H.M.S. VICTORY Model Ship by Bill

A slideshow of a wooden model H.M.S. Victory ship constructed over 10 months.

[@DARIVSARCHITECTVS]

That's not a ship model, that's a manifestation of a young man's dream...

[@fromans1734]

this comment could not be more accurate

[@andrewsandoz8005]

I consider myself a proper automotive modeler. This is a project that is way above my pay grade. Wonderfully done! 🥇

[@Cloverstorm]

Absolutely beautiful. I have wanted to build a proper wooden ship since I was a child, and have just started to look into what is involved. Your work on this ship is an inspiration.

[@KillSwitch7733]

Creating a Man o War cannot be easy props to you boss beautifully done.

[@SuperBarryjackson]

WOW! well done Bill. I have attempted to build the Victory, in standing rigging, from scratch using copies of original drawings. Started in 1978 and it is still a long way from finished, so i know how difficult a project like this can be. Patience patience and more patience is the name of the game.

[@TheAirplaneDriver]

Really spectacular build! I visited the Victory in 1972 when I was in the US Navy. We tied up in Southampton not far from the Victory. Liberty call sounded and I was off for a tour! What an experience. In later years I built a “from scratch” plank on frame model of the revenue cutter Dallas which actually came out well. I couldn’t imagine building something as complex as this...it would take me a lifetime!

[@ARod-br2ui]

People like yourself are truly blessed with a gift. That model ship is beautiful.

[@JohnJames-zc4kq]

Well done Billy Boy,a true craftsman.

[@frankrobinson4649]

WOW! OMG! WOW! WOW! WOW! THIS IS NOT ONLY CRAFTSMANSHIP, THIS IS REMARKABLE! I HAVE MODELED 50 YEARS AND I SAY HOLY COW! NICE JOB!

[@pascalmorawiec7343]

Being French, I am no fan of Victory but cannot deny a great ship's due. Beautiful job on this iconic war ship.

[@Tyrannosaurus_rex.]

We smashed you at trafalgar.

[@matthiashardy4029]

Un travail remarquable... Atteindre un tel niveau en construction de maquette à de quoi jubiler de plaisir et de passion !

[@FRAGIORGIO1]

IYou have done a wonderful job, Bill. Time, determination, craftsmanship, and love. You merit our respect. Bravo !

[@nohabs]

Beautiful craftsmanship. I haven't seen such great work in a long time. I'm on my second ship build, not even close to this level, so I appreciate the fine work you've done.

[@eddierandall4992]

I've been on hms victory personally and my grandfather served briefly , what a true representation of a British icon , salute you sir 👏

[@theoriginalbadbob]

BEAUTIFUL. One of my doctors, at the V.A. Hospital in Long Beach, CA , was a member of the official U.S. delegation to the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. He had a 15 minute private conversation with Prince Phillip and the Royal Navy gave him a scale model of H.M.S. Victory, in a glass case, made completely out of wood salvaged from the famous ship. He keeps it in his office at the hospital. The model is about two feet long and is beautiful. I took a cell phone picture of it the last time I was there. That baby is PRICELESS.

[@theoriginalbadbob]

The last time I was in my doctor's office, I looked more closely at the model of HMS Victory. It's still beautiful, but the workmanship and, especially, the attention to detail, I found to be lacking. I was going to point out, to my doctor, the twin wheels used to steer the ship. Alas, there wasn't a quarter-deck on his model. No wheels, no anti-personnel cannons, no anything.

[@avatarjunior521]

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[@Elbowbanditest2003]

Where are you from. I'm totally not trying to steal it

[@Elbowbanditest2003]

theoriginalbadblob I've been on that boat its beautiful I've stood Right next to the spot Lord admiral horatio nelson was shot in the back and I've been to the deck he died on

[@johnmartlew5897]

I find very hard to believe that any one was allowed to “salvage “ wood from that ship which is as sacred a monument to the British as the Alamo to Americans. Even if it were permitted, such a prize of wood certainly wasn’t given to any low skill model builder as the one you describe seems to have come from. If such a model exists it would not have been flippantly given away to an American delegate to such a celebrated anniversary that country had nothing to do with. No one that low down the feed trough gets a private audience with an HRH for any amount of time. Your doctor needs his head examined.

[@juancarlosvaldes4538]

This is ONE FINE SHIP! I also build 15th to 18th Century Galleon Ships as a hobby and mine are all handmade from scratch and handbuilt. They are each about 2 feet long made out of wood and carved by hand. I have kept some and sold some. Thanks for sharing your talent too!

[@chrisbragdon5901]

Stunning, just absolutely stunning! Thank you!

[@zeichnerkollege]

Absolutely smashing! What a wonderful masterpiece. And a brillant documentation. Thank you very much for showing.

[@JazzSaxUT]

Awesome build! I like the idea of using push pins to hold the staves on. Brilliant.

[@michaelm587]

Much respect for all of the hard work and attention to detail. Beautiful model.

