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marktiedens reacted to Karleop in Vasa by Karleop - FINISHED – Billing Boats – reviving a poorly built model
Hola a todos:
Finally I decided to place the gunports for the cannons. Initially I had no plan to add the rear (holding) ropes and put only the ones that are in the front, because I had not a clear idea how to do it. The solution was to dip the yarn in diluted white glue and dry it vertically until hardened.
To put the door in place, and having the hole for the yarn ready, the operation was very simple.
Saludos
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marktiedens got a reaction from Dubz in Vasa by marktiedens - FINISHED - Sergal - scale 1:60
Another update - been slowly working on the shrouds & stays.Topmast shrouds & mizzen stays done.I know the rigging is a bit dark but I prefer the look of the dark standing rigging.The running rigging will be much lighter.
/Mark
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marktiedens reacted to fmodajr in Wasa by fmodajr - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
I decided to add the small railing around the opening to the lower deck
and leave off the stern railings (in front of the mizzen mast) that the Corel kit called for.
Stanchions pinned to deck.
Finished railing
Now turning my attention to the channels!
Thanks,
Frank
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marktiedens got a reaction from WackoWolf in Vasa by marktiedens - FINISHED - Sergal - scale 1:60
Another update - been slowly working on the shrouds & stays.Topmast shrouds & mizzen stays done.I know the rigging is a bit dark but I prefer the look of the dark standing rigging.The running rigging will be much lighter.
/Mark
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marktiedens got a reaction from Dubz in Vasa by marktiedens - FINISHED - Sergal - scale 1:60
A small update - finished the lower shroud ratlines on the starboard side.I like to give them a slight natural looking droop.
/Mark
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marktiedens got a reaction from NMBROOK in Vasa by marktiedens - FINISHED - Sergal - scale 1:60
Another update - been slowly working on the shrouds & stays.Topmast shrouds & mizzen stays done.I know the rigging is a bit dark but I prefer the look of the dark standing rigging.The running rigging will be much lighter.
/Mark
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marktiedens got a reaction from tarbrush in Vasa by marktiedens - FINISHED - Sergal - scale 1:60
Another update - been slowly working on the shrouds & stays.Topmast shrouds & mizzen stays done.I know the rigging is a bit dark but I prefer the look of the dark standing rigging.The running rigging will be much lighter.
/Mark
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marktiedens got a reaction from edmay in Vasa by marktiedens - FINISHED - Sergal - scale 1:60
A small update - finished the lower shroud ratlines on the starboard side.I like to give them a slight natural looking droop.
/Mark
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marktiedens got a reaction from MarisStella.hr in Vasa by marktiedens - FINISHED - Sergal - scale 1:60
Another update - been slowly working on the shrouds & stays.Topmast shrouds & mizzen stays done.I know the rigging is a bit dark but I prefer the look of the dark standing rigging.The running rigging will be much lighter.
/Mark
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marktiedens got a reaction from fmodajr in Vasa by marktiedens - FINISHED - Sergal - scale 1:60
Another update - been slowly working on the shrouds & stays.Topmast shrouds & mizzen stays done.I know the rigging is a bit dark but I prefer the look of the dark standing rigging.The running rigging will be much lighter.
/Mark
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marktiedens reacted to fmodajr in Wasa by fmodajr - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Working on the Capstan. I drilled out the holes of the Corel Capstan and squared them up.
Installed the base for the capstan
I removed the large base from the Corel capstan, added the 6 vertical pieces and shaped in-between.
Installed the capstan to the base
Finished capstan
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marktiedens reacted to Karleop in Vasa by Karleop - FINISHED – Billing Boats – reviving a poorly built model
Hola amigos:
After sanding, staining and varnishing the masts and spars I started to assemble the bowsprit placing the topmast, masts, blocks and tops.
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Because deadeyes are partially tucked into the top I decided to make the shrouds separately because otherwise it would be more difficult to hold them.
To put the shrouds between the masts I leave unglued the topmast cap. This operation is contrary to the normal way of doing it.
Saludos, Karl
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marktiedens reacted to JanV in Wasa 1628 by JanV - Corel - scale 1:75 - Vasa
an the other side is also mounted
now only the gunports near the galleries (needs to be closed) and in the rear. -
marktiedens reacted to JanV in Wasa 1628 by JanV - Corel - scale 1:75 - Vasa
gunports on the first side mounted
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marktiedens reacted to md1400cs in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
I have come to realize that each of you will most likely build three more ships before I finish this one. (:-)
But, here, surprisingly, are the completed cannons. Each of which incorporates fifty-five parts inclusive of the ropes, blocks and the single nail for anchoring the carriage to the deck (drilled a hole at the bottom of one of the four wheels for each carriage). I'm really irritated with my lack of knowledge regarding the axle pin poor locations. Darn, Nigel had the perfect solution, but it was too late...
You will note that my first attempt at devising a carriage anchoring method was, in retrospect, silly. Those long nails would not allow the barrels to slip through the deck openings. This did not even occur to me (such a novice) as I was attaching them. I tried shortening the nails, but then I could not locate the tiny pre drilled hole in the deck; uncharted territory for me.
So plan "C" should work, a small nail through one of the rear wheels in each carriage. Hmmm. The also really uncharted waters for me will be rigging all of these. (:-). I will use JanV's idea from his build.
I promise that I won't post any more canon updates until I have them rigged and mounted! Might be a long while (:-). I so appreciate all of your really super nice comments, so encouraging, thanks for also just looking in.
