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Some updates. I have been painting more figures. Installed a few more. I think that I will now change my focus and work with upper gallery wood. Need a break from the figures (:-)
 
You mau also note that I decided to use the "aged" look for the upper gallery housing figures. My earlier posts show how they were initially painted. I did not like that "cartoon" look. I repainted them using more detail, but that also looked odd. So I ended just aging them so that they would be less apparent. I will stick with that. Again thanks to all of you for your kind remarks, and thanks for looking it is appreciated.
 
Regards,  Michael

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

Working on the stern upper windows, Turns out that the gilded piece is not adorned with faces, but with lion heads. This small section is very labor intensive, and might not be, in the aggregate, worth the effort. Here's a sample pic. I'll put some assembly details together soon.
 
I appreciate the interest that my build has generated. Thanks so much for looking in.
 
Michael D

Andre Thanks, appreciate your comment.
 
OUCH accident the other day. i was working on the re-install of the stern windows, and the bow was vertically down on the carpet, with the ship between my knees. I moved a bit to quickly and heard a loud snap. Broke the tip of the bow. Here are so me pics of my fix.
 
I was initially going to use a wood dowel, and then thought the better of it, and inserted a brass tube. Pics are self explanatory. This week I will change the windows. I thought of a solution to the dilema from a previous post. Regards to all
 
Michael D 

This set kinda brings some of the previous work up to date. In retrospect I see errors, but I'm my own worse critic. For example the toilets are very wrongly placed. The anchor rope outlets are not correct. Lastly the lower supporting longitudinal bowsprit braces need to be re-worked. The tips cracked, and look rough.So my repair list keeps growing.
 
However I'm seeing such fabulous work on this site; such a pleasure to see; I am learning so much. For example rigging Mmmm there are so many experts here. Thanks to all of you who post your updates, lov em.
 
MJD

I'm posting in retrospect. Close to catching up to the effort so far. Please note that the plain cannons are the
ones that come with the kit. I will be replacing the deck cannons  with the one in the pic. Not Swedish, but closer to the actual ones. I will also alter the carriages to more closely represent those from the ship. 
This, only my second build, has been really helped by all of the available data. Data that are so helpful. I am also learning a lot from seeing some of your projects. Oh my some of you are astonishing artists.


 




 


 


 

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
 

Hi Peter,
 
340s are sweet big machines. Advantage for you guys; Leave it to the French to have your lunch tray slide out right in front of you.
 
Regarding my flight experience, I trained up to B727s, and then DC10s (simulator only). I rode "side-saddle" as an FX with a regional operator PSA (later sold to US Air) in the late 70s in 727-200s. I also upgraded to the right seat. Though we were working 6-8 cycles every duty. Got a bit tiring after a couple of years. And in 1978 there was an in-company crash that caused a lot of family pressure for me to leave the airline bus (my wife always hated flying). I did, and I taught Aeronautics at UCLA for 5 years, and worked for a charter company.
 
 
Turns out that I actually preferred driving left seat in the smaller; P. Aerostars, King Air 200s, C 414, and 421s rather than the big busses. Also, we only looked at analog (you remember). You guys flying glass, along with all the redundant systems today including Jeps on iPads, taxi profiles on-screen have it so easy (:-) When HSI's, and flight directors came along for smaller airplanes, we thought that was so great. We would just drive the airplane on ILS's with the two orange bars. Fun...
 
I then went into business with partners and build up just shy of one million miles on Star Alliance in about ten years (sitting). All long-hauls; peaceful. Loved the drink button. Never rode in one of yours at LX. Hmmm need to, it seems.
 
I did ride in an amazing machine three years ago. One of yours; a Pilatus PC-12 (not the ng), a friend was deadheading it for a client, and he asked if I wanted to ride along. Hmmm, now that is some sweet airplane. Nice work Switzerland!! Things looked nice at Fl24 in one of those, along with a cabin altitude of 9000 ft, and a Vso of 69kts, (over the fence at about 85). A rate of climb of about 1,600 fpm it is close to the old 727s that where good for about 1,800 ftm above 12,000 feet.
 
