Guss Posted September 23, 2008 UUUUUUUUUHHHH that's Huge and ... looks so .. so .. perfect! I want to see the final result, GO BACK TO WORK ! BUILD MORE ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zorro Posted September 23, 2008 MASSIVE and INSANELY beautifull ! And how much would it cost again to build one of this huge scale??? Are you going to include the entire original crew?? I wish I had the technical knowledge to start such enterprise, I sure do have the time for it.... But I just wouldnt know how to start! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cakeman Posted September 23, 2008 Oh very nice indeed Teddy. And to think you do the interior as well, good thing to read that you are going to have lift-off sections so that it's possible to look inside. I think this model will be worth a trip to the Netherlands :) I'm looking forward to more updates, and I'm still trying to figure out how you have fitted the hull together in the rear but then again, even the shipbuilders of that age had their secrets ;) How many people crewed the ship irl? Just checking to see how many minifigs you have to get your hands on... best of luck, I'll be checking in on the thread to watch the progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Zuloo Posted September 24, 2008 Oh very nice indeed Teddy. And to think you do the interior as well, good thing to read that you are going to have lift-off sections so that it's possible to look inside. I think this model will be worth a trip to the Netherlands :) I'm looking forward to more updates, and I'm still trying to figure out how you have fitted the hull together in the rear but then again, even the shipbuilders of that age had their secrets ;)How many people crewed the ship irl? Just checking to see how many minifigs you have to get your hands on... best of luck, I'll be checking in on the thread to watch the progress. Cakeman - The Victory was crewed by 850 men plus officers. Teddy - Are you amember of any LUG that you will be bable to display thi beauty at? Or you could probably have an exhibition of yourwn with that thing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy Posted September 25, 2008 (edited) Dear all, thanks for all the cool comments and replies! It's really rewarding to build something and receive so much positive encouragement and feedback! I have been really busy lately so I haven't found the time to do creative work on the ship. The little time I did have I spend working a bit on my castle design..here (I'm so sorry, I know it is the pirates forum.... please don't kill me... ) I'm not a member of a LUG, actually my only lego exposure is right here on EB. Mainly because I like the supportive atmosphere. Kind regards, Teddy Edited September 25, 2008 by Teddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CPT. Jr Posted September 30, 2008 That is one amazing hull, i can't imagine how it was done, how long it took, or how many pieces, truly an accurate model so far. Well except of the absence of the copper flashing on the hull, but you can't get nit pickey with a model like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legoking Posted September 30, 2008 Nice model so far, can't wait to see the finished one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CPT. Jr Posted September 30, 2008 You are a master of bricks, this is just an amazing project. I love the hold very cool. It would have been nice if lego had made better looking barrel tops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) stern 1: stern 2: side view stern 2: Dear all, after some considerations I redesigned the stern the beginning of Oktober. I tried to make the transition of "stud directions" as smooth as possible. Any feedback is appriciated. Kind regards, Teddy New stern: Edited October 27, 2008 by Teddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Zuloo Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) You can tell there is something going on there, but who am I to complain? That and CGH's ship are without doubt the coolest brick built hulled ships there are. How have you not got an expert MOCer tag yet? Edited October 27, 2008 by Captain Zuloo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted October 27, 2008 The new version is definitly an improvement buddy, the line of the main curve is much smoother! Hope you find those tan tiles.... Keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyoKyo Posted October 28, 2008 Wow that's amazing! If you have the Boxed Set of the A&E version of Horatio Hornblower (the one with Ioan Gruffod) one of the dvds has a special about HMS Victory where they give you a walking tour of the ship, and you really nailed the ballast/barrels in the hold of the lower foredeck. Keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Talon Karrde Posted October 28, 2008 Something just burst inside me... Wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy Posted December 24, 2008 (edited) Dear all, thanks for all the nice comments on my HMS Victory MOC. Currently, i've started work on the orlop deck. The orlop deck will be able to lift out of the current hold. The other decks on top will be three seperate detachable modules. I have some ideas for planking, but I'm not fully satisfied so currently I'm sticking with tan. The test versions I've attached below the photos of the current state of the MOC. Any feedback or comments are more than welcome. Kind regards, Teddy Current state of the MOC: close up of first part of the orlop: Ideas for planking (different colors: tan, dark tan, old light grey): Edited December 24, 2008 by Teddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Kirk Posted December 24, 2008 One word Teddy... Amazing !!! And like most of the members... we can't wait to see the finished product... But about the ideas for planking... I would go only for tan, dark tan and no old light grey. Keep on building Teddy, Kurt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy Posted December 24, 2008 One word Teddy... Amazing !!!And like most of the members... we can't wait to see the finished product... But about the ideas for planking... I would go only for tan, dark tan and no old light grey. Keep on building Teddy, Kurt Dear Kurt, thanks for your reply. I've been ordering and collecting bricks for the HMS Victory the last couple of months. Actually, I've doubled the number of brown bricks in the ship, although that doesn't show on the photos. The ship itself however is a whole lot sturdier than four months ago and can even be lifted by hand as a whole. Currently, I have a large stack of tan tiles, but I'm still waiting for an order of 1x4 tiles. I hope to make some progress during the Christmas days. I have a nice building plan of the planking on the decks, so I'm trying to make the planking as close to original as possible. Kind regards, Teddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted December 24, 2008 Ah you've been busy my friend! I'd go for just tan and dark tan as well, the grey looks out of place IMO. Keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Blackmoor Posted December 24, 2008 Dude....the interior till now is already stunning!! The barrels and the wooden looks the whole hold has. Just awesome! Can't wait till the next update! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Kirk Posted December 25, 2008 Dear Kurt, thanks for your reply. NP Teddy... I've been ordering and collecting bricks for the HMS Victory the last couple of months. Actually, I've doubled the number of brown bricks in the ship, although that doesn't show on the photos. I got an idea... take some new photos for us all... as a x-mas gift... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RocketSeason Posted December 25, 2008 Quick question, how was the ballast used in ships of the time. Did it help prevent capsizing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlyOwl Posted January 15, 2009 Wowza! I'm guessing it's too expensive to put cheese on the hull, instead of 1x1 tiles? Are you using the Ultimate Cross Sections book, by any chance? Quick question, how was the ballast used in ships of the time. Did it help prevent capsizing? Yup, it lowered the centre of gravity of the ship, so it could lean further without capsizing. It was mainly used when the hull was empty, as there was no weight from cargo. It did cause problems though, as it provided a home for rats, and bilge water could collect in it, causing disease. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy Posted January 15, 2009 Wowza! I'm guessing it's too expensive to put cheese on the hull, instead of 1x1 tiles? Are you using the Ultimate Cross Sections book, by any chance? Yup, it lowered the centre of gravity of the ship, so it could lean further without capsizing. It was mainly used when the hull was empty, as there was no weight from cargo. It did cause problems though, as it provided a home for rats, and bilge water could collect in it, causing disease. Hi Slyowl!, you're right about the ballast, although they did shuffle it around for weight trimming during sailing. I conciously did not use cheese slopes since I wanted the curves to be equally smooth in every cross section. Since I find this gives a more pleasing effect on the eye. But that is just personal ofcourse. Kind regards, Teddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AND3RSEN Posted January 16, 2009 i love your MOC! Very impressive. Would this be considered a Man-o-War? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy Posted February 17, 2009 Dear all, after being extremely busy for the last couple of weeks, I finally found some time to work on the HMS Victory. I've updated the orlop. The new commander is standing on the spot were Nelson died. So now I will try to catch up with all the new posts on the Forum. Kind regards, Teddy General overview: The commander stands on the spot were Nelson died: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
