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md1400cs got a reaction from tasmanian in Wasa by marktiedens - FINISHED - Corel - scale 1:75 (Vasa)
Mark,
I was thinking about your Corel resurrection, along with all of the errors that are built into this otherwise nice kit.
And then I thought of this big error. The lower galleries are not properly scaled so that the lower, most rearward, bobbinet turret tops slightly overlap the lower portion of the upper galleries. See my pic as well as the 1/10th for comparisons.
Based on the size of the stern soldiers as well as the stern windows it would, it seems to me, impossible to scale this area correctly.
I have not seen a Corel Vasa build that has gotten it “figured out”, food for thought on your current build J
PS: I did not mean to add one of my pics on your build log, but only using this single pic as an example of this issue J
Your work is so excellent; it will be fun to follow along…
PS: as has been posted your first planking is - well so perfect..
Cheers,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Karleop in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Ferit,
Thanks so much. This was a big error, and you are so kind to allow me to know of this. I so appreciate your post and pic. I have fixed this, as well as following Nigel's suggestion regarding the knots. I will post some updated pics along with the new kevels that I have just installed for the anchor catheads. Again thanks so much for your help (:-)
PS: Your Berlin ???? So many of us so love your work.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from fmodajr in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Ferit,
Thanks so much. This was a big error, and you are so kind to allow me to know of this. I so appreciate your post and pic. I have fixed this, as well as following Nigel's suggestion regarding the knots. I will post some updated pics along with the new kevels that I have just installed for the anchor catheads. Again thanks so much for your help (:-)
PS: Your Berlin ???? So many of us so love your work.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from edmay in Wasa by marktiedens - FINISHED - Corel - scale 1:75 (Vasa)
Mark,
I was thinking about your Corel resurrection, along with all of the errors that are built into this otherwise nice kit.
And then I thought of this big error. The lower galleries are not properly scaled so that the lower, most rearward, bobbinet turret tops slightly overlap the lower portion of the upper galleries. See my pic as well as the 1/10th for comparisons.
Based on the size of the stern soldiers as well as the stern windows it would, it seems to me, impossible to scale this area correctly.
I have not seen a Corel Vasa build that has gotten it “figured out”, food for thought on your current build J
PS: I did not mean to add one of my pics on your build log, but only using this single pic as an example of this issue J
Your work is so excellent; it will be fun to follow along…
PS: as has been posted your first planking is - well so perfect..
Cheers,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from tasmanian in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Thanks for the comments and the likes very kind of you.
Started working on the ropes for the anchor catheads. I wasn’t sure about how to detail the blocks. On the 1/10th the blocks were capsuled with metal bracings, not rope. This created a bit of a scratch of the head.
So I chose this solution;
1) re-drilled the block holes increasing their size.
2) drilled two more holes in each block, one for the hook and the other two for the pulley rods.
Looking through my boxes of “stuff” I found a copper tape strip that had adhesive backing. Hmmmm, that might work?
Cut the tape into a narrow strip and wrapped it around the block.
Glued the hook with CA, and pulled a drill bit through making sure that the hook was not blocking a rope hole.
Cut some flat head nails and glued them to the sides of the block.
Painted the added bits with flat black paint.
Lastly added the ropes attaching the blocks. Next up will be the single side anchor cathead and its block.
In the last two pics; I removed the knightheads that had been built such a long time ago, as well as removing the railing leading out of the upper gun deck, both of which are incorrect for Vasa. I will rebuild the knightheads to correctly reflect the Vasa’s. Tossed the railing (it was so nice (L)
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md1400cs got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Thanks for the comments and the likes very kind of you.
Started working on the ropes for the anchor catheads. I wasn’t sure about how to detail the blocks. On the 1/10th the blocks were capsuled with metal bracings, not rope. This created a bit of a scratch of the head.
So I chose this solution;
1) re-drilled the block holes increasing their size.
2) drilled two more holes in each block, one for the hook and the other two for the pulley rods.
Looking through my boxes of “stuff” I found a copper tape strip that had adhesive backing. Hmmmm, that might work?
Cut the tape into a narrow strip and wrapped it around the block.
