, 2009 9:38:46 GMT 1
just got iss 2 very large bits!!!!!
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Apr 15, 2009 18:41:56 GMT 1
Post by Achtung!! on Apr 15, 2009 18:41:56 GMT 1
The bulkheads I assume?
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Post by chris on Apr 16, 2009 9:11:11 GMT 1
main anchor, frames for bow sec. and 2 more frames. iss 3 more keel & 2 more frames + a cannonade. iss 4 more frames and what looks like gun decking.
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Apr 16, 2009 11:24:54 GMT 1
Post by gordon on Apr 16, 2009 11:24:54 GMT 1
Would be interested to see some pics Chris.
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Apr 16, 2009 14:38:04 GMT 1
Post by ph on Apr 16, 2009 14:38:04 GMT 1
Tryed down at the local shop to see if thay had it in yet but no,mite get the first 1 when thay get it in and if i like it mite start getting it.
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Apr 16, 2009 20:41:06 GMT 1
Post by Mark on Apr 16, 2009 20:41:06 GMT 1
I suspect that this is a test release as there hasn't been a national advertising campaign.
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