NAZGÛL Posted March 24, 2014 Author #901 Posted March 24, 2014 LOL! Thanks buddy! /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
riverboat Posted March 24, 2014 #902 Posted March 24, 2014 I'm with Mobbsie on that one!! :D ......... great work again Matti!!! frank NAZGÛL 1 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk)
wkalex Posted March 24, 2014 #903 Posted March 24, 2014 I am building vasa model, I have run into a problem. the plans do not show me how to build the gun ports. where can I find instruction. Quote
NAZGÛL Posted March 24, 2014 Author #904 Posted March 24, 2014 I'm with Mobbsie on that one!! :D ......... great work again Matti!!! frank Cheers Frank! /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
NAZGÛL Posted March 24, 2014 Author #905 Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) I am building vasa model, I have run into a problem. the plans do not show me how to build the gun ports. where can I find instruction. If it's the Billings version you are building, then the kit has glue on fake gunports and you can see how they should sit using the big drawing included in the instructions. If you want them open like mine you have to make your own construction. Check this log and you can how I did mine by looking at the pictures or ask me if you have questions. /Matti Edited March 24, 2014 by NAZGÛL Karleop 1 Quote Billing Boats Vasa
wkalex Posted March 25, 2014 #906 Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) matti I do have the billing version. I am sure you will hear from me again. With the fake gun port, it take a little work out the build. thanks, wkalex Edited March 25, 2014 by wkalex NAZGÛL 1 Quote
NAZGÛL Posted March 25, 2014 Author #907 Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) No poblem. Yeah, making open gunports makes the build a bit harder, but is well worth the effort. The original gunports are a flaw on this otherwise nice kit. I think member Karleop had a different take on how to do them then me, so look at his build also. You are welcome with any questions. Oh, and start a build log! /Matti Edited March 25, 2014 by NAZGÛL Karleop 1 Quote Billing Boats Vasa
mtaylor Posted March 25, 2014 #908 Posted March 25, 2014 Matti... wow... great looking carvings. 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 March 25, 2014 Author #909 Posted March 25, 2014 Cheers Mark and Lawrence! Your nice comments means alot! /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
popeye the sailor Posted March 26, 2014 #910 Posted March 26, 2014 fantastic build Matti! your skill at bash is amazing and your art work is impressive it would be very hard to instill the amount of detail you've put into her......an all around beautiful job! NAZGÛL 1 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 March 26, 2014 Author #911 Posted March 26, 2014 Thank you very much Popeye! /Matti popeye the sailor 1 Quote Billing Boats Vasa
NAZGÛL Posted March 27, 2014 Author #912 Posted March 27, 2014 Hey all! I'm finished with the second Hercules. There is a theory that he is older than the other Hercules. He decided to put som clothes on this time. I enjoy carving, in some ways it is like painting. I may do some more sculptures for this model. /Matti MarisStella.hr, bigpav, hexnut and 10 others 13 Quote Billing Boats Vasa
riverboat Posted March 27, 2014 #913 Posted March 27, 2014 Nice!! Matti Frank NAZGÛL 1 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk)
bigpav Posted March 27, 2014 #914 Posted March 27, 2014 Outstanding Matti! I see a few people carving now and it makes me want to carve. They would look terrible, but I want to carve! popeye the sailor and NAZGÛL 2 Quote ScottCurrent build:<p>HMS Renown - Billing Boats
Karleop Posted March 28, 2014 #915 Posted March 28, 2014 Very very nice carvings Matti, but one question, where are these Hercules placed? 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)
MarisStella.hr Posted March 28, 2014 #916 Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Hey all! I'm finished with the second Hercules. There is a theory that he is older than the other Hercules. He decided to put som clothes on this time. I enjoy carving, in some ways it is like painting. I may do some more sculptures for this model. wasan214.jpg wasan215.jpg /Matti Hi Nazgul... there are a bit less then 400 sculptures on this model ... and I'm sure you know that ... many modelers avoid Wasa because of this, unless they have factory-made sculptures ... I wonder how much time will You need for all of this ... very good job ! Edited March 28, 2014 by MarisStella.hr NAZGÛL 1 Quote News and Info from MarisStella Ship Model Kits : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11779-news-and-info-from-marisstella-ship-model-kits/?p=353804 build completed "TRAJTA-fishing and cargo boat from Korčula, Croatia": http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6931-trajta-fishing-and-cargo-boat-from-korčula-croatia-by-marisstellahr/ build in progress "Barque Stefano 1875.": http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6112-barque-stefano-by-marisstellahr/?p=177179 Gallery-- "Ragusian Carrack XVI ct.": http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/696-ragusian-carrack-by-marisstellahr/ Gallery-- "Ragusian Cog XVI ct.": http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/695-marisstellahr-ragusian-cog-xvi-c/ Gallery-- "PELIG ": http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/gallery/album/1072-pelig-by-marisstellahr/ www.marisstella.hr/eng Croatia, Europe www.modellers-workshop.com Montreal, Canada