Glued the hook with CA, and pulled a drill bit through making sure that the hook was not blocking a rope hole.
Cut some flat head nails and glued them to the sides of the block.
Painted the added bits with flat black paint.
Lastly added the ropes attaching the blocks. Next up will be the single side anchor cathead and its block.
In the last two pics; I removed the knightheads that had been built such a long time ago, as well as removing the railing leading out of the upper gun deck, both of which are incorrect for Vasa. I will rebuild the knightheads to correctly reflect the Vasa’s. Tossed the railing (it was so nice (L)
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md1400cs got a reaction from kostas_gr in San Juan Nepomuceno by kostas_gr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - my first build
Kostas,
Came across your build. So lucky to have found this. Awesome build and to think that this is your first build, well ....Oscar winning build (:-)
Regards
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from janos in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Thanks for the comments and the likes very kind of you.
Started working on the ropes for the anchor catheads. I wasn’t sure about how to detail the blocks. On the 1/10th the blocks were capsuled with metal bracings, not rope. This created a bit of a scratch of the head.
So I chose this solution;
1) re-drilled the block holes increasing their size.
2) drilled two more holes in each block, one for the hook and the other two for the pulley rods.
Looking through my boxes of “stuff” I found a copper tape strip that had adhesive backing. Hmmmm, that might work?
Cut the tape into a narrow strip and wrapped it around the block.
Glued the hook with CA, and pulled a drill bit through making sure that the hook was not blocking a rope hole.
Cut some flat head nails and glued them to the sides of the block.
Painted the added bits with flat black paint.
Lastly added the ropes attaching the blocks. Next up will be the single side anchor cathead and its block.
In the last two pics; I removed the knightheads that had been built such a long time ago, as well as removing the railing leading out of the upper gun deck, both of which are incorrect for Vasa. I will rebuild the knightheads to correctly reflect the Vasa’s. Tossed the railing (it was so nice (L)
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md1400cs got a reaction from NMBROOK in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Nigel,
Thanks so much, again, for suggesting an idea for improving the look of my build. Your advice is always SO welcome. You are so kind to post your thoughts. I will, of course, follow through. Brilliant idea. (:-) I so appreciated. Your earlier advice regarding the carriage wheels, as you may have noted I "re-did" all of the axles. Much improved (:-) (:-)
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs reacted to rodgerdodger in Robert E Lee by rodgerdodger - FINISHED - Amati
I have completed the handrail installation with some relief. The use of the styrene strip made it so much easier than it sounded using the timber strip Iran. I thought it worth illustrating how easy it was with a couple of photos. I installed the rails in manageable lengths rather than trying to fix in in complete lengths to make it easier to keep the rail in position as the CA set. Firstly I glued the end of each length in position and when set glued the remainder, curving when necessary the rail around the bend of the balustrade. The styrene is very pliable and follows the curve of the balustrade very easily. Hopefully the following photos illustrate the method better than words.
The straight length of this section of handrail has been glued in position.
The rail has now been curved around the bend (one of the tightest on the model) and clipped in position while the CA sets. Clips can only be used on the top rail. The lower rails have to be patiently hand held in position as the CA sets.
The remaining fill-in straight section can be accurately cut and easily glued in position. All four rails have been completed in this shot. These close-up shots show the joints but they are not so apparent when viewed normally from a distance through my rose-coloured glasses!
Now I am on to all the deck fittings, funnels, masts etc. and have a choice as to what to tackle next.
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md1400cs reacted to lambsbk in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
That hook looks perfect. Good thinking on the copper tape...gonna keep that in mind.
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md1400cs reacted to Vivian Galad in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Great work, Michael. Loved the blocks!
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md1400cs reacted to Blue Ensign in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Nice job on the Cat blocks Michael, and the Foc'sle looks amazing.
B.E.
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md1400cs reacted to dragzz in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
wow vary nice work u have done keep it going
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md1400cs got a reaction from canoe21 in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Thanks for the comments and the likes very kind of you.
Started working on the ropes for the anchor catheads. I wasn’t sure about how to detail the blocks. On the 1/10th the blocks were capsuled with metal bracings, not rope. This created a bit of a scratch of the head.
