BUILD THE HMS VICTORY from Heller

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you for watching my HMS VICTORY build video! I really appreciate your interest and support. If you have any doubts or tips for me on my project, please don't hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear your ideas and exchange tips with you. Thank you again for watching, and I hope you will continue to follow my progress

[@TonyB868]

From a tired old collection of components you rescued this heritage vessel and built with pride and patience to give this HMS Victory justifiable pride. She's a beauty Alex and congratulations 👏👏

[@davidhewson1234]

I visited The Victory in 1966 during early restoration. By George it is huge !. We are so fortunate to have this in Portsmouth to show all who want to see this magnificent ship. Your build is fantastic, your presentation riveting and background music perfect. Thank you. Dave, Sth. Wales, UK

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you!

[@davidshepherd397]

Wow, that ship looks amazing, and that photo etch sheet is unbelievable, your finished project should be museum quality. I never worry about details that won't be seen, as I know that they are there and that is satisfying. If you learn by anything, my friend, rejoice, learning is life.

[@briankelly1363]

Alex, Im a long time modeler since way back. I truly enjoy your channel! I love this build on the HMS VICTORY. One of the most beautiful 1st rates ever built. I like your approach to modeling your honest and willing to learn from others to improve your skills and knowledge. I like your motto " always with smile" .Keep on modeling with a smile. That's what its all about!

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you!

[@tonyperez4791]

Great update Alex! Thank you for sharing. Hope you have a great week.

[@stephencostello8792]

Pure Artistry. Its videos like yours that push me to always try to do better. Pure inspiration

[@anotherjones5384]

I'm currently building the Heller Le Superbe and this video came at such a perfect time for someone just like yourself thats used to armour models and has only built a few ships. Absolutely love your work and your dedication to the craft. Please keep modelling, with a smile

[@AlexModeling]

Always!

[@eekinelsa]

I did a heller 1/100 victory model for a charity auction once..used real copper, real wood decks, made the back panel removeable so you could see all the cannon on the gun decks. upgraded wood masts..a beaut

[@AlexModeling]

You sir are a Master! Merry Christmas!

[@kenhanson1819]

I really enjoyed this video, Alex! I can completely appreciate all the time, energy and expense you have put into this kit. It is coming together so well. It will be very much worth your efforts when completed. You need not apologize for anything in your video. It's an adventure, and I'm glad you can share all your trials and tribulations with us. Great music as well, cheers!

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you! Apreciate it! 😊👍

[@Bigman0468]

Nice build, with many impressions for me. Please go on and show more of this beatiful build💪💪💪

[@type2280303]

This really looks absolutely amazing Alex :o You give this model all the love and justice it deserves, in the end it will be an absolute stunner. Absolutely enjoyed watching you build this so far.

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you! 😊👍

[@g2macs]

The wailing and nashing of teeth was heard worldwide when the Victory’s conservators published the correct buff colour for the topsides. I bet many a prized model was quietly put into storage.. ...nah seriously, she was painted half a dozen colours during her long career, and it usually was whatever Chatam or Portsmouth had laying about. It wouldn’t be hard to imagine several colours being mixed together just to use them up.

[@AlexModeling]

Agree 100%!👍👍

[@jiml9692]

Great video Alex... I just finished the Latina... 1/48 scale Victory. It only took 6 years to finish. I built my as it was done in 1765 version.

[@S_MannMann]

BRAVO Alex! A pleasure (as always) to see your videos! THANKS!

[@AlexModeling]

Thank YOU

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Hey brother. Your videos have gotten very relaxing to watch. Your work on the pride of Britain is beyond outstanding and the soundtrack is perfect

[@AlexModeling]

Hello brother! How r u? Thank you! I Hope you are safe!!

