Baker
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The anchors are finished. The wood parts are painted with oak varnish. The metal parts are painted with Tamiya acrylic paint Base coat :Gun Metal X10 + Flat base X21 Let dry for 24h Apply a wash with a mixture of "home made" rust paint : Desert sand XF59 + Red Brown XF64 + thinner + water Let dry for 24h Attach the wire around the ring of the anchor Applay a wash with a mixture of Flat black XF1 + thinner + water Let dry for 24h and ready They will be attached later on the model. Patrick
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The anchors. I've made some new parts and now they are ready to varnish and paint. Patrick
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The lantern I started with the difficult way. We'll see what the result will be if it succeeds then I will make a drawing of it But, there is a plan B (picture 1 right side)
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Every time I see your model. I think (In Dutch) "jaa man, knap werk" In English : waw, great job!!
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A little advice from a beginner to all new beginners. I started 10 years ago with my model of the Wasa. After 10 long years full of unexpected problems I approach finally the completion of my model. Have i 10 years just built this model? Certainly not, and certainly dont do this yourself. You will lose your interest in this hobby In summer i build a wooden ship, in winter my military models. When the ship starts to bore me, I switch to the military. so : Start with a model that is not too big, you got to have room for it when it is finished. But find a ship model that makes you feel good or you'll lose your interest in building the model. Not too expensive. if it fails, you just lost your money. If you are unsure of starting a build log, start it only when you have build something (like me). If you are unsure of the next step in building your model, search the Internet or ask advice on this forum. If someone at home asks you when will the model be ready?? Just say this is a hobby, there is no hurry, it's just fun building it. If you want to build a model ship : This is a great forum where you can always ask for help when you're in trouble But, I go every year for a reunion (gathering) of plastic modeling. Every year I see the same faces... Every year we all are a year older.... There are apparently few young newcomers who practice our hobby. If only one out of ten newcomers continues to carry out this hobby Then we all should be happy, I think. Greetings to all of you
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Thanks Michael, I go for the easiest solution (number 3) The lantern with the angels is far above my skill. I have some material to use as a base. But if that does not give the desired result Then it will be something scrathbuild. Mayby in plastic and then painted. Greetings Patrick
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The rigging is now complete. Now still to do : flags The flags that come with the kit are a 30 year old and are a disaster... Finishing the rudder with rope or chain I should have done this at an earlier stage. I have now discovered anchors Lantern?? Had the Wasa a lantern or not??? Creating a base for the model
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Thanks for the pdf, Unfortunately, I'm too far in the construction now too change this error on my model. And, Your model is and remains great !!!! To be jealous of
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Frank, thank for your comments. Thanks for likes, and dropping by (:-) A few added small time consuming details, as I want to make sure that all needed items are in place before I attach the mainmast shrouds to their deadeyes. Turns out that the pin rails that I had located at the quarterdeck were in error (first early photo). Fred Hocker said, “we got that wrong, those pin rails were added by mistake, it should have been kevels” So pulled them out-did leave some scaring, and then put together a kevel for each side. Aconcern from me : I make the Wasa (Billing Boats) with sails and left these rails in place. I will need every pin and kevel a can find for the needed rigging for these sails. If you remove these pin rails i think that you wil not have enough kevels for your rigging if you add sails. Greetings Patrick Ps, If there are some misspellings in my english sorry
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Thanks, With each step closer to the finish of this model i get more and more respect for builders of wooden model ships. With the military plastic models that i build, you need tho think always one step in advance. Or, you get in trouble !! With wooden ship models it's five steps !!! As i have discoverd over the past 10 years ....
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Hello everyone. I have attached the sails and part of rigging. It begins to look like a sailing ship.
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The Vasa from Billing boats is a good kit. But with allot of extra work before you get a good model. Once the plastic figures are painted. What is then the difference with bronze figures? i dont now. I am building the Wasa from Billing also View my model on : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13249-wasa-by-backer-billing-boats/
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Thanks it is the millitary modeler in my that likes a weathered look I have seen the Wasa at the museum. And. The outer side of the hull has a rough finish in reality
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Thanks for the positive reaction!! I received this kit in 1988 (for free !!) . Partially started by someone else who had built it completely wrong . What is in the box is good qwality for a fair price ! But. Ther is A LOT of extra work on this model. All visible plywood has replaced solid wood Gun ports are made open extra set of cannons for 2nd deck (correct size) Better detailed cannons on the upper decks new deck planks railing completely rebuilt wooden blocks instead of plastic ect.. And, I spent hours and hours searching for information on the Internet and books. All this extra searching and extra work to build this model. Was more satisfying than a model you can build out "of the box". Without al the thinking, searching, and improving to build this model. Greetings Patrick
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The making of this model was started in 2006 After visiting the Wasa museum in Stockholm. It's my 1st wooden ship model. Normally I only build military vehicles in 1/72 scale Ps, I understand and read English. But i've never learned to write it. So. All I write in English will be translated from Dutch to English with google translate. Sorry for that.
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