NMBROOK Posted September 17, 2013 Share #421 Posted September 17, 2013 Excellent Matti,glad it all worked to plan and glad I could be of help. Kind Regards Nigel NAZGÛL 1 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share #422 Posted September 17, 2013 Well I have quite a pile of them to do, so Im far from safe yet, but thanks! Hopefully I get the hang of it as Ill do them. /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share #423 Posted September 18, 2013 Thats a clever way to get controle over the heat, Lawrence. Ill keep that in mind in the future. Im starting to get the hang of bending those sculptures. Sanding them thinner made it way easyer. /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clipper Posted September 19, 2013 Share #424 Posted September 19, 2013 Hi Matti, just a thought my friend concerning the thickness of the plastic carvings. Does the carving sit on the ship flush with the planking or do they sit on the peak / edges of the planking (on the contoured sections) leaving gaps underneath. The extra thickness of the carvings may allow for shaping to the contours of the ship allowing the carving to sit flush. I hope that I've explained the question clearly my friend. I can't wait to start my Wasa, I've nearly finished my other build. When I start it I will also start a build log so that you can keep an eye on my progress Tony NAZGÛL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferit Posted September 19, 2013 Share #425 Posted September 19, 2013 Hi Matti, Looks great your Wasa... For bending plastic parts, a hair dryer machine works good... NAZGÛL 1 Quote Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share #426 Posted September 19, 2013 Cheers for the idea Clipper! The original towers are suggested to just get horizontal grooves, not the layer on layer way I did mine. That way they would sit tight. I have enough difficulty getting the sculptures in the right shape allready, and dont have the skill to get the contours perfect without breaking them. I dont think it will be a big problem when they are in place. Im looking forward to follow your build, and Im sure you could do the towers as you suggested. /Matti clipper 1 Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share #427 Posted September 19, 2013 Thanks Ferit! I feel the soldering iron works great and gives controle with these small stuff. /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share #428 Posted September 20, 2013 Thanks for the support Lawrence! Still a lot at work, so Ive been to tired to get a lot done at the evenings this week, but I have done a few sculptures and will do one of the towers first. Before continuing with the rest of the shaping. I will also experiment to see if I can get a decent fit on the tower. They all have indivual shape and Id hate to make many at a time and mix them up... /Matti canoe21 1 Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share #429 Posted September 21, 2013 Got time to mount four sculptures on the first tower. I used CA gel and baking soda to make it cure in the right position and fill the gap. Good to have a partner to help with that, I had my 5 year old helper. /Matti NMBROOK, clipper, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share #430 Posted September 22, 2013 Yeah its great! He is very interested in modelbuilding and painting. Its a good feeling to share interests. Thanks for the nice comment. Making these details take some time, bur I want to finish the galleries before staring on the bow. Thanks for the likes also. /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted September 22, 2013 Share #431 Posted September 22, 2013 Hi Matti, I think it's great that your son is keen on what you are doing.It was my Father that got me into modelbuilding many years ago.Your sculptures seem to be coming on nicely,I agree though,you are right to take your time.Some jobs come together quite quickly,but others are done better when you slow down and take your time. Kind Regards Nigel NAZGÛL 1 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share #432 Posted September 22, 2013 Cheers Nigel! Yeah the towers will take some determination to finish. I added one more, and that one is also bent to the left to get it to fit. But the soldering iron works brilliantly. Also added the tips on the other towers so I can continue. I didnt get a perfect angle of them compaired to the sculptures, but theres a lot of angles meeting there, makin it difficult. I like to build things with my sons, Here is a medieval swedish paper house we built earlier to company their playmo castle and ships. Its agood subject as they can do a lot themselves with a little help, and its playable afterwards. /Matti Ferit, Salty Sea Dog and riverboat 3 Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted September 22, 2013 Share #433 Posted September 22, 2013 Enjoy your kids, they grow so fast!! NAZGÛL 1 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted September 22, 2013 