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md1400cs got a reaction from Ulises Victoria in Wasa by Andre - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Andre,
Nice pics of the 1:1 You and Matti are so helpful...
Ulises is right, your resurrection of this almost destroyed example is really astonishing.
PS: Ulises is the MASTER with rigging for the Vasa. His work is beautiful and perfect. He also has one of those amazing rope making machines.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from NMBROOK in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
Nigel,
Always a huge pleasure looking in on your SOS. A kit that is arguably the most desired by builders. Your build is awesome, and will be a "Grand Slam" when finished (sorry a baseball term)
Your chat with Matti was super informative regarding the SOS and the Vasa. (:-)
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hello,
Matti, Ferit, and Zy thanks for your nice comments, always appreciated. Mark you are the lucky one, yes your kit included those complex looking braces. I really like the BB version of this ship. Good choice.
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An update; had the last of couple days off, and my sweetheart is out so I can very comfortably make noise with the dremel {and my music}(:-) I painted and installed the bow figures. I am very happy to be DONE with painting those tiny little creatures.
I wanted to also add the small pedestals, and small frames behind each figure as seen in the 1/10th, but there is no space, the pedestals would then hang down lower than that timber upon which those little feet are now perched. Looks better that way. Pics are self-explanatory.
A couple of thoughts;
They were lined up by height, with the tallest closest to the deck.
The blue figure at the tip has since been straightened out a bit. One might think that he was trying to dive off of the ship before it sank.
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Now onto those darned gratings. I did complete the most forward one. I'm comfortable with the results so far. I will post when completed.
Again I want to thank all of who have been so kind with your encouraging words, and thanks as well to those of you just looking in. Your time spent at my build is a personal kindness, thank you.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from riverboat in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hello,
Matti, Ferit, and Zy thanks for your nice comments, always appreciated. Mark you are the lucky one, yes your kit included those complex looking braces. I really like the BB version of this ship. Good choice.
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An update; had the last of couple days off, and my sweetheart is out so I can very comfortably make noise with the dremel {and my music}(:-) I painted and installed the bow figures. I am very happy to be DONE with painting those tiny little creatures.
I wanted to also add the small pedestals, and small frames behind each figure as seen in the 1/10th, but there is no space, the pedestals would then hang down lower than that timber upon which those little feet are now perched. Looks better that way. Pics are self-explanatory.
A couple of thoughts;
They were lined up by height, with the tallest closest to the deck.
The blue figure at the tip has since been straightened out a bit. One might think that he was trying to dive off of the ship before it sank.
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Now onto those darned gratings. I did complete the most forward one. I'm comfortable with the results so far. I will post when completed.
Again I want to thank all of who have been so kind with your encouraging words, and thanks as well to those of you just looking in. Your time spent at my build is a personal kindness, thank you.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs reacted to Andre in Wasa by Andre - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Michael,
Thank you for your nice words.
We are indeed at almost the same stage in our build, but yours still serves as an example for me. Having found this forum is very fortunate for me, as I see many well build examples that are inspirational for me to try and improve and adjust on the standard model. Ans seeing that many photos of Wasa models is also very helpful, and indeed a reason to make more photos myself during my build.
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md1400cs got a reaction from riverboat in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi everyone,
A very minor update. I'm working again so have less time with the boat. But I'm enjoying my part-time return to my first love (aviation).
I tried my hand at sculpturing, No let me rephrase; I tried my hand at shaping two pieces of wood to represent the cathead braces. Not "winners" but painted, they sort of disappear visually. The 1:1 braces are so beautiful, way beyond my capacity as a wood shaper (:-) These will have to do.
You will note that the gratings have been removed, working on completely re-installing those, as they should have been. Mine were such a disappointment.
There is also a pic of the completed ladders. Thanks for looking in, much appreciated.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from archjofo in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Here are some of the details that I decided to incorporate on my Corel Wasa. The bobinettes from the kit were incorrect. I used photos of the original as reference. Also, the Corel gilded pieces are also incorrect as additions to the Galeries. Here are pics of my attempt. Again, thanks for looking
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md1400cs reacted to NMBROOK in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
Thank you very much Matti I wanted to emulate a model I have seen in the National maritime museum.It was a navy board model but with fully planked hull.
