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Binnacle available as 3D print

As I have some difficult areas to tackle in my figurehead model, I though it was time to do something different. So I chose to model the binnacle of HMS Victory.  Plain geometry – something easy and rewarding… 😉 The … Continue reading

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Status update of 3D printed figurehead

I am happy to announce that the figurehead of HMS Victory is almost ready for 3D printing! 🙂 This eye-catching part was quit a tough task but I managed it – well almost. All that is left to do is … Continue reading

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3D printed “Throphy Of Arms” arrived

Today, my sample 3D print of the “Throphy of Arms” arrived from Shapeways. This carving is fitted above the upper window row at the top of the stern of HMS Victory. I am quite satisfied with the result, especially as I … Continue reading

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Welcome!

This blog was intended to document the build process of my model of HMS Victory in 1:78. It is based on the Panart kit but will be heavily modified according to real plans. Unfortunately at the moment the is no … Continue reading

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3D printed parts of stern gallery completed

I was able to do a bit of 3D-design-work and managed to finish the models for the stern gallery. They consist of two sets. One for the decoration parts for the stern face (tweaked version of the model from the … Continue reading

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3D gallery decorations in the making

Though I am not able to build I was started designing 3D parts for the quarter galleries. They are not yet finished but I am well on my way. I used a scan of a 1:48 plan from my Arthur … Continue reading

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I sold something!!!!!!!!

Whow!! When I computer modeled some parts for my own model for 3D printing, I never thought that someone (other that me) actually would buy these parts from Shapeways. Nervertheless I created a shop at Shapeways because it was just a … Continue reading

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Some parts for the framework

As I cut away the stern almost completely, some new parts had to be made as replacement. First was the stern post itself. It’s angle was not correct in the kit (almost vertical). Using the drawings from McKay I cut … Continue reading

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Basic framework of the hull

As you can see in the picture I was busy in the last days preparing the kits plywood parts for assembly. As mentioned in the last post I do not like the stern part of the kit so it was … Continue reading

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Victory fires a rolling broadside

During the celebrations of the amalgamation of Royal Navy museums in 2009, HMS Victory fires a rolling broadside. Since the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 this happend only once in 2005 during Trafalgar200. Not sure yet if I can reproduce … Continue reading

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