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NAZGÛL reacted to Karleop in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 February 23, 2015

Hola Matti:

Thanks again for your explanation.

By the way,somehow I missed your last pages of your log and I didn't realize that you already finish your model until I saw it in the display cabinet. Your version, like the original ship in the museum looks splendid!!!

Congratulations, Karl
NAZGÛL reacted to Ponto in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 February 23, 2015

A very classy case that fits the classy subject matter,........Well Done!

JP
NAZGÛL reacted to popeye2sea in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 February 23, 2015

The english equivalent to what you describe is called a fascine. Pretty close to vasa, I would say.
NAZGÛL got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 July 10, 2019

Thanks JM, once you get what goes where she builds in to a nice model. Feel free to ask and perhaps me or the other Billing Vasa builders can help.

Karl, your model turned out beautyful!

Vasa was a regal class ship, a kings powerful ship named after his heraldic name. Regal ships where usually named after things that were symbols of the king, The Spectre, The Crown, The Sword, The Apple (like Vasa sister ship Äpplet) and so on. Vasa is the family name (heraldic name?) of the king Gustav II Adolf. We call the time period between 1521-1654 vasatiden (The Vasa time) in swedish history because of these kings (and one queen). The V or W is because they had no clear spelling rules back then and wrote anyway they wanted.

Here's their heraldic symbol, same as on the Vasa ship. The thing in the middle is a vasakärve, a bundle of seed. These symbols are still common is swedish authorities.

I just finished the display case and got the model inside. The case is customized with a set of legs from an old table I had and some planks to fasten them. The display case is shortened to fit the model amd get nicer proportions of it.

Cheers!

/Matti
NAZGÛL got a reaction from Karleop in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 February 23, 2015

Thanks!

Well, it may be a something called a stormvase also. That's a bundle used by soldiers to get protection during battles. The Vasa symbol seems to have changed over the years and your interpretation of it as a symbol of wealth could also be true in this later version. I'm not sure, but the word vasakärve may actually originate from this symbol, not the other way around.

I feel I'm having problems explainig this in english, sorry.

/Matti
NAZGÛL got a reaction from MarisStella.hr in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 September 8, 2016

Thanks JM, once you get what goes where she builds in to a nice model. Feel free to ask and perhaps me or the other Billing Vasa builders can help.

Karl, your model turned out beautyful!

Vasa was a regal class ship, a kings powerful ship named after his heraldic name. Regal ships where usually named after things that were symbols of the king, The Spectre, The Crown, The Sword, The Apple (like Vasa sister ship Äpplet) and so on. Vasa is the family name (heraldic name?) of the king Gustav II Adolf. We call the time period between 1521-1654 vasatiden (The Vasa time) in swedish history because of these kings (and one queen). The V or W is because they had no clear spelling rules back then and wrote anyway they wanted.

Here's their heraldic symbol, same as on the Vasa ship. The thing in the middle is a vasakärve, a bundle of seed. These symbols are still common is swedish authorities.

I just finished the display case and got the model inside. The case is customized with a set of legs from an old table I had and some planks to fasten them. The display case is shortened to fit the model amd get nicer proportions of it.

Cheers!

/Matti
NAZGÛL got a reaction from WackoWolf in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 September 8, 2016

Thanks JM, once you get what goes where she builds in to a nice model. Feel free to ask and perhaps me or the other Billing Vasa builders can help.

Karl, your model turned out beautyful!

Vasa was a regal class ship, a kings powerful ship named after his heraldic name. Regal ships where usually named after things that were symbols of the king, The Spectre, The Crown, The Sword, The Apple (like Vasa sister ship Äpplet) and so on. Vasa is the family name (heraldic name?) of the king Gustav II Adolf. We call the time period between 1521-1654 vasatiden (The Vasa time) in swedish history because of these kings (and one queen). The V or W is because they had no clear spelling rules back then and wrote anyway they wanted.

Here's their heraldic symbol, same as on the Vasa ship. The thing in the middle is a vasakärve, a bundle of seed. These symbols are still common is swedish authorities.

I just finished the display case and got the model inside. The case is customized with a set of legs from an old table I had and some planks to fasten them. The display case is shortened to fit the model amd get nicer proportions of it.

Cheers!

/Matti
NAZGÛL reacted to Karleop in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 February 23, 2015

Hola Matti:
Thank you for your explanation about the origin of the name Vasa.

