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Tom, Thanks big time. Great source info. In fact I saved several other excellent files as well. I appreciate your post. Michael

Oh yes, now I see it. Hmmm that will be a very challenging and amazing project. Beautiful ship. I will look forward to your new log. I looks as though your Vasa is ready to launch. Be sure to close the lower gun deck doors, and remove some of the weather deck cannons; then is should be ok. (:-)

Henry, Marty, and Druxey thanks guys! Your responses put things into perspective. I will check out the source material as well as making sure that I will be period appropriate. Noted, the inside construction will hide any errors the intent will be to make the main look correct. Thanks

John, NOT mine (I wish). Those were made by Jeronimo. Those two pics came from his log. I just posted them here as an example for using the lathe Mark, his ship is in three parts as cross sections. If you start at his page one, you will spend hours just mesmerized, and see the first part of the cross section.

Mark, I've already seen new things that I can do with the lathe. Here is one example; 2 pics from Jeronimo's absolutely astonishing Le Bonnehome Richard on the scratch built side. I hope that he does not object to my posting his 2 pics here, and I hope that I have not broken any MSW protocols in doing so. PS: If you have not discovered his log, well you have no idea how amazing he is. Michael

Ulises, I don't remember you mentioning a name for your next build. Have you chosen a subject?

Frank, A "made mast" as opposed to a "single stick" had to be made up of several (two or three) single trunks. This was done, according to R.C. Anderson, when the builders could not procure tree trunks that had enough girth to result in a large enough main mast. Here is an other pic from Clayton's Vasa. Anderson suggests that this "detail" be skipped, but my wife tells me that I've become obsessive. So I need to prove her right, because as we know women are always right. As I tell people when they meet her, "This is my 19 year old girlfriend from 40 years ago". still my sweetheart. Thanks for the vote of confidence. I will also search the scratch built side, looking for an easy way of replicating this without having to do too much thinking on my part, it being near the end of the year and all (:-) Cheers, Michael

Hi, I would like to make a "made mast" for the main mast of my Vasa. I have searched MSW and Google for "how to" put one together that would look period correct, but can't find any advice. I do see many of you add the ropes, and metal bands around the main masts. I would like to add the made look as well. R.C. Anderson explains what they are, but skips over how to properly replicate one. I do have a Proxxon lathe. (a Clayton Jennings pic is attached). His Vasa is the most accurate ever scratch built. He has received awards from the Vasa museum. Any leads or links would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Michael

AJ, Whenever I get emails noting an update from your build, I always wait to link-in until I have the time to spend properly admiring your build. Geez your work is soo excellent. Your skills also with paint, application, and perfect tolerances for borders is truly an art. A pleasure for the eyes. Its a though you have miniaturized the 1:1 Kudos to you. I'm really admiring this build. Regards, Michael

Ulises, Nice update. You are my teacher for when I get to where you are, well I will try (:-) Muy bien hecho mi amigo. Michael

Hi everyone, Just a quick update; completed the trim install on the port side, now on to the starboard side. Here are a few pics. As always thanks for looking in. Michael

Ferit, I am missing your updates, OK now start that One line and get going. I need my Ferit Berlin "fix". (:-) (:-) Michael

Matti, Nice updates. I also agree the cannons that even Corel included are incorrect. I purchased some after market replacements. The same that Nigel showed in the photo. They won't be accurate like Clayton's but the weather deck cannons will look so much better than kit supplied pieces. And only a "few" of us will even realize the errors (:-) B.E.'s link might be the best solution for you. I know that you are a stickler for accuracy (:-) Regards, MIchael

ZyXuz, Nice update. You cannon jig idea is excellent. I will make one as well. Thanks for the idea. Regards, Michael

Your build, with each update, just keeps raising the "bar". Awesome work. Michael