I can't recall the name of the ship.I am trying to make a model that looks like it could have been made in the 17th century,but in new condition.
All the carvings were gilded on the sovereign and she was very much a symbol of Charles I ego.The building of the ship ended up costing £65,000 in 1637.
This was very much a catalyst in the English civil war.People who lived in coastal areas used to pay ship tax for the upkeep of the navy,but when the cost of the sovereign spiraled out of control,the tax was imposed on everyone in the country.Charles I had over ruled admiralty advice to build several smaller vessels.The biggest draw for me was the historical significance and the fact it was the first 100 gun ship to be built.When originally built there was an anti-boarding deck covering the first three decks,that I will represent on my model as no one has done it,even Culver got it wrong on his model.However these decks were removed in 1639 in an attempt to reduce topside weight and improve handling.
As regards the Prince Royal of 1610,I have only seen black and white images of the etching so can't really confirm either way but I would doubt the carvings were gilded.
Kind Regards Nigel.
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md1400cs got a reaction from Brigg Fair in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Matti,
Buck and Andy are correct. Don't be discouraged with the "few" responses.
There certainly is a lot of interest with your build. If you want to play a numbers game, there are some people on this forum who have over 10,000 views and only a 5%+response return. You are right in-line with most others.
I also assume that you also visit other builds, as I do, but do not necessarily post remaks with every view. Many certainly visit silently. Your build is very interesting, especially given that it is the Billings kit. I think that all other Wasas are currently Corels. Your build is excellent, a pleasure to look in as you update your progress.
I'm speaking as a newbie as well, but I already have very good feelings about some of the very creative and artistic people who have responded to my build, as you have...It's a very nice back-and-forth kind of thing. It takes a while, don't get discouraged, what Buck and Andy said is certainly true. Please keep us up-to-date on your progress. But, I get it artists are sensitive (:-)
Regards,
Michael D
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md1400cs got a reaction from edmay in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Matti,
For your bow detail, try this. I cut some small pieces, glued them at an angle, and then drilled very small holes to have the appearance of nails. Close up in this pic it looks "weak" but just looking at it through normal vision the poor quality effort sort of goes away.
PS: I almost totally missed this small detail on the ship. After looking at so many photos I realized that the Vasa had these planks to allow the water sto slip under the bow. Your photo is spectacular the best I have seen. Please post more pics of your visit, I'm sure that they would be great to see.
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Matti,
Again !! love the look of your build. Such nice work--congrats.
PS: I'm working on fixing my weather deck gratings, took hints from yours (:-) Copying is the best form of flattery.
R/ Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Ferit in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi everyone,
A very minor update. I'm working again so have less time with the boat. But I'm enjoying my part-time return to my first love (aviation).
I tried my hand at sculpturing, No let me rephrase; I tried my hand at shaping two pieces of wood to represent the cathead braces. Not "winners" but painted, they sort of disappear visually. The 1:1 braces are so beautiful, way beyond my capacity as a wood shaper (:-) These will have to do.
You will note that the gratings have been removed, working on completely re-installing those, as they should have been. Mine were such a disappointment.
There is also a pic of the completed ladders. Thanks for looking in, much appreciated.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from NAZGÛL in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi everyone,
A very minor update. I'm working again so have less time with the boat. But I'm enjoying my part-time return to my first love (aviation).
I tried my hand at sculpturing, No let me rephrase; I tried my hand at shaping two pieces of wood to represent the cathead braces. Not "winners" but painted, they sort of disappear visually. The 1:1 braces are so beautiful, way beyond my capacity as a wood shaper (:-) These will have to do.
You will note that the gratings have been removed, working on completely re-installing those, as they should have been. Mine were such a disappointment.