Share #434 Posted September 22, 2013 Both builds are looking great Matti I hope tha'ts not one of Vasa's cannons going astray Kind Regards Nigel clipper, Ferit and NAZGÛL 3 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share #435 Posted September 22, 2013 (edited) I will Frank, and I notice how quick the years started to move by. Thanks Nigel! /Matti Edited September 22, 2013 by NAZGÛL ronkh 1 Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Sea Dog Posted September 22, 2013 Share #436 Posted September 22, 2013 Being a good Dad is about the best thing a guy can do. Way to go Matti! NAZGÛL 1 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted September 23, 2013 Share #437 Posted September 23, 2013 Matti, Nice. You really solved the issue. Nice work. It will look really great when all of the figures are properly shaped and fitted. 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 - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted September 23, 2013 Share #438 Posted September 23, 2013 Looking good Matti. I raised twin boys so I always had twice the fun. NAZGÛL 1 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clipper Posted September 23, 2013 Share #439 Posted September 23, 2013 Hi Matti my kids had loads of that playmobil stuff, now sadly packed away because kids grow up, too quickly. May I ask a question my friend?. What purpose does baking soda play in securing the carving to the hull Tony NAZGÛL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted September 23, 2013 Share #440 Posted September 23, 2013 Your stern decoration looks really great Matti. My kids have just grown out of me needing to make with them. They are Sculpey experts and no longer want my input . Next move is to make them make my stern decorations... . Cheers, Alistair NAZGÛL 1 Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share #441 Posted September 23, 2013 Thank you so much Lawrence and Buck! And I agree parenthood is great. /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share #442 Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) Cheers Michael I hope so! Thanks Alistair! Its great thats your kid has done so well. Mark, twins huh? Thats twice the fun! Tony, for this I used CA glue in gel form. It fills the gaps and gives me time to get it right. I can then hold it in position, and pour the baking soda on it, making the glue dry instantly. /Matti Edited September 23, 2013 by NAZGÛL Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clipper Posted September 24, 2013 Share #443 Posted September 24, 2013 Hi Matti, Thanks for the explanation I've never heard of that before I must log that away for later use Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share #444 Posted September 24, 2013 Glad if I could help. CA glue and baking soda is great for some work. Here is a pic of a herm that could be interesting for someone into sculptures like Vasas. This is from a church in Västerås (wich has a lot of things from early history so I try to visit when I can). Its made in the early 1600s in Lübeck and the paint is original according to the staff. To the left is one from Vasa, to the right the one from the church. . /Matti NMBROOK and mtaylor 2 Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_W Posted September 24, 2013 Share #445 Posted September 24, 2013 Interesting that the sculptor gave that male figure a pronounced pair of breasts. What's the story behind that? Quote Regards, Keith 2007 (completed): HMS Bounty - Artesania Latina 2013 (completed): Viking Ship Drakkar - Amati 2014 (completed): HMS Bounty Launch - Model Shipways Current: HMS Royal William - Euromodel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share #446 Posted September 26, 2013 Yeah, and some male sculpts on Vasa have that too. Im going to slow down the tempo in this build. Work is hectic and I dont want building this to start feeling like a chor. /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Sea Dog Posted September 27, 2013 Share #447 Posted September 27, 2013 We will be ready when you are. With the intense detail of the parts you have been working on, it's better to wait until you are relaxed. Btw, what line of work are you in? Best wishes NAZGÛL 1 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share #448 Posted September 29, 2013 Hey Buck thanks! Im a teacher. I just started to study also, and thats why its so hectic. Im still working on the ship, but at a slower pace. /Matti riverboat 1 Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share #449 Posted October 1, 2013 Hey all! Working more slowly, but I have done a little progress on the towers. I have also redone the angles of the pinacles of the top towers. /Matti Ferit, dafi, tarbrush and 7 others 10 Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted October 1, 2013 Share #450 Posted October 1, 2013 Look'n good Matti Frank NAZGÛL 1 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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