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Tim, I have one, however mine has the suction pad base. Very useful vice. You will like it, especially when you need to put your ship in "unusual attitudes" very secure product. Also a big plus are the rubber jaw guards. Thumbs up ! Michael
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Nigel, Yes I did misunderstand. Thanks for the input input Well, for the four most rearward cannons, so be it. It seems as though, however, that I may not be the only Vasa kit builder with this dilemma irrespective of manufacturer. So this issue is still to be resolved, and is a work in mental progress. I may opt for those smaller guns, and build small carriages. At this point I remain irritated, and may move on to an other area. Also, when I look at photos of the 1/10th, that has some very long weather deck guns, It would seem to be a problem for them as well? As always thanks for your sage input. Speaking of guns I finally received those four stern swivel guns that I had ordered. I may segue and install those in the interim. A nice part of this hobby; One can meander all over the place, exclusive of when it comes the time to rig. That needs to be specifically ordered. Cheers, Michael
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Ulises, Excellent advice, obvious why your rigging is so perfect. I hope to reach at least the border of my country with yours with my future rigging work, as a quality comparison basis. We certainly won't be in the same neighborhood. At least my ropes will be perfect (Syren) (:-) PS: During my early teen years I lived in DF for two years (Colonia Polanco) Loved Mexico City in the 60'. I have visited Monterrey--lovely!! Michael
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Nigel, Thanks for the clarification, and the information. I will follow your advice and assume 8mm as "enough scaled room". I will build two smaller carriages (oversizing them just a tad) and then position them at those last positions on each side of the weather deck, mounted with smaller cannons. The larger guns just won't work, even with the Corel included smaller carriages. So a custom approach would have been needed in any case. The second pic. has an 8mm reference piece of wood. As usual an always big thanks for your active visits, and suggestions to my build log, very kind of you. Cheers, Michael
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Mates, Thanks for your input, and suggestions. I think that things will be sort-of salvageable. Edwin: here is a pic of the carriages reversed. Much better, indeed. I will shorten it still at least 1 mm or so. Ferit and Nigel: Yes, I knew (as I was building the new carriages) that, as a result, some of the ports would open too low. I initially intended on only purchasing after-market cannons, and using kit provided carriages. Then I evolved, learned more, studied source materials, and improved my skills. I was also going to install cannons of two different sizes. I don't remember why?? All things past come back to occasionally haunt when there is a lack of foresight. Yes, I sadly realized, after the first new carriage, that I now have a new problem. I will need to lower the upper carriage frames a bit. But in doing so I will loose the proper carriage "boxy" proportions. As well as the proper positioning of a small transverse beam upon which the inboard end of the cannon rests (also used for aiming). See enclosed museum pic. Hmmm I can't, at this point, heighten the existing ports so carriages will need to sit lower, and trimmed at the top. I can :Fudge" a bit with the wheels, as well as a minor thinning of the lower frame thickness. All of these compromises are just that. Nigel: Yes, I also realized that on "push back" there was no room for re-loading. But (Question?) did not cannons also have to be turned at an angle in order for the gunners to insert that long wooden-rammer with new balls or cleaning after the last firing? I'm ignorant of all of this. If that were the case then my spacing after re-sizing the carriages (which I will shorten just a bit more) may not be such a big visual mistake? Just asking (:-) Oh, yes those smaller cannons won't work. I will use 14 all of the same size. Thanks for your suggestions and comments, they are always very appreciated and kindly taken. Michael
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Hi Mates, Been still busy with the weather deck carriages, and of course there are issues (aren't there always)? My intensions are to also attempt to include the metal framings. Time consuming but a pleasant diversion from previous labors. This first carriage is still the prototype, so nothing is firmed up. Oh, I will use the Brass Black before installing the metal bits. Corel, again, or is it me? [Here is the issue issue] have not allowed for a wider weather deck waste, so the carriages that I build are, when fitted towards the stern, too big. As you can see they overlap the gratings. I tried to replicate them with the overhang lip that Landström has in his book. These long curved half-circle lips are also framed in the Vasa museum carriage reconstructions (though not for the weather deck) there is a pronounced overhang beyond the cap end of the gun. So, I have downsized a second carriage, this may be a solution, or I may use smaller cannons and build four appropriately sized carriages. I do note that the 1/10th weather deck carriages do not have long overhangs, Hmmmmm.?? Still a work in progress, but thought that I would share Thanks so much for your visits, they are always so appreciated. Regards, Michael
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Lawrence, Thanks for your encouraging remarks, I'm learning as I move along. Having fun with the cannon carriages. I'll post an update when I completely finish the first one. One which has already been modified several times just to get it just right. From that one, I can mirror the other thirteen, and really move forward. Michael
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Interesting Idea. Found this link http://victoryshipmodels.com/ship-model-bounty-wooden-static-kit-artesania-latina-mutiny-ship.html Regards, Michael
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Andre, Thanks for dropping by, and thanks for the nice thoughts. I'm happy that this build is occasionally helpful for you. Your Vasa is so gorgeous. Your kit is by far the most accurate of the three available. No I will not paint the carriages, in keeping with the natural wood look of the build.If I were to paint them red, they would (on my ship) look a bit odd. Also the carriages were made up of ten pieces of wood (Hocker) Oak actually. So keeping the wood natural the ten pieces that I tried to replicate should be visible a bit after sanding and building them up. Michael
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Nigel, OMG these cannons are the very top of the pyramid. So beautiful. What an artist ! Thanks for the link. Won't work for the Vasa, but for an SOS build, Hmmmm Michael
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Brian, Thanks so much for looking in, as well as commenting. I so appreciate it. I have seen one example of your (on MSW) rarely seen work ! It would be so nice if you posted pics. more often. I understand, as you have stated, that you might not be a "tech" friendly type of guy, but we are all missing on your very nice art. You are very knowledgeable. Please share (:-) But none-the-less thanks for dropping by. Regards, MIchael
