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Patrick, Yes the cathead question is something that I thought of. Sergal shows a pinrail - Amati as McKay do not. All of the tie points are at the forward bulkhead upper railing in front of the foremast (hmmm?). I have not decided if I want to add sails, as I did with the Vasa - the extra work, and many needed extra pin locations is - well something to think about. McKay's rigging plates are really superb, that also include full sails. So regarding current situation - yes I have found a solution 😉 -bit of a less than good one - but it will be fine ...images speak for themselves Cheers, One last thought given the price point of this Sergal SotS - and that it has been available for decades - certainly R&D costs have been long ago paid for, even with their "improved" product (yes some parts are much better) One would think that the bright parts (for this ship THE buying incentive) would be at least as excellent as the vintage kit's solid bronze bits....the are poorer by comparison IMO.... hmmm??
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Hi Mates, A work in progress update that has caused some unforeseen issues (my fault); 1) Canons under the forecastle deck, and forward bulkhead – per the kit are eight dummies. Stubs to be inserted in kit provided balsa blocks. 2) Forecastle deck has large open area for stairs leading down to forward portion of main deck. So I planked that part of the main deck as well (was an afterthought) then wanted to add carriages and canons, instead of the eight dummies. – work is very average given the very minor view that it will provide – it will do 3) Needed to choose canons and carriages; will all be from current kit 4) Will use the McKay drawing and flatten the forecastle inside bulkhead and add two doors (to be open) hence added visual to those eight carriages. So far so good. THEN realized that the forward inner carriages sit in where I need to add the two knightheads that run through forecastle deck - Yikes!! Now need to re-think this entire section of work. Might just add a grating, use dummies for the four forward canons – need to think it out Hmmm?? TBD. As always thanks so much for your interest….
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barkeater is right - don't pre-glue any lines. I have found the following method to be very practical. pre insert your coil. run the line under the pin rail. leave lots of extra rope. put in pin - don't glue. Then later you can remove the pin as needed to adjust lines, then add a bit of CA to pin. lock into position. cut excess rope. add coil over the top. Hope this helps
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Here are some detail images of the finished build. last post for this build THANKS mates - was a fun one - learned a lot about the inside.
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Ooops - been quite a while that I left this unfinished project behind. She is done (has been for months) the case was made and she is hanging on her intended wall. Here are a few images - will very soon post close up details of this completed ship, along with details for the light switch in the case - and will add Finished to this log. So appreciated the wonderful comments, likes and you interest in following this log Cheers,
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In 018 I visited the Vaset Museum for a second time. I was very lucky to also spend an hour with Dr. fred Hocker. He showed me one of the research areas where they are prepping additional displays; and we did speak about the odd combinations of guns aboard. Dr. Hocker said that the king had demanded an additional gun deck be built as well. Turned out that the Swedish navy was short on guns at that time so the Vasa, for its launch, was fitted with several different types guns that happened to be available. DeAgostini and now the new Artesenia Latina (kit looks very good) are the only Vasa kits that replicate the odd variety of guns that were mounted for its launch.
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Haddock Just found your log - this will be great to follow - Having spent years bashing a Corel version, will be nice to see a cross section of this ship. Cheers,
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Thanks E.J., Very helpful 👌
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Yes E.J - as Ulises asked??? --- Have been using Chuck's ropes for years - so loved them - but he's no longer producing them. Never wanted the challenge - but now it appears as if there is little choice - and your comments about it's actually sorta easy is encouraging. And your ropes do look very good. Also what kind of threads?? lot's of new learning coming up for me as well. Cheers,
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Hi, Minor update - having more or less completed the hull planking now focused on planking the other three needed upper decks pear wood (3 x 0.5mm)... Work in progress.....next will add "treenails" as was done for forecastle deck. along with other needed work. The kit provided pre-scored decks were a great aid for aligning the covering planks. Thanks so much for your interest in following, likes, comments and/or just dropping by...
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Robert, Just catching up - as always superbly well detailed work!!