Interpreting your explanation I understand the origin of the name comes from the word vasakärve probably to show the abundance of wealth and prosperity that gives "bundle of seeds" and so become as a symbol of the King. Is that so?

Saludos, Karl

PS. Nice display cabinet. I must to do one to protect the model.
NAZGÛL got a reaction from Farbror Fartyg in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 July 24, 2015

Thanks JM, once you get what goes where she builds in to a nice model. Feel free to ask and perhaps me or the other Billing Vasa builders can help.

Karl, your model turned out beautyful!

Vasa was a regal class ship, a kings powerful ship named after his heraldic name. Regal ships where usually named after things that were symbols of the king, The Spectre, The Crown, The Sword, The Apple (like Vasa sister ship Äpplet) and so on. Vasa is the family name (heraldic name?) of the king Gustav II Adolf. We call the time period between 1521-1654 vasatiden (The Vasa time) in swedish history because of these kings (and one queen). The V or W is because they had no clear spelling rules back then and wrote anyway they wanted.

Here's their heraldic symbol, same as on the Vasa ship. The thing in the middle is a vasakärve, a bundle of seed. These symbols are still common is swedish authorities.

I just finished the display case and got the model inside. The case is customized with a set of legs from an old table I had and some planks to fasten them. The display case is shortened to fit the model amd get nicer proportions of it.

Cheers!

/Matti
NAZGÛL got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 March 6, 2015

Thanks JM, once you get what goes where she builds in to a nice model. Feel free to ask and perhaps me or the other Billing Vasa builders can help.

Karl, your model turned out beautyful!

Vasa was a regal class ship, a kings powerful ship named after his heraldic name. Regal ships where usually named after things that were symbols of the king, The Spectre, The Crown, The Sword, The Apple (like Vasa sister ship Äpplet) and so on. Vasa is the family name (heraldic name?) of the king Gustav II Adolf. We call the time period between 1521-1654 vasatiden (The Vasa time) in swedish history because of these kings (and one queen). The V or W is because they had no clear spelling rules back then and wrote anyway they wanted.

Here's their heraldic symbol, same as on the Vasa ship. The thing in the middle is a vasakärve, a bundle of seed. These symbols are still common is swedish authorities.

I just finished the display case and got the model inside. The case is customized with a set of legs from an old table I had and some planks to fasten them. The display case is shortened to fit the model amd get nicer proportions of it.

Cheers!

/Matti
NAZGÛL got a reaction from Karleop in Vasa by Karleop - FINISHED – Billing Boats – reviving a poorly built model February 23, 2015

Congrats Karl! You can be proud of your Vasa!

Looking forward to see what you do next.

/Matti
NAZGÛL got a reaction from mobbsie in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 March 6, 2015

Thanks JM, once you get what goes where she builds in to a nice model. Feel free to ask and perhaps me or the other Billing Vasa builders can help.

Karl, your model turned out beautyful!

Vasa was a regal class ship, a kings powerful ship named after his heraldic name. Regal ships where usually named after things that were symbols of the king, The Spectre, The Crown, The Sword, The Apple (like Vasa sister ship Äpplet) and so on. Vasa is the family name (heraldic name?) of the king Gustav II Adolf. We call the time period between 1521-1654 vasatiden (The Vasa time) in swedish history because of these kings (and one queen). The V or W is because they had no clear spelling rules back then and wrote anyway they wanted.

Here's their heraldic symbol, same as on the Vasa ship. The thing in the middle is a vasakärve, a bundle of seed. These symbols are still common is swedish authorities.

I just finished the display case and got the model inside. The case is customized with a set of legs from an old table I had and some planks to fasten them. The display case is shortened to fit the model amd get nicer proportions of it.

Cheers!

/Matti
NAZGÛL got a reaction from Ferit in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 March 3, 2015

Thanks JM, once you get what goes where she builds in to a nice model. Feel free to ask and perhaps me or the other Billing Vasa builders can help.

Karl, your model turned out beautyful!

Vasa was a regal class ship, a kings powerful ship named after his heraldic name. Regal ships where usually named after things that were symbols of the king, The Spectre, The Crown, The Sword, The Apple (like Vasa sister ship Äpplet) and so on. Vasa is the family name (heraldic name?) of the king Gustav II Adolf. We call the time period between 1521-1654 vasatiden (The Vasa time) in swedish history because of these kings (and one queen). The V or W is because they had no clear spelling rules back then and wrote anyway they wanted.

