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HMS Victory by guraus - scale 1:48 - plank on frame
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My twin brother died 12 months ago and I inherited a model of the Billing Boats Wasa model kit. it had been started but had proved a bit too much of a project for him. I took over the build but have just discovered that the plan of the standing rigging is missing from the plans. I have tried various kit shops but they either do not reply to my phone message or cannot help me. If there is someone out there who can help me I would be very grateful. I would like to finish this build as a reminder to me of my twin brother. Thankyou for reading this post Tony Warwick (clipper)
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Gripen 1591 by NAZGÛL (Matti)
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Royal William by pirozzi - FINISHED - Euromodels - 1/70
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Gripen 1591 by NAZGÛL (Matti)
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Hi Matti, nice to see you back at the slipway mate, ship is looking good Tony -
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Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
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Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
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Wasa by clipper - Billing Boats - rescue attempt
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Hi Pavel , yes it probably would but I would still need the old parts to copy. I would like to reuse as much of the original model as I can so I will clean up and repair what I can and completely replace what I can't. There are several carvings that will need to be replaced because they have been lost over the years and that will be my first foray into carving. Just a quick update: I have now removed the poop deck and the decorative transom parts. Pictures with my next post. Tony
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Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
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Hi Matti, congratulations on a masterful build. I can't wait to see what your next subject will be. With your permission I will use this log as a source of information to help me with my build log. Thank you for sharing this with all of us Tony
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Just a quick update. I have removed the remaining bulwark and the planking. I felt it was morally wrong to do this but there were so many bulwark supports broken off that I had to remove the planking so that I can remove the bulkheads to replace the broken bulwark supports. Tony#
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Wasa by clipper - Billing Boats - rescue attempt
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Hi Mark, thanks for your comments. There's a lot of rectification work to be done such as repairing the prow, removing the horrible gold paint on the fittings and remaking from scratch the plywood bulwarks port and starboard that have been varnished with what looks like toffee apple syrup Tony
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Wasa by clipper - Billing Boats - rescue attempt
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Hi Michael, some of the plastic parts are missing and the transom has been badly distorted by the use of too much plastic cement that the previous owner had used to glue the transom on with. The planking was not done well and in parts has used filler to smooth out the planks. This is a single planked model so the planking will be coming off. I was fortunate to obtain a wooden kit motor launch (Billings)with the planks still unused from a charity shop. Using these, and the remainder of the planks from the original kit I hope to have enough to complete the hull. Thanks for your comments Tony
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Its a new year and its time I cracked this build log thingy, so before I start typing the history of this model I want to make sure I can get the pictures uploaded. Well thanks to my son I've been able to get some pictures on the log. The model had been kicking around an outhouse for about 25 years. Some of the fittings were lost but the overall condition leaves a lot of work to be done to restore / replace it to a suitable condition from where I can progress. I think it will be a total strip down because I have no idea what inhabitants have moved in and the last thing I want is to see is a finished model succumbing to parasites. I have followed many of the different builds on this site and I am proud to be a member of it. I felt it was time to contribute my meagre effort and I hope that this log may be of some help to those who feel that a model is not worth completing
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Curious about Amati ropewalk
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Bluenose by mrcc - Billing Boats - 1:75
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HMS Prince of Wales 1/200 card model
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Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
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Hi Matti, nice work mate, it looks fantastic. I hope you stay with us when the ship is finished because as soon as I can work out how to get the pictures from my camera to the build log I shall begin my first build log. Having said that I still have to find out how to work my camera. I can remember when you just used to point the thing and press a button, nowadays you have to pick modes, filters and God knows what before you get a picture . I am such a technophobe my daughter has said she will help me. When I get up and running I hope that I can call on you and the other Vasa builders to give me some help and advice along the way, the model as she is at the moment is in a sorry state. As a matter of fact if I leave her as she is she could model the ship as she was at the bottom of the sea . You have given us so much information with your build log mate that I cant wait to start mine Tony
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Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
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Hi Matti, nice progress on the rigging mate. Are you going to put a lantern at the stern? I have seen other manufacturers have included one with their kits but is there any evidence to support this Tony
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Hi Alexandru, Ive just watched you change a wooden block into a metal stove. Nice one mate Tony
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Danny, I have heard and seen cheeks before but I never realised that there were such things as bibs. I am still learning. Tony
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HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans
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Hi Remco, having owned a Brown Bess I can congratulate you on your scale reproduction. The Bess had a kick like a mule and was a delight to handle. Don't forget to put it where it can be seen on your Kingfisher, it is a model in its own right Tony
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