Vivian Galad Posted January 4, 2015 #1501 Posted January 4, 2015 Gratz, Matti! Great ship, great work and a prize, for sure. NAZGÛL 1 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
mobbsie Posted January 4, 2015 #1502 Posted January 4, 2015 Stupendous work Matti, very well done mate. Be Very Very Proud. 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 :-
CaptainSteve Posted January 4, 2015 #1503 Posted January 4, 2015 Beautiful build, Matti. Myself (and several work colleagues) are really going to miss your Wasa updates. NAZGÛL 1 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve
Nirvana Posted January 4, 2015 #1504 Posted January 4, 2015 Matti, I beginn wishing you Gott Nytt Ar. Wasa turned out amazing. A true masterpiece. I understand the mixed feelings. How are you keep her protected while building the case? NAZGÛL 1 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry
newbuilder101 Posted January 4, 2015 #1505 Posted January 4, 2015 I have to agree with everyone - your Wasan is beautiful! Congratulations on a job well done! NAZGÛL 1 Quote Sherry Every goodbye is the birth of a memory... Current Build: San Felipe Finished Builds: Mayflower Build Log Gallery: Mayflower
trippwj Posted January 4, 2015 #1506 Posted January 4, 2015 Amazing work - she is a beautiful ship! Congratulations on a job much more than well done! NAZGÛL 1 Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus
jwvolz Posted January 4, 2015 #1507 Posted January 4, 2015 Wonderful job. Well done. NAZGÛL 1 Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel"
NAZGÛL Posted January 4, 2015 Author #1508 Posted January 4, 2015 Wow thanks for the kind words everyone, they mean alot! Per, I keep her on the fridge, high up so no accidents happen. Nice place as it's quick to get going, I rarely build in the workhop now as there are no nasty fumes or plastic dust. I've made some progress on the displaycase and managed to get the legs from the old table fastened. Next is making the construction sturdy. Actually I did that job in the workshop as I had to make custom parts to make the legs fit. /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
NAZGÛL Posted January 5, 2015 Author #1509 Posted January 5, 2015 Cheers mate! I need to learn some of that superdetailinging skills of yours. /Matti canoe21 1 Quote Billing Boats Vasa
Mike Y Posted January 5, 2015 #1510 Posted January 5, 2015 That model deserved a launch party! Maybe in Vasamuseet itself? NAZGÛL, fmodajr and CaptainSteve 3 Quote Current build: Beavers Prize - POF 1:48 (Hahn style) Side builds: Schooner Polotsk by Master Korabel 18th Century Longboat by MS Finished: 21ft English Pinnace by MS
NAZGÛL Posted January 5, 2015 Author #1511 Posted January 5, 2015 Thanks Mike and Law! Earlier in the build before I decided to make her in this halfrigged stage, I planned to use the display case to keep her in during the later stages. Therefore I allready bought one and thought through how I wanted it. Now hopefully I just have to put it together, if I pull it off. /Matti canoe21 1 Quote Billing Boats Vasa
riverboat Posted January 5, 2015 #1512 Posted January 5, 2015 Matti.... you are one of the best builders here, your work is just outstanding,this is definitely a museum quality build. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Waiting to see whats next!!! Frank NAZGÛL 1 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk)
NAZGÛL Posted January 5, 2015 Author #1513 Posted January 5, 2015 Thanks Frank! Looking at all the gorgeous builds around here I can't agree with you... Your painting work is a big inspiration to follow. /Matti riverboat 1 Quote Billing Boats Vasa
popeye the sailor Posted January 6, 2015 #1514 Posted January 6, 2015 Matti.....you built the perfect cliff hanger! I was expecting to see the start of the second stepping of the masts. I go back to work, from my holiday vacation.........and return to hear you are finished! AWWWWWWWW! I'm not sad though.......I got to see the most detailed build of this vessel....than I perhaps have ever seen! you have created such a masterful piece of art. I have the Billing instructions for her {someone else was building her at the time}. to go full mast, she would be over 31 inches tall.........think of the case you'd need to build! she's a mammoth 38 1/2 inches long, as it is..........just with what you've done....that equates to a very large case!!! she's a beautiful build, my friend..........can't wait to see what your next subject will be! congrats in building a very interesting ship.......it's much more than "just a model"! NAZGÛL, JesseLee, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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 January 6, 2015 Author #1515 Posted January 6, 2015 LOL sorry to dissapoint but I just love the halfbuilt look. It triggers my imagination and I also like the look and proportions it gives her. A fully rigged model would fit the case, but probably look a bit cramped. /Matti popeye the sailor and riverboat 2 Quote Billing Boats Vasa
shihawk Posted January 6, 2015 #1516 Posted January 6, 2015 congrats , a superb build , i have been watching from afar and admiring your skills ,something to aim for ,look forward to your next build . Boyd. NAZGÛL 1 Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish
NAZGÛL Posted January 6, 2015 Author #1517 Posted January 6, 2015 Thank you very much Boyd, I'm happy you like it! /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
amateur Posted January 6, 2015 #1518 Posted January 6, 2015 I'm in the same group as popeye: untill now i did not realize that you would stop after setting up the lower masts. But, in fact, it helps setting your model even further apart from all those out of the box stuff. I've said itbefore:this one is amongst the best Wasa models i've seen ( if not: the best) Jan Salty Sea Dog, NAZGÛL and CaptainSteve 3 Quote
