Best Hobby in the world. I`ve been able to complete 7 ships and boats in the past 35 years. Thousands of hours of pure escapism. and absolutely thrilling!....Love your channel and dedication...Cheers!
@sprueVerse
Жыл бұрын
John, I have been catching up on my favorite model builders and I’m reminded just how awesome you are!
@Johnbuildsiconic
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Phil, it’s been a difficult year for me to get video released, but I keep uploading when I can
@richardfarabaugh7604
Жыл бұрын
Oh you are definitely crazy. Crazy is a good thing though. Lol. I see you have Longridge’s book lying in the background. If you don’t have it yet get the Anatomy of the ship book “The 100-gun Ship Victory” by John McKay. It has complete rigging tables and rigging diagrams. Also the book “The Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War 1625-1860” is a very comprehensive and valuable reference book. That Caldercraft kit is definitely on my list of future builds. I’m guessing it will end up being possibly my final kit in life. I’m 53 and I figure I’ll get to it in about 3 or 4 years after I finish what I already have and I want to try a smaller kit from caldercraft like maybe their HMS Bounty before I take the plunge on the Victory. I’d be interested on your opinion of the quality of the caldercraft kit, at least for what you’ll be able to discern from what you have. Scale accuracy is really important for me so the caldercraft kit has that in its favor already.
@DARIVSARCHITECTVS
11 ай бұрын
Great comparison! I've always wondered how these two spectacular models compare. Thanks, John!
@Johnbuildsiconic
11 ай бұрын
Your welcome mate
@johnnyhollis9977
Жыл бұрын
Hi John, you would need a bigger display case too! Don't forget the step by step 1/84 video's which cover the rigging step by step John. Tiny details can as you know be upgraded with printed parts etc. Even more fun for you then John. Regards JH 😉⚓
@Johnbuildsiconic
Жыл бұрын
I was really interested in the 1/64 scale HMS Victory from Amati that may never happen now, you would need a stately home to display that scale John
@johnnyhollis9977
Жыл бұрын
@@Johnbuildsiconic Don't you dare! 😂
@davidgray5693
Жыл бұрын
I see what you mean John about the size difference, can’t wait to see some progress on this after all these years👍
@Johnbuildsiconic
Жыл бұрын
Trouble is now Ive seen the Caldercraft Victory , There will be a big box getting delivered to work next year dave
@kaboom-zf2bl
Жыл бұрын
oh jeeze ... just came from rebuild rescue's video ... and other than the accent you to could be brothers LOL
@Johnbuildsiconic
Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend
@plymouth5714
Жыл бұрын
Really great seeing the two together like this! I'm still in the process of building the DelPrado 1/100 scale partwork Victory using the Caldercraft instructions as a guide to converting her to the accurate Trafalgar configuration ie, forward bulwarks etc. I have also been given a DeAgostini Victory by a fellow modeller, he got in on ebay but missing some of the later magazines and parts which proved too difficult to find (or too expensive) to complete it. One day I'll be getting around to her and trying something new - building her as a post Trafalgar Victory, in the condition she was in whilst being towed back to Gibraltar - won't need most of the masts then! Great video and thanks! PS The Caldercraft version is supposed to be the most accurate Trafalgar version after Caldercraft's extensive research - the bulwarks were there at the battle (as a part of the ship, not added specially) but were removed, along with the poopdeck bulwarks as well, in later refits to look as she does at Portsmouth today.
@genojoe3176
Жыл бұрын
John, they both look amazing!
@Johnbuildsiconic
Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend
@steve1315
Жыл бұрын
A very nice kit John shame you couldn't get it ,feel your pain buying the cheaper versions of kits but they still give enjoyment.
@Johnbuildsiconic
Жыл бұрын
It always comes down to money Steve, sadly
@masterpiecesinminiature8299
8 ай бұрын
Hi John, I really like your tutorial videos on your Victory build and wish you well with your venture into now having two to complete. Keep you busy through 2024 "ENJOY"
@Johnbuildsiconic
8 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend
@travisweeks7819
Жыл бұрын
They both look amazing
@Johnbuildsiconic
Жыл бұрын
Thank you travis
@Topper_Harley68
11 ай бұрын
Was thinking of building Billing Boats version.
@richardfarabaugh7604
Жыл бұрын
Do you have a recipe or a particular brand and color that you used for the yellow ochre on the hull and for the red in the gun ports? I really like that compared to the brighter yellow that you see on a lot of Victory models.
@Johnbuildsiconic
Жыл бұрын
Hi Richard, It’s admiralty paints range, yellow ochre Ive used the admiralty range on all of Victory
@richardfarabaugh7604
Жыл бұрын
@@Johnbuildsiconic right on thanks. Been looking into their paint line. Seems like good stuff.
@rickgregory9616
Жыл бұрын
Seeing the two ships side by side, for the casual observer one would be hard pressed to find fault in either one in terms of accuracy. Their both beautiful ships. But from your description of the Pros /Cons of both models, it appears the larger one has far better detailed step-by-step instructions, and is more accurate, whereas the other model lacks detailed step-by-step instructions and is not as accurate. Also, wouldn't the larger scale be easier to build with larger parts?
@Johnbuildsiconic
Жыл бұрын
Hi Rick, yes the larger scale 1/84 Victory would be easier to build, because of the larger parts, and step by step guide, but it all comes down to how accurate a model of Victory the builder wants
@rickgregory9616
Жыл бұрын
@@Johnbuildsiconic Not to mention space to display it!😅
@stltrekmodels.4157
Жыл бұрын
I like that 1/72. Here is a Powerplant for a 1/200 D7: kzitem.info/news/bejne/13t30YdsbHt9qoo
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