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Well, I got the first two issues today. 

 

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Unlike the Victory and such there is no magazine, only the building instructions.

 

There was also a poster of the Vasa.

 

3 frames, stern decorations, thread  and one cannon is what you get in these first two issues.

 

I promised my 10-year old son that he could "help" me build it so I have to wait until he comes home from school before building can start.

 

I will continue later this evening.

 

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Mr. Pucko

 

Building:

Royal Caroline - Panart

Nuestra Senora del Pilar - Occre

Bounty - Occre

Titanic - Amati

Endeavour - AL

Santissima Trinidad cross section - Occre

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Small update;

 

Decoration for the stern is full of detail. Not ordinary white metal casting but more like the old die-cast cars way back when...

They sound like coins.

To be painted gold with blue,red and green details.

 

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lasercut looks clean and good:

 

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This could turn out to be a good kit...

Mr. Pucko

 

Building:

Royal Caroline - Panart

Nuestra Senora del Pilar - Occre

Bounty - Occre

Titanic - Amati

Endeavour - AL

Santissima Trinidad cross section - Occre

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I have been curious about these kits. This looks like it will be an interesting build. I think I will pull up a chair and follow along.

"A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor"
- John George Hermanson 

-E.J.

 

Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli

                    Royal Caroline - Panart

Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery

                                           La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery

                                           Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo

                           Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark.

Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch.

Member : Nautical Research Guild

 

 

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Finally instructions in my language! ;)  I will follow this  with great interest as I would like to build the Was a sometime in the future.

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I will also take a seat.

We don't have the Vasa in Holland, only the Victory and the Sovereign of the Seas.

 

And Joe?

I think that the country where they bring it on the market, it should be that langue.

That's why my SoS is in Dutch.....

 

Sjors

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Hi all, and welcome  ;)

 

the cannon (probably the 3 or 1 pounder) 

 

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I think the quality is quite good. There are also 3 handles(or whatever it's called) to attach. Instructions say it should be painted bronze. 

 

 

frame #5 is 170 mm wide! starting to get a feel of the size of the ship now! She'll be 109 cm long in the end...

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This is as far you get with these first two issues. 

 

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Will do the gun carriage in the next few days, and some painting next week I hope. Then I'll have to wait four weeks for the next shipment.

I do this with mixed feelings. on one side the wait is good because you have the time to really get things right and put more effort in it.

(I'm the kind that have a urge to rush through to get my hands on the next step in the build)

Also I'll have time to finish off my stagecoach from Amati and do some serious work on my Pinco Genevese

 

On the other hand I HATE waiting for things to arrive. When I order stuff on the web I usually order from those who can deliver it in shortest possible time... And I have to wait for the Vasa parts 36 times over!!!

 

See you...

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Mr. Pucko

 

Building:

Royal Caroline - Panart

Nuestra Senora del Pilar - Occre

Bounty - Occre

Titanic - Amati

Endeavour - AL

Santissima Trinidad cross section - Occre

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Those parts look like they are of decent quality. Joints look clean and it appears that so far you have not had to do much of anything to get them to fit together. Off to a great start! I am like you in that I hate waiting for stuff to show up in the mail. I think though that as you get further into this project you will appreciate the wait times as the difficulty increases. Right now though I am thinking that this would be a fun kit to work on along with another model further on in it;s build. Every few weeks when the next steps show up would be a nice break from endless planking or rigging.

"A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor"
- John George Hermanson 

-E.J.

 

Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli

                    Royal Caroline - Panart

Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery

                                           La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery

                                           Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo

                           Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark.

Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch.

Member : Nautical Research Guild

 

 

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I contacted the providers of the kit and so far this one is not available in the USA for subscription. And probably not ever.

So I am really looking forward to see this kit coming together.

 

Please, visit our Facebook page!

 

Respectfully

 

Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics 
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Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan

Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS

Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey

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Thank's for all the interest in this build.

 

Dr Per, look here: http://forum.vasamuseet.se/org/vasamuseet-en/d/building-my-vasa-ship-model/

 

The few parts I have so far are actually excellent quality. Castings very detailed, laser-cutting finely tuned. No laser burns and the cut is thin as a hair. Even have problems cutting the tabs with a #11 blade(too thick). The only complaint I can think of is that the frames are only 3 mm thick. But then again there will be lots of reinforcements along the hull.

 

I found Tamiya's "X-12 Gold Leaf" paint in my box and thought that "Gold Leaf" must be precisely the right stuff for decorations.

Luckily I did a testrun on the back of the shield:

 

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Well, as usual it can't be seen on the photo but it gives a "glittery" appearance. Almost like metallic paint.

 

But, if the Vasa decoration was made with gold leaf at that size it probably would look a little "glittery" but at a distance that would maybe blur out into a uniform golden shine. 

Anyway, there's far too much bumps and nooks and crannies for doing wrong here. It would be hell cleaning off paint...

 

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Remember it's only 17 mm wide!

 

I will go and have a look in town later today and see if there's any paint that will do. Also need bronze for the cannon. problem  is that even though this is Swedens second largest city it only has one decent hobby shop and he only has Tamiya and Humbrol paints.

I would prefer Model Master or Vallejo but...

 

We'll see...

