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SwordofConan
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Need info on tools/Viking ship kits - moved by moderator
SwordofConan replied to Red333's topic in Wood ship model kits
Welcome. In my opinion there are 2 kits that stand out, both made by Billings boats. The first and the most suitable for your needs is the "Roar Ege" this is a beautiful kit and gives a wonderful insight into how these masterpieces were constructed. The second and more ornate is the "Oseberg" this is a wonderful model in itself and although both ships are based on actual viking age finds the latter was probably never a useful vessel more a statement of wealth and power. Good luck and hope to see some of your sons posts on here soon. Lee -
Help needed A/L Viking Ship - moved by moderator
SwordofConan replied to The Motley Man's topic in Wood ship model kits
Hi, Glad to see someone else tackle this lovely little ship. It was my first wooden build and I really enjoyed it. I was trying to find the booklet when I saw someone had emailed you a copy, anyway heres a pic of how I finished her, I left off certain parts that seemed too clunky for such a small model. Hope to see your build on here soon. Lee http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202600626994499&set=pcb.10202600629994574&type=1&theater https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202600628634540&set=pcb.10202600629994574&type=1&theater Turned on photo sharing on Facebook... Didn't realise it was on private -
Thank you so much for sharing! Wonderful work! I just can't get enough of these Long ships.
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Zeus cat... I too am about to attempt this build I have the Billings#518 Oseberg kit with the plastic shields. There are 3 versions of this Kit I have found and it sounds like yours is a predecessor to them all! there is your kit with no cut outs which I reckon is an early Billings#518 then there is a Billings#518 with the parts laser cut and plastic shields/scroll work. a Billings#720 laser cut and plastic shields/scroll work and a Billings#720 laser cut with beautiful wooden shields/scroll work This last one I believe is the Anniversary model. By the way Love the name, I have a Bengal cat named Zeus
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Your boat is looking amazing! Your scrollwork pic 27> looks like its made of wood? my kit came with icky plastic ones Looking forward to seeing the rest of your build as its helping me with mine so much. Lee
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