Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

[Bri62]

Just a quick catch up not a lot of spare time allocated to the model bench this last couple of weeks due to real life stuff but this is what's been done

[Waspie]

A most enjoyable catch up Bri. Some incredibly patient work been going on with the planking. I reckon Nelson himself would be proud of the care and attention to detail going on.

[Bri62]

Cheers Doug

[papa 695]

Just caught up again Brian, great work with the planking.

[Bri62]

Just caught up again Brian, great work with the planking.

Thanks, its taking some time but nearing the end

[Jim R]

All looks to be going well, nice neat planking.

[Bri62]

Cheers Jim

[Neil Merryweather]

It's looking VERY respectable ,Brian!

[Bri62]

Cheers Neil

[Bri62]

Small update getting near to finishing the 2nd planking (3-4 days) then a lot of sanding to get ready for the next step but real life stuff going on at the moment and unfortunately it take precedence.

[Jack L]

I know the feeling about real life stuff. Apparently my employers are still expecting me to do bits and pieces for them fairly regularly.

[Bri62]

My Granddaughter been busy with her pictures lol, from tomorrow I got more time to dedicate to the Victory so we should see some better progress

[Steven000]

Almost there ? looking good Brian ?

[scottie3158]

Brian,

Looking good mate. Your obviously somebodies favourite.

[Bri62]

Thanks Scottie she is a little star

[Jim R]

All looking neat and tidy. Not much more planking to do. Ella is quite the little artist - maybe she'll give you a hand

[Bri62]

Jim she sits and watches me for ages, we are very close (she is only 5)

[Bri62]

Finally finished the main planking, still got a bit to do but after the main deck is fitted, so a rest from the hull planks for now.
Next job is fitting the main deck and lining the gun ports which I'm not looking forward to and quite challenging

[Steven000]

Amazing work so far Brian! ?

[Jim R]

Very nicely done. A lot will be covered in metal plates but a smooth surface to work on.

[scottie3158]

Brian, this is a great build a testimony to your skill and patience.

[papa 695]

I can’t believe how much planking goes into building these ships , but Brian your doing a cracking job, really loving watching this go together. Keep up the great work.

[Bri62]

Thanks guys much appreciated