So I chose this solution;
1) re-drilled the block holes increasing their size.
2) drilled two more holes in each block, one for the hook and the other two for the pulley rods.
Looking through my boxes of “stuff” I found a copper tape strip that had adhesive backing. Hmmmm, that might work?
Cut the tape into a narrow strip and wrapped it around the block.
Glued the hook with CA, and pulled a drill bit through making sure that the hook was not blocking a rope hole.
Cut some flat head nails and glued them to the sides of the block.
Painted the added bits with flat black paint.
Lastly added the ropes attaching the blocks. Next up will be the single side anchor cathead and its block.
In the last two pics; I removed the knightheads that had been built such a long time ago, as well as removing the railing leading out of the upper gun deck, both of which are incorrect for Vasa. I will rebuild the knightheads to correctly reflect the Vasa’s. Tossed the railing (it was so nice (L)
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md1400cs got a reaction from VonHoldinghausen in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Thanks for the comments and the likes very kind of you.
Started working on the ropes for the anchor catheads. I wasn’t sure about how to detail the blocks. On the 1/10th the blocks were capsuled with metal bracings, not rope. This created a bit of a scratch of the head.
So I chose this solution;
1) re-drilled the block holes increasing their size.
2) drilled two more holes in each block, one for the hook and the other two for the pulley rods.
Looking through my boxes of “stuff” I found a copper tape strip that had adhesive backing. Hmmmm, that might work?
Cut the tape into a narrow strip and wrapped it around the block.
Glued the hook with CA, and pulled a drill bit through making sure that the hook was not blocking a rope hole.
Cut some flat head nails and glued them to the sides of the block.
Painted the added bits with flat black paint.
Lastly added the ropes attaching the blocks. Next up will be the single side anchor cathead and its block.
In the last two pics; I removed the knightheads that had been built such a long time ago, as well as removing the railing leading out of the upper gun deck, both of which are incorrect for Vasa. I will rebuild the knightheads to correctly reflect the Vasa’s. Tossed the railing (it was so nice (L)
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md1400cs got a reaction from Paryzek in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Thanks for the comments and the likes very kind of you.
Started working on the ropes for the anchor catheads. I wasn’t sure about how to detail the blocks. On the 1/10th the blocks were capsuled with metal bracings, not rope. This created a bit of a scratch of the head.
So I chose this solution;
1) re-drilled the block holes increasing their size.
2) drilled two more holes in each block, one for the hook and the other two for the pulley rods.
Looking through my boxes of “stuff” I found a copper tape strip that had adhesive backing. Hmmmm, that might work?
Cut the tape into a narrow strip and wrapped it around the block.
Glued the hook with CA, and pulled a drill bit through making sure that the hook was not blocking a rope hole.
Cut some flat head nails and glued them to the sides of the block.
Painted the added bits with flat black paint.
Lastly added the ropes attaching the blocks. Next up will be the single side anchor cathead and its block.
In the last two pics; I removed the knightheads that had been built such a long time ago, as well as removing the railing leading out of the upper gun deck, both of which are incorrect for Vasa. I will rebuild the knightheads to correctly reflect the Vasa’s. Tossed the railing (it was so nice (L)
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md1400cs got a reaction from Lin Feng in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Thanks for the comments and the likes very kind of you.
Started working on the ropes for the anchor catheads. I wasn’t sure about how to detail the blocks. On the 1/10th the blocks were capsuled with metal bracings, not rope. This created a bit of a scratch of the head.
So I chose this solution;
1) re-drilled the block holes increasing their size.
2) drilled two more holes in each block, one for the hook and the other two for the pulley rods.
Looking through my boxes of “stuff” I found a copper tape strip that had adhesive backing. Hmmmm, that might work?
Cut the tape into a narrow strip and wrapped it around the block.
Glued the hook with CA, and pulled a drill bit through making sure that the hook was not blocking a rope hole.
Cut some flat head nails and glued them to the sides of the block.
Painted the added bits with flat black paint.
Lastly added the ropes attaching the blocks. Next up will be the single side anchor cathead and its block.
