riverboat Posted September 11, 2014 #1261 Posted September 11, 2014 Look'n good Matti..... Frank NAZGÛL 1 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk)
NAZGÛL Posted September 11, 2014 Author #1262 Posted September 11, 2014 Cheers buddy! /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
mtaylor Posted September 11, 2014 #1263 Posted September 11, 2014 Beautiful work and photography, Matti. The second and third pictures made me do a double-take as it looks like the real thing. NAZGÛL 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
NAZGÛL Posted September 11, 2014 Author #1264 Posted September 11, 2014 Thank you Mark, I'm happy you like it! /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
Vivian Galad Posted September 11, 2014 #1265 Posted September 11, 2014 Agree with Mark. Some pictures really build some doubt as if they were taken from the big ship itself. You have a fantastic model to show. NAZGÛL and Salty Sea Dog 2 Quote Current: Red Dragon (modified) by Vivian Galad - Artesania Latina - 1:60 Oseberg (modified) by Vivian Galad - Amati (1:50)Cocca Veneta by Vivian Galad - Corel - 1:70 Finished 15th Century Latin Caravel kit model from Artimanha models
fmodajr Posted September 11, 2014 #1266 Posted September 11, 2014 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 NAZGÛL 1 Quote
NAZGÛL Posted September 12, 2014 Author #1267 Posted September 12, 2014 Thank you very much Vivian and Frank! /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
NAZGÛL Posted September 13, 2014 Author #1268 Posted September 13, 2014 Thanks Lawrence, looking forward to see the pictures! Brian, yeah she is a beatyful ship! /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
popeye the sailor Posted September 17, 2014 #1269 Posted September 17, 2014 so good to see your Vasa again, and the progress you've made on her.........really well done! NAZGÛL and JesseLee 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
NAZGÛL Posted September 17, 2014 Author #1270 Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks pops, nice to hear from you! /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
Dee_Dee Posted September 18, 2014 #1271 Posted September 18, 2014 Hi Matti, It's been a while since I posted, but I've been stopping by frequently to catch up on your Vasa. I love it! Dee Dee NAZGÛL 1 Quote Current Build - Glad Tidings -MS Completed Builds - Dragon - Corel - One design International Class Yacht - Sloup Coquillier / Shell Fish Sloop - Corel - Based on 'Bergere de Domremy / Shepherdess from Domremy - Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Scratch build based on drawings from Chapelle's book "American Small Sailing Craft" On the Shelf - Gretel-Mamoli - Emma C. Berry-MS - Chesapeake Bay Pilot Boat, Semi-scratch Find yourself hoping you never reach your destination
NAZGÛL Posted September 18, 2014 Author #1272 Posted September 18, 2014 Thanks Dee Dee, and thanks for the likes everyone! /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
maggsl_01 Posted September 18, 2014 #1273 Posted September 18, 2014 Hi Matti all I can say: fantastic. The natural light and the natural colors of the ship make a so realistic impression... Best wishes Max NAZGÛL 1 Quote Next: Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euro Model 1:47 Finished: Half Moon Corel; HMY Royal Caroline Panart; HMB Endeavour Occre 1:54; Fregatte Berlin, Corel, 1:40 A life without dogs is possible... but worth to live?
NAZGÛL Posted September 18, 2014 Author #1274 Posted September 18, 2014 Thank you so much Max! /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
*Hans* Posted September 19, 2014 #1275 Posted September 19, 2014 Slowly but surely you're moving on. This will become a superb model! NAZGÛL 1 Quote Hans Owner of Kolderstok Models - 17th century Dutch ships. Please visit www.kolderstok.com for an overview of the model kits available
NAZGÛL Posted September 20, 2014 Author #1276 Posted September 20, 2014 Thanks for the kinds words Hans! I'm a fan of your scratched Batavia. I've made some progress, I'll post an update later on. /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
NAZGÛL Posted September 20, 2014 Author #1277 Posted September 20, 2014 Hey all! Here are some pictures of the shrouds: Quite enjoyable stage of the build, and changes the look of the model alot, at least in my eyes. The ratlines will be testing my nerves though Im sure... /Matti JesseLee, mobbsie, CaptainSteve and 21 others 24 Quote Billing Boats Vasa
NMBROOK Posted September 20, 2014 #1278 Posted September 20, 2014 Excellent work mate and some fabulous pictures I agree,the rigging will make an even bigger impact to an already stunning model. Kind Regards Nigel CaptainSteve, NAZGÛL and Vivian Galad 3 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline
mobbsie Posted September 20, 2014 #1279 Posted September 20, 2014 Hi Matti, She evolving mate and looking great as usual. Just take your time with the ratlines, use the correct knot and don't over tighten the thread, you don't want to distort the shrouds. Looking forward to more updates mate. Be Good mobbsie NAZGÛL 1 Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :-
NAZGÛL Posted September 20, 2014 Author #1280 Posted September 20, 2014 Cheers Nigel and mobbsie! Yeah, I want the sagging ratlines like the original has. But that seems hard to make. Thanks for the likes! /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
