Constructo HMS Victory (80833) - Reviews
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24.8.2014
I've just received the kit and only had time for a cursory examination of the box's contents. Although not a cheap kit, you do get a lot of model for the price. The package containing the kit had been damaged and the damage had resulted in slight damage to the kit box. The way the parts were packaged inside it avoided damage to the parts. At first, the documentation looks quite daunting with 6 plan drawings and 2 A4 booklets. Plan 1 is the hull while Plan 2 to 5 deals with the masts and rigging. Plan 6 is for the sails, but in this version of the kit, the sails have already been made up. One Booklet lists the parts and has the instruction assembly.
26.4.2014
very nice kit, brass parts very well made, woods are good quality. Ensure you jig the keel keeping her straight as you fit the panels, this is because all ply will bend to the shape of the box and it's normal for the keel to be a few mm bent, esp when all the parts are on top of it but all the wooded kits suffer from this. Instructions have a few issues but just learn to read ahead and you will be fine, some measurement are a bit out but you will be fine as you will make the parts to fit your model, always measurement your model and check before cutting. You will needn't give her time, time and more time, 3000 hours is an average build time but that said its a great hobby and a beautiful ship.
3.11.2014
I have almost finished building this excellent kit after about 4 months of full time work. The kit contains everything you need except glue, paint, varnish and tools. The more detailed small parts are preformed from wood or metal but there is still an enormous amount of raw building materials such as wood, metal strip, wire, thread and netting to satisfy the serious modeller. The quality of the materials is good but the instructions and drawings lack a few little details that really need some experience of building similar models to overcome. To be fair it would be unreasonable to expect step by step instructions for such a complex model.
11.10.2016
Bought as a gift for my 75 year old father, he loves it. The project is still ongoing but he is enjoying every minute of it. Even inspired a trip to Portsmouth historic dockyard to see the real HMS Victory in dry dock. It's a pricey present but so worth it, the quality is through the roof. This is NOT an easy build so not for beginners. Constructo do easier builds if you are starting model building, have a go at the HMS Bounty by Contructo first to get the feel for rigging before trying the Victory.
14.12.2013
It is a lovely kit, very comprehensive, I have so far nearly completed the hull, This is a winter project but I think it will keep me going for a long time yet. can't fault the instructions and guide book. Free sails will be a bonus for me when I get that far. On the whole a really great kit.
11.6.2014
Excellent service, delivered on time, well packed. Good quality parts in kit. Good set of working drawings and colour booklet. Do check through the parts asap as mine was missing the thick black yarn, part of the rigging. An email to Constructor should get it replaced.
26.7.2019
Excellent model. Lot of information on the web, but it is not as easy as they seem to suggest. In my opinion you have to be a very experienced and accurate modeller. I have been on it for three months, & don't seem to be getting any where. Will keep you up dated. fred
11.6.2020
WOO i opened the box could believe my eyes this kit look out of this world and worth every penny i never seen a kit so deled and so much wood just getting the things to build it now would recommend this for the better model makers will take some time to build up
13.5.2014
This product is very good and detailed but require previous skills or experienced model builders as the instructions is not very detailed and need an artistic wood working skill to build the ships hull. A challenge for for even an experienced model builder.
4.1.2014
Really nice product, gonna keep me busy for years, excellent quality, but not for the novice. Instructions are a bit sparse and you need to improvise at times. But it will take a prize spot on display one day.
24.11.2016
It is reasonably easy to work out which part goes where, if you use a little thought and some measurements. Once I had worked that out, things became logical. I am now up to step 6 and all is well.
27.1.2014
these are good items especially the constructo ,good value for your money,good instructions ,what ive read ,could make better sales for younger people if instructions made a little simpler.
12.1.2014
Highly recommend! Shipping was extremely prompt! Constructo materials are of high quality! Price is affordable, looking forward to purchasing from Constructo again! Thank you!
23.12.2014
Great kit, only one fault the box was not sealed, so i will not know if any parts are missing.This is a retirement project so it will be a year before i start it.
19.1.2016
A really good kit, have to make a few adjustments on the laser cut pieces but a challenging kit to build, perfect for the rainy days to keep me occupied