[@lukedelport8231]

Looks absolutely amazing Alex you are doing her justice

[@Szalony_Wewiur]

a year of mental preparation before I have a trip to see HMS Victory in person. Where I hope to take hundreds of photos. And now I come across this video .... I need to take more overtime :D. Great music matched to what is going on in the circle, a well told story. I played this video as an addition to what I was doing. However, after a few minutes, I had to stop what I was doing and focus on the movie. Well done . You have my thumbs up and a subscription

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you! Stay safe! 👍😊

[@Im_MarkS]

Bedankt

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you! 👍👍👍😊

[@4THECRAFT]

Very nice video 👌. Building sailing ships is also a passion of mine and you are doing a wonderful job with this old lady 👍

[@Rod79]

I love watching your builds such detail to your build it makes it so enjoyable to watch keep up the great work my friend and I look forward to seeing more in the new year.

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you! And thank you for your support this year!

[@Rod79]

@@AlexModeling your more than welcome mate. Watching your channel brings me enjoyment in watching a man who truly enjoys this great hobby we both love.

[@ThePeterMann]

Alex, just a really great video, very informative and relaxing style...and a great model. 👍

[@russellgosselin3325]

Alex, I've been following your channel since the beginning. You have come very far, and I have no doubt you will travel even further with your modelling adventures. I, too, have the same Scale HMS Victory. I have been waiting for this video for a while. Thanks for finishing and sharing. All that rigging terrifies me. Lol. Keep modelling with a smile :)

[@AlexModeling]

You know Russel, I miss the good old days, on modeling and you are part of it! Thank you

[@tedthesailor172]

My goodness, that was simply another level altogether...!

[@john2ndname]

I think you did a great job on the ship. your patience and attention make you a good modeler. Merry Christmas

[@AlexModeling]

Merry Christmas tô you too!

[@normg2242]

Your narrative is very captivating and so is your passion for this model. Thanks for sharing that with us! Hey - about you comments at the beginning of this video- here is something I learned from another KZbinr - if someone doesn't like this video, tell him to hit the dislike button twice for good measure...lol

[@AlexModeling]

Lol! Thats good thinking! 😂👍

[@RaymondSuess]

Do not apologize for the "lack of context"! Beautiful build.

[@carlosballesteros4670]

Hello Alex, I'm giving you a like as I write this comment. I'm sure you will succeed building this model and will be one for history books in modeling. Kudos

[@usssaratogacv3lefevre978]

I've watched you from almost the beginning , you are joy to watch. I learned a lot from you. The Victory could be your masterpiece.

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you. Lets hope so

[@davidguy6823]

Unbelievable work. Words fail me!

[@robertsalanon2909]

Hello ! Trés gros trvail de PE et de peinture avec précision ...Félicitations ...I like ...

[@rjgonzalez6322]

Very nice! Rafael from Gibraltar 🇬🇮 ❤

[@georgelyons9845]

Thanks for the update Alex, good to see that its coming along nicely. I think the copper tape on the hull takes it to another level. It is going to be absolutely fantastic when it is finished. I would also like to say that your patience is amazing due to the changes you had to make with the photo etch, but it is certainly worth it.

[@Captain-Nostromo]

Fun fact: Barnacles hate copper, The chemistry in copper repell Snails and slugs, cuz it taste like acid for them 😈

[@Klaas75]

Great build Alex, many modelleres could learn from you

[@Captain-Nostromo]

That is a beautiful kit, I really like Heller models, they had so many models, from space Kits to ancient Roman and Greek ship models. On my workbench right now is a wooden Dragon Olympic sailing boat from Heller, pretty rare 😎

[@davidrobinson4118]

I was lucky enough to be gifted by a friend recently the following - Heller 1/200 L' Indomptable, Heller 1/150 Le Glorieux and the Heller 1/150 Amerigo Vespucci. And for good measure two Airfix 1/87 HMS Bountys'. This followed a conversation we had about me getting into modelling more seriously now that I don't need to work, after only dabbling on and off over the years. The Heller kits look great and I haven't decided which one to tackle first. I'm just finishing Revells 1/110 HMS Bounty at the moment as this was a nice kit at a great price to get started with sailing ships. New plastic kits for sailing ships seem to be a bit thin on the ground now but I've just recently added to my stash from Airfix the 1/130 Cutty Sark and the 1/180 HMS Victory from their vintage classics range. I'm new to sailing ship kits but I'm looking forward to the challenge, they are certainly more involving than a tank! I would love to add this kit that Alex is building to the stash but they seem hard to find and when they do come up they are quite a price. Happy modelling my friend.

