HMS Victory update

Well, my Heller HMS Victory is comming along nicely. It has been so far the biggest pain in the asterix that I have ever come across. If you get this kit beware to read every bit of the instructions before you begin. Oh, speaking of that...I didn't and I now have to do a most tedious task of rigging up the deadeyes using two clamps and a couple of marks on the table to get the distance just right. When you do the deadeyes, leave them on the sprues until you finish rigging them. It will make them much easier to do.

 I got the netting from jo-anns fabricks from a $1 bin of edging. Looks good to me.

 Got the bowsprit started and the figureheads on and painted although the picture is too bright to tell.

Dang I really need a new camera. lol

Polar Lights 1/350 TOS Update

Well, there seems to be another small delay, but they are nearly there.

 Just looking at the build shots makes me WANT ONE!! ME WANT ONE BAD!!!!!

 The photo etched parts look good.

 The box art is amazing and true to their word there is a color chart on the bottom.

 For those wanting to light this kit, they made a lighting kit for it, but you can make your own as I might do.

 Of course, this part of it won't come with the standard kit, but I will get one as a member of the 1701 club. Don't know if I will use it though, might sell it on ebay.

 Finally, some shots of saucer coloring. Looks nice doesn't it?

HMS Victory update

This time no pics, but I had to blog a bit on my progress. This ship is MADDENING!! Definitely not for any beginner, unless you like pulling your hair out by the fist full. I am not a beginner but even I have bald spots. The directions are so vague that it is difficult to follow them. My next step takes me to the bow section and looks VERY intimidating. Somehow I will get through this, but I don't know how. Maybe I should have stuck this model away or sold it on ebay for a nice profit, but I am beginning to regret starting it. If you get this kit beware! HELLER 1/100 HMS VICTORY is nothing to fool with. It will challenge even the most seasoned pro. I have seen pics of some Amazing builds that put mine to shame in areas. Well anyway, had to buy more tweezers, brushes and glue. Already gone through too many paint brushes and glue to think about. By the time this build is over with I will have sunk nearly $200. or more into it. I know it will be worth it, but still...OMG What was I thinking?!!!

This post sorry no pics, just a link. YOU WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!!!

This post is just a link. You will see why when you follow it. I can't believe it myself!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43YkyxSc2OE&feature=relmfu

1/350 Hint Hint...Nudge Nudge

Update HMS Victory

I have been hard at work on the HMS Victory and the results so far (to me at least) are stunning.

 Looking from the Starbard side you can just make out a few guns below. If you notice there is a missing gun. Darn thing came loose and I am unable to get it back out as it is below decks and there is no opening.

 The Forecastle. I used to wonder why it was called that, and now I know. It really does look like a castle. lol

 Beneath decks. Hard to see, I wonder sometimes if it was worth going through alot of detail work when you can't really see it.

 The stern gallery. Makes it look like the rest of the ship disappeared at this angle.

 Looking forward on the Port side

 Bit of a closeup view on the bow. Need to do some touch up painting as soon as the glue dries.

This project so far has been my most difficult. Mainly because of the directions. Some are not too clear and I rely heavily on my own experience to get things just right. BTW I switched to acrylic paints. I find they are much easier to work with and clean up. And they now make gloss acrylics if I need those. (So far I haven't)
I highly recommend them even to first time modellers. I use Anita's All purpose from Hobby Lobby. If you have a hobby shop in your town look for it. It will be in the paint section, not the model section.

3 Foot Enterprise TOS Update

Everybody quick get out your drool blankets... 

The following is an update from the 1701 club. This is showing the parts as they will look (at least that's what it seems to me.) 

 And the assembly of the test model. Again, drool drool...

 Ever get the feeling that you will need some VERY small brushes???

 What I wouldn't give to get my hands on just one of these test models....

 Color schemes are very important.

 I believe this is gonna be one of the things that I will have to decide if I want to do or not...

 Smaller dish, larger dish, decisions decisions decisions....

 Yes it will be lightable and here is the proof.

I cant wait, I cant wait! October can't come fast enough!!!!

Progress on the HMS Victory

Here is a quick update on my HMS Victory.

Progress is going slowly but that is the way I like it. UhHuh UhHuh

 A long shot of my cannon work. Note the two things I am using are glue and tweezers.

 A closeup view of finished cannon

 All the cannon came in 7 parts. Two cannon halves, two side stocks, two wheel trucks and one height adjuster.

 Cannon put together waiting trucks.

Almost finished cannon, still needs a coat of black on the cannon itself, (I know, they are already black, but they still need a coat of flat black to give them the appearance of cast iron. And to cover up glue spots.)

If you are doing or considering doing this kit, be prepared for alot of detail work. TEDIOUS!!!!