In the last two pics; I removed the knightheads that had been built such a long time ago, as well as removing the railing leading out of the upper gun deck, both of which are incorrect for Vasa. I will rebuild the knightheads to correctly reflect the Vasa’s. Tossed the railing (it was so nice (L)
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md1400cs got a reaction from Ferit in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Thanks for the comments and the likes very kind of you.
Started working on the ropes for the anchor catheads. I wasn’t sure about how to detail the blocks. On the 1/10th the blocks were capsuled with metal bracings, not rope. This created a bit of a scratch of the head.
So I chose this solution;
1) re-drilled the block holes increasing their size.
2) drilled two more holes in each block, one for the hook and the other two for the pulley rods.
Looking through my boxes of “stuff” I found a copper tape strip that had adhesive backing. Hmmmm, that might work?
Cut the tape into a narrow strip and wrapped it around the block.
Glued the hook with CA, and pulled a drill bit through making sure that the hook was not blocking a rope hole.
Cut some flat head nails and glued them to the sides of the block.
Painted the added bits with flat black paint.
Lastly added the ropes attaching the blocks. Next up will be the single side anchor cathead and its block.
In the last two pics; I removed the knightheads that had been built such a long time ago, as well as removing the railing leading out of the upper gun deck, both of which are incorrect for Vasa. I will rebuild the knightheads to correctly reflect the Vasa’s. Tossed the railing (it was so nice (L)
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md1400cs got a reaction from lambsbk in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Thanks for the comments and the likes very kind of you.
Started working on the ropes for the anchor catheads. I wasn’t sure about how to detail the blocks. On the 1/10th the blocks were capsuled with metal bracings, not rope. This created a bit of a scratch of the head.
So I chose this solution;
1) re-drilled the block holes increasing their size.
2) drilled two more holes in each block, one for the hook and the other two for the pulley rods.
Looking through my boxes of “stuff” I found a copper tape strip that had adhesive backing. Hmmmm, that might work?
Cut the tape into a narrow strip and wrapped it around the block.
Glued the hook with CA, and pulled a drill bit through making sure that the hook was not blocking a rope hole.
Cut some flat head nails and glued them to the sides of the block.
Painted the added bits with flat black paint.
Lastly added the ropes attaching the blocks. Next up will be the single side anchor cathead and its block.
In the last two pics; I removed the knightheads that had been built such a long time ago, as well as removing the railing leading out of the upper gun deck, both of which are incorrect for Vasa. I will rebuild the knightheads to correctly reflect the Vasa’s. Tossed the railing (it was so nice (L)
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md1400cs got a reaction from mtaylor in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Thanks for the comments and the likes very kind of you.
Started working on the ropes for the anchor catheads. I wasn’t sure about how to detail the blocks. On the 1/10th the blocks were capsuled with metal bracings, not rope. This created a bit of a scratch of the head.
So I chose this solution;
1) re-drilled the block holes increasing their size.
2) drilled two more holes in each block, one for the hook and the other two for the pulley rods.
Looking through my boxes of “stuff” I found a copper tape strip that had adhesive backing. Hmmmm, that might work?
Cut the tape into a narrow strip and wrapped it around the block.
Glued the hook with CA, and pulled a drill bit through making sure that the hook was not blocking a rope hole.
Cut some flat head nails and glued them to the sides of the block.
Painted the added bits with flat black paint.
Lastly added the ropes attaching the blocks. Next up will be the single side anchor cathead and its block.
In the last two pics; I removed the knightheads that had been built such a long time ago, as well as removing the railing leading out of the upper gun deck, both of which are incorrect for Vasa. I will rebuild the knightheads to correctly reflect the Vasa’s. Tossed the railing (it was so nice (L)
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md1400cs got a reaction from roger graul in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Thanks for the comments and the likes very kind of you.
Started working on the ropes for the anchor catheads. I wasn’t sure about how to detail the blocks. On the 1/10th the blocks were capsuled with metal bracings, not rope. This created a bit of a scratch of the head.
So I chose this solution;
1) re-drilled the block holes increasing their size.
2) drilled two more holes in each block, one for the hook and the other two for the pulley rods.
