Baker
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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/
- mtdoramike, Barbossa, BLACK VIKING and 3 others
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Good job,Patrick. I specially like the weathered look of the hull planking. Bill in Idaho
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- Salty Sea Dog, mtaylor, Elijah and 1 other
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Stunning model Patrick. I think we can put the debate of poor model quality by Billing to rest. You have built a lovely model so far.
Thanks for all the photos.
Peter
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.GreetingsPatrick -
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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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Vasa by Baker - FINISHED - Billing Boats Scale 1/75
in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1501 - 1750
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