Here's their heraldic symbol, same as on the Vasa ship. The thing in the middle is a vasakärve, a bundle of seed. These symbols are still common is swedish authorities.

I just finished the display case and got the model inside. The case is customized with a set of legs from an old table I had and some planks to fasten them. The display case is shortened to fit the model amd get nicer proportions of it.

Cheers!

/Matti
NAZGÛL got a reaction from Mike Y in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 February 28, 2015

Thanks JM, once you get what goes where she builds in to a nice model. Feel free to ask and perhaps me or the other Billing Vasa builders can help.

Karl, your model turned out beautyful!

Vasa was a regal class ship, a kings powerful ship named after his heraldic name. Regal ships where usually named after things that were symbols of the king, The Spectre, The Crown, The Sword, The Apple (like Vasa sister ship Äpplet) and so on. Vasa is the family name (heraldic name?) of the king Gustav II Adolf. We call the time period between 1521-1654 vasatiden (The Vasa time) in swedish history because of these kings (and one queen). The V or W is because they had no clear spelling rules back then and wrote anyway they wanted.

Here's their heraldic symbol, same as on the Vasa ship. The thing in the middle is a vasakärve, a bundle of seed. These symbols are still common is swedish authorities.

I just finished the display case and got the model inside. The case is customized with a set of legs from an old table I had and some planks to fasten them. The display case is shortened to fit the model amd get nicer proportions of it.

Cheers!

/Matti
NAZGÛL got a reaction from riverboat in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 February 26, 2015

Thanks JM, once you get what goes where she builds in to a nice model. Feel free to ask and perhaps me or the other Billing Vasa builders can help.

Karl, your model turned out beautyful!

Vasa was a regal class ship, a kings powerful ship named after his heraldic name. Regal ships where usually named after things that were symbols of the king, The Spectre, The Crown, The Sword, The Apple (like Vasa sister ship Äpplet) and so on. Vasa is the family name (heraldic name?) of the king Gustav II Adolf. We call the time period between 1521-1654 vasatiden (The Vasa time) in swedish history because of these kings (and one queen). The V or W is because they had no clear spelling rules back then and wrote anyway they wanted.

Here's their heraldic symbol, same as on the Vasa ship. The thing in the middle is a vasakärve, a bundle of seed. These symbols are still common is swedish authorities.

I just finished the display case and got the model inside. The case is customized with a set of legs from an old table I had and some planks to fasten them. The display case is shortened to fit the model amd get nicer proportions of it.

Cheers!

/Matti
NAZGÛL got a reaction from Blue Ensign in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 February 26, 2015

Thanks JM, once you get what goes where she builds in to a nice model. Feel free to ask and perhaps me or the other Billing Vasa builders can help.

Karl, your model turned out beautyful!

Vasa was a regal class ship, a kings powerful ship named after his heraldic name. Regal ships where usually named after things that were symbols of the king, The Spectre, The Crown, The Sword, The Apple (like Vasa sister ship Äpplet) and so on. Vasa is the family name (heraldic name?) of the king Gustav II Adolf. We call the time period between 1521-1654 vasatiden (The Vasa time) in swedish history because of these kings (and one queen). The V or W is because they had no clear spelling rules back then and wrote anyway they wanted.

Here's their heraldic symbol, same as on the Vasa ship. The thing in the middle is a vasakärve, a bundle of seed. These symbols are still common is swedish authorities.

I just finished the display case and got the model inside. The case is customized with a set of legs from an old table I had and some planks to fasten them. The display case is shortened to fit the model amd get nicer proportions of it.

Cheers!

/Matti
NAZGÛL got a reaction from hexnut in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 February 24, 2015

Thanks JM, once you get what goes where she builds in to a nice model. Feel free to ask and perhaps me or the other Billing Vasa builders can help.

Karl, your model turned out beautyful!

Vasa was a regal class ship, a kings powerful ship named after his heraldic name. Regal ships where usually named after things that were symbols of the king, The Spectre, The Crown, The Sword, The Apple (like Vasa sister ship Äpplet) and so on. Vasa is the family name (heraldic name?) of the king Gustav II Adolf. We call the time period between 1521-1654 vasatiden (The Vasa time) in swedish history because of these kings (and one queen). The V or W is because they had no clear spelling rules back then and wrote anyway they wanted.

