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Ferit. Nice mouse, as we all knew it would be. Love that knot link -- Thanks, R/ Michael -
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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Ferit, Actually with the few thousands of hours that I have in the air, the very last thing that was ever on my mind was jumping out of the machine for sport. Hmmmm not for me. PS: Oh !, I just read that the the best hotels in Europe are found in Turkey Congratulations (:-) http://news.yahoo.com/best-hotels-europe-found-turkey-151700813.html As always, a pleasure to share conversations Michael
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John, I have to imagine that the camel was truly a wonderful learning experience building it. Is it not a miniaturized version of the 1:1; are not all of the cables spars, control surface hinges and wiring correct?. Their Curtiss Jenny also looks awesome. Were digressing I know (:-) Michael
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Ferit, Beautiful photos of what must have been a wonderful holiday. The weather seems to have cooperated. Welcome back to your daily life. PS: love those alto fracto cumulus clouds (:-) remind me of my aviation days, though I'm now involved again on a part time basis. PS2: Boy that parachute rope sure got you very high ha..ha... that was a joke (beautiful photo of a beautiful place). Regards, Michael
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JS, Thanks for your nice thought. YES I know (:-) I now know, of soooo many errors with this build, including what you rightfully pointed out as incorrectly shaped weather deck entry housings. FYI: I started this build about nine years ago, and after an initial start it sat in a closet for several years. It was, at the time being build exactly as Corel intended, along with its many errors. I was ignorant and had not looked for source material. THAT has changed. Over the last 2 years or so I have been "catching up" with the build, which included a lot of re-building. I purchased several books, including the Museum book Vasa 1, the Hocker, and Landström books, I should receive his (L) this week (I note that your photos come from that source) I also have the pdf version of same, along with several sheets of the museum plans; I have also been helped by other members who are also building the Vasa. Adding to that, my files now contain many hundreds of photos of the 1:1, the 1/10th as well as many of Clayton's photos. So going forward from 2 years ago I became much more aware of how it should look. But JS, this is all recent history (:-) I built the weather deck nine years ago from the Corel plans. So this build, in its current state, has gone through some "re-building. I wanted to fix the errors that could be fixed. The weather deck entry door will not be part of those repairs. Too late. I have learned a lot here at MSW by reading, looking, and by many times thinking OMG some of our member builders are astonishing; specially on the scratch built side of the "wall". I'll never climb over that wall..ha ha.... For your edification, as well as my piece of mind. I offer these examples of "fixes. I appreciate your looking into this build, thanks. Stern as Corel intended+some extras even back then.My repair of Corel stern in progressmostly repairedA super excellent exactly as Corel intended build, from a European builder.this one speaks for itselfMy attempt at doing the stern as best I can per the 1:1 Regard, Michael
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John, Thanks !! PS: I love your Sopwith Camel. Everytime Model Expo has a sale I think of getting it.
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Frank, Thanks Big Time for your NOT over the top (:-) "Like This" emails clicks. Actually I am so touched, and honored. Whoa!!! At first I thought that somehow they were repetitive emails of a single send. Then, looking at the time markers I realized that they were in fact multiple appreciations. So very thoughtful of you to look through, and make "thumbs up" as you followed this build. I am really privileged that you connected with this effort. I am left very touched by your kindness. Regard, Michael
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Hi, Just posting a couple of pics to see if I can see what Mark T. was pointing out. PS: Hard to remember that it looked like that. Only those of us who actually enjoy this great hobby understand how much time these boats/ships take. Not a complaint, merely an observation, Also two pics of what my screen looks like as I load. They appear to all line up in order of loading. I see no option for a numerical adjustment after they are in que. No biggie MJD
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Mark, Yes, it took a while, but in retrospect I think worth the effort. Thanks so much for your post. It's always nice and helpful to get feedback (:-) Michael
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ZyXuz, Appreciated. The gratings really helped. Had I not fixed those I would have always regretted it. But there are also other areas that are not right. Thay will have to stay as is. I am learning for my next build (already under my table) (:-) MIchael MIchael
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Mark, Again thanks. Of the several current Wasa builds presently all have such charms of their own as well. Thanks for your thoughts. My wife suggested, some time back, that I should put mine in the bathtub for 300 years to really capture its real look. Its on my mind MIchael
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Jan Thanks. I also like to look at other builds and incorporate some details. Thanks for sharing that. As I've said before yours is really so nice. MIchael
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WW thanks so much. I appreciate your interest as well as your very complimentary posts. Thanks for your interest as well. MIchael
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