[@bigbow62]

Looks amazing... well done ! I was mostly a model car builder back in the day.... but I do remember building the..... SS Constitution (Old Ironsides) 🙂

[@das5813]

Sometimes the exaggerated details have to be blurred in order to keep it within the scale of the model. But it's nice to dream a little in miniature and imagine the model is the real thing, it's what singles the model out from the toy and makes it unique. Would it be possible to design it so we could pull on the halyards and raise the yards out of their lifts or brace the yards round to wear the ship as if under sail. I've sailed the real thing. Also, it's a myth that gun decks were painted red to hide the sight of the blood from the injured, in fact they needed to highlight any blood splatter so they could find the wounded quickly in the half lights of the gun decks and get them to the surgery quickly.

[@peterbellwood5412]

Absolutely . That's precisely what I would do when my father and I were professional model-makers . He would concentrate on the main components and I made all the fittings and made the rigging work . The standing rigging as the name implies , supports the masts and is stationary . However the running rigging is movable , and requires fittings that work . They are available to buy but I loved making our own. With a fine-vice and drill , it's not too difficult to convert the kit parts .

[@das5813]

@@peterbellwood5412 I've recently restarted modeling. So far I've done a few 1/72 scale aircraft and the 88mm gun and Fammo. I'm still collecting the tools and paints though it's a great help having the manufacturers include the paints. I haven't tried the airbrushes yet. Considering whether to get the combined airpump and sprayer or the type that uses a separate airpump. I am also experimenting with cutting door details out and making doors and hatches open and close. With the Victory I'm thinking of having the gun hatches open and close probably connected to the gun carriages so they move in and out. The imagination is without limits. Lol Best of luck.

[@peterbellwood5412]

@@das5813 Nice one das . I'm ,even now, not interested in airbrushes . I've had a couple but I get a reasonable finish with the old 'hairy stick' . Preparation is vital for a good paint finish . That and polishing between coats . I love the idea/plan to hinge the hatch and to connect it to the carriage . Tell you what , mate . I love those little brass hinges that Alex used for the 1/18 Dauntless flying surfaces . I don't know if they came with the kit , or if he bought them separately . Probably too big for your purpose , but I'd love to use some to improve some of my 1/18 diecast model cars . I hate those 'dog-leg' hinges used on doors and bonnets/hoods . I totally agree with your comment of "The imagination is without limits. " All the best , das . Pete

[@strontiumstargazer103]

This ship is still a commissioned Royal Navy ship. See it in Portsmouth where it’s fully open to the public.

[@raulferreira9703]

Olá Alex, uma continuação nos veleiros e um regresso ao plástico. Certamente que vai uma obra das boas, e a respetiva paciência. É bonito e vai brilhar. Abraço

[@AlexModeling]

Muito obrigado amigo! Forte abraço!

[@raulferreira9703]

Obrigado, bom feriado com saúde, Abç

[@danielcgomez]

Excellent work Alex! Well worth watching! Keep it up, and have a great new year!

[@AlexModeling]

You too!

[@tony1721]

Incredible work, love it

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you

[@rudolphbondefangerer5513]

The choice of music is absolutely superb.

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you! Stay safe

[@rudolphbondefangerer5513]

@@AlexModeling The same. And I don't comment on your modelling skills because others with far better skills than myself (who don't build ships (or planes)) alleady have done this better than I can.

[@AlexModeling]

@@rudolphbondefangerer5513 no problem... If you enjoied the video that is my reward... Cheers

[@antoniplebanski1119]

huge work - I'm watching this 2nd time and I'm still impressed. Thank you for the inspiration. Good luck with your future projects.

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you! Good luck to you and yours too 👍😊

[@Thekid-uj1oj]

I'm currently working on constructing a Dumas Mister Darby RC tug boat, it is beautiful but because of its size of round 48in it is very hard to work on and paint and to get all of the details right and to scale. But great work on the HMS Victory.