You've prob. already seen this--nice 360º tour.  http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/#11
 
OK done with "off topic". I don't want to bore those whom are interested in this Wasa (:-) Though I enjoyed our short personal chat. Here are a couple of photos of my favorite machine the 601p. On that flight we were outbound from BUR to BOI.
 
SO----I have returned to my real life and will start posting ship updates after removing the dust, and getting back to having fun at home. Cheers... Yes there were some amazing views from the front. Especially on top above overcasts during sunsets. Those I miss (:-)
 
 
 
Regards, MJD
 
PS: Your Pegasus is stunning!!!
 
 
 

Ferit,
 
HI, I'm just starting to catch up. I have been away. I kew that catching up to yours would be, of course spectacular. You are so excellent. Your work is such a pleasure to appreciate.. Nice updates. This will be a masterful Berlin AND from a kit (:-).
 
Regards,
 
Michael

Matti,
 
I've been away. Just starting to catch up. NICE updates. Your hull planking looks so good. (:-)
 
Regard,
 
Michael

Hello fellow hobbyists,
 
I would like to, firstly, thank all of you who have been so kind in taking the time to post comments, letting me know how much you appreciate my version of this Wasa build.
 
Your kind words have continued to be a real source of encouragement. I also thank those of you who were also kind enough to add a "thumbs up" to certain posts or jpg's. There is so much art to appreciate on MSW, that I am touched that you have found the interest, and the time to look at, and respond to my efforts.....Again thank you......OK.. An update.
 
 
 
 It's hard for me to believe, but the stern, and galleries in their entirety, are actually almost completed. This part of the build was very labor intensive. In retrospect, I would have done some things differently but as we say here "put a fork in it - it's cooked" and so it is. Oh what is missing are the two wood trim timbers that appear on each side of the flag and lantern spar, just above the upper gilded curved carving on the stern. I will try my first attempt at sculpturing those two pieces of wood.
 
Speaking of doing things differently; I SO regret not indenting the hull canon port framings as I was framing those. I tried to initially indent the four small pieces of wood in each port, but I didn't have enough of a lip, if you will, and nothing was aligning correctly. So I flushed them all flat along the hull. This work was done before joining the MSW community. I have since learned of a great technique. Always hindsight isn't it? So, that detail failure just glares at me now.  It will be an issue when adding canon doors. Hmmm. On the plus side only hobbyists such as us would even notice such a glaring error. I thought of pulling them all out. But I think that I would make a mess of things.
 
Segwaying forward with this posting, I enclose "full body shots" (pardon the pun) to offer a better perspective of the project as it looks so far. I also include a few other pics. as partial updates on side tasks that have been completed to date; for example deck, and hull figures were (some removed) painted and attached.
 
I'm will be taking a break for a while. I have to do some traveling again. Hmmm, and I thought that I was finally retired. I'll tune in, from wherever I happen to be, and continue to admire builds that I very much enjoy following.
 
When I find myself back on my side of the world again, I will continue with deck details that need to be added. I also plan on removing the existing ladders. (Not correct). I will also re-work the front bow cross railing that leads to the bowsprit. That is also not correct. And I removed the most stern ladders. Those will be replaced with a "bench" type looking thing with a wooden sculpture on each side above the "benches" So it goes. And then onto the masts....
Again thanks for your kind words...Always, always appreciated.
 
Regards,
 
Michael
 
 

Ferit,
 
As everybody is saying....beautiful. Hmmm one question, On your barrel, did your make the small tap? such attention to small details (:-) ?
I would like to think of something like that as well for my build. You are my guide !
 
Regards, Michael

Hello fellow hobbyists,
 
I would like to, firstly, thank all of you who have been so kind in taking the time to post comments, letting me know how much you appreciate my version of this Wasa build.
 
Your kind words have continued to be a real source of encouragement. I also thank those of you who were also kind enough to add a "thumbs up" to certain posts or jpg's. There is so much art to appreciate on MSW, that I am touched that you have found the interest, and the time to look at, and respond to my efforts.....Again thank you......OK.. An update.
 
