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  1. 72Nova
    Modifications to the stern are complete, I decided not to open up the gun chaser ports, but gave them a bit more definition. The starboard Qtr galleries are just about completed. Michael D.
  2. 72Nova
    As I ponder the idea of modifying the stern bulwarks to simulate clinker-built construction, I focused my attention to check the dry fit of the stern and in this case not too bad! I've started the mods to the stern which will be many for sure, but one area was bugging me and that is the space between the gallery and the side, so I mocked up a figure to fill the space and while this individual doesn't represent anybody in particular, I think it fills the void nicely although maybe a tad over scale. Michael D.
  3. 72Nova
    I'm all for adding as much detail as you're capable of. Unfortunately I've lost all the build progress photos, now keep in mind this is my first kit bash so to speak and my first experimentation with paper sails and rigged out of box. I'd love to have a second crack at it with the kit you have, looks so much better. All the best Michael D.
  4. 72Nova
    Love the detail you're putting into this, looks fantastic!. I had built my version of this ship in 2004 using the old Revell English Man O war kit. Michael D.
  5. 72Nova
    The Sulpey clay fresh out of the oven. Pieces attached to the aft dome and roof modification completed. A base coat of Desert Yellow to check the effect, I still have a few more mods yet to do to the lower Qtr gallery before I move to the upper. While not perfect it looks acceptable at this scale, thanks for looking. Michael D.
  6. 72Nova
    The gallery roof just did not fit tight enough up against the domed sections, I've extended the forward section of the roof and you can see how much the rear section needs to be extended, once that's done I can finish the roof, using printer paper for this process. Michael D.
  7. 72Nova
    Nirvana, I'll try my best to produce something close to resembling her as she appears, but at this scale any modification seems out of scale a bit. harlquin that is tempting. As I continue to open up the port side gun ports I decided to perform the necessary mods to the galleries, removing the molded scalloping on the roof, scribbling the planking on the underside, opening up the galleries and clinking the roof. Michael D.
  8. 72Nova
    Thank you, Patrick and Jan, just what I need👍. While still in the rough in stage the modifications to the beakhead are complete at this stage until the hull is glued up. Thanks for looking. Michael D.
  9. 72Nova
    I'll need Baker that's for sure. Doing some modifications to the beakhead and bow using reference info in Landstrom's book and what I can make out from the pictures on the Vasa Museum site, the biggest struggle is trying to acclimate myself to this small scale. Michael D.
  10. 72Nova
    Me too at first until I started replacing the QTR panels and discovered they are galvanized steel.👍 Michael D.
  11. 72Nova
    Hi Marc, I bought the car in 1984 off the original owner for $75 and had rust in the usual areas that I fixed when I painted her up back then, but after 25 years new areas started to rust so I made the decision to replace all the sheet except the roof, tail light panel, rockers and windshield cowl. This was the 3rd and final go around, needless to say I put in countless hours to get it into the shape its in. Michael D.
  12. 72Nova
    Looking good👍. Click on the 3 little squares between Author and post # in the upper hand corner of the post. Michael D.
  13. 72Nova
    Thank you, Kirill. Case is pretty much done minus the glass, I used African Mahagony and she's right at home with HMS. Victory. Michael D.
  14. 72Nova
    I've been wanting to build this one for quite a while and now it's time to roll up the sleeves. I'm taking different approach on this build, I'm building her as she looks in the Vasa Museum except fully masted and rigged as if they found the complete ship, there will be no guns, paint etc. My first course of action is to introduce more graining into the ship to give it a more weathered look, this process will take a few months. Thanks for looking. Michael D.
  15. 72Nova
    Hi Frank, I'm in the process of building that now, I'll post a few progress pictures and a final when completed, thanks for looking👍 Michael D.
  16. 72Nova
    Thanks Marc, probably the Airfix Vasa and then the Cutty Sark. Michael D.
  17. 72Nova
    Thank you Phil. Well the ole Reale De France is done, I completed the starboard oars and all in all I think the galley came out okay, as with all these builds and I know many will concur that there's always something you know you wished/could've done better after it's finished and this build was no exception. Thanks to all who took the time just to look or make comments...much appreciated!. Michael D.
  18. 72Nova
    Wonderfully done Andre!👍 All the best, Michael D.
  19. 72Nova
    I sure do miss the old Pete Coleman web site😞, not sure if I would've ever attempted back dating my Victory at the time. I learned a lot from those gentlemen back then. Bill your Victory is progressing nicely👍 Michael D.
  20. 72Nova
    Looking superb Frank, well done!👍. My favorite phase of build . Michael D.
  21. 72Nova
    Thank you Frank. Well somewhat of a crowning moment in that the portside oars are completed along with the fire pit, I used some aged redwood bark that I had painted lightly with a light grey and sprinkled some flour over the top then sealed with a flat clear. I also added the portside canopy tassels and swivel guns to complete the portside of the Galley. Michael D.
  22. 72Nova
    Frank those sails look absolutely fabulous, very nice work indeed👍 Michael D.
  23. 72Nova
    Marc this is looking just fantastic!!👍 and I'm still in awe on your carvings. I racked my brains trying to figure out how I was going to sculpt Victory's figurehead and decided on Sculpey modeling clay, but the plastic gives so much more detail and as you work your way up the stern the figures appear to be more 3 dimensional and really looking forward to seeing those!. Michael D.
  24. 72Nova
    Thank you Marc, it means a lot coming from one of the well respected modelers on this site. Michael D.
  25. 72Nova
    All 40 flags and associated tassels are now completed along with the fire pit base. Work continues at a snail's pace on the oars and although I only have 7 fully completed with the estropes installed and bearded to the benches, I'm starting to see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for looking. Michael D

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