HMS Victory Storyboard Diorama (2 Viewers)

[JohnReid]

Hi guys! I decided to open a new thread on my first storyboard diorama HMS Victory.Hope you enjoy it.Cheers! John.

 

[JohnReid]

 

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[jazzeum]

John,

Looking forward to it .

Cheers,

 

[Spitfrnd]

That is one impressive achievement.

 

[JohnReid]

 

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[JohnReid]

Main storyline pics.
The last pic of the officer straddling the bowsprit at the cap with a telescope in his hand,is actually surveying the horizon for enemy ships that may have sneaked up during the night.It was common practice when a ship was in harbor under bare poles, part of the dawn routine was to be prepared for immediate action. The flag indicates that there is a light to moderate breeze blowing and that the ship has weather cocked into the wind as it would do when at anchor.
I have never figured out what the hammock like netting behind the cap was used for ,if anyone knows please enlighten me.
The previous pic shows the marine drummer on the marines walk holding his drum after just having participated in the drumming daybreak ceremony.The fellow sitting on the head is steadying himself holding on to a rope while going about his business.

 

[Spitfrnd]

That ship is such a beauty; it makes me want to ask for a broadside or two.

 

[aujj65]

John,

That is a fantastic model! Having been on the original ship and seen the enormous quantities of rigging I can appreciate your talent.



Jeff

 

[The Templar]

Hi John!

Magnificient! Nothing less! I´m very impressed!

 

[marco55]

To have such talent.
Mark

 

[JohnReid]

 

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[lancer]

Incredible! We are not worthy. -- lancer

 

[thebritfarmer]

This has to be one of the best models I have ever seen. It is quite the piece !!!! and even at 1:72 it is a good size. Thanks for creating a seperate thread and posting some pictures of your craftmanship.

 

[Dickbuttons]

Great model -- thanks for sharing it with us.

Dick

 

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