[@williamfotiou7577]

The veneer is much better imho. I once laid a wooden deck, plank by plank on a model of the Cutty Sark. I discarded the plastic deck, glued square stock to the underside of the molded waterways, and individually planked the deck. After that, I threw away all the plastic and built it out of wood. It was a gorgeous model.

[@HeathenHammer123]

Just wonderful. I just might have to get into this.

[@TheGreywulff]

I don't build ships but I have to say that I found your video fascinating ! Very nice choice of background music to ! Looking forward to seeing your next build 😊

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you! 😊👍

[@I_Don_t_want_a_handle]

Great work, well done. I can only admire your craft and hope one day to emulate it a tiny bit. I have returned to the hobby after a long absence and have been taunting myself with a RN ship of the line build. The trouble is that I am cursed with perfectionism, and I know a build like yours would drive me insane. Just take the name on the rear. There are many pictures in books and online of those letters but the number of variations is perplexing. Even since Victory has been in dry-dock the spacing of the letters has changed a number of times. There are even drawings of the model's original layout with the ellipse(?) surrounding the name ... and for years I have thought that was just plain wrong, but apparently not! The after market kits are amazing and I know I'd just have to use one, or two or three or four until the detail is just right. Then there is the rigging. I would spend hundreds on a model I would never be happy with until it was just so. It would never get finished. No, I'll stick with tanks for now ...🙃

[@DavidRLentz]

Kindred spirits, you and I, in our passion for the details! Accurs'd evermore we are, for all eternity to shamble the gloom- shrouded lower decks of our unfinished models, our chains and our shackles rattling and clattering their deathless dirge as we wail and weep in doleful accompaniment! "OHHHHHHH! OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH!" we moan our largo, minor chord glissando . . . . Yes, I am an aspiring novelist. How can you tell?

[@franciscoramoncleriguesrov7187]

Gracias por compartir, Precioso navío clásico y mítico…. Great Job… gran trabajo 👏….

[@rjgonzalez6322]

We have strong links here in Gibraltar with the royal navy ,we always remember, the victory was towed into Gibraltar after the battle and anchored here on the bay ,yep.

[@patwilson2546]

Working on this myself. I wanted to see what you did with part 344 - the blue facade at the bow. Nice to have confirmation that it just doesn't fit 😀. In the end I used a razor and an emory board to shave/file down the tabs on the back of the piece. That got me to the point where it is at least flush with the fuselage. The half towers on the side side hang over, but nothing to be done about that.

[@AlexModeling]

I agree, and yes they don t fit like it should. This plastic is good and thick but on this piece works against the good fit on the kit

[@patwilson2546]

@@AlexModeling If I was reviewing this kit with a 5 star rating I would be confused. I would want to give it 5 stars and 1 star at the same time. This is definitely not for anyone but a very experienced modeler. You have to dry fit everything. You have to be willing to cut. You have to be able to patiently deal with less than ideal instructions. You have to understand that a mistake can be very difficult to reverse. I am on the later stages of the hull and I am quaking in fear at the thought of getting the masts to fit 😀 That said, it's a beautiful kit that rewards you for patience. The detail is wonderful. As an avid miniature painter I am loving what some have criticized as overdone wood grain detail. It's a dream to wash and drybrush. Nice build and thanks for the video.

[@jamesdennis2004]

I wish I could find this kit that he got I have never built the HMS VICTORY yet I think this would be a good challenge for me

[@peterbellwood5412]

James , that's an excellent idea . Why not start with a smaller , less complicated and cheaper model of it ? There are plenty around . All the best . Pete

[@peterbellwood5412]

@@jamesdennis2004 For goodness sake ! I thought we were here to encourage each other , and you tell me to mind my own business . Flaming nerve . I meant well .

[@luisaraujo4708]

@@jamesdennis2004 are you always so rude when someone tries to help you, Richard Cranium?

[@AlexModeling]

Very Very rude!

[@robertboucher2258]

Hey bro, I think you've done a VERY admirable and fantabulous job, We ALL learn by doing and, you did and amazing job!!!

[@genojoe3176]

As they say, the devil is in the details. What you did between the copper foil tape and checkered floors, was nothing more than amazing!

[@robs4516]

Fantastic work!

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you!

