fmodajr
-
Posts
861 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Gallery
Events
Everything posted by fmodajr
-
Matti, Beautiful work! I agree with Mark and Vivian. I did a double take also and for a minute I thought I was looking at the real ship! Great job, Frank -
I now added the safety lines to the rudder per Landstom's book. According to Landstrom, the lines were used to "lift the rudder into place and as a means of preventing it from floating away if its fittings suffered damage." Also, "the lines could be used if need be to maneuver the rudder." View from starboard and port. Thanks, Frank
- 493 replies
-
- 10
-
-
Started working on the false cannon. Painted them with a diluted black to match the deck cannon. Then I sprayed on a coat of "Dull Cote" for handling. Now installing the false cannon on the starboard side. Previously, early in the build I milled a slot in the cannon housing and installed the false carriages. Now, I just add some glue, slide in the cannon and lower onto the carriages. Here are some pictures of the first side. Now onto the port side. Next up, I will start working on the anchor installation. Thanks, Frank
-
Hi, I continued by working on the figurines on both side of the ship. I had to thin down the figurines, especially the large figures near the bow, in order to get them to fit above the gun ports. Then, as usual, I gold leafed them before mounting. Large figurines (tight fit) on starboard and port sides. I had to grind off some of the nails that were in the way for the smaller figurines. Also, I inserted some wood shims to help support them. I left some space below the top shim so that rigging line can pass thru this space later on. Test fit of rigging line to make sure there were no obstructions Installed figurines on port and starboard side Added the chains to the rudder at this time. I blackened them before installation Frank
-
Building my Vasa from the Corel kit, it is very informative seeing one built from the Billings kit. Great detailed log. I will be eagerly following your progress! Frank
-
Hi Roger, Thanks for you input. Quick question: Is the Rikon indexing wheel for milling flats accurate, useful, easy to use, worth it? Thanks, Frank
-
Hi Julian, Thank you for your kind remarks! And thanks for visiting my log. It is appreciated! Hopefully, I will have some updated pictures posted next week. Frank
-
Thanks for the input Duff, I have been looking at the Sherline lathes. They seem to have a lot of accessories that make the lathe very usable. I will check out the older Unimats also! (It all does get expensive!) I'll probably have more questions to ask as I get closer to a purchase decision. Thanks, Frank
-
Hi Roger, Thanks for your comments. I currently do not have a lathe. That will be my next purchase in 2015! In the meantime, I have been using my drill press for tapering my yards and for other items by modifying the table to support one end of the dowel, while using the drill chuck to hold the other end. Any recommendations for a quality miniature lathe would be greatly appreciated. ( the scale models I like to work on are mostly 1:64 or 1:75) Thanks, Frank
-
Hi Mark, Thanks for clearing that up for me! I remember seeing it somewhere and it must have been at the Vasa Dream Web site, which I have book marked. Thanks again, Frank
-
Hello Pollex, You may be right! I read somewhere (I don't remember where) that this was the port where a small boat would pull up to and drop off letters and / or messages. I may be wrong! If anyone has more definitive knowledge of what the port was used for, let me know! Thanks Pollex, Frank
-
Thanks everyone for the likes! Frank
-
Thanks Michael! Also thanks for your advise and help for the guns. Frank
-
Wasa by Lin Feng - Sergal - 1:60
fmodajr replied to Lin Feng's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1501 - 1750
Lin, Your ship is coming along very nicely. Well Done! Look forward to seeing more of your progress. Frank -
Gunport lids attached to the ship in open position Finished closed gunport near bow Port side view Finished closed gunport and message port Finished stern gunports Now onto the starboard side! Thanks, Frank
- 493 replies
-
- 10
-
-
Continuing on, I attached the lines and eyelets to the outer side of the gunports. Stern view. Closed gunport and message port Attaching the line and eyelets to the inside of the gunports Adding the lion heads to the inside of the gunports
-
Hello Duff, Thanks for visiting my log! Glad that you were able to visit the Vasa in Stockholm. I am working on my wife to take a trip out to Sweden next year! Everyone says it is a "must see" attraction. I wish I went before I started my ship, but I have been fortunate to have other members of this site provide me with great photos of the real ship. Thanks, Frank
-
Thanks for all the likes! Thank you Karl! Michael, hopefully gunports will be installed next week and I will post some pictures! Thanks again, Frank
-
Continuing on, I blackened all the hinges. Also blackened all the eyelets for the ropes on the gun ports Gold leafed the lion heads Glued the hinges on. Now I am working on adding the ropes to the eyelets. Thanks, Frank
-
Working on the gun ports now. When I was planking the hull, back in the beginning, I made the gun ports, using the same wood. Now, using my face grinder, I tipped the table 55 degrees and chamfered the back ends to the angle I will be having the gun ports open to. I drilled holes for a support pin, perpendicular to the angle, for extra support.
-
Jan, Great idea about the computer/laptop! I'm always bringing my IPad to my workroom, but touchscreen is not so great when my hands are dirty. Frank
-
Ulises, My wife tells her friends that "at least I know where he is at night. He could be sneaking out with dollar bills in his pockets" Michael, I need that TV for my Patriots football team and for my favorite sport "Boston Celtic basketball"!! Frank
-
Mark, Yes, the table is adjustable in height and so is my chair, so between the two, I can move up and down easily. The table also tilts, but I have not had an occasion to use that feature! Frank
-
Mark, Congratulations! She look beautiful! Hopefully you'll find a nice spot so everyone can admire it. Frank
Our Emblem ®
