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JanV got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75 June 2, 2016

Are you sure you are building the same scale model from Corel or is this in 1:35 instead of the original 1:75.
I see details on your model I cannot dream of, so perfect looking to the same on my Corel in 1:75.
JanV got a reaction from md1400cs in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75 June 1, 2016

Are you sure you are building the same scale model from Corel or is this in 1:35 instead of the original 1:75.
I see details on your model I cannot dream of, so perfect looking to the same on my Corel in 1:75.
JanV got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75 June 1, 2016

Are you sure you are building the same scale model from Corel or is this in 1:35 instead of the original 1:75.
I see details on your model I cannot dream of, so perfect looking to the same on my Corel in 1:75.
JanV reacted to md1400cs in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75 May 31, 2016

Hi Mates,

Frank, thank for your comments.

Thanks for likes, and dropping by (:-)

A few added small time consuming details, as I want to make sure that all needed items are in place before I attach the mainmast shrouds to their deadeyes.

Turns out that the pin rails that I had located at the quarterdeck were in error (first early photo). Fred Hocker said, “we got that wrong, those pin rails were added by mistake, it should have been kevels”

So pulled them out-did leave some scaring, and then put together a kevel for each side.

Used black nylon fishing line so simulate the four mounting cleats.

Attached the served rope around the mainmast along with the triple pulley. Added a rope trim at the mast base.

Made up some single blocks for drilling into deck.

Changed the attaching rope to the box for the capstan winding bars. (Though I think their shapes and lengths are amiss)

Next need to;

Tidy up carriage ropes
Drill vertical holes for upper railing braces
Drill more holes for newly needed belaying pin locations
Make six fiddle blocks and shrouds for main mast stay.

Then I can proceed with the 18 shroud attachments.

Cheers,

Michael
JanV reacted to md1400cs in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75 May 24, 2016

Thanks Ferit,

Will follow the 1/10th

Looked at, and tried to make a couple of blocks from scratch to better match the longer and thinner ones as seen on the 1/10th photo just below.

Too much work, so took the kit block; minor reshape, better articulated the “pulley” areas, and added some black bands. Along with a second hole drilled to simulate the top lateral pulley.

Those black bands I had mentioned in a previous post – they were from a car model. They were self- adhesive vinyl trim from an F40.

Cut the strips to size, and then coated the block with clear flat gloss to “lock” the strips into place.

Michael
JanV got a reaction from slow2cool in Vasa by mar3kl - Billing Boats - scale 1:75 May 20, 2016

Thanks, I found a local supplier for this special Silk paper. (10 sheets for 11,00 euro)

did you use the graphic as posted or a special picture (I am not so familiar with vectorized pictures)

Thanks also for the Lantern, I will check with a local supplier what he can supply.
JanV reacted to md1400cs in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75 May 20, 2016

Hi Mates,

Have not posted in a while, Admiral has had, it seems like a book of honey do lists. So, in between, have been doing various detail bits before attaching the lower main shrouds.

Put together the rope knighthead that sits below in the upper gun-deck, along with its ropes, and block (thinking of re-doing that particular triple violin block to look more like that from the 1/10th) in the photo. Hmmmm??

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Then worked on a kit block that needed some plastic surgery before being wrapped around the lower mainmast
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Finished the main lower platform. I’m very happy with how the lower main mast came out - bit-by-bit moving forward.

To be continued…

Thanks as always for all of the nice thoughts, likes and just looking…

Michael
JanV reacted to Ulises Victoria in Royal Louis 1780 by Ulises Victoria - FINISHED - Mamoli - Scale 1/90 - French 126-gun ship May 12, 2016

Hello all.
Finally the dreaded part 112 is done!!!

I am happy with it although it has its flaws. As you can see there is some unevenness here and there. I'm gonna' have to live with that.

As you can see here, the instructions say to use several 2x2 woods to fill the space and then shape accordingly. I decided to use a piece of balsa instead.

Here I am making a shape with cardboard of the profile.

Planking starts. Due to the nature of the shape and the difficulty to properly clamp these planks, I decided to use contact cement
to do this job. Worked wonderfully. I also changed the size of the planks from .5 x 4 mm to .5 x 3mm.

Making sure both sides of that part will be at the same height.

Both parts are finished and painted. Here is starboard

When finished, I noticed some spots that were a bit bouncy, meaning they were not very well glued. And I was undecided about what color to use here. I decided to give a coat of CA to the entire area and then paint it black, to match the color of the wales. Unfortunately, the paint I used to paint the wales became unusable so I used a different paint, and it shows when looking closely.

General view of the ship at this moment

Thanks for watching, mates.

All the best.

PD We celebrate mother's day today. Best wishes to all moms here, either members or members' mom.