[@titanic.nerd401]

The last hms victory modle you built i got for chritmas last year and got a modle of the s.s cutty sark for my birthday that year also and will make a big challenge for me with all the rigging

[@AlexModeling]

Go for it! Good luck!

[@maxmad4611]

awesome work

[@FabMairey]

Le résultat est très sympa bravo

[@carlosgarzon6906]

super y gracias por el aporte del video . and have nice day thank for the video happy men not worry every men have a miss sometime

[@Beginne_ship_modeler]

Very interesting work

[@michaelbrandt5416]

I salute you for doing an excellent job, especially all the detail involved. I am kind of curious as to how you managed to glue the parts together as glue and paint do not mix well. Looked to me that some parts left no side unpainted. Myself, i have done small and big scale of HMS Victory, both from Revell. Small ones were nightmare to do. All plastic sails suck.

[@ukrje]

For the beams you mention around 56:00 - Do you think, that it would be sufficent to "strengthen" those by adding some sort of Metal rod´s into the beam´s opening?

[@hubertvancalenbergh9022]

I did the HMS Victory from Airfix a long time ago. The only thing I would differently now is try and get someone to sew real sails for me, as I never liked the plastic ones. I'm curious about this Heller version. Is it still available?

[@timojoenpelto9791]

This has been giving a huge inspiration,so Ive started making HMS Victory also. I cant understand the very first sides of The brochure, there are some od ropes in the first pages. What is the meening of them?

[@No_Fuse8771]

Dude, with your voice and accent you should be in radio, or voiceover work. Came to see the ship, stayed for the calming voice.

[@AlexModeling]

Actually i don't like the way i sound to myself... Thank you! 🙂👍

[@DavidRLentz]

What about the masts, the sails, the rigging, and all the crew figures?

[@ghostofkadesh9041]

AM upload, always chill and friendly, 2 thumbs up 👍😃👍

[@ryanrar0839]

When will we see the return?

[@AlexModeling]

Really?

[@ryanrar0839]

@@AlexModeling yh I loved seeing the HMS Victory being built and I would love to see it finished

[@davidsimpson4711]

Hi Alex can you still buy the daft photo etch for the victory. Regards dave

[@AlexModeling]

Im not sure tbvh. Have you tried to contact Daniel Fischer? Stay safe

[@davidsimpson4711]

@@AlexModeling hi Alex no don't have his contact details have been looking on the net but can't find anything .keep up the great work just about to order mine

[@AlexModeling]

@davidsimpson4711 thank you And stay safe!

[@georgebain986]

Dear alex have you given any thought on adding some lighting to the victory?

[@AlexModeling]

No sir, i haven t

[@nathanroberts355]

I'm over to perth Australia and go buy this model of hms victory 1.225 scale airfix or heller from perth rc hobby model centre pty

[@ArmourEmpire]

Wow. Wood decking and copper hull really stand out. Epic build Alex. Lot of seriously hard work but the results speak for themselves. All of that PE would have driven me nuts, but man it looks good

[@josephtang6640]

Wood decking ???? I only see plastic

[@AlexModeling]

You are blind!

[@ArmourEmpire]

@@josephtang6640 recheck the video mate. I'm always very keen to learn new techniques so if you have any videos or photos of your work then please share as I'd be keen to view them and learn form your knowledge. Cheers

[@curtswartwout7481]

Can you give me a link or information on the Daniel Fisher Kit and his home page please?

[@AlexModeling]

Its not on the video description?

[@quantumplastic]

Uaoooo🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@carlosgarzon6906]

gracias por la muestra de este gran video super

[@DB.scale.models]

Very nice Alex Very Nice

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you!

[@thomascain8747]

I purchased this kit about 12 years ago and it was a nightmare. Too many parts were misaligned and other parts had a set to them. The hull itself did not line up correctly. After a couple of years of on again off again construction I was getting close to finishing her but the shelf I had her setting on collapsed. That was the last straw.

[@paulbrooker5203]

Building this kit at the moment, its going to take a while.

[@AlexModeling]

Good luck for yours!