[@no_man_army3353]

I build/paint models for a living but i can only dream of producing something of this quality. Truly amazing. I dont think people really know just how much work goes into a model like this until they try it for themselves.

[@jcsrst]

HOLY CRAP! Never ceases to amaze me the stuff people can do when they don't have to worry where their next meal is coming from! WOW!

[@dahlgrdm]

Incredible, Bill. I’ve been fortunate enough to tour HMS Victory in dry dock at the historic dockyards in Portsmouth. It’s an amazing ship and yours is a faithful representation.

[@josehm3247]

Congratulations! It is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. When I was younger (14/16), made ​​some models of aircraft and ships, but NEVER something so beautiful as well. I admire such a beautiful job as yours. Thanks for reward us with his masterpiece. Applause. Big hug. An admirer of your work, Helder - Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Petropolis.

[@dialytan2002]

Bill, that is absolutely beautiful- stunning! Your skill as a modeller is off the scale!

[@garycorbier9123]

Beautiful! I tried building a smaller wooden model several years ago. No where near what you have done. You are really gifted!

[@youenn2180]

Quelle perfection !! fruit d'une grande passion - et d'un savoir-faire exceptionnel , chapeau bas Monsieur !

[@no_man_army3353]

Since watching your video i have started build a 1/124 thermopylae and it makes me apreciate just how much time and effort goes into these ships compared to the plastic kits. You have done an amazing job of yours keep up the good work.

[@boboeller5032]

Excellent model! A real work of art!

[@melvinjohnson7033]

Incredible craftsmanship on display here. Results are eye popping. Well done!

[@ricky4001cs]

Stunning work. I sense a lot of pride was generated while that build was underway!

[@jlee3925]

The details are incomprehensible. Very, very well done 👍

[@jpooch00]

Wow! Now I've seen work that I'll never be able to even dream of equaling. How you did that build in less than 10,000 or so hours is amazing!! Incredible!!

[@sarahfischer3817]

Beautiful! So so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this build! Just curious, where do you get your technical references for things like how to place props on the deck?

[@jonathanlee886]

This is beautiful! I love the gold paint job. Very nice work!

[@loganpondbridge]

Incredible craftsmanship. That must've been one hell of a journey. Well done!

[@thomasciul8932]

wow! I built the 1/100th scale Heller model . It took 7 months of my life! What you did with that kit is amazing!

[@JMproductionz1]

Awesome work but I need to ask one question can you pull up the sails so it looks like the ship is staying still?

[@drenx87]

hats off to you Bill ..... Amazing work of art .

[@gonger03]

People usually don't appreciate this as much as they should, I've built smaller ships and I know that you are truly an artisan

[@DrWoodyII]

Fabulous work. Great presentation. Thank you for sharing.

[@SuperCustodian]

Awesome is an overused word. This build is simply spectacular. It is truly a piece of museum quality. I’ve been a scale modeller now for 60 years and I would be proud to produce work of this quality

[@spicematthews8034]

Just in the process of reading 23 books by Alexander Kent about a fictional Vice Admiral from around the time of Nelson. This model is way beyond my ability but helps bring to life the books. Thank you, it is simply beautiful. Wow!

[@mattkassebaum1643]

Its is not beyond your ability. Patience is key.

[@arnomeeuwisse6692]

AMAZING, SOOO BEAUTIFUL. ALL THOSE DETAILS. VERY VERY NICE.

[@oaksho]

Hi Bill you nailed it. I live in Portsmouth and make products for the Royal naval heritage museum gift shop using wood taken from HMS Victory during its restoration work. I am really impressed with your craftsmanship, it is a brilliant example of our beloved HMS Victory.. All the best Tony

[@trevorgwelch7412]

What a Wonderful Museum Piece. Great Skills and Patience

[@rwseemore1]

Beautiful build, like to see the wind filling the sails

[@GrayPlayer]

The satisfaction one must feel after completing a project as involved as this.

[@givemetoast]

Breath taking job!!!!

[@aldamorambroziodasilvaambr6818]

muito foda bora porra

[@jaredadams6082]

I have been building models since I was 5 years old (I am 30 now)...Ive built hundreds of different types. But, this right here is a damn beautiful piece of art. I would NEVER be able to do this! That ship is absolutely amazing!!!

[@napoleonlempereur3021]

Das ist doch kein Hobby mehr,daß ist Kunsthandwerk.absolut schön👍👍👍

[@braxtonmiller79]

ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful!!!!!!

[@erlic1967]

I HAVE WANTED TO BUILD A MODEL LIKE THAT FOR A LONG TIME. GREAT JOB.

[@thepoodlebitesthepoodleche1914]

Damn show-off. Concentration and skilled hands something i lack. Great ship and a greater builder!

[@byDPE]

I’m from Portsmouth U.K. and I’ve seen it multiple times in person great job

[@zethwalker5569]

Very impressive !!! I found an old Indomptable ship building kit that was pretty tough. It gave me the passion to want to build more. The end.