There is also a pic of the completed ladders. Thanks for looking in, much appreciated.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from kier in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Here are a few updated pics. The stern is coming along. As I've mentioned before, I regret not painting the red portions of the hull +. But as we a all know looking in retrospect all is very clear. The brown wood was my compromise.Mmmm lots of work here. The Vasa must have been a beautiful site, for an hour or so
Having all of these museum sources makes it much easier to assist in the colors
It's hard to tell here, but I actually added a flat clear to the lions. The pics don't really show that too well
I added a small strip of wood to the gallery edges. The same will be added to the upper ones
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md1400cs got a reaction from kier in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Thanks David for your nice thoughts,
Finished up the stern upper windows. Here are some updated pics;I was looking for facesCorel gave us lions with crowns-no biggieSo painting, I followed the 1:10th idea for the lionsI used some leftover railing from the upper deckglued the two pieces together to form the shuttersreversed them and patterned for the Dremel sandingchecked for fitnotched the edges for the hingesUsed the micro rail cleats let glue set then Dremel'd for fit
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md1400cs got a reaction from 42rocker in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Dennis,
Thanks for your comments, very nice of you. You can buy all of these nails here;
http://www.micromark.com/small-spikes-pkg-of-1000,8607.html
One note- they are right angled, as they are intended as railroad tie cleats. In that regard make sure that you line-up the angles all along your hull. I have also noted that occasionally they will slip downwards. I decided to sort-of push them into the wood a bit to limit the slipping. Glue, of course would preclude that. However the micro ones are sooo small, that it is very hard to not have the glue be invisible.
Also I recommend that you pre-drill all holes and then slip/push them in. One "sideways" entry (without the pre-drilled hole) and oops a scar is left in the wood Mmmm...
I purchased all the medium and micro sizes. and sorta mixed them up. Good luck (:-)
MJD
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md1400cs reacted to mtaylor in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Matti,
I had two sets of spares due to a nasty accident while building the first one. My lady pushed me to get a second one and "do better".... I did. That plastic is bit strange. Heating it and it doesn't give, a bit more and it bends and just a hair past that temperature, it turns into liquid. Go slow and take your time. You'll do fine.
On the topic of Fred, the Musuem, and BB... as I understood it, the BB kit is only one the Wasa Museum sells. Seems BB is only company that updates their kit as new things are found through the research. If you have questions, do email the museum staff. You'll get an answer and it will be the right answer.
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md1400cs reacted to NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Thanks!
Hmm, Ive read it and if I dont misstemember they are the same, at leat as mine. I have the latest release I think.
The us site is up, billingboatsusa.com
Heres a link to the instructions:
https://docs.google.com/folderview?id=0Bw40frlcNqbjOTNlYTE5Y2YtMGUyNC00NGE0LWE0ZTktNTRmZjFhNmM0MjM4&usp=drive_web&hl=en
The instructions are quite unstructured, but so far everything is there, but you have to jump around between the different parts of the instructions, and the big plan is often helpful. Just think the steps through and youll be fine.
/Matti
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md1400cs got a reaction from Ferit in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
Ferit,
You keep "outdoing yourself"; each update is more excellent than the one before. Your deck detail photos are amazing. Thanks for the larger format pics, they help us to appreciate your super detailing.
Regards, Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Jeronimo in LE BONHOMME RICHARD by Jeronimo - FINISHED
Karl,
Love watching your building updates. A real pleasure for the eyes-superlative craftsmanship.
R/ Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from NAZGÛL in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
B. E.
Thank you for your kindly worded "intervention".
A point of curiosity about the grating, was it a 'fixed' feature on Vasa, it doesn't look like it could be taken up?
After you posed the question it then glared at me how incorrect it all was. I sincerely appreciate your input. As you will note below, dry-dock will last a bit longer as needed alterations, have begun.
I looked at Matti's and at JanV's they so got it right. OK, now armed with photos, this will be an easy, but very important visible fix. THANKS...
PS: Thanks for mentioning this before, deck cannons, masts and standing rigging were in place (:-)
R/ Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Farbror Fartyg in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Matti,
You probably already know about this book, as it is published in Sweden. I just received it after ordering it three months ago. It is a great read, as well as an excellent reference. Here are some pics in case you did not know of it.
PS: I do also have the first book from the Vasa Museum (Vasa 1) excellent as well.
Regards
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Matti,
Beautiful. Mark is correct "Spot On" for sure.
R/ Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from NMBROOK in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
Nigel,
Beautiful work. First rate superlative quality attention to details. A pleasure to follow along.
Regards, Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Andre in Wasa by Andre - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Andre,
Looking super excellent. Love your colors. Nice update.
R/ Michael
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