Viking Gokstad by captgino - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/75

[captgino]

Hi all,

 

I am sorry but I am going to start this build log with a ship already 1/2 completed. The hull was completed and modified the original direction to attempt to do a 'clinker-built' hull.

The results are interesting but I already know that I would do it a different way in a future attempt. Mistakes were made (a few of them)

 

My original intention was not to have a build log but like everything in life things change. This idea was to have a quick weekend build for learning and fun. It is all that just not quick (hahaha)

 

Here is the ship as it is today.

 

The box.

Edited May 28, 2016 by captgino

[captgino]

My interpretation.

Please behold the MSU, Mobile Shipyard Unit !!

Edited January 18, 2016 by captgino

[captgino]

More on this...

[Elijah]

Hello captgino! I like the look of your planking !

[captgino]

Thank you Elijah !

[captgino]

Here is tonight's production. It was a lot of fun. Again,Idid not Want to use what the direction called for. They give you this piece of copper thread but it just did not look right.

[Elijah]

That looks very nice!

[captgino]

Just a small update.

Edited January 23, 2016 by captgino

[captgino]

Some additional details. Vernis, small construction. Starting the oars next.

Edited January 28, 2016 by captgino

[Elijah]

That looks fantastic! Keep up the great work !

[Bobstrake]

I really like the look of it.

[captgino]

Tonight's production. Oars as promised.

I still have to stain them.

Edited January 28, 2016 by captgino

[captgino]

and a bonus! attached the rudder.

Edited January 28, 2016 by captgino

[Elijah]

Great job! Your ship is looking awesome !

[captgino]

Great job! Your ship is looking awesome !

Thank you for your kind comments! I am trying to do my best to do some extra work and details on this ship. I think this is a fun build and adding a few details here and there really make a difference.

[captgino]

Little change in my project progress. I need a tool organizer. So I made one.

Edited January 31, 2016 by captgino

[Elijah]

Very nice!

[captgino]

all back in place !

Edited February 1, 2016 by captgino

[Elijah]

What is that ship on the left? It looks interesting.

[captgino]

Hi there Elijah. The other ship is my Flyer. I have a build log for it as well. I am taking a break from it to allow the completion of the Viking.

I have to sew sails and furling them. A bit nervous about it

[captgino]

First pic of the shield making process.

More painting to do but this is the main idea.

[captgino]

Mast attached. Shields are done And attached.

[Elijah]

Very nice! Do you plan on weathering the shields to make them fit in more with the ship? Your mast looks great!

[captgino]

Thanks Elijah! I am thinking about it but I have not made a final decision yet.

It is getting exciting to be on the final stretch.

[captgino]

almost there!!

Tonight, I made a stand For the drakkar. I did not like whether they provided with the kit . I attached the sail and prepare Or installed almost all rigging,

Nextstep will be to attach the last 6 Oars, Fix the Sail and maybe some light weathering.

[Elijah]

I love that stand !

[captgino]

I am done!!!!

[Elijah]

Very nice! What are you going to do with the model?

[captgino]

For now, it will be in my office.

So happy to be done and already thinking about my next projects: finish the Flyer and determining the next build.

2 options:

- cross section of the Victory

- Fair American