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All I can say is...
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[size=150]Hi there, Marijn and all.

When at the beggining of the construction I mentioned that I was [i]longing[/i] for the rigging I expected lots, but never this level of detail and accuracy.
Both standing, broken and hanging elements are true to scale and realism, and leave virtually nothing to be desired.
Congratulations once more, and please keep the updates coming.

Best regards from the North Atlantic,

Willie.[/size]

Many thanks Stefano and Maarten! :wave_1: :cool_2: :smallsmile:

[quote="Maarten Sch�nfeld" post_id=1136923 time=1794583277 user_id=3419]the Redoutable, she didn't escape unscathed either...[/quote]
Far from it, indeed!
But since the diorama is set quite early in the battle, her rig will be less damaged than Victory's rig. But there will be damage too! ;)

Congrats on reaching this incredible, beyond-outstanding milestone! :cool_2:

[quote="marijn van gils" post_id=1136709 time=1794563391 user_id=1733]
And since the vanity of my thumb has no limits, of course it had to be included in the last shot: :big_grin:
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Sir Thumb wants its share too. Fully justified! :big_grin:

My congratulations with your Victory! Apparently the victim suffered heavily from your battle with her, but it looks you have won over with extremely great realism!

Now on to your accomplice in this battle, the Redoutable, she didn't escape unscathed either...

Many thanks guys! :wave_1: :cool_2:

Thanks Evert-Jan, especially since you know what long-term projects are like... ;)

Congrats on finishing the first major model in your diorama after all these years of hard work :thumbs_up_1:

Hello Marijn

Thank you much for the update (I have seen some long shots taken at SMC, and noticed some progresses)!
Just leave one word, here:

E P I C :big_grin:

Cheers,
Rui

Just today, I was thinking that we haven't from them for while. But we all know, that we have to strike an adequate balance between life, work, and hobby ...

HMS VICTORY now looks nicely battered :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:

Wow, unbelievable

So, Victory is completely ready now for the diorama! Let’s celebrate this with some photographs! :woo_hoo:
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And some details:
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And since the vanity of my thumb has no limits, of course it had to be included in the last shot: :big_grin:
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Hello everyone,

Sorry for my long absence on this great forum! :sorry:


A while ago, I finished the rigging of the mainmast. But I still owe you the conclusion!

The last lines to be added were the main course sheets and tacks, the braces and the buntlines:
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At this point, I also added the fore braces:
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And finally, the fragile stunsail boom irons were added. These were made from thin brass wire and tubing.
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These were also added to the fore and mainmast lower yards. I was a bit lazy and only added one fragment of a broken stunsail boom into one of them. Let’s presume all the others were shot away by the time Victory reached the other line… :big_grin: But I promise Redoutable will have a full set of stunsail booms! ;)
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And the final item of rigging for Victory was the (part of the) spanker on its gaff. This is kept separate for now. I will glue it in place after the ship is attached into the seascape, and add a couple of lines to it at that time.
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And that concludes Victory’s rigging! :smallsmile:
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cheers Marjinn ==> ( please forgive --albeit brief--thread hijack...

[b][i][size=150]@Wouter ![/size][/i][/b]
I am not sure about silk-span in 1/700-- I feel it may be obstreperous to flake...

Furled sails ( harbour stow )--in white glue works very well=--as it can be built on to create the hollows where the furling lines dig on
more to be found here; ( 1/700 Vladimir Monomakh )
https://www.modelwarships.com/reviews/ships/ru/ca/monomakh-700-jb/index.htm

I used paper sails on 1/700 Bretagne--including the furled lower main course--(with white glue)
http://modelwarships.com/reviews/ships/misc/sail/BRETAGNE-700-jb/index.htm

2 x example images

and also 1 x view of furled square sails on my Winston Churchill( albeit 1/350--but same technique in 1/700

Hope to help JIM B
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Thanks guys! :smallsmile: :cool_1: :smallsmile:

[quote=wefalck post_id=1115155 time=1789112328 user_id=10282]
What's your glove size, 15?
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You're so sophisticated! I had to look up whether that's small or large... :big_grin:

[quote=GewoonWouter post_id=1114351 time=1788366723 user_id=18224] Well I just checked it...it was somewhere on page 11 and onwards...but today the photos did show up so maybe Flickr was in a lazy mood a while ago....Which is good news, so I can continue reading. Jolly good show :big_grin:
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Thanks Wouter! Glad I don't need to go and replace something there...

[quote=pascalemod post_id=1115085 time=1789037946 user_id=18526]
Ive been fascinated with the sail material! It came out beautifully. Do you think that this material can also be used for 1/700 scale sails OR they fabric will be too thick? I am in need of buildin some folded sails but I cannot for the life of me figure out a good material for it... Woudl this silk cloth paper work?
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Sorry for my late reply!
I think it should probably work! I don't think it will be too thick. It may be hard to create smaller creases though. But whether that's a problem or not will depend on exactly how you want your sails to fold, and the look you're after.
Probably best not to glue on the reinforcing bands, but simply draw them on with pencil. That will make folding and cresing also easier.

But if you only want to do completely furled sails, Jim Bauman's technique with white glue may be easier.

What's your glove size, 15?

Ive been fascinated with the sail material! It came out beautifully. Do you think that this material can also be used for 1/700 scale sails OR they fabric will be too thick? I am in need of buildin some folded sails but I cannot for the life of me figure out a good material for it... Woudl this silk cloth paper work?

Hi Marijn!

[b]Master[/b](ly done) and Commander :woo_hoo: :heh:

Such an amazing joy to watch (and learn a few tricks) the progresses!
Even the accident was "professionaly" sorted

[quote]Afterwards, I added more lines, like the topgallant shrouds, an extra piece of sail for more effect, and the flag (sorry Rui, this flag was already in place before your last comment! ;) ).[/quote]
No need to excuse yourself, it is me who need to apologise for being a pest!

Super job!!!!!
Cheers,
Rui

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[quote=GewoonWouter post_id=1114217 time=1788272078 user_id=18224] However, somewhere further in the thread the photos didn't show anymore...I was wondering if some got removed or if it was a hick-up of Flickr...[/quote]
Oh, I have to check that! Thanks! Any idea around which pages they didn't show, and if they still don't show now?
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Well I just checked it...it was somewhere on page 11 and onwards...but today the photos did show up so maybe Flickr was in a lazy mood a while ago....Which is good news, so I can continue reading. Jolly good show :big_grin:

It is only when I see your hand behind the model that I realize again just how tiny this *Victory* model is—which makes it all the more fascinating. 🤩

You're welcome Wouter! ;)
And thank you! :smallsmile: :smallsmile: :smallsmile:

[quote=GewoonWouter post_id=1114217 time=1788272078 user_id=18224] And in hindsight it's fair to say that it was a happy accident which even made it better.[/quote]
Haha, I'm a big fan of Bob Ross! Well, at least of his attitude... ;)

[quote=GewoonWouter post_id=1114217 time=1788272078 user_id=18224] However, somewhere further in the thread the photos didn't show anymore...I was wondering if some got removed or if it was a hick-up of Flickr...[/quote]
Oh, I have to check that! Thanks! Any idea around which pages they didn't show, and if they still don't show now?