mtaylor Posted September 20, 2014 #1281 Posted September 20, 2014 Nice work, Matti. I don't want to intimidate you but as I recall there's 3500 knots. Just take them one at a time and pretty soon the rhythm will be there and you'll be flying along. Oh.. hold off on the rats until you get as much of the standing rigging done as possible. NAZGÛL 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
riverboat Posted September 20, 2014 #1282 Posted September 20, 2014 You'll have no problem with the ratlines Matti, with your skill you'll breeze right thru. Follow Mobbsie's advice on not over tightening , and you should get the sag you're looking for. Have Fun!!!!! Frank NAZGÛL 1 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk)
md1400cs Posted September 20, 2014 #1283 Posted September 20, 2014 Matti, OK you are starting in an area that you were not so comfortable (same with me) Looks excellent one would never know of your earlier shared doubts. As Mark says, its one knot at a time (;-) Looks great. Michael NAZGÛL 1 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa -
themadchemist Posted September 20, 2014 #1284 Posted September 20, 2014 That last picture is a beauty, the natural lighting really works to show her Glory. I'd be stunned over the quality of work you've done, but honestly Matti, your spoiling us. We expect excellence from you and It's obvious that you gifts aren't just paint related. Great Job Mate! As I've said before I always hated the red Vasa, it think just from always seeing the light blue previously. But after so many looks at your build I have been converted to her true colours. Just wondering, have you been back to the museum and shown them your build? You could make a living doing this I believe. I always love when the shrouds go on and it fills the spaces and prepares her for her wings, BTW are you adding sails? Salty Sea Dog and NAZGÛL 2 Quote
NAZGÛL Posted September 21, 2014 Author #1285 Posted September 21, 2014 Many thanks for the nice word and likes everyone, it makes me very happy and easier to continue! Yeah I have lot's of knots ahead of me, but I'll wait with any ratlines untill later. It's allready difficult not to destroy anything when working with the model. Soon I have to glue the bowsprit, something I dont't want as it will make her more difficult to handle. The colors are my take on the Vasa look. Aesthetically my idea is to let them symbolice her fate I used bone yellow, earth brown, blood red. These are more muted and natural colors that blends well, and perhaps not as eyecatching as I imagine the real Vasa colors were. I havent really decided about the sails. I'm worried about my ability to make them look realistic and in scale. I may have them rolled up (I forgot the right word for it). I have a few other ideas also. Thanks again all! /Matti themadchemist 1 Quote Billing Boats Vasa
maggsl_01 Posted September 21, 2014 #1286 Posted September 21, 2014 Hi Matti dont want to repeat all that was said before - but it is really true: Your Vasa is great. And the ratline will come one after another until your forget the time passing by... I found it very relaxing although you always have to be cautious not to run out of the line... I see you build the masts not at one whole part but step by step. I will try this method with my Royal Caroline whenever I reach this part. Keep on knoting Best regards Max NAZGÛL 1 Quote Next: Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euro Model 1:47 Finished: Half Moon Corel; HMY Royal Caroline Panart; HMB Endeavour Occre 1:54; Fregatte Berlin, Corel, 1:40 A life without dogs is possible... but worth to live?
NAZGÛL Posted September 21, 2014 Author #1287 Posted September 21, 2014 Cheers Max! Yes I can see making them being relaxing. I'm not sure of the setup I want on the masts, so this way I can still descide. It also makes the model more easy to handle during this stage. /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
Salty Sea Dog Posted September 21, 2014 #1288 Posted September 21, 2014 Hi Matti! Love the middle picture in the last series - it looks so 1:1!!! I wouldn't be surprised if the Vasa museum asks you to display your ship at the museum when you finish. Your hard work at getting the paint shadings just right and getting the very subtle 'wonkiness' of the ship so perfect, have elevated your build to a level beyond what I would have thought possible at this scale. Truly masterful work! The rope work is looking flawless. Best wishes themadchemist, NAZGÛL and Mike Y 3 Quote -Buck Current build: AL Morgan's Whaleboat (1st build) Kits in the ships locker: I cannot confirm nor deny that there may be a few kits in there...
NAZGÛL Posted September 21, 2014 Author #1289 Posted September 21, 2014 Thanks Buck! The Vasa museum and Sjöhistoriska has awesome models, and my attempts doesnt come near them. The guys working as their modelmakers are genuinly nice and skillfull.Thank you for the compliment though. /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
JanV Posted September 21, 2014 #1290 Posted September 21, 2014 This looks very good Matti. We are making a new standard all together with our Red Vasa's Your Vasa does almost get the same level as the models in the museum. Once Fred has seen this model........ I assume you are also waiting for the Vasa II book in order to start with the other rigging. For the completion of this part it is not a requirement. Let's hope it will be ready after you finished your 3000 knots Quote Jan V. current build: Vasa-1628 Corel / Battle Station Mantua/Panart, previous: Statenjacht / Cross section HMS Victory / diorama shipyard
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