 
 
 It's hard for me to believe, but the stern, and galleries in their entirety, are actually almost completed. This part of the build was very labor intensive. In retrospect, I would have done some things differently but as we say here "put a fork in it - it's cooked" and so it is. Oh what is missing are the two wood trim timbers that appear on each side of the flag and lantern spar, just above the upper gilded curved carving on the stern. I will try my first attempt at sculpturing those two pieces of wood.
 
Speaking of doing things differently; I SO regret not indenting the hull canon port framings as I was framing those. I tried to initially indent the four small pieces of wood in each port, but I didn't have enough of a lip, if you will, and nothing was aligning correctly. So I flushed them all flat along the hull. This work was done before joining the MSW community. I have since learned of a great technique. Always hindsight isn't it? So, that detail failure just glares at me now.  It will be an issue when adding canon doors. Hmmm. On the plus side only hobbyists such as us would even notice such a glaring error. I thought of pulling them all out. But I think that I would make a mess of things.
 
Segwaying forward with this posting, I enclose "full body shots" (pardon the pun) to offer a better perspective of the project as it looks so far. I also include a few other pics. as partial updates on side tasks that have been completed to date; for example deck, and hull figures were (some removed) painted and attached.
 
I'm will be taking a break for a while. I have to do some traveling again. Hmmm, and I thought that I was finally retired. I'll tune in, from wherever I happen to be, and continue to admire builds that I very much enjoy following.
 
When I find myself back on my side of the world again, I will continue with deck details that need to be added. I also plan on removing the existing ladders. (Not correct). I will also re-work the front bow cross railing that leads to the bowsprit. That is also not correct. And I removed the most stern ladders. Those will be replaced with a "bench" type looking thing with a wooden sculpture on each side above the "benches" So it goes. And then onto the masts....
Again thanks for your kind words...Always, always appreciated.
 
Regards,
 
Michael
 
 

Hello fellow hobbyists,
 
I would like to, firstly, thank all of you who have been so kind in taking the time to post comments, letting me know how much you appreciate my version of this Wasa build.
 
Your kind words have continued to be a real source of encouragement. I also thank those of you who were also kind enough to add a "thumbs up" to certain posts or jpg's. There is so much art to appreciate on MSW, that I am touched that you have found the interest, and the time to look at, and respond to my efforts.....Again thank you......OK.. An update.
 
 
 
 It's hard for me to believe, but the stern, and galleries in their entirety, are actually almost completed. This part of the build was very labor intensive. In retrospect, I would have done some things differently but as we say here "put a fork in it - it's cooked" and so it is. Oh what is missing are the two wood trim timbers that appear on each side of the flag and lantern spar, just above the upper gilded curved carving on the stern. I will try my first attempt at sculpturing those two pieces of wood.
 
Speaking of doing things differently; I SO regret not indenting the hull canon port framings as I was framing those. I tried to initially indent the four small pieces of wood in each port, but I didn't have enough of a lip, if you will, and nothing was aligning correctly. So I flushed them all flat along the hull. This work was done before joining the MSW community. I have since learned of a great technique. Always hindsight isn't it? So, that detail failure just glares at me now.  It will be an issue when adding canon doors. Hmmm. On the plus side only hobbyists such as us would even notice such a glaring error. I thought of pulling them all out. But I think that I would make a mess of things.
 
Segwaying forward with this posting, I enclose "full body shots" (pardon the pun) to offer a better perspective of the project as it looks so far. I also include a few other pics. as partial updates on side tasks that have been completed to date; for example deck, and hull figures were (some removed) painted and attached.
 
I'm will be taking a break for a while. I have to do some traveling again. Hmmm, and I thought that I was finally retired. I'll tune in, from wherever I happen to be, and continue to admire builds that I very much enjoy following.
 
When I find myself back on my side of the world again, I will continue with deck details that need to be added. I also plan on removing the existing ladders. (Not correct). I will also re-work the front bow cross railing that leads to the bowsprit. That is also not correct. And I removed the most stern ladders. Those will be replaced with a "bench" type looking thing with a wooden sculpture on each side above the "benches" So it goes. And then onto the masts....
Again thanks for your kind words...Always, always appreciated.
 
Regards,
 
Michael
 
 

Hello fellow hobbyists,
 
I would like to, firstly, thank all of you who have been so kind in taking the time to post comments, letting me know how much you appreciate my version of this Wasa build.
 