Looking through my boxes of “stuff” I found a copper tape strip that had adhesive backing. Hmmmm, that might work?
Cut the tape into a narrow strip and wrapped it around the block.
Glued the hook with CA, and pulled a drill bit through making sure that the hook was not blocking a rope hole.
Cut some flat head nails and glued them to the sides of the block.
Painted the added bits with flat black paint.
Lastly added the ropes attaching the blocks. Next up will be the single side anchor cathead and its block.
In the last two pics; I removed the knightheads that had been built such a long time ago, as well as removing the railing leading out of the upper gun deck, both of which are incorrect for Vasa. I will rebuild the knightheads to correctly reflect the Vasa’s. Tossed the railing (it was so nice (L)
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md1400cs got a reaction from GuntherMT in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Thanks for the comments and the likes very kind of you.
Started working on the ropes for the anchor catheads. I wasn’t sure about how to detail the blocks. On the 1/10th the blocks were capsuled with metal bracings, not rope. This created a bit of a scratch of the head.
So I chose this solution;
1) re-drilled the block holes increasing their size.
2) drilled two more holes in each block, one for the hook and the other two for the pulley rods.
Looking through my boxes of “stuff” I found a copper tape strip that had adhesive backing. Hmmmm, that might work?
Cut the tape into a narrow strip and wrapped it around the block.
Glued the hook with CA, and pulled a drill bit through making sure that the hook was not blocking a rope hole.
Cut some flat head nails and glued them to the sides of the block.
Painted the added bits with flat black paint.
Lastly added the ropes attaching the blocks. Next up will be the single side anchor cathead and its block.
In the last two pics; I removed the knightheads that had been built such a long time ago, as well as removing the railing leading out of the upper gun deck, both of which are incorrect for Vasa. I will rebuild the knightheads to correctly reflect the Vasa’s. Tossed the railing (it was so nice (L)
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md1400cs got a reaction from marktiedens in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Thanks for the comments and the likes very kind of you.
Started working on the ropes for the anchor catheads. I wasn’t sure about how to detail the blocks. On the 1/10th the blocks were capsuled with metal bracings, not rope. This created a bit of a scratch of the head.
So I chose this solution;
1) re-drilled the block holes increasing their size.
2) drilled two more holes in each block, one for the hook and the other two for the pulley rods.
Looking through my boxes of “stuff” I found a copper tape strip that had adhesive backing. Hmmmm, that might work?
Cut the tape into a narrow strip and wrapped it around the block.
Glued the hook with CA, and pulled a drill bit through making sure that the hook was not blocking a rope hole.
Cut some flat head nails and glued them to the sides of the block.
Painted the added bits with flat black paint.
Lastly added the ropes attaching the blocks. Next up will be the single side anchor cathead and its block.
In the last two pics; I removed the knightheads that had been built such a long time ago, as well as removing the railing leading out of the upper gun deck, both of which are incorrect for Vasa. I will rebuild the knightheads to correctly reflect the Vasa’s. Tossed the railing (it was so nice (L)
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md1400cs got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Thanks for the comments and the likes very kind of you.
Started working on the ropes for the anchor catheads. I wasn’t sure about how to detail the blocks. On the 1/10th the blocks were capsuled with metal bracings, not rope. This created a bit of a scratch of the head.
So I chose this solution;
1) re-drilled the block holes increasing their size.
2) drilled two more holes in each block, one for the hook and the other two for the pulley rods.
Looking through my boxes of “stuff” I found a copper tape strip that had adhesive backing. Hmmmm, that might work?
Cut the tape into a narrow strip and wrapped it around the block.
Glued the hook with CA, and pulled a drill bit through making sure that the hook was not blocking a rope hole.
Cut some flat head nails and glued them to the sides of the block.
Painted the added bits with flat black paint.
Lastly added the ropes attaching the blocks. Next up will be the single side anchor cathead and its block.
In the last two pics; I removed the knightheads that had been built such a long time ago, as well as removing the railing leading out of the upper gun deck, both of which are incorrect for Vasa. I will rebuild the knightheads to correctly reflect the Vasa’s. Tossed the railing (it was so nice (L)
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