[@docgordon9070]

beautiful craftsmanship. great video thank you

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

That's just awesome! The model is great, but this video of the construction is a thing of beauty in itself. Thanks for sharing this.

[@artfuldodger9312]

Truly awesome achievement. I only wished Admiral Nelson was hear to see it.

[@scottw550]

He was watching, I'm sure.

[@PinarelloBolide]

Model my foot that’s a real work of art and labour of love!

[@fahfleck]

Damn, it couldn't get more detailed than this.. 10/10

[@davidthomas7270]

What a great build - congratulations on your skill and patience.

[@richiesquest3283]

Superb craftsmanship of a British icon, well done sir.

[@thetruthsgonnahurt]

really nice, i kind of liked the wooden hull . great job !

[@Skip2604]

hello very good . what a wonderfull ship . I am a Greenhorn by my Modell gratulations

[@LeonidasLost480]

By God, that’s a big one off the bucket list. Beautiful work

[@AntonDushev]

This is completely amazing! I love it!!!

[@Funboy870]

more stunning than the beauty and detail, is the talent. it's no wonder these ships cost a bundle!

[@MrMferg240]

truly a thing of beauty! i'm just amazed.

[@hedoubao]

What an amazing build!!!!!!!!Good Job!

[@shikirocks]

Absolutely Amazing!

[@hansvonstetten3236]

hats off to you bill. fantastic job! fantastic job!

[@dahur]

WOW, I'm speechless. That's beyond stunning.

[@johnmckinley8447]

Absolutely magnificent !!

[@lloydknighten5071]

Thanks for the video. I wish I had the money and tools like you do. If I did, I would build an HMS Victory too!

[@paulbickley658]

Very impressive, incredible detail...

[@Cuzwoo]

awsome looking ship cant wait to get started on mine

[@lindyreed-shukla7620]

Extraordinary. Absolutely stunning. So well done.

[@lightman597]

I watch your videos over and over again they are so informative and I am building the exact 2 models the victory and surprise

[@TrumpCard54]

That's why I posted them - Glad they helped someone. I know how hard my first one was and how much I could have used more photos of the build. Have fun!!!

[@MrRasZee]

robert dunham, you will surely learn patience

[@acefreely3556]

Wow, incredible detail.

[@rubbishdog9368]

Excellent skill and craftsmanship, Thank You for sharing to us, Engaged enemy frigate at six bells, run out the starboard battery, FIRE!

[@thomashengstermann9208]

You're working very good and very clean.......absolutely beautiful work, well done

[@maverick50616]

Amazing build, great job

[@jayfigg7981]

Man I wish I had the skill (patience) and wear- with-all (cash) to do something like this. TOO cool!

[@donaldgoodinson7550]

Hi Bill,lovely job. Artisani Latina sell a model building clamp which is fantastic,like having 3 hands and much better that the old towel. I also make my sails wind swept by using moulds and sugar water or thinned down varnish,gives a more real appeal.

[@christinemcgarry7754]

wow bill, incredible job. the detail is too good.

[@CAMPEONESAranjuez]

Amazing! Great job! 👏👏👏

[@drerebus1]

Very nice work Bill. Great job.

[@szymulalukasz]

Absolutely amazing, I am working on Royal Caroline at the moment and Victory will be my next project. Well done. It is beautifull.

[@TrumpCard54]

I didn't keep track of time - but if I had to guess I'd say 12 to 1,300 hours.

[@peaveawwii1]

1300 hours thanks

[@FingersKungfu]

Wow, awesome Bill. So I guess if a workman do it 10 hour a day, it would take about 5 months.

[@mihajlomilovanovic3772]

Bill Bergmark are there MANY materials to make HMS "Victory"?

[@caseybuchanan6502]

How much did it cost to build??

[@bingisbahn3374]

That's a big difference

[@deano2160]

Now that Is one hell of a model build! Well done you mate.

[@MrKdoy]

wow ,amazing workmanship! How did you produce the brick effect on the lower hull?

[@trickday4566]

thank you for showing this beautiful ship. you did an amazing job, we'll done. after watching this video I've decided to buy one myself. I just need to find the right company to purchase it from.

[@Gool349]

really nicely done! maybe once in my life i'll do that too nive been loving these old ships sicne iw as a kid

[@uteopia]

I got this kit last week after watching this video I can't wait to start it.

[@RainbowConure]

This is a masterpiece. I hope I'm able to build one someday.

[@jieling3377]

I built this in a plastic kit and strung the ship and made sails. This is so much and far better, great craftsmenship

[@toddscollectibles980]

Wow!!! Fantastic work...one of my all time favourite ships. Love it. Hat off to you sir!!!

[@justsumaussie]

Beautiful mate 👍

[@simohenrik1860]

Very nice! The bigger the better! Watch out with those glass tables, one time a hooded crow pecked once at the middle of one of mine and it instantly shattered to hundreds of little pieces.