Varyag 1901 by Valeriy V - FINISHED - scale 1:75 - Russian Cruiser

[Valeriy V]

In 2003, a diving expedition was carried out at the place where the cruiser ran aground. The remains of the hull were found at a depth of 8-10 meters. In 2006, a monument to this ship was unveiled on the shore.

 

http://www.clydesideimages.co.uk/varyag-shipwreck-memorial.html

[shipman]

Thank you, Valeiry, for indulging in this historical side show.

For me, at least, it puts a wider perspective to your work.

Enough digression....on with the pleasure of watching you continue your with your fabulous model.

[mtaylor]

8 hours ago, shipman said:

Thank you, Valeriy.

 

The Wiki page incudes this.... 'On 8 December 1917 she was seized by a detachment of British soldiers. Assigned to the Royal Navy in February 1918, she ran aground while under tow off of Ireland, but was refloated and used as a hulk until 1919'.

Then scrapped.

One does need to be careful with Wiki and use other references to verify.  Wiki can be changed by just about anyone and too often misinformation gets posted.  I've been burned more than once taking Wiki at face value.

[Dr PR]

I agree with Mark! In the Wikipedia entry for the USS Oklahoma City CLG-5 there is an incorrect date for the first time a surface-to-surface ARM missile was successfully used in combat. The date is wrong by about a year! I was the officer in charge during that shot and remember it well. I have documented the date, and I have corrected the error several times, but someone keeps changing it back to the wrong date!

 

Quite a bit on Wikipedia is just speculation and not researched well.

[KORTES]

Valeriy, I'm very happy that I had the chance to watch the working process of Your truly outstanding Mastercraft ! Please , take care of yourself ! My best regards

[Valeriy V]

The details of the outboard ladder are assembled.

[Dr PR]

Valeriy,

 

Good to hear from you again!

 

Very nice work! Your model is beautiful. I only wish I could see it in person.

[GrandpaPhil]

Glad to hear from you again!
 

Varyag is looking good!

[Roger Pellett]

Beautiful Work Valerie!!  Like the others said it’s good to hear from you.  You hadn’t posted with your usual frequency and I was hoping that you were OK.  Now I see that you have been busy building that spectacular ladder.

 

Roger

[druxey]

Beautiful work in difficult times.

[shipman]

I noticed your comments elsewhere on the forum, giving some reassurance that you are well.

 

That ladder is lovely. Very symbolic.

Like all things in life, one step at a time.

[Bedford]

Exquisite my friend, as usual 

[Valeriy V]

Thank you all for your feedback and concern for me. Everything is fine with me, sometimes cruise missiles fly over the city, but they are not a hindrance to my work.

 

On 5/13/2022 at 8:58 AM, Dr PR said:

I only wish I could see it in person.

Phil, no problem. If you come to Europe on business, you can also visit me and see the model.  

[FriedClams]

It is good to hear you are well Valeriy.

 

Your work is simply exquisite.  Looking at images like the one above, I have to remind myself of the small scale that I'm looking at.  Every detail is just so perfectly executed, clean and precise.  Inspirational.

 

Gary  

[KeithAug]

Valeriy - beautiful detail.

[Valeriy V]

Bower anchor

[Tony Hunt]

Incredibly sharp detail.  Indistinguishable from the real thing, in fact. 

[Keith Black]

 How fortunate we are to be able to be watch Valeriy's masterpiece come to life.  

[Ras Ambrioso]

Again magnificent work. Valeriy must have the most detailed plans for Variag. That coupled with incredible craftsmanship results in his museum quality plus work. Our hobby is proud of people like you. 

[popeye the sailor]

so glad to see you are well and safe my friend!    such stunning progress you've made on your model,  under such circumstances......   your model is truly amazing!

[Dr PR]

Valeriy is obviously a very experienced model maker. In addition to the clean crisp lines I am impressed that he really understands the order that the assembly needs to go together. And he doesn't forget to clean off the dust before he takes his photos!

[Valeriy V]

4 hours ago, Ras Ambrioso said:

Again magnificent work. Valeriy must have the most detailed plans for Variag. That coupled with incredible craftsmanship results in his museum quality plus work. Our hobby is proud of people like you. 

Thanks Ras! There are actually not very many blueprints for the cruiser. But photographs help a lot and many details have to be done precisely from them.

[Valeriy V]

2 hours ago, popeye the sailor said:

so glad to see you are well and safe my friend!    such stunning progress you've made on your model,  under such circumstances......   your model is truly amazing!

Thanks Popeye! The situation so far allows you to work, but things can change quickly.  

1 hour ago, Dr PR said:

Valeriy is obviously a very experienced model maker. In addition to the clean crisp lines I am impressed that he really understands the order that the assembly needs to go together. And he doesn't forget to clean off the dust before he takes his photos!

Yes Phil, you are absolutely right, you have to fight with dust all the time.     

[Valeriy V]

Thank you all for your feedback and likes.   
And I'll add a little more about anchors. This is a spare anchor.

[bruce d]

Valeriy, this is beautiful.

[Veszett Roka]

Valeriy, next to the spare anchor those are ammunition lift doors? Seems too narrow for a man.

[Valeriy V]

2 hours ago, Veszett Roka said:

Valeriy, next to the spare anchor those are ammunition lift doors? Seems too narrow for a man.

No, these are not doors, there are no door hinges. These are hatch covers for ammunition supply elevators.

[cotrecerf]

Valeriy, I'm so glad hearing that you are well and able to continue your so impressive work.

It's a pleasure to follow your build and and always admire your super-fine detailing work.

All the best to you

[Valeriy V]

It's time to assemble the rescue device.

[mikegr]

 

Brilliant work.