Your kind words have continued to be a real source of encouragement. I also thank those of you who were also kind enough to add a "thumbs up" to certain posts or jpg's. There is so much art to appreciate on MSW, that I am touched that you have found the interest, and the time to look at, and respond to my efforts.....Again thank you......OK.. An update.
 
 
 
 It's hard for me to believe, but the stern, and galleries in their entirety, are actually almost completed. This part of the build was very labor intensive. In retrospect, I would have done some things differently but as we say here "put a fork in it - it's cooked" and so it is. Oh what is missing are the two wood trim timbers that appear on each side of the flag and lantern spar, just above the upper gilded curved carving on the stern. I will try my first attempt at sculpturing those two pieces of wood.
 
Speaking of doing things differently; I SO regret not indenting the hull canon port framings as I was framing those. I tried to initially indent the four small pieces of wood in each port, but I didn't have enough of a lip, if you will, and nothing was aligning correctly. So I flushed them all flat along the hull. This work was done before joining the MSW community. I have since learned of a great technique. Always hindsight isn't it? So, that detail failure just glares at me now.  It will be an issue when adding canon doors. Hmmm. On the plus side only hobbyists such as us would even notice such a glaring error. I thought of pulling them all out. But I think that I would make a mess of things.
 
Segwaying forward with this posting, I enclose "full body shots" (pardon the pun) to offer a better perspective of the project as it looks so far. I also include a few other pics. as partial updates on side tasks that have been completed to date; for example deck, and hull figures were (some removed) painted and attached.
 
I'm will be taking a break for a while. I have to do some traveling again. Hmmm, and I thought that I was finally retired. I'll tune in, from wherever I happen to be, and continue to admire builds that I very much enjoy following.
 
When I find myself back on my side of the world again, I will continue with deck details that need to be added. I also plan on removing the existing ladders. (Not correct). I will also re-work the front bow cross railing that leads to the bowsprit. That is also not correct. And I removed the most stern ladders. Those will be replaced with a "bench" type looking thing with a wooden sculpture on each side above the "benches" So it goes. And then onto the masts....
Again thanks for your kind words...Always, always appreciated.
 
Regards,
 
Michael
 
 

Hello fellow hobbyists,
 
I would like to, firstly, thank all of you who have been so kind in taking the time to post comments, letting me know how much you appreciate my version of this Wasa build.
 
Your kind words have continued to be a real source of encouragement. I also thank those of you who were also kind enough to add a "thumbs up" to certain posts or jpg's. There is so much art to appreciate on MSW, that I am touched that you have found the interest, and the time to look at, and respond to my efforts.....Again thank you......OK.. An update.
 
 
 
 It's hard for me to believe, but the stern, and galleries in their entirety, are actually almost completed. This part of the build was very labor intensive. In retrospect, I would have done some things differently but as we say here "put a fork in it - it's cooked" and so it is. Oh what is missing are the two wood trim timbers that appear on each side of the flag and lantern spar, just above the upper gilded curved carving on the stern. I will try my first attempt at sculpturing those two pieces of wood.
 
Speaking of doing things differently; I SO regret not indenting the hull canon port framings as I was framing those. I tried to initially indent the four small pieces of wood in each port, but I didn't have enough of a lip, if you will, and nothing was aligning correctly. So I flushed them all flat along the hull. This work was done before joining the MSW community. I have since learned of a great technique. Always hindsight isn't it? So, that detail failure just glares at me now.  It will be an issue when adding canon doors. Hmmm. On the plus side only hobbyists such as us would even notice such a glaring error. I thought of pulling them all out. But I think that I would make a mess of things.
 
Segwaying forward with this posting, I enclose "full body shots" (pardon the pun) to offer a better perspective of the project as it looks so far. I also include a few other pics. as partial updates on side tasks that have been completed to date; for example deck, and hull figures were (some removed) painted and attached.
 
I'm will be taking a break for a while. I have to do some traveling again. Hmmm, and I thought that I was finally retired. I'll tune in, from wherever I happen to be, and continue to admire builds that I very much enjoy following.
 