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Hi, Want to share - I've learned so much from other members techniques - this is a silly simple idea, but I have found it to be super helpful for many different needs. In this case for the planking - I occasionally had minor differences in plank widths -and did not pay attention when gluing them into place. It, of course resulted in a larger problem when adding next plank. Have been using this for a long time. I use adhesive backed sanding discs, attach bits to various sizes of wood to create very useful sanding tools of any needed size - In this case 220 grit --- but you get the idea. regards,
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J11, Thanks much appreciated - PS: wasn't done without my having to use some phrases and words that I had not used since a teen 😂
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Hi all, Here are some updated images for the hull second planking. and I was getting very lazy about putting on/off small dust mask as I sanded and adjusted each plank before installing – so thought about a solution (Amazon) – works very well – see last image Thanks for looking in -- as always much appreciated!
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Jonathan, I had a cargo full load of enjoyment following your superb build - BIG congrats - she looks awesome indeed. Regards,
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Steven, Hmmmm?? Michael Hirst who spent years studying and making sure that the series was as close to their world as possible, would take great exception at your post. https://www.amazon.com/World-Vikings-Justin-Pollard/dp/1452145458/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=micheal+hirst+the+vikings&qid=1615738793&s=books&sr=1-1-spell
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Patrick Nice -- PS: on the backside of the shrouds (facing to the inside of the ship - where I would do the knots) - I found that Gorilla Gel CA is the best way to almost immediately secure knots - don't tighten TOO much - give a pull just after adding the tiny spot of glue - hold for a second - The glue will then weave into the single loop knot and become a super solid lock. After the glue dries - couple of minutes - you can really tug on the loose ropes ends and cut with scissors as close to the locked knot as you can - without leaving a visible strand - works so well... and looks so good Also if you really want to; the glue dries shiny - So I later add a small touch of flat clear paint to remove the shiny looking knots. For the ratlines - bit more work - I found that after the clover hitches sometimes the knots would loosen up and not "look right" Gel CA also became useful. --- Glad that I could be a helpful guide 👌 Another suggestion - CA Gel is not good for super small knots - but GS- Hypo Cement is perfect indeed. Cheers my friend.....
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Hi , I just started the second planking (pear wood 5 X 1/2mm). Not sure about how I am doing this – also not sure if I’m doing it according to English planking 16th century. That said, I have seen some amazing builds that have diff. shades of planking throughout the hull – looks amazing – trying to emulate that look – not sure if I’m up to it. May just remove what’s been started and just Watco all planks - instead of just some here and there. – Need to “sleep on this” for a couple of days. Anyway sharing some frustrations. Darker planks seem to stand out a bit too much? - Any advice would be greatly appreciated. PS: I think that builders that included different shades among hull planks was because they used different woods?. I’m trying to do this just using all the same pear wood wood – just adding a stain to some planks; all confusing so far; probably not the way to do this. I am aware that the water line and below hull was probably painted white – decided not to do that, which, of course, would solve the problem. Just sharing some frustrations for this part of the build - so far - but glad to be finally starting the hull work. Thanks so much for your visits and interest in this build log – so appreciated. Regards,
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Ulises, Yes !! welcome back indeed - PS your main stay looks so great by the way. Cheers,
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Thanks for the nice posts - very kind of you.
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Hi Mates, Finishing up some needed details to main deck before installing. Also got my order from Cornwall so finished up the upper side railings as well. Thanks for the likes - much appreciated indeed.
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Robert, No they only have that one size. I too was a bit concerned about their sizes; using for a 1/78th project. Here are a couple more images. That said, yours look perfectly in scaled. Good choice indeed!. I may decided to do your method - thanks for the idea and the company link. Regards,
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Robert, As always superb work; Fire buckets are beyond perfect - also depth markers look excellent. I plan on adding depth markers details for my current build. FYI found these brass etched examples https://www.hfminis.co.uk/shop?product=roman-numerals~hfpkpro05&category=accessories~etched-brass-%28architectural%29
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