[@bobbrowne7030]

hi alex been following your excellent heller victory build , pls can you help me page 20 part numbers m25, m26, m9 and m10 what sprue numbers are these on please thanks bob

[@AlexModeling]

Unfortunatly im using the Japanese instrucions... Allow me some time to get my older Heller ones And i will get back to you

[@bobbrowne7030]

@@AlexModeling thank you alex

[@GarethWyeth]

Hello,how much would it cost to buy a HMS victory galion already built,because we're big fans of lord Nelson

[@kapustiko]

♡♡♡♡

[@rover213]

tu gostas de castigo...lol... curto ver continua

[@johnchristmas7522]

The Ochre colour is not quite right- look at vids and photos of Victory in portmouth harbour uk. Its in the middle of a 3year refurb but still open to the public.

[@goforitpainting]

Professional

[@antoniocarlosr.carvalhojun1167]

Voce é Portugueses, certo?? So isso exesplica a cruz de Malta?

[@AlexModeling]

Sou Português sim, e a cruz é a cruz de Cristo, que era pintada nas velas das nossas caravelas sim. Abraço

[@antoniocarlosr.carvalhojun1167]

@@AlexModeling verdade, a de malta é um pouco diferente.. Cruz da Ordem de Cristo

[@antoniocarlosr.carvalhojun1167]

@@AlexModeling tem alguma miniatura de nau portuguesa?!?

[@AlexModeling]

Construi uma no meu canal sim ... 😊👍

[@flybobbie1449]

In 1972, i cheated a school competition. I built the Airfix Victory. I won the competition.

[@AlexModeling]

😀👍👍😂

[@annawestphal6176]

Hello from Germany Alex thank your great Videos i apreciate that we all See what great Work with so ki h Heart you do Alex one question: i Love the Song in the Background at 1 hour 3 minutes can you Tell me what the Name of this Song ist its so relaxing and i Love to Hear it when i build some modelships

[@hernandopachon5725]

Hay una traducción al español

[@timhallas4275]

I do only wooden ship models made of wood and metal and silk,, just like the real thing. The average build takes 400 hours.

[@peterbellwood5412]

Being a retired professional modeller I used to , too . However , I still believe we can and should appreciate others such as those who have a plastic model and do their best . Then there are others who , like I do now , enjoy starting with a plastic kit then add detail or modify into a different 'version' as in aircraft and vehicles .

[@timhallas4275]

@@peterbellwood5412 Yep.I have done them too.... when I was a child. It was fun.

[@peterbellwood5412]

@@timhallas4275 I still do . But I'm talking pretty serious work .

[@timhallas4275]

@@peterbellwood5412 I switched from model ships to actual guitars about 10 years ago. I found a better use for wood. I always wanted to build a real boat from scratch, but never had the money to get started.

[@peterbellwood5412]

@@timhallas4275 Serious kudos , Tim . That's a true skill you have . Do you make furniture ? I was never very good with shaping wood , but I've always loved miniature . I was more than happy to make the wooden fittings for the large scale model ships my father and I made . We were commissioned to make quite a few models for the Admiralty , plus various museums including the Maritime Museum at Greenwich . We made a large model of the Golden Hind that was a 'prize' on 'Sale of the Century' . It would be interesting to find out what happened to it .

[@Nice_Shot]

Где купил? Сколько стоит?

[@namelessking8905]

I have a 1/72 scale wooden model of the victory that I am never going to build.

[@peterbellwood5412]

Why ? Is it because you don't think you're up to it ? If you wanted , there are people that would happily build it for you .

[@xMastJedi]

you talking too much... IMVHO.

[@AlexModeling]

😂

[@timanderson5543]

I visited the real ship once,very impressive.

[@frankiedaymodels8529]

Ahoy Alex Great Job Buddy, I am Posting another video On mine Mine Is Ready For The Start Of The Rigging. Your doing A Marvelous Job My Man I love your videos buddy Your English Was always Pwerfect I(n My book Buddy Carry On Alex God bless you buddy Frankie

[@tauridium2716]

Should try and look into wooden ship modelling! Way more challenging and rewarding and can guarantee you once you make your first wooden ship model you will never want to go back to plastic ever again!