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Mates,
Thanks for the likes. Always appreciated indeed,
 OC., and Don – much too kind; thank you so very much.
 EJ, thanks as well –PS: The base AND the Pegasus are getting some flack from the Admiral. She opines that the base looks like a kitchen cutting board, and the Pegasus are, “just ugly” Hmmm. It will resolve itself in due time (this particular issue will be –for her - a lost cause) She did say that she like the "boat" 
 
 Ferit Thanks as always. You are right I never imagined that this build would become as it looks today. I knew so little when I joined MSW. I had an inclination to challenge myself, but did not have a good knowledge base for achieving any detailed results.
Learned SO much here following other builders that the build details started falling into place as my learning and skills progressed; also so much good advice along the way from members posting – THANKS Mates.
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Taking a break form finishing up the last of the foremast rigging, thought that I would attach the anchors.
Building the buoys. Used a soft basswood, as opposed to an already properly sized harder to shape dowel.
 
Oops was not gentle enough and it snapped. But almost done so it will work out. I will copy Frank’s (fmodajr) work from his Wasa log. Those buoys are perfect!! – Especially how he attached the ropes. Thanks Frank!! Last pic is his!
 
Regards,
 

 
 
 

Mates,
Thanks for the likes. Always appreciated indeed,
 OC., and Don – much too kind; thank you so very much.
 EJ, thanks as well –PS: The base AND the Pegasus are getting some flack from the Admiral. She opines that the base looks like a kitchen cutting board, and the Pegasus are, “just ugly” Hmmm. It will resolve itself in due time (this particular issue will be –for her - a lost cause) She did say that she like the "boat" 
 
 Ferit Thanks as always. You are right I never imagined that this build would become as it looks today. I knew so little when I joined MSW. I had an inclination to challenge myself, but did not have a good knowledge base for achieving any detailed results.
Learned SO much here following other builders that the build details started falling into place as my learning and skills progressed; also so much good advice along the way from members posting – THANKS Mates.
=====================
Taking a break form finishing up the last of the foremast rigging, thought that I would attach the anchors.
Building the buoys. Used a soft basswood, as opposed to an already properly sized harder to shape dowel.
 
Oops was not gentle enough and it snapped. But almost done so it will work out. I will copy Frank’s (fmodajr) work from his Wasa log. Those buoys are perfect!! – Especially how he attached the ropes. Thanks Frank!! Last pic is his!
 
Regards,
 

 
 
 

Mates,
Thanks for the likes. Always appreciated indeed,
 OC., and Don – much too kind; thank you so very much.
 EJ, thanks as well –PS: The base AND the Pegasus are getting some flack from the Admiral. She opines that the base looks like a kitchen cutting board, and the Pegasus are, “just ugly” Hmmm. It will resolve itself in due time (this particular issue will be –for her - a lost cause) She did say that she like the "boat" 
 
 Ferit Thanks as always. You are right I never imagined that this build would become as it looks today. I knew so little when I joined MSW. I had an inclination to challenge myself, but did not have a good knowledge base for achieving any detailed results.
Learned SO much here following other builders that the build details started falling into place as my learning and skills progressed; also so much good advice along the way from members posting – THANKS Mates.
=====================
Taking a break form finishing up the last of the foremast rigging, thought that I would attach the anchors.
Building the buoys. Used a soft basswood, as opposed to an already properly sized harder to shape dowel.
 
Oops was not gentle enough and it snapped. But almost done so it will work out. I will copy Frank’s (fmodajr) work from his Wasa log. Those buoys are perfect!! – Especially how he attached the ropes. Thanks Frank!! Last pic is his!
 
Regards,
 

 
 
 

Mates,
Thanks for the likes. Always appreciated indeed,
 OC., and Don – much too kind; thank you so very much.
 EJ, thanks as well –PS: The base AND the Pegasus are getting some flack from the Admiral. She opines that the base looks like a kitchen cutting board, and the Pegasus are, “just ugly” Hmmm. It will resolve itself in due time (this particular issue will be –for her - a lost cause) She did say that she like the "boat" 
 
 Ferit Thanks as always. You are right I never imagined that this build would become as it looks today. I knew so little when I joined MSW. I had an inclination to challenge myself, but did not have a good knowledge base for achieving any detailed results.
Learned SO much here following other builders that the build details started falling into place as my learning and skills progressed; also so much good advice along the way from members posting – THANKS Mates.
=====================
Taking a break form finishing up the last of the foremast rigging, thought that I would attach the anchors.
Building the buoys. Used a soft basswood, as opposed to an already properly sized harder to shape dowel.
 