NMBROOK Posted March 28, 2014 #917 Posted March 28, 2014 Great work mate! Kind Regards Nigel NAZGÛL 1 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline
NAZGÛL Posted March 28, 2014 Author #918 Posted March 28, 2014 Thanks for the nice comments and likes everybody, most appreciated! Scott, just go for it, it's fun. MarisStella, I ment the sculptures that were not included in the kit. I'm thinking of maybe four more, but I need to consider if I can make them. Sorry for being vague. Karleop they sit at the corners below the lower galleries. I mounted them yesterday. For me it's a big change in her appearence, but I'm looking at her everyday. At the same time I hope the carved ones blend with the originals. /Matti realworkingsailor, marktiedens, newbuilder101 and 7 others 10 Quote Billing Boats Vasa
NMBROOK Posted March 28, 2014 #919 Posted March 28, 2014 They look fantastic in position mate!The ship was missing something before as they are a very prominent feature.I was unsure if billings supplied them and you simply hadn't got round to fitting them.You have answered my question Kind Regards Nigel NAZGÛL 1 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline
NAZGÛL Posted March 28, 2014 Author #920 Posted March 28, 2014 Cheers mate! Yeah they do add to her lines. /Matti NMBROOK 1 Quote Billing Boats Vasa
popeye the sailor Posted March 28, 2014 #921 Posted March 28, 2014 you make it look simple Matti........I should try it, before I can say that I can't I love the Wasa and the Norske love......one of these days, I hope to see myself with one of them very nice work your doing. NAZGÛL 1 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
Karleop Posted March 28, 2014 #922 Posted March 28, 2014 Thanks for your answer Matti, I saw the picture and they look fantastic!! Saludos 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 March 28, 2014 Author #923 Posted March 28, 2014 Thanks buddy! /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
NAZGÛL Posted March 29, 2014 Author #924 Posted March 29, 2014 Cheers mate! Right now we have spring weather, but it's colder at night so it's still snowy some mornings. We had a few long winters lately so I'm happy this one is short. /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa
NAZGÛL Posted March 29, 2014 Author #925 Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Here are three different planks and I'm wondering if somene could help me with what they are: A is really hard and splints easily, smells nice. Haven't tried to bend it wet. B to me seems to be obechi, soft and smelly. Easy to shape when wet. C is also hard, but holds together well, also smells nice. A little harder to shape when wet. C is what I used for the Hercules carvings and it felt nice to work with. /Matti Edited March 29, 2014 by NAZGÛL Quote Billing Boats Vasa
NMBROOK Posted March 29, 2014 #926 Posted March 29, 2014 Hi Mate I this a new game'name that wood' Ok here is my verdict A without any doubt,spruce B obechi C pretty sure this is lime Kind Regards Nigel NAZGÛL 1 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline
NAZGÛL Posted March 29, 2014 Author #927 Posted March 29, 2014 Many thanks mate, that's helpfull. Judging by descriptions I guessed C was lime or pear. I liked working with it and now I can buy more knowing what it is. /Matti NMBROOK 1 Quote Billing Boats Vasa
NAZGÛL Posted March 31, 2014 Author #928 Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) I got hooked by the carving bug and decided to try and make the small tritons sitting above the lion. The ones with red hats, my wife refered to them as Totem Santas and that's a good name to describe them. First reference pics: I used lime (ha thanks Nigel) and it was pretty small to carve and ended up quite fragile, so I wanted to mount it as soon as I could so I wouldn't break the fin. I feel it was missing before, and I grew found of it´s quirky and odd design. /Matti Edited March 31, 2014 by NAZGÛL Karleop, popeye the sailor, riverboat and 8 others 11 Quote Billing Boats Vasa
NAZGÛL Posted March 31, 2014 Author #929 Posted March 31, 2014 Sorry, I missed yor post. Yeah, you'd get the hang of it right away! Norske love is a beautyful ship. Cheers /Matti you make it look simple Matti........I should try it, before I can say that I can't I love the Wasa and the Norske love......one of these days, I hope to see myself with one of them very nice work your doing. Quote Billing Boats Vasa
NMBROOK Posted March 31, 2014 #930 Posted March 31, 2014 Excellent work mate!!You really have got the carving bug! Kind Regards Nigel NAZGÛL 1 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline
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