DiKri #1 Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) Due to the forum crash, posting some images again... Edited December 18, 2013 by DiKri Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiKri #3 Posted February 16, 2013 Starting the hull structure... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiKri #4 Posted February 16, 2013 Continuing with first layer planking: 1 Ulises Victoria reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiKri #5 Posted February 16, 2013 Second layer planking: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiKri #6 Posted February 16, 2013 The galleries... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiKri #7 Posted February 16, 2013 Rudder and deck planking... 2 Ulises Victoria and reklein reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiKri #8 Posted February 16, 2013 Further evolution until current state: 1 reklein reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WackoWolf #9 Posted February 16, 2013 She is coming along very smooth. Still a long way to go. Keep the post and pictures coming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominik #10 Posted February 16, 2013 Very nice build so far. If you haven't done so already, I recommend you visit the Wasa museum in Stockholm. Not only do you get a lot of inspiration (not that you would need it), but it is also impressive to see the ship in real. Keep up the good work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanV #11 Posted February 16, 2013 Good to see you also back here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frist knight #12 Posted February 16, 2013 nice work ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiKri #13 Posted February 20, 2013 Thank you all for your reactions. Dominik, visiting the Wasa museum is something that I will certainly try to do. For now, I'm building the model as intended by Corel, knowing well that it will not reflect the original completely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiKri #14 Posted March 20, 2013 Further work has been done on some details on the deck. I also started with attaching the decoration. 1 Shipyard sid reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casper1961 #15 Posted April 13, 2013 Wow, the details are looking great! Keep up the great work...This is very inspiring! Cheers Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anja #16 Posted April 28, 2013 Good morning Dirk, Enjoy and have a great day, Anja Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiKri #17 Posted May 14, 2013 Time for some update. I finished the stern with all the decorations. I know that it does not reflect the original, but I like the gilden version. 7 Ulises Victoria, JPett, fmodajr and 4 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casper1961 #18 Posted May 14, 2013 Wow! Nice work! I like the golden look as well....you have my vote! 1 ed46 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casper1961 #19 Posted May 14, 2013 Hey Dirk! I have a thought for you to try if you like...have you thought about applying a dark wash to the gold details...this should settle in the low spots and highlight (accentuate) the highspots (details) ? It might make the details in the castings stand out and be even more pronounced without taking away the golden look! Just a thought...maybe to try on a separate piece...if it doesn't work just add varsol or alcohol depending on whether you use an oil based wash or a water based wash.... Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiKri #20 Posted May 15, 2013 Hey Dirk! I have a thought for you to try if you like...have you thought about applying a dark wash to the gold details...this should settle in the low spots and highlight (accentuate) the highspots (details) ? It might make the details in the castings stand out and be even more pronounced without taking away the golden look! Just a thought...maybe to try on a separate piece...if it doesn't work just add varsol or alcohol depending on whether you use an oil based wash or a water based wash.... Steve Thanks for the suggestion. I will consider testing it. I don't have dark wax in the house now; so I will need to buy some first :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NAZGÛL #21 Posted May 15, 2013 Looking good, thanks for sharing! /Matti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casper1961 #22 Posted May 15, 2013 Hey Dirk Not sure if something was lost in translation but as a wash, I meant a very thinned dark paint like 20:1 thinner to paint and using either oil based or water base based paints. You can try difference ratios of thinner to paint but this should give you a starting point. I and many others use this technique in military model painting to bring out details and then dry brush lighter colours on the highlights...but with this I would just add the wash and then wipe off the excess . I wasn't meaning a wax.... Hope this helps clarify my friend. Cheers Steve 1 Karleop reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiKri #23 Posted May 15, 2013 Hey Dirk Not sure if something was lost in translation but as a wash, I meant a very thinned dark paint like 20:1 thinner to paint and using either oil based or water base based paints. You can try difference ratios of thinner to paint but this should give you a starting point. I and many others use this technique in military model painting to bring out details and then dry brush lighter colours on the highlights...but with this I would just add the wash and then wipe off the excess . I wasn't meaning a wax.... Hope this helps clarify my friend. Cheers Steve OK! Indeed lost in translation. Thanks for the clarification Steve. I never did that kind of things with paint, but never too old to learn :-) Dirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiKri #24 Posted October 3, 2013 Some further progress... 6 marktiedens, md1400cs, cristikc and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZyXuz #25 Posted October 4, 2013 just caught up your buildlog.. and I mz say ur Vasa is just brilliant! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marktiedens #26 Posted October 4, 2013 Nice work - looks sharp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiKri #27 Posted December 18, 2013 The canons are now placed and rigged on the deck. 4 Ulises Victoria, WackoWolf, jhart65 and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulises Victoria #28 Posted December 18, 2013 (edited) Hello Dirk. First time I come to see your work. Splendid!!! Keep on sending photos.!!! Edited December 18, 2013 by Ulises Victoria Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiKri #29 Posted December 18, 2013 Hello Dirk. First time I come to see your work. Splendid!!! Keep on sending photos.!!! Thanks! I am already following your build a long time and this has been a great help for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiKri #30 Posted March 10, 2014 All masts and spars are ready with blocks attached according to the Corel plans. I placed the masts on the hull just for the photo. The background isn't what it should be, but nice pictures is for later... Next I experimented a little bit with a Bosch PLL5 laser pen as help in aligning the masts. Seems to be very helpfull... 2 marktiedens and cristikc reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites