Jotika H.M.S VICTORY 1805 User Manual

H.M.S VICTORY 1805
Exact scale model of the 100-Gun British Ship of the Line.
Ordered by the Navy Board on 6th June 1759, Victory was designed by Sir Thomas Slade.
Construction commenced on 23rd July 1759 under the Master Shipwright John Lock at Chatham
Dockyard. Launched on 7th May 1765 and after initial sea trials, she was laid up in ordinary for
thirteen years until France joined the War of American Independence. On 12th March 1778, Victory
received her first commission under Captain John Lindsay and so her career had begun.
Manual 1 of 3
Hull Construction
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Jotika H.M.S VICTORY 1805 Specifications

General

Brand	Jotika
Model	H.M.S VICTORY 1805
Category	Toy
Language	English

Summary

Hull Construction

Getting Started

Recommended Tools

List of essential tools required for building the model.

Paints, Stains, and Adhesives

List of recommended paints, stains, and adhesives for the model.

Hull Construction Steps

Preparing the Hull for Planking

Instructions for preparing the hull before applying the first and second planking.

First Planking Procedure

Detailed instructions for applying the first layer of hull planking.

Second Planking Procedure

Detailed instructions for applying the second layer of hull planking.

Deck Construction

Middle Gun Deck Planking

Instructions for planking the middle gun deck.

Upper Gun Deck Construction

Instructions for constructing the upper gun deck.

Planking the Upper Gun Deck

Instructions for planking the upper gun deck.

Hull Details

Fitting the Wales

Instructions for fitting the wales to the ships side.

Lining the Gunports

Instructions for lining the gunports on various decks.

Copper Plating the Hull

Gun Carriage Assemblies

Upper Gun Deck Gun Carriage Assembly

Detailed instructions for assembling the upper gun deck long gun carriages.

Fitting the Quarterdeck

Planking the Quarterdeck

Instructions for planking the quarterdeck.

Deck Cannons and Features

Quarterdeck and Forecastle Cannons

Fitting cannons to the quarterdeck and forecastle.

Bows Construction and Fitting

Gunport Assemblies

Rudder Assembly and Fitting