Nigel, Nigel, After I got the email updating a posting on your SOS log, I clicked in. Yes, your ship needs to be on the other side of our world, the side where many michelangelos also exist taking blocks of wood and creating astonishing ships timber by timber. You are now where you belong, with some of the best of our artists. The kit side also have builders that make me swoon with envy (in the positive sense) of how excellent their work also is, however building a complete ship plank-by-plank from just looking at pieces of paper is amazing. I then clicked on your page 1of your log, and spent a wonderful time revisiting your entire build. I had forgotten, in some areas, of how amazing it is. A wonderful way of having my morning Laté. Regards, Michael

Thanks Guys, B.E. Yes, point taken. I have learned so much from great artists here at MSW, and now that I am feeling a bit more confident with my skills, I will add more "info" to my log as it moves forward. If I can assist with an occasional "idea" for an another builder, that will be great. As you know, you have also been an invaluable guide for me with this ship. Jan As always, thank you. I have been so pleased to occasionally see a bit of my own reflection in parts of your very beautiful Vasa. And you are always so thoughtful in mentioning me in your log as well. Please, reflect and improve upon your fine ship however it pleases you. Everything here is happily reciprocal. Regards, Michael

Thanks, That was very helpful. I could not find one at the usual places, or through a google search. I just bought the one you linked for me on ebay. I can certainly remove the wood handle and attach it to a small table vice. That Amati one looks very nice, but...the cheaper will be perfect. Again Thanks!! Michael

ZyXuz, I'm happy that I just discovered your log for this ship. You are doing a beautiful job. I will follow along One question, if you don't mind, I really like that rounded tool that you used for the ladder. What is that called, I will look for one? Thanks...Michael

Part two of the hull's new trim piece installation. Thanks to all of you for just looking in, posting, or clicking "like". So nice, works as a substantial catalyst for improving skills as well as collectively developing some very nice Internet friends in the process. As we all do, I also find a lot of pleasure, and learning by visiting other builder's logs. Ok... ------------------ Having grooved, sanded, shaped, and painted the two strips I had to decide how to properly install them. My first thought was just to overlay them above the existing planking, and cut them in several places during installation as they butted up against some of the cannon decorative rings. But that was too risky because the slight but continuous curve from stern to bow would be lost at the artificial cuts. And at the areas that would only require a slight curved trim removal to allow space for the cannon rings might just crack or break the strip during the install. So, I removed the cannon ring decorations, and then cut out and removed one row of existing side planking allowing for a seamless install of the new trim in one piece bow to stern. I first measured and cut a piece of wood to make sure that the gap spacing was correct and that the new strips would run evenly parallel above the existing larger longitudinal hull timbers. I then decided that glue was not required but merely used small brass nails. Started at the stern, with the trim in place drilled holes trough the trim and into the hull. As I went along I pushed in the nails allowing for an easy way to keep the intended curve; so far so good. You might note that the nails were installed at and through the weather deck vertical cannon frames. Two reasons; 1) it allowed for more depth for the nails, and during the next step (cutouts) the strips should stay secure and not loose their slight curve even with out glue. Next will be the cutouts, and trim gap spaces for the cannon rings. That will certainly cause some stress. Any big error and I'll have to go back to the Proxxon and start all over again. Not news to many of us, I'm sure (starting again that is) I'll post when completed. Regards, Michael PS: Edit pics loaded all out of order again, but easy to figure out. Hmmm

Ron, Your post really left me stunned. Whoa thank you so so very much. I'm embarrassed, though very appreciative. Thanks for finding this build as being special. But put things into their proper perspective, after you look through some of the other really beautiful projects here at MSW, mine will fall into place where it really belongs (:-) You are still so kind for having lavished such comments in my direction. Thanks so much for taking a lot of time going through my log, to the frustration of your children, and schedule no less ! Cheers'.... Regards, Michael

John, Nice super detailing. Looking great. I'm also learning a lot about this ship, its history and the hard work these wailers put up with. I'm enjoying following your build. Regards, Michael

Tim, A big thanks, with a resume such as yours I'm really touched by your super nice compliment. (:-) Michael

Keith, You must also visit B.E.'s Pegasus above and beyond being an art piece, his skills with the Proxxon mill are so excellent. Great teacher. Michael

Dave, Funny. Thanks, On the bright side your very special current build can't make any use of the mill.