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Rigols and beakhead decoration

The straight and curved rigols (moldings) above the gun ports were added to the HMS Victory parts shop at Thangs, as was the decoration of the beakhead bulkhead.

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Added stern decoration strips and lanterns

The models of HMS Victory’s stern decoration strips and the lanterns have made it to the Thangs shop as 3D printable models. Next in line: the rigols (straight and curved) above the gun ports.

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Further 3D parts added at Thangs in more scales

I have added some more models to the shop for 3D printed model parts for HMS Victory at Thangs. Namely the Stern Galleries and the Ship’s Wheel. I have now also added additional scales for all other parts, so that … Continue reading →

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More 3D models available as print

Although Christmas kept me busy, I still had some time to prepare more 3D models and put them in the shop. Carvings and figurines for the stern are now available, as is the side entry canopy. Next up are the … Continue reading →

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3D printed models are back!

After Shapeways went bankrupt a few years ago, I couldn’t find another provider that could print 3D models with the necessary precision and also offered a shop function. With Thangs, I now have the opportunity to offer my models as … Continue reading →

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It’s done!

After almost six years of work I am happy to announce that my book on Rigging of HMS Victory is available on Amazon:

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Welcome!

This blog was originally created to document the build of my 1:78 scale model of HMS Victory. The project is based on the Panart kit but will be heavily modified according to authentic plans. Unfortunately, there has been no progress … Continue reading →

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Skid Beams pillars

The pillars which carry the ship’s skid beams are now available as 3D printed parts a Shapeways. As always different scales are available.

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New 3D models available

In the last couple of weeks I spent some time creating some new 3D models which are now available at Shapeways for printing in different scales. I am especially proud of the carvings for the stern gallery: Here are some … Continue reading →

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HMS Victory’s skylight as 3D printed part

I did a short sprint with an “easy” part after the figurehead beast … the skylight which is located on Victory’s poop deck. The part is again available in various scales at the Shapeways 3D print service shop.

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