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I have copies of Fred Hocker's "Vasa A Swedish Warship" and Erling Matz & the Vasa Museum's "Vasa 1628". I am looking for more details and photos of the actual ship instead of more about the history and recovery of the ship. Is the "Vasa 1" book going to provide that or is the 2nd book the one that I'll want? Thanks for any help. Edited to take the extra "e" out of "Sweedish" -
The Dutch Boeier De Sperwer- The 'James Bond Yacht'
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Hi Matti, The plan is finish the whaleboat, then the Golden Hind then the Vasa. You've set the bar so high with your Vasa, it will be a tough act to follow! The De Sperwer will probably be a side build. -
Hi John - Just getting caught up again. Really liking your detail work! Best wishes,
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Ditto what Ferit said! I still get amazed at the crispness of your work. Best wishes,
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Hi Vivian! You have definitely added soul to your caravel. The bitumen and waxes are a great touch. Love that anchor! Best wishes,
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Hi Marc! I love the ornamentation on this yacht. Such a cool little boat! Nice job. Best wishes,
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The Dutch Boeier De Sperwer- The 'James Bond Yacht'
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Hi Dee Dee! It would be possible but it can be difficult to master really thin perfect strips when the grain is less than straight. If you are doing a high contrast multi-line black and white stack using very thin lines, any thickness variations really stand out. I avoid the headache and buy perfectly sized strips! If you already have a purfling cutter though it would be a nice accomplishment to make them yourself. Happy New Year! -
The Dutch Boeier De Sperwer- The 'James Bond Yacht'
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Aa-Schipper, Thanks for the video link. That is so cool to see her actually under sail! As far as metal coloring, I think the door is a decorative wrought iron color and the rudder hinges would be a blackened brass color above the water line (painted black below the water line). These are just guesses though. Since you live a lot closer to the museum, it would be great if you could visit there and add info about those and any other helpful details to this thread that you could. I hope you start a build log too! Bob- I am planning to use guitar binding to get the crisp black and white lines when I build the kit! Happy New Year and best wishes, -
Nice pic! It's always a treat to see views from onboard the real ship. Wishing you the best for the new year!
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Your build with all of your first hand references at the actual ship and the museum's model are priceless. Someone else mentioned it before but I'll 2nd the idea - your build is looking nicer than the museum model!! You make great efforts to get the 'wonky' feel of the original where the museum model is more 'perfect'. Just my humble opinion. Best wishes,
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Brilliant execution of the little details! It is also really hard to believe that the hull is resin and not weathered wood. Truly masterful work. I'm looking forward to seeing it in the completed diorama. Good health and best wishes,
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Eddie, you will be missed. Your positive spirit has been such an asset to this forum. My prayers go out to you and your family. Peace be with you.
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Merry Christmas ZyXuz! I just got caught up on your build and really like the modifications you are making. Nice!! Best wishes,
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Hi Mark! Just came across your build. The detail painting on the edge of the railing in your last series of photos is amazing! Looks like you may have been using a brush with one hair in it! Just to put it in perspective, what is the overall length and thickness of the railing? Best wishes
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Hi Michael, Instead of trying to round the tips of the square pieces, you could use loose tiny dowels sized to a tiny drill bit. I had really good luck (and it was a lot of fun) turning down birch tooth picks using JPett's Dremel and draw plate method when I made the tiny barrel spigot. The trick would be making a jig to center the drill in the bottom of the square posts. A perfect reason to get yourself a lighted Optivisor if you haven't already!! Best wishes
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Hi Robin, Dad would absolutely have said that he had a good life. He used to always express how blessed and lucky he was.
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I am deeply moved by all the kindness you all have shown me. They say you can't choose your family, but if I could, you all would be in it. Thank you. What an amazing and wonderful thing to say. You made me cry. Thank you my freind. My Dad was born in 1920 and he did lead quite an amazing life. He served in the military in 3 wars; WW2, Korea and Vietnam. At Dad's service, we were honored when the brilliant Dr. Pete Mcquade placed a poster in the lobby he had made about Dad (click picture to enlarge): Dad didn't get married and start a family until he was in his mid 30s after the Korean War. In Vietnam, his job was to brief General Westmoreland every day. Dad was injured in an accident there and was awarded the Purple Heart. He insisted that they take it back because he was not injured in combat. Dad had a sense of right and wrong and a compassion for others that I can only hope to aspire to. At my wedding in 1986, Dad caught the garter and his then girlfriend Klara, caught the bouquet. They married that December. Hey, I actually had hair then! Dad and Klara last Christmas. I hope you don't mind me sharing about my Dad. Thanks again for your kind thoughts.
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Hi guys! I'm still here but on the sidelines with only an iPhone. The new job is going great, but otherwise I have been feeling adrift. My wife and our dogs are still in Kansas 'til the house sells and I feel I have no anchor. Not saying that my wife is an anchor but she does anchor me! I guess I should stop using nautical expressions. Part of my moving here was to spend more time with my Dad who's health had been declining. I've been staying at his house. Sadly, Dad passed away while I was at my 2nd day at work. He was 93 and had lived a full life. I've been taking care of my step mom who was absolutely wonderful to my Dad. She's 76 and fortunately in good health. I could really use the calming effect of some boat building time, but don't really have a space to work at and the majority of my tools are somewhere in storage. I do pull my whaleboat out of its box and look at it now and then. I have been house hunting and can't wait until my wife, our dogs and me can get back to a more normal life together. Thanks for checking in on me. I really value your friendship and have been enjoying following your builds. Hope I haven't bummed you out. Best wishes
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Well said Keith! Your work is amazing to watch as it unfolds Matti. I think we are all richer from watching your process and artistry. Thanks for sharing!
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Haha! Very cool photoshop JP! The smoke is a nice touch! Wayne- you have me thinking about acquiring a HL too. This thread is dangerous!
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I am in awe at the crispness of your work!
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When you say it that way, it almost sounds do-able. Who am I kidding? Your techniques are a master lesson!
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