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Hi Mates,

Need some advice. Starting to attach the foremast shrouds before locating the lower platform. But looking at a rigging book I noticed these Burton Pendants. Did a Google search and it seems that they were also on some 16th century. ships.

Any help would be appreciated regarding adding these to this build. All of the rigging plans that I have for the Vasa don't seem to include any of these linee.

Thanks in advance. I will post an update soon.

Regards...

Frank,

This is the only one that I have seen with buoys. Its scale is 1/35th. You should have all of his pics in your files from previously (:-)

If not, here is the link to his excellent scratch built.

http://www.modelships.de/Vasa_II_Janssen/VASA_II_ship-model.htm

PS: Tripple clicking on each jpg makes them super large and super detailed, very easy to adjust detailed views.

I looked in the Landström book and found no reference, Clayton's nor the 1/10th include these either?? I am also planning to add some to mine. Hmmm

Frank,

NOW! I remember, yes we had in fact spoken about this in the past (:-) Yes nice diversion indeed

Speaking of "off topic" I have been binging (Netflix) through "Hell on Wheels"  an amazing drama series on the building of the US Transcontinental railroad.  One of the best series that I have ever watched.Just finished season four.

MIchael

Frank,

Nice couple of updates. Flag and upper railings look excellent. Nice work.

So what's up next under your table at position No.1?

Michael

Giampiero,

Brilliant work. An absolute pleasure to follow along.

Michael

Mark,

Your work on this build is looking especially super well refined. Very excellent work

PS: Love the tooth pic idea. I have some of those in a small Zipock for sometime looking for a "fit"--great idea...

PS 2: Your bulkhead widows look as if they are angled somewhat aft from the top. Is that just a "camera Angle" look?

PS 3: Great idea on lightening your deck planks' I will keep that idea in my notes.

Cheers,

Michael

John,

As I've said many times - Love your boat !!

Michael

Ed,

Just discovered your build log. I'll be back (keeping my espresso machine hot) to visit your log from page one. I WON'T key like 100 times+ but will press it "here" As has been said-  beautifully amazing and skillful work.

Regards,

Michael

Hi mates,

Thanks for the likes..George you are certainly right (:-)   cheers enjoy as well

Frank you are certainly are ahead of me. You will probably finish two more before this one sees its completion. I have looked back on your techniques and WILL use the wire to hold a gap for the shroud deadeyes when I get to the other masts. It's a known technique that you explained well. Thanks.

There was just a small amount of progress before turning off the lights last night. Feeling a bit better with all of this NEW stuff.I'll post next with a real update (:-)..

Regards,

Michael

Frank just catching up

YES cheers as well from not so far away.  Enjoy 

Michael

Hi Mates,

Thanks for all of your nice comments, stopping by, and "likes" always so appreciated !

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I decided to re-do the six lines under the platform. The knots were weak and out of scale. Decided that black sewing thread would “disappear” better. But now;

going through a frustrating bit. Struggling with my first attempt at actually mounting rigging. And to think this is only a very small bit of the first section OMG..(:-)

Having a hard time finding a proper way of seizing the shrouds, attaching the upper deadeyes as well as their corresponding ropes. I have looked at other build logs for advice, but still can’t get out of my thinking “box” to allow for a more pleasant experience.

Then later as I was starting to attach the first of the six shrouds I realized that the mast was too short (See pic), and that the wood cap that connects the second mast was also too low (too close the platform base) Grrrrrrr.

I looked at the Corel sheet for wood cap fit location (wrong!! Corel) and then failed to, at least, pay more attention to the length the second mast should have been. I will be more attentive with the other masts. Last pic is 1/10th the way it should look more-or-less

So in closing not too “happy” right now, so not sitting for extended lengths of time. Hmmm.

Well of to Berkeley next week to see our son, and his wife’s family for the holidays. They all enjoy good single malts music, and good tequila  

Cheers everyone - do enjoy your holidays as well 

Michael

Frank,

Beautiful work. Nice update. She's almost ready to sail off and sink an hour later (:-)

Cheers,

Michael

These are absolutely so excellent. each cut is super clean, leave no small hanging threads. Also (not shown in photo) on the other side is a screw that allows tightening of the blades.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R8LZF4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01

Highly recommended.

Michael

Bob,

Nice work on the sails. 

PS: I'm glad that M. Kemp worked out for your team ha ha...he looked very good last season

Michael

John,

Thanks for your very kind post. Well, when it comes to details your current (almost completed) build log also blows me away (:-)

MIchael

Alexandru,

Of course--absolutely stunning work (I'm certainly repeating myself and others with this post).

Such a pleasure to follow and learn from.

Michael

Ray,

I SO love British understatements . "I am fairly pleased with the result,"  I lived in the UK for two years (St John's Woods-back in the 90s')

I, on the other hand, would be shouting from the rooftops if I could ever build a ship as beautiful as is yours. What a pleasure to admire! or should I say "Your ship turned out to be visually acceptable" (:-)

PS: Loved our time in the UK.

Michael

Nils,

Just really catching up !! on your beautiful build log. I'm ,again, finally receiving emails on the many builds that I am following (switched to a gmail address here at MSW)

SO I could have clicked "like" more than 30 times since September, but did not want to overwhelm your inbox. (:-) Beautiful as has been said so many times about your work.

Michael

John,

Your last batch of photos are really something !!! excellent work.

Michael

Randy, 

Thanks for your very nice comment, much appreciated.

PS Regarding my post just above (email issue)

FYI: I  changed my MSW email from AOL to my gmail. Now ALL notices started posting again.

Michael

Dave,

Thanks for your kind post.

PS: I'm having a problem receiving emails from the many builds that I follow (including responses to this build)

Mark T, has led me to a thread that deals with this issue. It seems that other members are also having the same issues. I'm reading through it to see if there is a fix.

FYI     http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9808-no-mails-for-me-robin-b/page-3

Regards,

Michael

Bob,

What an amazing kit--no let me rephrase that. What an amazing build of a fantastic looking kit. I will happily follow along.

Thanks for your beautiful large format photos as well, really allows for savoring your attention to excellent detailing. Your copious and well explained notation also make this build log a pleasure. Glad I found it.

Regards,

Michael

Randy,

Just discovered your log. Beautiful, I also really like how you applied the decorative strips, looks as though they are painted wood excellent. In fact all of your details are first-rate. I will also follow along. I'll be back when I have time to read all of your excellent notations. Very nice build log indeed.

Cheers,

Michael

Alexandru,

Your work is almost beyond comprehension. I needed to look at your last post pics three times to fully understand the details of this tiller wheel. Superb!!

Michael

Frank,

As you know..I have a folder of all of your sails work. Hoping to emulate your work, as well a Karl's, and (Ulises wonderful rigging). Not sure I can get to all of your levels of work. Wood is my friend, and I so enjoy those parts of the build, but cloth, and rigging, Hmmm? I will see about that next new challenge. 

Though I do have great builder's whom I am following (:-) and BTW my build is going soo slow (;-(

Your ship is so beautiful,Thanks for following mine as well.

Michael