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Beautiful work. Your next build should be "a piece of cake" by comparison. This is the most intimidating model ship (imo). I've always been so in awe of builders of this one. Very nice build. It's also a gorgeous ship, one which I have had the privilege of boarding back in the mid 90s. Super nice work Grant. Michael -
Jay, (:-) Thanks for the two pics. Yes I am, as best I can, incorporating the figures. My source kit is Corel, and the figures are not very accurate, but offer a nice touch none-the-less. Here are some pics, including my continued work with the carriages. I have visited the Vasa Museum, wonderfulexperience walking into the 1600s. ----------------------- Mark, very nice of you to comment, much appreciated. Michael
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Ulises, A BIG Congratulations. Beautiful project. Your attention to details, especially the rigging and the sails help make this Vasa very special. Muy bien hecho. It has been fun following your build as well as sharing back and forth. I will look forward to following your French ship. A much more complicated ship that I have always admired. Sincerely, Michael
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Nils, Thanks so much for your response. I am, by the way, very familiar with your astonishing work. Your splint looks perfect. I will try this, though my skills may preclude this option. Regarding the washer. It appears as though the Vasa did in fact have these. Note the photos, as well as the carriage reproduction from the Vaset Museum. --------------------- Jay, No I'm working on the Vasa as she was in 1628. Short existence as it was. Note the Vasa orthographic carriage views. I appreciate your input, very nice of you. Regards, Michael
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Karl, Thanks. I did just order some small drill bits from Amazon. The wire seems to be the overwhelming idea. Thanks for your input. Michael
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Allen, Thanks so much. I had not visited the museum site in a long time. BIG improvements. The section on just the cannon barrels themselves is super excellent. Michael
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B.E. Thanks, I will follow your suggestion as well, good thought thanks Michale
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Carl, I did think of this, and it may have to be the solution, though I assume that the original types of pegs were made of wood? In any case its a very very small detail issue, but since I am spending a bit too much time with the carriages - just pushing the extra correctness, may paint the stops to appear wood-like. Thanks for your input. Michael
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Hi Mates, Still working, very slowly, on the carriages. This post is in the form of a question. Would any of you kind soles have a "perfect" idea on how I might replicate the axle stops so that the wheels won't fall off? The small pieces that I am using for the axle supports that attach vertically to the carriage are a bit too wide to be added to the axles as keys. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I do know that most who are kind enough to drop-in do so silently, but any ideas that have worked for you would be a treat. This is my first attempt at gun carriages. Michael
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Hi Mates, Still working, very slowly, on the carriages. This post is in the form of a question. Would any of you kind soles have a "perfect" idea on how I might replicate the axle stops so that the wheels won't fall off? The small pieces that I am using for the axle supports that attach vertically to the carriage are a bit too wide to be added to the axles as keys. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I do know that most, who are kind enough to drop-in do so silently, but any ideas that have worked for you would be a treat. I will also post this in the general section. Michael
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I'm certainly thinking of that guy, centuries ago, who turned a block of marble turned into a Pietà. Now we have the artist who will turn blocks of wood into a masterpiece. I will follow with bated breath. Nigel your work and visions are such a pleasure to follow. Hope that this post finds you well,and comfortable (:-) Michael
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Mark, Thanks good call. I have in fact spent a lot of time looking at some of these models. Thanks for sharing.
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Yea you guys got hit very hard for sure, including all of the deaths in Reseda (which was the Actual epicenter). In SM over 200 buildings were red tagged. We had minor drywall damage, but a LOT of stuff fell. We are a bit nervous, and with our son living in Berkeley Hmmm. Fate is the Hunter (great book by the way (:-)
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Here is an other model builder. If you are interested, as you scroll down, be sure to click on the small pics to enlarge them. the details are well, impressive. http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/park.htm
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Well John, You sure have had your share of earthquakes. And as you know living in Santa Monica for so many years, so have I. Regarding travel plans to So Cal, you must have insider info, if you plan on postponing your trip?? (:-) Michael
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Mark, Welcome back, your masts are looking very good. Nice work MIchsel
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Hi Mates, I took a detour from the carriages to install four swivel guns at the stern. According to Landström these would have eventually been mounted. Needed to deepen the shallow openings a bit more, easy enough. Then prepared the guns by modifying the mounting pins using small brass nails. I flattened the round heads as well. You will note that I made small wood mounting bits, but it turns out that, what do they say? "You can't put a square peg into a round hole". They did not fit. Luckily the guns were easy to insert and "mount" in a believable fashion without the use of wooden bits. Next, I used an aluminum tube to make the four small decorative rings. I used that material because of its softness, and the rings were to be painted in any case. Fairly simple used a rod cutter for an initial deep groove, then on to the sander to thin the tip. Lastly back to the cutter for a couple of delicate turns, a bit of detailing and then paint. --------------------- OK back to the carriages. As always thanks for dropping by. Regards, Michael
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Elegant build Peter, looking very nice. Michael
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Here is a supplier in California who carries all European manufacturers. I have ordered fittings from them, but not a kit. Their website navigation is a primordial mess, but they stock what you are looking for. http://www.agesofsail.com/ecommerce/ Michael
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Andre, Your last post made me laugh - thanks - (the inside of my hull is also the owner of three lost cannons (:-)) Your ship is looking super excellent. Nice work on the cannon doors, as well as the ropes. Yes, I see the difficulty of adding those ropes between the chainplates, nice job Regards, Michael
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Lawrence, Thanks so much for your underserved compliment. You are so kind. There are so many masterpieces at MSW that are allowing me to learn as I progress. I'm touched. I have certainly improved my skills from emulating real masters here (:-) thanks again so nice....... Michael
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Hello Mates, I think that I'm becoming boring for some of you here, BUT I think that I have resolved the weather deck cannon carriage issues. 1) reduced their length front and rear 2) lowered and deepened the upper groove, in which the cannons pivot 3) "tucked in" the wheels a bit closer to the under frame. Not right I know !! 4) will install two smaller guns on each side towards the stern, and built four smaller carriages. A BIG thanks to Nigel, and to B.E. (got an email but your quote did not post?) Both of you, as usual were very kind in helping me. Also thanks to all of the kind folks who drop in, click or just look in -- Thanks so much (:-) So it should work out. I won't post any more silly cannon issues until they are set for metal bits, wheels, and installation. Though as I have mentioned I know that these cannons are not "Vasa" types nor the correct lengths. But they look a heck of a lot better than kit included generic cannons IMO. Regards, MIchael
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Tim, Yes it does work very well, but only after one accident in which the ship fell when the suction pad gave way, and ended on its side still attached to the vice. I have since purchased a piece of glass approx 10x10x 1/4" (beveled edges). I super clean the rubber suction base of any dust or other bits, and clean off the glass. Now the base is alway firmly in place and stays secure. The glass allows me to move the vice around a pit more. But space was my big issue. I have no room in which to permanently attach it where it would be useful, so suction was a perfect solution. PS: YES the rubber pad is removable and there are screw slots at each of the triangle ends for bolting. I think that it also came with three bolts for that purpose. MIchael
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