Here's their heraldic symbol, same as on the Vasa ship. The thing in the middle is a vasakärve, a bundle of seed. These symbols are still common is swedish authorities.

I just finished the display case and got the model inside. The case is customized with a set of legs from an old table I had and some planks to fasten them. The display case is shortened to fit the model amd get nicer proportions of it.

Cheers!

/Matti
NAZGÛL got a reaction from Lin Feng in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 February 24, 2015

Thanks JM, once you get what goes where she builds in to a nice model. Feel free to ask and perhaps me or the other Billing Vasa builders can help.

Karl, your model turned out beautyful!

Vasa was a regal class ship, a kings powerful ship named after his heraldic name. Regal ships where usually named after things that were symbols of the king, The Spectre, The Crown, The Sword, The Apple (like Vasa sister ship Äpplet) and so on. Vasa is the family name (heraldic name?) of the king Gustav II Adolf. We call the time period between 1521-1654 vasatiden (The Vasa time) in swedish history because of these kings (and one queen). The V or W is because they had no clear spelling rules back then and wrote anyway they wanted.

Here's their heraldic symbol, same as on the Vasa ship. The thing in the middle is a vasakärve, a bundle of seed. These symbols are still common is swedish authorities.

I just finished the display case and got the model inside. The case is customized with a set of legs from an old table I had and some planks to fasten them. The display case is shortened to fit the model amd get nicer proportions of it.

Cheers!

/Matti
NAZGÛL reacted to Karleop in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 February 22, 2015

Hola Matti:

I just finished my Vasa model, and I realize I do not know the meaning of Vasa (or Wasa?). Try to look at Google as well as the Swedish translators but without result.
Maybe you can satisfy my curiosity. Saludos, Karl
NAZGÛL reacted to jollymillar in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75 February 22, 2015

Fabulous looking boat, I am sure you are very proud of it. I have just started the Wasa (billings490) and the instruction are a little vague at times, but with the help I get here looking at the pics will really be a great support. Thanks for posting. JM
NAZGÛL reacted to Karleop in Vasa by Karleop - FINISHED – Billing Boats – reviving a poorly built model February 22, 2015

Hola:

I am honored by all your comments and likes, especially because you are true experts in modeling and know the work involved in each step of the construction.

Thanks again, Karl
NAZGÛL got a reaction from FrankWouts in Dutch Two-decker by SuperSylvester - 1/50 scale - from plans of Heinrich Winter's Hohenzollern model July 24, 2021

Thats looking really great! Looking forward to see more.

/Matti
NAZGÛL got a reaction from Karleop in Vasa by Karleop - FINISHED – Billing Boats – reviving a poorly built model February 11, 2015

Nice progress on your model Karl, those flas turned out great!

/Matti
NAZGÛL reacted to Karleop in Vasa by Karleop - FINISHED – Billing Boats – reviving a poorly built model February 11, 2015

Hi guys:

After just over two weeks I am back putting some of the advances in the forum. This is because I've been working on coiling ropes, a painstaking work and a bit boring. To do it it was necessary: first to adjust the tension of the standing and running rigging, fixing them with diluted white glue to its corresponding place, cutting the extra lengths and finally making and fixing a fake coiling rope to put over the belaying pins.

I hope to finish it soon to follow with banners, railings and other details.

Saludos, Karl
NAZGÛL reacted to Karleop in Vasa by Karleop - FINISHED – Billing Boats – reviving a poorly built model February 11, 2015

Hola:

As part of the last steps in finishing my Vasa I proceed to cutting and bending the flags. At first I used the method described by Matti and Denis Pink using an aluminium can and shaping it to look as a flag in the wind, wetting the flag in a mixture of white glue and covering the aluminium shape with it. Matti mention that the inner surface can have a glossy finish due to the contact of the glue with the shiny surface of the can, but that it can be fixed spraying it with a satin acrylic varnish. (Nazgul pp 62).

As expected I got the unpleasant glossy finished. To avoid it, I tried another and simpler method. After wetting the flag with the white glue mixture I shape it using clamps and strips of wood as you can see in the pictures. From my point of view it works great.

Saludos, Karl

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