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Standing rigging color preference and historical musings
md1400cs replied to Chuck's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Chuck, I don't know enough to comment, however you are on my list when its time to order rope. After seeing so many awesome builds here, I know that the kit provided ropes just won't do. Glad to be of future support. PS: Your new lanterns look awesome, but wrong century for my current build (:-( R/ Michael -
Nigel, Nice addition to your tools arsenal. It should prove to be an excellent workhorse. Looking forward to what you can do with it, which, of course, will be super impressive (:-) Regards, Michael
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Ferit, Super well done. Looks really exceptional. Your attention to the smallest details is remarkable. R/ Michael
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Ulises, Yes, your rigging is outstanding. You have also become an expert with your rope making tool. Beautiful work. Very admirable. You have set the bar very high for all of us, especially Vasa builders. Yes, the mouse is a question isnt it? Maybe you could ask F. Hocker on the Warshipvasa . Book two (Vasa ), should be coming out fairly soon. That book will focus on rigging and sails. ¡hasta luego, Michael
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Henry, I happened onto your build as I was looking at the latest full views. So decided to look into your log. Whoa, with all that beautiful detail painting, you have set at a very high bar. Beautiful work, quite impressive. Regards, MIchael
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Lawrence, thanks much appreciated. B.E. thanks for the vocab. word. I then looked it up; hard to find even on Google (:-) R/ Michael
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Matti, Yes, looking very nice indeed. It will look so nice when you finish all of this section. Those galleries are indeed not the most fun to do (:-) R/ Michael
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Kevin, Beautiful craftsmanship. A super nice build. R/ Michael
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If I may also be redundant; Amazing work. What a pleasure for the senses. R/ Michael
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Matti, I have looked at your photo of the stern several times, and each time I look at it I'm so impressed. Beautiful detail work. I also think that the wash colors that you developed for the hull, and upper sides make your ship really special. Beautiful build. I'm really enjoying following it. Regards, Michael
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Hi, Frank, Nigel, Ferit, Mark and JPett thanks so much for posting your very kind remarks. So thoughtful. (:-) It's been a slow crawl forward. Three steps back and one ahead. Michael
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Hello everyone, Small update, still working on adding details to the weather deck. I started the first series "mooring stays"? Is that what these are called? In any case here is the first example. I will follow that with the second style, which is still in progress. Pics are self explanatory, assuming they post in order (:-) PS: Those upper and lower deck cannon entries are so irritating to look at. I should have recessed the framings Grrrrrrrrrrr. Much too late for that fix... Regards, Michael
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Ferit. Nice mouse, as we all knew it would be. Love that knot link -- Thanks, R/ Michael
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HMS Victory by JPett - Corel - 1:98
md1400cs replied to JPett's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
JPett, Congrats !! This is one is so intimidating. "You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din!" I think that most of us, at one time or an other, have dreamed of building something as perfect as this ship. I have, at least, had the pleasure of boarding her for a wonderfully perfect day. I will enjoy following your work. You certainly have the skill set. Cheers to you... Regards, Michael -
Spencer, I have found that the best way to do this is to first drill holes just slightly smaller than the nail that you are trying to drive into the wood. Much easier. Also if you hammer a nail in, there is a very big risk that you will split the plank. This has worked for me, though I'm sure that there are several excellent other approaches. Also the risk of the nail going sideways is also a big risk. The resulting scar is not pretty. Ouch. Don't buy a tiny hammer (:-) The drill first technique has worked well for me. R/ Michael
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JP, Yes, welcome back, we've missed you (:-) But breaks are good. I know that when I'm working on my build and I'm not really "feeling it"; its time for a break as well in order to get the positive and creative juices flowing again. Then its fun, again, and not a "job". These breaks also allow for not rushing to get through an area, then seeing that the results are below expectations. Your build has always been a delight to watch grow. Yes, you should be proud of it. It is proving to be so excellent ++ A pleasure for the eyes. Your notes are also a great source of learning. Regards, Michael
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Steve, Thanks for your very nice remarks. I'm not sure that they are so well deserved (:-) I sometimes feel that I still have not well mastered this art form, but I enjoy learning and I like improving my skills. But a big thanks.... Yes, the Vasa is a beautiful ship, that luckily for us modelers have available in that beautiful museum from which we can emulate its look. After spending so much time with this Corel example (also trying to fix errors after installations grrrrrrr ) and, as well as following some of the Billings builders of same. I've come to the conclusion that each has its "up and down sides". In my opinion, had I been as "educated" as I am today from the many sources that I have consumed and noted in resent posts, and were I to start the build today, the Corel would still be my choice. Of course speaking in hindsight is always very easy. Easy because NOW I would know what to alter as I was building. I think that would work Hmmmm. PS: I've looked in on your completed and current builds. In my opinion the Vasa is right up your alley. Your quality of detail work is so impressive; you do really beautiful work. Well, the Vasa certainly has become famous with over one million visits per year. Certainly a cash cow for Stockholm. Again thanks for looking in and posting. Regards, Michael
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Matti, Nice. You really solved the issue. Nice work. It will look really great when all of the figures are properly shaped and fitted. Michael
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Juergen, Thanks, the stern was an area that I really wanted to repair to get it closer to the 1:1. Thanks for your very nice thumbs up, so appreciated Michael
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Lawrence, Thanks, yes I am enjoying this effort. Your thoughts are so appreciated. It's been a learning experience. Though the rigging will be super difficult for me, as I have no empirical background in how to do it correctly. MSW will certainly be a great teacher (:-) Thanks for looking in, so nice of you. Regards, Michael
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Ferit, Thank you, to think that I inspire YOU. I'm touched; so nice of you. I so appreciate your interest in this build, and as you have read 1000s of times your Berlin is, well perfect Regards, Michael
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Karl, Too perfect to easily comprehend. Stunning Michael
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John, Big thanks. Noted on the clicks. I gave it a quick look, but will return and spend quality time looking over everything. I might tho pull the trigger this time. Sorry about the Costa Rica problems. Nice place with very nice people. Though San Jose is not much to write home about. Michael
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Buck, Matti, I must be very old school. The bulb idea I had not really heard of. I always thought that soaking the strips in hot water was the answer (:-) once I saw an old photo with some guy bending a stick over a lit candle. Here is the reference. I had forgotten that I still had this old book. Eddison would be proud of you using his application for model ship building (:-) Michael
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