When I find myself back on my side of the world again, I will continue with deck details that need to be added. I also plan on removing the existing ladders. (Not correct). I will also re-work the front bow cross railing that leads to the bowsprit. That is also not correct. And I removed the most stern ladders. Those will be replaced with a "bench" type looking thing with a wooden sculpture on each side above the "benches" So it goes. And then onto the masts....
Again thanks for your kind words...Always, always appreciated.
 
Regards,
 
Michael
 
 

nice build, very complicated ship and it looks very nice....
John

Karl,
 
I rarely venture to the Scratch Built Section because it makes me soooo nervous (:-) Builds, such as yours are so "out-of-this-world" stunning that I then look at my efforts and need to improve so much. Examples, such as yours, make "all of us" as Karl just said stare for minutes at each photo gazing in wonder. Such a pleasure on the eyes....
 
I will spend more time learning, and ingesting ideas from this "side" of this great MSW forum. Your work of art is beyond superlatives. I have the Boudriot books, and may (one of these days) try something French (:-) PS: From a kit ha ha ha....
 
Again, yours is incredibly astonishing.
 
Regards,
 
Michael 

Hello again, An update for the two upper gallery covers I decided to build  "pre-fab" housings. These upper gallery covers were less labor intensive, in that there is only one bobbinet per side. I should have done the same (pre-fab) for the lower ones as well... Hmmm, learning as I go along. I am finishing some last figure painting details. When it's all done I will post some pics. of the totally completed stern. In the meantime
built rough support frames for the bobbinets and the gallery covers
with a pencil I outlined the shape needed by placing the rough frame on top of the lower existing structure.
 
I cut the housing to match my pencil marks, and added edge trim piece. 
trimmed away the inside lip to better match the actual intended shape
then focused on covering the bobbinets. I wanted to, as best that I could, match the lumber cuts of the 1:1
marked where I should cut the stern ends to match the bobbinet shapes
glued on the trim pieces
glued on the bobbinets
I now shaped, and glued the cover dummies.
added the filler cover lumbers 
checked the shapes of the bobbinets lumbers to make sure that the gilded pieces would fit "ok" I flattened out corners as needed.
 
finally glued the housings in place, leaving spacers for the small support timbers.

Hi Michael,
Very detailed work and really too hard to make... It's inspiring that you handle it as an expert...

Ferit,
 
Again. Beautiful updates. Your attention to superbly well done details is really delightful. Love the deck canon door rope brackets, love the long rope on your bucket next to the long boat, love your deck planking detail Super great idea.
 
PS: Nice tools, I need to get some of those. The only one I have is the Proxxon micro lathe, and a Dremel vice. mmmm need to get "real" if I am hopefully going to join builders of your quality. You have an amazing "eye" for this this art form. Super nice !!!!
 
Regards,
 
Michael

An another, maybe unnecessary detail from the past...
At that time I have not had a saw machine to cut strips of 3mm thickness.  I have planked the deck in this way.
Now I got it but the deck has been finished long before...
 

Bob R,
 
Hi I happened onto your build by looking at Matti's new Wasa build and your post to him. I then linked to your build. WOA beautiful. Your attention to detail is spectacular. Your wood working skills are superb. This will prove to be a stunning build. I have a question, if you don't mind. You note that it is a Model Shipways kit. Are you adding much detail from the "out of the box" kit? It appears as though, from your notes, you are. I will enjoy following your build. One day I will travel to the East to see the Constitution.
 
Enjoy Japan. I spent the better part of ten years flying all over Asia (business). Just north of a million miles on Star Alliance. Now retired...
 
PS: Your bow repair is well, awesome.
 
Regards,
 
Michael D

A lot of interesting deck detail there Michael, the replacement capstan looks excellent.
 
Regards,
 
B.E.

Ferit,
 
Nice!!! you and I seem to have similar ideas. I have also "re-built" or changed sections of my build to better suit the look. What you are doing is very creative. AND super improving the realistic details of the ship. Always a pleasure to catch up with your Berlin.
 
Oh, thanks for your response to my barrel question. I will remember your details when I get to that stage.
 
Regards,
 
Michael