This is the first video in a four-part series chronicling my build of Airfix’s HMS Victory 1/180 scale model. This is not a how-to video, simply a record of what I did.
I incorporated several after-market items in my build, including PE (photo-etched) and 3D-printed parts. You can learn more about these items here:
Scale Warship: scalewarship.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=victory&description=true
White Ensign Models: www.whiteensignmodels.com/p/WEM+1600+Ultimate+Kriegsmarine+Set+2+PE+627/5361/#.YruQqnbP23A
A TH-cam clip I found very helpful features a visitor walking around the real Victory. It gave me great insight into where various pieces of the model should be positioned: th-cam.com/video/FQE7FWdl1xc/w-d-xo.html
My thanks to SkullWink, which gave me permission to use the jaunty and beautifully evocative sea shanties that play in the background to the videos. You can listen directly to the shanties here: th-cam.com/video/bpcTCL4PPb0/w-d-xo.html
You can learn about SkullWink's digital game products here: www.skullwink.com/
If you want guidance on doing highly sophisticated rigging for the Airfix model, check out this website (note that there are 7 pages): modelshipworld.com/topic/22296-hms-victory-by-rkwz-airfix-scale-1180-first-plastic-ship-build/
I use Airfix’s rigging machine to make Victory’s foot ropes. I’ve done a full video on using the rigging machine to make shrouds: th-cam.com/video/oWRMcncPGU8/w-d-xo.html
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Happy modelling!