Mr. Pucko

 

Building:

Royal Caroline - Panart

Nuestra Senora del Pilar - Occre

Bounty - Occre

Titanic - Amati

Endeavour - AL

Santissima Trinidad cross section - Occre

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I think I will try to use AK interactives extreme metal gold (can't post the link for some reason) on my Vasa when it arrives. Don't now how it will appear on metal and you need a airbrush to apply it.

 

/Jörgen

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Jörgen
 
Current:  Sherbourne - Caldercraft 1/64

            Vasa - DeAgostini 1/65
Finished: Endeavour - Americas Cup J class 1934 - Amati 1/80

Other:    Airplanes and Tanks

 

 

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I contacted the providers of the kit and so far this one is not available in the USA for subscription. And probably not ever.

So I am really looking forward to see this kit coming together.

Now that IS unfortunate indeed. 

Michael

Current buildSovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal

Under the table:

Golden Hind - C Mamoli    Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati

Completed:   

Santa Maria-Mantua --

Vasa-Corel -

Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th

Gallery :    Santa Maria - Vasa

 

 

 

 

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Mr. P,

 

Excellent, I will also look forward to following along. The metal work looks indeed to be super detailed. Nice!. I understand your frustration in having to wait for updates. BUT you are right, it gives you the time window not to rush, and allowing you to really work on details. in between.  Actually a positive.

 

Regards,

Michael

Current buildSovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal

Under the table:

Golden Hind - C Mamoli    Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati

Completed:   

Santa Maria-Mantua --

Vasa-Corel -

Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th

Gallery :    Santa Maria - Vasa

 

 

 

 

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It is very unfortunate as this would be a fun kit to build alongside another as the down time between package arrivals would allow for the second ship to be built. One can always hope for change in the future.

"A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor"
- John George Hermanson 

-E.J.

 

Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli

                    Royal Caroline - Panart

Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery

                                           La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery

                                           Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo

                           Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark.

Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch.

Member : Nautical Research Guild

 

 

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I think I forgot to mention: Length 109 cm, height 86 cm.

 

Somebody wrote on the Vasa museum forum: 

 

 

I was successful in locating Vasa at the deAgostini's Italian website. Relatively large model at 1:65..They informed me that it will hit the US market towards the end of the year.

 

written in march this year, so there's still hope for you gringos...

 

^_^

Mr. Pucko

 

Building:

Royal Caroline - Panart

Nuestra Senora del Pilar - Occre

Bounty - Occre

Titanic - Amati

Endeavour - AL

Santissima Trinidad cross section - Occre

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I think I may know what I will be asking for for Christmas.... :D

"A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor"
- John George Hermanson 

-E.J.

 

Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli

                    Royal Caroline - Panart

Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery

                                           La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery

                                           Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo

                           Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark.

Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch.

Member : Nautical Research Guild

 

 

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Small update:

 

Constructed the cannon:

 

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Gun carriage to be painted red:

 

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Tamiyas Gold leaf worked as a charm:

 

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One more coat and I will paint the red, green and blues...

Mr. Pucko

 

Building:

Royal Caroline - Panart

Nuestra Senora del Pilar - Occre

Bounty - Occre

Titanic - Amati

Endeavour - AL

Santissima Trinidad cross section - Occre

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Nice paint job. Do you plan to use a wash on it? A slightly darker color that is very runny to create the effect of "depth" and shadow?

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Zoltan; why do you need permission?  ;)

 

Joe & bob, Thanks

 

Torbogdan, I have been thinking about it and will decide after I painted the details. But I'm worried that the parts are so finely detailed that it will be difficult to wipe off the wash...

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Mr. Pucko

 

Building:

Royal Caroline - Panart

Nuestra Senora del Pilar - Occre

Bounty - Occre

Titanic - Amati

Endeavour - AL

Santissima Trinidad cross section - Occre

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I use a wash that is more like colored water. That way it only runs into the recesses and does not need to be wiped off. i add a little dishwasing detergent to break the surface tension and make it more "runny" so to speak. Games Workshop or Vallejo have premade washes that are easy to use. 

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Hi all, and welcome  ;)

 

the cannon (probably the 3 or 1 pounder) 

 

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I think the quality is quite good. There are also 3 handles(or whatever it's called) to attach. Instructions say it should be painted bronze. 

 

 

This looks like rather impressive gun casting. (My Corel kit came with some generic guns, not anything like the actual Vasa guns)

I don't think it would be a 1 pounder or 3 pounder though.

They would be a lot more slender.

Looks like a 'Stormstycke' that goes on the forecastle.

Also, red for the Vasa carriages is probably not historically correct.

The accounts book states black paint purchased specifically for the gun carriages.

Seems to be a great kit so far.

 

/Peter

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Hi and welcome Peter. Thanks for the info on the carriages. I already painted the damn thing red but will paint black tonight.

I will post a pic of the cannon when I've painted it...

Mr. Pucko

 

Building:

Royal Caroline - Panart

Nuestra Senora del Pilar - Occre

Bounty - Occre

Titanic - Amati

Endeavour - AL

Santissima Trinidad cross section - Occre

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...so far you have not had to do much of anything to get them to fit together. ...

 

 

Here's a zoom in of Part #5 and #5a:

 

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No sanding. That's a nice fit!

Mr. Pucko

 

Building:

Royal Caroline - Panart

Nuestra Senora del Pilar - Occre

Bounty - Occre

Titanic - Amati

Endeavour - AL

Santissima Trinidad cross section - Occre

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