Oops was not gentle enough and it snapped. But almost done so it will work out. I will copy Frank’s (fmodajr) work from his Wasa log. Those buoys are perfect!! – Especially how he attached the ropes. Thanks Frank!! Last pic is his!
 
Regards,
 

 
 
 

Mates,
Thanks for the likes. Always appreciated indeed,
 OC., and Don – much too kind; thank you so very much.
 EJ, thanks as well –PS: The base AND the Pegasus are getting some flack from the Admiral. She opines that the base looks like a kitchen cutting board, and the Pegasus are, “just ugly” Hmmm. It will resolve itself in due time (this particular issue will be –for her - a lost cause) She did say that she like the "boat" 
 
 Ferit Thanks as always. You are right I never imagined that this build would become as it looks today. I knew so little when I joined MSW. I had an inclination to challenge myself, but did not have a good knowledge base for achieving any detailed results.
Learned SO much here following other builders that the build details started falling into place as my learning and skills progressed; also so much good advice along the way from members posting – THANKS Mates.
=====================
Taking a break form finishing up the last of the foremast rigging, thought that I would attach the anchors.
Building the buoys. Used a soft basswood, as opposed to an already properly sized harder to shape dowel.
 
Oops was not gentle enough and it snapped. But almost done so it will work out. I will copy Frank’s (fmodajr) work from his Wasa log. Those buoys are perfect!! – Especially how he attached the ropes. Thanks Frank!! Last pic is his!
 
Regards,
 

 
 
 

Mates,
Thanks for the likes. Always appreciated indeed,
 OC., and Don – much too kind; thank you so very much.
 EJ, thanks as well –PS: The base AND the Pegasus are getting some flack from the Admiral. She opines that the base looks like a kitchen cutting board, and the Pegasus are, “just ugly” Hmmm. It will resolve itself in due time (this particular issue will be –for her - a lost cause) She did say that she like the "boat" 
 
 Ferit Thanks as always. You are right I never imagined that this build would become as it looks today. I knew so little when I joined MSW. I had an inclination to challenge myself, but did not have a good knowledge base for achieving any detailed results.
Learned SO much here following other builders that the build details started falling into place as my learning and skills progressed; also so much good advice along the way from members posting – THANKS Mates.
=====================
Taking a break form finishing up the last of the foremast rigging, thought that I would attach the anchors.
Building the buoys. Used a soft basswood, as opposed to an already properly sized harder to shape dowel.
 
Oops was not gentle enough and it snapped. But almost done so it will work out. I will copy Frank’s (fmodajr) work from his Wasa log. Those buoys are perfect!! – Especially how he attached the ropes. Thanks Frank!! Last pic is his!
 
Regards,
 

 
 
 

Finished up the middle rail bits at the mainmast. The stern section is also done. - finally.
Here are a couple of mainmast shots. Now onto the foremast.
 
Regards,
 

Mates,
Thanks for the likes. Always appreciated indeed,
 OC., and Don – much too kind; thank you so very much.
 EJ, thanks as well –PS: The base AND the Pegasus are getting some flack from the Admiral. She opines that the base looks like a kitchen cutting board, and the Pegasus are, “just ugly” Hmmm. It will resolve itself in due time (this particular issue will be –for her - a lost cause) She did say that she like the "boat" 
 
 Ferit Thanks as always. You are right I never imagined that this build would become as it looks today. I knew so little when I joined MSW. I had an inclination to challenge myself, but did not have a good knowledge base for achieving any detailed results.
Learned SO much here following other builders that the build details started falling into place as my learning and skills progressed; also so much good advice along the way from members posting – THANKS Mates.
=====================
Taking a break form finishing up the last of the foremast rigging, thought that I would attach the anchors.
Building the buoys. Used a soft basswood, as opposed to an already properly sized harder to shape dowel.
 
Oops was not gentle enough and it snapped. But almost done so it will work out. I will copy Frank’s (fmodajr) work from his Wasa log. Those buoys are perfect!! – Especially how he attached the ropes. Thanks Frank!! Last pic is his!
 
Regards,
 

 
 
 

Finished up the middle rail bits at the mainmast. The stern section is also done. - finally.
Here are a couple of mainmast shots. Now onto the foremast.
 