Ulises
JanV got a reaction from WackoWolf in Vasa by mar3kl - Billing Boats - scale 1:75 May 4, 2016

I am curious about the result of the flags, even the failures, as my idea is to make those also myself

about the lantern do you have more information, like brand and type.
JanV got a reaction from Canute in Vasa kit May 3, 2016

I have seen various kits from this company HMSVicory and Souverin of the Seas and thesr are very good kits. Only problem is that it takes approx 2 years before all items are received
JanV got a reaction from EJ_L in Vasa kit May 3, 2016

check the various logs here for both Billing boats and Corel models and see how these are modified.

through information from the Vasa Museum we have been informed about this new kit:

http://www.editionsatlas.se/collection/VBU/Majestatiska-vasa.html

not sure when available in each country, but this will be a subscription modell with every month some new packages.

for the design of this modell there has been direct input from the museum, so this is expected to be a more correct version.
http://warshipvasa.freeforums.net/thread/146/new-vasa-kit
JanV got a reaction from Nirvana in Vasa kit May 3, 2016

check the various logs here for both Billing boats and Corel models and see how these are modified.

through information from the Vasa Museum we have been informed about this new kit:

http://www.editionsatlas.se/collection/VBU/Majestatiska-vasa.html

not sure when available in each country, but this will be a subscription modell with every month some new packages.

for the design of this modell there has been direct input from the museum, so this is expected to be a more correct version.
http://warshipvasa.freeforums.net/thread/146/new-vasa-kit
JanV got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Wasa 1628 by JanV - Corel - scale 1:75 - Vasa November 8, 2016

The last weeks I have finished a ship in a bottle.
JanV reacted to md1400cs in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75 May 1, 2016

Ferit: Thanks for always dropping by and posting encouraging words. I have to assume, as also with most builders, the last bits will be the flags.

Edwin : appreciate your visits and thoughts - Thanks

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Working on rebuilding the mainmast lower platform. The one that I had started pre-building (same size as the foremast one) turns out is a bit too small. This one is easier, having struggled through the first two; now have a better grasp on how to make the small bits at a faster clip

MIchael
JanV got a reaction from cog in Wasa 1628 by JanV - Corel - scale 1:75 - Vasa August 24, 2016

The last weeks I have finished a ship in a bottle.
JanV reacted to BLACK VIKING in Wasa 1628 by JanV - Corel - scale 1:75 - Vasa May 1, 2016

Looking forward to seeing your next update on the Vasa Jan

Rgd BV
JanV got a reaction from cristikc in Wasa 1628 by JanV - Corel - scale 1:75 - Vasa July 11, 2016

The last weeks I have finished a ship in a bottle.
JanV got a reaction from BLACK VIKING in Wasa 1628 by JanV - Corel - scale 1:75 - Vasa May 1, 2016

First of all to all my followers all the best for 2016

continued with the standing rigs on the platforms of main mast and foremast
JanV got a reaction from Piet in HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - FINISHED - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1:64 May 1, 2016

Good job Sjors.

enjoy your holiday and hope you get better weather as we are having now in our cold Netherlands
(wet snow and of April, terrible weather )
JanV got a reaction from Canute in Vasa kit April 30, 2016

check the various logs here for both Billing boats and Corel models and see how these are modified.

through information from the Vasa Museum we have been informed about this new kit:

http://www.editionsatlas.se/collection/VBU/Majestatiska-vasa.html

not sure when available in each country, but this will be a subscription modell with every month some new packages.

for the design of this modell there has been direct input from the museum, so this is expected to be a more correct version.
http://warshipvasa.freeforums.net/thread/146/new-vasa-kit
JanV got a reaction from wim500 in Wasa 1628 by JanV - Corel - scale 1:75 - Vasa May 2, 2016

The last weeks I have finished a ship in a bottle.
JanV got a reaction from fmodajr in Wasa 1628 by JanV - Corel - scale 1:75 - Vasa May 1, 2016

The last weeks I have finished a ship in a bottle.
JanV got a reaction from enemeink in Wasa 1628 by JanV - Corel - scale 1:75 - Vasa July 12, 2016

in the meantime busy with preparations of the yards, as soon as something new to show I will post some pictures

I have packed the Vasa in plastic to prevent against dust. due to private reasons I cannot work on the rigging and have to wait till summer holiday period.
JanV got a reaction from Sjors in HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - FINISHED - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1:64 April 30, 2016

Good job Sjors.

enjoy your holiday and hope you get better weather as we are having now in our cold Netherlands
(wet snow and of April, terrible weather )
JanV got a reaction from mtaylor in Vasa kit April 30, 2016

check the various logs here for both Billing boats and Corel models and see how these are modified.

through information from the Vasa Museum we have been informed about this new kit:

http://www.editionsatlas.se/collection/VBU/Majestatiska-vasa.html

not sure when available in each country, but this will be a subscription modell with every month some new packages.

for the design of this modell there has been direct input from the museum, so this is expected to be a more correct version.
http://warshipvasa.freeforums.net/thread/146/new-vasa-kit

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