That kit is a real challenge even for experienced model builders. My respects to your skill and dedication. The led lights give an extra edge to your built. As with many led´s in small scale they tend to look very bright, especially in the lanterns. Looking forward to part II.
Many thanks. It took me a long time, likely longer than experienced modellers. I have to thank the experienced modellers posting on RUclips and too many to credit here. They made it easier to build my model. The LEDs do look good, and not finished yet as there are lanterns to go on the mast. I used higher value resistors in line with the LEDs to reduce the brightness but the camera exposure time makes them look brighter than they really are. Part II could be a while yet as I am starting the rigging now
Congratulations on your progress on a very difficult build. As always, in ship modeling, perseverance is the key. Love your LED work; very nice effect! Looking forward to seeing your work on rigging.
Thanks, I'm quite good at building stuff so it's just a case of transferring skills to modelling. However I must thank the skilled modellers posting their work on RUclips, as without them my build wouldn't perhaps be at the standard to post.
@@TheMegazaya No problem, I will be stand by :) I also build model ships, but I'm not sure what the next one will be. Either the Le Glorieux or the Royal Louis by Heller. Have you already had experience with these and could you give me your expertise?
@@Floria629 Hi, it would be good to see pictures of what you have built. I haven't had any previous experience model building. i only built an easier pirate ship before this one. I therefore haven't much expertise to offer but here are some tips. The rigging is the hardest so you need a lot of patience and time. For a big model you need space and the ability of having everything lying around without someone coming in and cleaning everything up. Watch a lot of others on RUclips building models as there is lots of talent there. Oh and watch out for cats climbing up onto your model work area if you have any!
@@TheMegazaya I have a dog, so at least I have one less thing to worry about haha. No previous experience? I wouldn't have thought that, considering how good the model has become so far. Thank you very much for your tips, I would be happy to send you a few photos of the process once I have started building Le Glorieux or Royal Louis. Wish you all the best !
Being retired now I had time on my hands to work on it, couldn't have done it while working. Must admit am feeling intimidated progressing onto the rigging now
No problem, it's easy. When you sign in to RUclips you will see a box near the top right of the screen called "Create" you click into which will allow you to upload your video in MP4 format. First though you need some editing software to make your video look good. I use VSDC editing software that is not expensive and you can download here Videosoftdev.com but there are many more It would be good to see your work so let me know when you've done that and I can have a look, Thanks
Funny you mention that. I have discovered that my Foremast is vertical but the Main mast is inclined towards the stern a few degrees and the Mizzen mast doesn't fit. To get the Mizzen in I will need to file the hole bigger on the poop deck and then fill any gaps. I wondered if the masts on the real Victory are slightly inclined towards the stern?
That kit is a real challenge even for experienced model builders. My respects to your skill and dedication. The led lights give an extra edge to your built. As with many led´s in small scale they tend to look very bright, especially in the lanterns. Looking forward to part II.
Many thanks. It took me a long time, likely longer than experienced modellers. I have to thank the experienced modellers posting on RUclips and too many to credit here. They made it easier to build my model.
The LEDs do look good, and not finished yet as there are lanterns to go on the mast. I used higher value resistors in line with the LEDs to reduce the brightness but the camera exposure time makes them look brighter than they really are. Part II could be a while yet as I am starting the rigging now
Congratulations on your progress on a very difficult build. As always, in ship modeling, perseverance is the key. Love your LED work; very nice effect! Looking forward to seeing your work on rigging.
Many thanks. The LEDs took a bit of planning to get the best effect, still some to put on the masts.
Excellent work. Looking forward to Part 2.
Thanks. I am starting the rigging now so part 2 will be a few months away
For a newcomer that's a very impressive build...look forward to seeing more
Thanks, I'm quite good at building stuff so it's just a case of transferring skills to modelling. However I must thank the skilled modellers posting their work on RUclips, as without them my build wouldn't perhaps be at the standard to post.
Stunning, a thing of great beauty!!
Many thanks!
Beautiful work!!
Thanks
I think it's blooming excellent the leds are great and a good overall finish 👍
Thanks. I have a thing for LED lights and have them everywhere 🤣
Good work buddy! Can't wait to see the work continues! Subscribe is here! Wish the best
Many thanks. The rigging is slow work so good be a while before the next video
@@TheMegazaya No problem, I will be stand by :)
I also build model ships,
but I'm not sure what the next one will be. Either the Le Glorieux or the Royal Louis by Heller. Have you already had experience with these and could you give me your expertise?
@@Floria629 Hi, it would be good to see pictures of what you have built.
I haven't had any previous experience model building. i only built an easier pirate ship before this one. I therefore haven't much expertise to offer but here are some tips. The rigging is the hardest so you need a lot of patience and time. For a big model you need space and the ability of having everything lying around without someone coming in and cleaning everything up. Watch a lot of others on RUclips building models as there is lots of talent there. Oh and watch out for cats climbing up onto your model work area if you have any!
@@TheMegazaya I have a dog, so at least I have one less thing to worry about haha. No previous experience? I wouldn't have thought that, considering how good the model has become so far.
Thank you very much for your tips, I would be happy to send you a few photos of the process once I have started building Le Glorieux or Royal Louis.
Wish you all the best !
Well done, looks great so far. :)
Thank you! 😊
Admirable achievement! Have had this kit for decades and been too intimidated to make much progress beyond the boats and guns.
Being retired now I had time on my hands to work on it, couldn't have done it while working. Must admit am feeling intimidated progressing onto the rigging now
Very nice. LED’s are an interesting touch. Don’t see that very often on ship models. At least I don’t!
Thanks for the comment. I love LEDs and have them everywhere but I don't see many on ship models much either.
Id love to put my build up on youtube can you let me know how you did that ?
No problem, it's easy. When you sign in to RUclips you will see a box near the top right of the screen called "Create" you click into which will allow you to upload your video in MP4 format.
First though you need some editing software to make your video look good. I use VSDC editing software that is not expensive and you can download here Videosoftdev.com but there are many more
It would be good to see your work so let me know when you've done that and I can have a look, Thanks
Lovely...am building this also..fou d the stern tough going my eyes are not what they used to be...keep going g though
I found the stern tough going too. Painting took ages and awkward to glue on. We just need to persevere to make it look good.
Watch out for the masts not quite fitting vertically
Funny you mention that. I have discovered that my Foremast is vertical but the Main mast is inclined towards the stern a few degrees and the Mizzen mast doesn't fit. To get the Mizzen in I will need to file the hole bigger on the poop deck and then fill any gaps. I wondered if the masts on the real Victory are slightly inclined towards the stern?