Regards,
 

Finished up the middle rail bits at the mainmast. The stern section is also done. - finally.
Here are a couple of mainmast shots. Now onto the foremast.
 
Regards,
 

Finished up the middle rail bits at the mainmast. The stern section is also done. - finally.
Here are a couple of mainmast shots. Now onto the foremast.
 
Regards,
 

Finished up the middle rail bits at the mainmast. The stern section is also done. - finally.
Here are a couple of mainmast shots. Now onto the foremast.
 
Regards,
 

Finished up the middle rail bits at the mainmast. The stern section is also done. - finally.
Here are a couple of mainmast shots. Now onto the foremast.
 
Regards,
 

Finished up the middle rail bits at the mainmast. The stern section is also done. - finally.
Here are a couple of mainmast shots. Now onto the foremast.
 
Regards,
 

Hi Mates,
 Andre: Thanks – much appreciated – it has been a challenge getting a Vasa sort of looking correct.
 
 Ferit: Well the time that it has taken to almost finish this build I would imagine that some children have become teenagers.
Some builders whom I happily follow have completed three amazing ships in the time it has taken me to do this one – that is still not finished. Thanks so much for following along since I joined as well as some excellent advice that you have offered.
 Zappto:  thanks for your very nice thoughts
 
 Denis: Thanks, Yes, I am very happy with how the base came-out. Also thanks for your continued support.
 
All of the outer lines and pin rails have been installed and looped with coils. Now focusing on the last bits of the weather deck rigging. The “inner” bits that attach to knighthead rails.
 
PS: The mainmast rail is MUCH to close to the mast. My mistake I did not consider the stern leaning angle of the main mast. Still badly placed. Grrr. Installed - way back -before I new very much. 
 
Well these last ropes are challenging indeed. These fiddly bits are very hard to reach and “set” without disturbing/stretching already pre- attached and glued lines. Not a complaint – but it’s slow going - as you all know rigging is.
Foremast ropes will be easier to get to. 
 
Thanks for the likes & just dropping by…..
 
A few more pics.
 
Regards,
 

Finished up the middle rail bits at the mainmast. The stern section is also done. - finally.
Here are a couple of mainmast shots. Now onto the foremast.
 
Regards,
 

Finished up the middle rail bits at the mainmast. The stern section is also done. - finally.
Here are a couple of mainmast shots. Now onto the foremast.
 
Regards,
 

Finished up the middle rail bits at the mainmast. The stern section is also done. - finally.
Here are a couple of mainmast shots. Now onto the foremast.
 
Regards,
 

Finished up the middle rail bits at the mainmast. The stern section is also done. - finally.
Here are a couple of mainmast shots. Now onto the foremast.
 
Regards,
 

Finished up the middle rail bits at the mainmast. The stern section is also done. - finally.
Here are a couple of mainmast shots. Now onto the foremast.
 
Regards,
 

I had some extra free time today so i completed all decorations. 
 

I made executive decision to use pins in addition to glue to fix the flat strip decoration that goes on the keel. Reason is just to make sure it will stay put. Cut few pins to the size of 4-5mm, drilled a pilot hole in decoration, a bit smaller in diameter than pins and start with glue first. Than drive those small pins into the flat strip and to the keel. Did not want to be extremely precise but tried to make the distance between pins as even as possible. 


These flat strips comes in 4 strips, so at the end there will be a small gap that has to be filled with 2cm long flat strip. Wondering should this small piece be at the ram area or in the middle of the ship. Middle of the ship it is...

The whole length of keel decoration.
 
I was not quite sure what was the point of this decoration on real ships as you might not be able to see it anyway, unless you have some ancient Greek made scuba gear.

Next will be to paint two eyes; will do it free hand, and as precise as possible. Do not want to use printer and print them out; i think it will be to thick and sticking out much more that doing it by hand..
 
I am getting fairly close to complete this interesting model. After eyes there will be several coats of varnish for protection, captain seat, flag, mast, sail and oars...
 
Happy modeling..
 
 
 

Yes, trying to reach those lines and blocks around the main mast towards the end of the project can be very difficult and frustrating. Slow and steady does it! Looking good as always and I will echo the others sentiments in that the base does look great! I like the Pegasus stands, they add a little something extra to the stand that you don't always see.  

Finally back in the shipyard this weekend. Added a couple more decorations and started to build the starboard quarter galley. Now I can even up both sides and move forward with the decorations. 

Decorations are progressing on both sides. 

Looking great,  this is the stage I am at with my build.
 
OC.