PS: ropes and blocks are from Chuck's at Syren (:-)
Regards,
Michael
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marktiedens reacted to pirozzi in Royal William by pirozzi - FINISHED - Euromodels - 1/70
Working on planking the main deck. I am really pleased with the color of the bleached walnut wood. Using Peter's research, it appears that at this scale, the length of a real ship's deck planks should be no more than 102mm. The kit calls for 180mm. I chose to go with 100mm. Rather than plank with one continuous strip and simulate joints with a marker, I chose to do it the actual way with the 3 plank shift. The first line at the center was done with all 100mm strips and the next started with a 75mm strip, the next with 50mm and the next with 25mm, then back to a 100mm and so on. One long edge and both ends of each strip were darkened with a black marking pen to simulate the black caulking that was used in between planks to seal the deck. I also tried to mix up the grains of the planks to give it more a realistic look since real decks were planked with lumber that did not match the flow of the grain.
All this may seem to the extreme, but I said I would try to take this build to a more extreme level of reality than my last.
Vince P.
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marktiedens reacted to Mirabell61 in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
thank you Popeye.
Bob, thanks for your words,
i can only give back the compliments for your beautiful Essex build
Thanks Crackers,
we can be thankful that today we can get all sorts of chilled Drinks on board a ship...
Nils
Here a short update on the assembly Arrangement..
I am thinking of doing some structuring to the raw swivel gunposts
would have to tacle guns and anchor cables, all that goes underneath the Quarterdeck before putting it on permanently, am always a bit anxious that something could be forgotten to Mount as Long as there is Access there
would now Need to get the forecastle assembly Status to the same Level..
Nils
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marktiedens reacted to Mirabell61 in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
a Little update for the Quarterdeck..
Little binnacle cabinet
Nils
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marktiedens reacted to Mirabell61 in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Setting the tiller for steering either for Manual direct, or for steering with tackle rope and wheel. In raw shaped condition, Needs to be fine tuned...
here the tiller parts
tiller mounted to the Fitting socket
tiller upwards curve for Manual steering
or in downwards mode for rope steering (via blocks and wheel)
Nils
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marktiedens reacted to Mirabell61 in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Build log part 34
concentrating on the Quarterdeck
the deckbeams arecready to take on the deck
the uncolored figure is 25 mm hight...
the painted figure is 28mm hight
the cutaway of the Quarterdeck allows sight to the inside
gratings, capstan, Skylight housing and deckframe for ladder added
Build log part 35 to follow...
Nils
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marktiedens reacted to fmodajr in Wasa by fmodajr - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Made some more progress on the model!
Started work on some of the deck fittings. I cut out the slots for the sheaves and made the bottoms for the stanchions.
Now I inserted the sheaves, pinned the bottoms (to help keep them in place on the deck), gold leafed and fit the head figurines to the stanchions, and made the belay pin racks.
Some photos of the finished assembly's on the deck
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marktiedens got a reaction from Karleop in Vasa by Karleop - FINISHED – Billing Boats – reviving a poorly built model
Hello Karl - nice solution.I also had to "make" a little room between mast sections on my masts.I thought I saw a picture somewhere showing the shrouds going around both mast sections but i know that would be wrong.
Mark
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marktiedens reacted to JanV in Wasa 1628 by JanV - Corel - scale 1:75 - Vasa
finalized the chains and deadeyes on one site.
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marktiedens reacted to md1400cs in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Still working on those carriages.
Here is a minor update. First pic. is of the upper and leading edge carriage metal frames after I chemically darkened the brass pieces. As I mentioned earlier each four piece set is specific a particular one of the 14 carriage.
I then glued all of the pieces. Subsequently realized that the black chemical process did not allow the glue to adhere to the carriages. I had not washed off each small piece for fear of having them go down the drain, so glued them directly. Instructions do say "wash off" Hmmmm
I then needed to scape off the glue sides to re-adhere the small parts. It would have been probably easier to paint them. Though I feared that over time the paint would peel off.
Next was painting the cannon barrels. I initially chose a water-based paint made specifically for airbrushing. BIG mistake. Paint would not adhere after drying. I knew of this potential but was rushing myself.
So after scrubbing off the first attempt at painting, I then used an enamel paint that needed to be thinned and was a bit messy at cleanup, but looks excellent.
Next was scraping the emblems to bring out their details.
Next steps will be to attach the cannons and add the upper restraining hinges, then on to the ropes/blocks. Again, thanks so much for visiting it is so appreciated.
Regards,
Michael
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marktiedens reacted to Karleop in Vasa by Karleop - FINISHED – Billing Boats – reviving a poorly built model
Hola amigos!
After a week out of town I resume my building. First of all, thanks to Matti because he confirms that the instructions Manual is wrong (again) in respect of the topmasts because the thickness of them does not correspond to the scale of the real ship. Curiously in the plans appear correct and is easy to see that the plans do not correspond to the kit.
Unfortunately I already made the lower topmasts of the foremast and the main mast according the Manual but I will follow Matti in putting only 2 instead of the 3 rings that come in the kit to the other topmasts. It will be necessary to make and adjust the size of all the pieces that hold the rings but I don´t think will be a problem.
Knowing the above I proceed to make sure if the other topmasts fits properly to the masts. And the first thing to notice was that there were not enough space to enter the shrouds and it was necessary to lime the pieces as shown in the next pictures:
Saludos, Karl
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