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I started working on my anchors for the ship. (Sorry for the quality of some of the pictures. I was never good at photography!!) The first thing I did was remake the anchor stocks. I did not like the ones that came with the kit. I remade them using walnut. Drilled some small holes for the tree nails (Used the old anchor stocks for this illustration) Using my tree nail tool, I cut some square stock of lighter wood and ran it thru the tool to make it round. Glued and press fit into the anchor stock (Used the old anchor stocks for this illustration) Sanded down flush on walnut stocks Added the blackened nails to each side
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As always, Great job Michael! We are almost at the same spots on our builds and I love looking at your log for inspiration! Frank
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Hi Edwin, Thanks for your kind comments, Frank
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Hi Janos, Thanks for visiting! To answer some of your questions about the leafing: 1) the gold leaf is so thin that if you breath on it, you can blow the sheet away! So, with regards to detail being lost on a carving, I don't think this will happen. I believe it goes on even thinner than a coat of paint and if you use a woman's makeup blush brush, you will be able to get the leaf into all the nooks and crannies and in my opinion, bring out even more detail. 2) I first used the gold leaf process back in 2008 on my "Italian Sciabecco" build. So it has been on for about 7 years. I keep the ship in a case for dust protection etc., so I removed the case today to take a look at the leaf. It shows no sign of deterioration, no looseness, and because it is actual 24 carrot gold, the "shininess" is unchanged. The key to the whole process is the seizing glue that is put on first. It has to be given a chance to dry to a tacky feel (about 2 hours) before applying the gold. Here are some pictures of the gold leaf on the Sciabecco from 2007 - 2008. 3) I did not apply any lacquer or other sealer to the gold. 4) I order my leaf from "Sepp Leaf Products" in New York. If you view their catalog, you will see many different types of gold leaf and you can decide on how bright or dull you want the leaf to look on your ship. I hope this helps, Frank
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Thanks everyone for the likes! Frank
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Thanks Michael! Also thanks for your advise and help for the guns. Frank
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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