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Nigel, Would you have a link to his website? I Googled A.Banarov and it linked me back to MSW on a thread about casting one's own cannons, but nothing about this source. I would like to take a look at this vender's products. Thanks in advance Michael
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Nigel, Thanks much appreciated, Yes you have seen these cannons before. Here is the link for my source. Very nice people, I have traded with them several times. Quickly crossing the pond, and my continent is never an issue, now that the days of Imperial Airways is over. http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/amati-cannon-barrels.html Michael
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Hi Mates, Gun carriages part one. Moving forward knowing that I still needed to finish up some deadeye channel plates, but I needed a "fresh" task. I was in the doldrums. So, since it's really time for thinking about the weather deck cannons, here are some preliminary details. Having fun with this..... Choices were to install Corel issued cannons and carriages or disregard these. I had already purchased some decorative cannons so the real decision was; should I use Corel carriages or build some. Easy choice. Pics are fairly self-explanatory. First pic is what Corel offered. Second pic is taken from the museum upper gun deck. Carriages are much boxier. The "M” I used as a template for aligning the sides during gluing. I did not have a wide enough piece of timber to make the bases so I glued two pieces together and then shaped them to the correct width. The first semi-completed carriage is just a sample. I will need to adjust the cannon placement. Its a bit too far aft, but you get the idea. Also sanding and further detailing will follow, along with grooves for the axles. I will use smaller wheels for the rear. I have all of the metal bits, hooks, wheel metal rings, and beautiful blocks and ropes that I just received from Chuck at Syren. Yes, I know that the weather deck cannons are incorrect for the Vasa, but in this instance I don't care (:-) Lastly I just received a set of 50 decorative cannons for the upper and lower gun decks. So all of the cannons will at least match. Again, thanks so much for dropping by it is so appreciated. Regards, Michael
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ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
md1400cs replied to DORIS's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Doris, Amazing, of course. AND your SOS is---- here's that word again (:-) Ridiculous!!! Michael- 881 replies
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DiKri, Hi, it's been a while since you have posted. Nice to see you back. Looking very nice. Michael
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JanV, Nice set of new photos, look very beautiful. Michael
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Keith, Noted. Thanks for the nice words. In retrospect I would have opted for the Sergal/Mantua. It is larger, but much closer to the 1-1 I have seen your previous work. You are so talented. A Wasa, other than the Corel, would be much better for your needs. If were to start this project again I would also use this absolutely beautiful Sergal example as a guide. This artist is about as good as it gets for this ship, and this hobby. (Moderators! I hope that I'm not breaking any rules by posting this link, if I am please let me know and I will re-write this post.) http://warshipvasa.freeforums.net/thread/84/shels-vasa-completed such a beautiful example PS: Hindsight is always so 20/20 Regards, Michael
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Keith, Hi, thanks so much for dropping by. When I started this log, I did not include the very early stages, as those tend to be very redundant for so many kit builds. However in the case of the Corel's Vasa it could be informative in that Corel very much miss-managed the shape of the stern. Here are some early pics of the build. I hope that they are helpful. I followed the kit plans to a "T". With regard to adding 8 mm per side it would, I think create other issues. 1) it would sort of "Bow" outward the entire stern as you would need to add girth from the keel up to the weather deck. You would have to start a bit aft of mid-ship to still create proper longitudinal look to the hull 2) it would probably create larger gaps when you install the decorative pieces. Note on my build that I did not broaden the stern and there still are minor gaps in the spacing of the "wooden" decorative artwork. See the museum photo compared to mine, everything is tightly connected. Widening the stern may not look good, given the sizes of Corel's gilded parts. The primary issue with this kit is the mis-shaped stern, which I did manage to fix after the fact. Now that is an area you could easily circumvent during the initial stages. As I went along, I was very self critical with certain failures, on my part, that could have been avoided had I also referred to other sources during early build stages. I've learned a lot since. The Corel is a nice kit, though it is the least accurate of the three available commercially. With much extra detail work it will produce an acceptable and beautiful build. All of my friends who know nothing about this ship think its perfect--funny, only we fanatics here at MSW, especially Vasa builders will be able to see the errors among the kits. I've droned on a bit too long (:-) If you have any other questions, please post them. I'm very happy to assist in any way I can. And as I said, if your scroll through what I've criticized of my work, it will certainly be helpful for you to avoid if you decide on the Corel. MIchael
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Batavia by *Hans* - FINISHED
md1400cs replied to *Hans*'s topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Hans, Nice project I'm glad that I looked in. I'm sure that you already know this, but in case that you don't (:-) http://www.bataviaphotos.com/gallery.html I'm building her cousin (:-) Regards, MIchael. -
Ulises, Thank you for the advice. At this point Syren will fill my needs, I did order a lot of rope (:-) though not enough, yet, for all of the rigging. I'm happy to help Chuck at Syren. But he is actually helping me (:-) Michael
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Gil, Thanks so much for visiting my build. Your very kind remarks are so appreciated, especially coming form such an artist as yourself. Thanks again very touching.... Michael
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Vince, Nice update. Your hull, and gun ports all looks excellent. Clever of you to add dummy carriages for the lower and upper gun decks. I wish that I had known about this very brilliant idea before I closed up my hull. (:-) Regards, Michael
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Frank, Nice update, Your carriages are excellent and you have really captured the shadows of the originals. Mark's idea seems great. I'll look forward to his step-by-step. I again, really like your lower and upper dummy carriages. Such a great early in the build idea. Michael
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