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Posts posted by Tophog
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The boat types were quite varied, depending on what the ship was intended for, But they were generally characterized as being slender and flexible boats, with symmetrical ends with true keel. They were clinker build. Some having a dragons head or other circular object protruding from the bow and stern.
Viking ships are usually seen divided into two broad categories: Merchant ships and Warships. These categories are overlapping however, some kinds or merchant ships were also regularly deployed as warships.
The majority of Viking ships were designed for sailing rivers, fjords and costal waters, while a few types, such as the Knarr, could navigate the open sea and even ocean.
The Viking ships ranged for the Baltic Sea to far from the Scandinavian homelands, to Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Newfoundland, the Mediterranean, the Black Sea and Africa.
This model is typical of a warship with dragon head and tail. Length is 20" over all. Looks to be a fun build.
- oscarmate and Robin Lous
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She is looking great. Looking forward to seeing more.
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Thanks for the nice Birthday wishes it is always nice.
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Thank You for the nice birthday wishes Anja, its always nice.
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She is a fine looking hull - keep up the great work.
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The coppering looks great. Looking forward to more.
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Guns look great. Very nice work.
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Happy birthday Anja, make it a great one.
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Very nice I love the weathering on the hull. I have ordered this kit and will be my next build. I love the Ships of Southeast Asia. Thanks for all the great pictures.
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Great paint job on the stern. Coming along very nicely.
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Hobby world has some nice period figures that are to scale
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With all the great work you have already done the stays will be just as good.
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Looks great - Where do we buy tickets for a cruse
Viking Ship by PigDaddy (Geoffrey Watson) - Hobby Line - Scale 1:40 - Second wooden ship build
in - Kit subjects built Up to and including 1500 AD
Posted · Edited by PigDaddy
started this build on the weekend. Started by painting the head and tale with red spots per the instruction on both sides of the false keel.The 9 ribs were then attached to the false keel and glued in place. Scored the one piece deck with a number #2 pencil to represent the deck planks the glued the deck to the false keel and ribs.