fmodajr Posted January 6, 2015 #1519 Posted January 6, 2015 Congratulations on your beautiful model! Like Jan above, I did not realize you would stop after the lower masts, so I will miss continuing to follow your progress! Superb work and glad to hear that a case is in the works to keep her safe! Frank NAZGÛL 1 Quote
NAZGÛL Posted January 7, 2015 Author #1520 Posted January 7, 2015 Thanks for the kind comments Jan and Frank! Quote Billing Boats Vasa
Dee_Dee Posted January 7, 2015 #1521 Posted January 7, 2015 Matti, Hope you are doing well in the New Year! Your Wasa build is inspiring and Thank You for sharing! 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 January 7, 2015 Author #1522 Posted January 7, 2015 Thanks Dee Dee, and I wish you the same! /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
jollymillar Posted January 23, 2015 #1523 Posted January 23, 2015 Fabulous looking boat, I am sure you are very proud of it. I have just started the Wasa (billings490) and the instruction are a little vague at times, but with the help I get here looking at the pics will really be a great support. Thanks for posting. JM NAZGÛL 1 Quote
Karleop Posted February 21, 2015 #1524 Posted February 21, 2015 Hola Matti: I just finished my Vasa model, and I realize I do not know the meaning of Vasa (or Wasa?). Try to look at Google as well as the Swedish translators but without result. Maybe you can satisfy my curiosity. Saludos, Karl NAZGÛL 1 Quote Finished Models (Gallery): Pandora (Constructo), HMS Endeavour (AL), San FranciscoII (AL), Fishing boat (scratch), Vasa (Billing Boats) Construction logs: Vasa (Billing Boats) Pride of Baltimore II (M. Shipways)
NAZGÛL Posted February 23, 2015 Author #1525 Posted February 23, 2015 Thanks JM, once you get what goes where she builds in to a nice model. Feel free to ask and perhaps me or the other Billing Vasa builders can help. Karl, your model turned out beautyful! Vasa was a regal class ship, a kings powerful ship named after his heraldic name. Regal ships where usually named after things that were symbols of the king, The Spectre, The Crown, The Sword, The Apple (like Vasa sister ship Äpplet) and so on. Vasa is the family name (heraldic name?) of the king Gustav II Adolf. We call the time period between 1521-1654 vasatiden (The Vasa time) in swedish history because of these kings (and one queen). The V or W is because they had no clear spelling rules back then and wrote anyway they wanted. Here's their heraldic symbol, same as on the Vasa ship. The thing in the middle is a vasakärve, a bundle of seed. These symbols are still common is swedish authorities. I just finished the display case and got the model inside. The case is customized with a set of legs from an old table I had and some planks to fasten them. The display case is shortened to fit the model amd get nicer proportions of it. Cheers! /Matti Vivian Galad, riverboat, GuntherMT and 23 others 26 Quote Billing Boats Vasa
Karleop Posted February 23, 2015 #1526 Posted February 23, 2015 Hola Matti: Thank you for your explanation about the origin of the name Vasa. Interpreting your explanation I understand the origin of the name comes from the word vasakärve probably to show the abundance of wealth and prosperity that gives "bundle of seeds" and so become as a symbol of the King. Is that so? Saludos, Karl PS. Nice display cabinet. I must to do one to protect the model. NAZGÛL 1 Quote Finished Models (Gallery): Pandora (Constructo), HMS Endeavour (AL), San FranciscoII (AL), Fishing boat (scratch), Vasa (Billing Boats) Construction logs: Vasa (Billing Boats) Pride of Baltimore II (M. Shipways)
NAZGÛL Posted February 23, 2015 Author #1527 Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) Thanks! Well, it may be a something called a stormvase also. That's a bundle used by soldiers to get protection during battles. The Vasa symbol seems to have changed over the years and your interpretation of it as a symbol of wealth could also be true in this later version. I'm not sure, but the word vasakärve may actually originate from this symbol, not the other way around. I feel I'm having problems explainig this in english, sorry. /Matti Edited February 23, 2015 by NAZGÛL Karleop 1 Quote Billing Boats Vasa
Ponto Posted February 23, 2015 #1528 Posted February 23, 2015 I just finished the display case and got the model inside. The case is customized with a set of legs from an old table I had and some planks to fasten them. The display case is shortened to fit the model amd get nicer proportions of it. wasan372.jpg Cheers! /Matti A very classy case that fits the classy subject matter,........Well Done! JP NAZGÛL and Karleop 2 Quote Built & De-Commissioned: HMS Endeavour (Corel), HMS Unicorn (Corel), Abandoned: HMS Bounty (AL) Completed : Wappen Von Hamburg (Corel), Le Renommee (Euromodel)... on hold Current WIP: Berlin by Corel On Shelf: HMS Bounty (Billings),
popeye2sea Posted February 23, 2015 #1529 Posted February 23, 2015 Thanks! Well, it may be a something called a stormvase also. That's a bundle used by soldiers to get protection during battles. The Vasa symbol seems to have changed over the years and your interpretation of it as a symbol of wealth could also be true in this later version. I'm not sure, but the word vasakärve may actually originate from this symbol, not the other way around. I feel I'm having problems explainig this in english, sorry. /Matti The english equivalent to what you describe is called a fascine. Pretty close to vasa, I would say. NAZGÛL 1 Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci
Karleop Posted February 23, 2015 #1530 Posted February 23, 2015 Hola Matti: Thanks again for your explanation. By the way,somehow I missed your last pages of your log and I didn't realize that you already finish your model until I saw it in the display cabinet. Your version, like the original ship in the museum looks splendid!!! Congratulations, Karl NAZGÛL 1 Quote Finished Models (Gallery): Pandora (Constructo), HMS Endeavour (AL), San FranciscoII (AL), Fishing boat (scratch), Vasa (Billing Boats) Construction logs: Vasa (Billing Boats) Pride of Baltimore II (M. Shipways)
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