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Viking Knarr by JohnN - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:35


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Cleanup of the bow and stern is (mostly) completed.  I may spend a bit more time working these areas.  I did use some filler to close gaps

 

I am also working on the rudder and rudder mounts, more on those in a separate post.

 

Bow

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Stern

 

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Completed:

Knarr 1:35

MS Norwegian Pram 1:12

MS Grand Banks Dory 1:24

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That's nice work, John. Yes, I can see a little more work is needed at bow and stern, but the planking (a very difficult task to get right) is very good and I'm sure you'll end up with something very attractive and worthwhile.

 

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I have decent progress on the rudder and rudder mount, although the mount is quite tedious  and not particularly well designed.

 

I have installed the four frame tops (parts 29 and 35).  I feel this was the proper order, as they add nothing to the hull shape, and might have been problematic as no reference is readily available for good installation earlier in construction.

 

I have also made a start on the main mast, which requires quite a bit of material to be removed, and will thus take some time to shape.

In Progress:

 

Completed:

Knarr 1:35

MS Norwegian Pram 1:12

MS Grand Banks Dory 1:24

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Main mast is permanently installed and rigging has started.  Photos Real Soon Now  ... (edit, delivered)

 

🤣

 

The mast required a slight bit of diameter reduction at the base as well as slight flattening towards the bow, as one of the frames impinged on the mast mount.  Easily remedied, but I did not notice when dry fitting.  The mast was near perfectly positioned once these adjustments were applied.

 

The fore stay is completed.

 

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Completed:

Knarr 1:35

MS Norwegian Pram 1:12

MS Grand Banks Dory 1:24

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Finished first step of rigging.  It would have been quite helpful if the instructions included approximate lengths for the various components, as well as more text describing a suggested process.  I neglected to account for the stacking at the top of the main mast when cutting rough lengths, which added to the overall fun of this step.  A couple of the stays appear slightly wonky in the photos, but did not appear so to my eye.

 

I presumed the forestay was first, based on the instruction illustrations, then noticed @Daryl's build log (1:72 Viking Knarr) where he ran the forestay last.  🙀 

 

Debating whether to use the sail.  As I ponder, on to the yard.

 

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Completed:

Knarr 1:35

MS Norwegian Pram 1:12

MS Grand Banks Dory 1:24

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Yard installed as well as associated rigging.  A couple hours of tidying and I think I will call this project finished.  

 

I might experiment with the sail, but, even if I do, I will not install on the model.  Will summarize in a post or two.

 

Thinking about the next project.  Perhaps MS's Lobster Smack, but, the build log here and an unconvincing reply from MS customer support regarding addressing some of the major documented issues have me considering other kits.  All suggestions are most welcome.

 

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Completed:

Knarr 1:35

MS Norwegian Pram 1:12

MS Grand Banks Dory 1:24

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  • 2 weeks later...

Installed the rudder, finally, and I declare this model finished.    See last photos at end of post.

 

Summary:

 

Overall, a satisfying project.  Reasonable price for an entertaining build, a good value.  For me, the choice of the 1/35th scale was correct, given my skill level and preference for larger scales.  

 

Positives:

  • Reasonable increase in build complexity from MS Pram
  • Good quality materials
  • Supplied planking material installed without excessive fuss
  • Rigging worked better than anticipated
  • A presentable, attractive result, IMHO

Improvements:

  • Instructions are minimal, and for my skill level, lacked detail.
  • Lots of time spent pondering build steps given above
  • Plywood material had lots of tarry residue, sanding was laborious
  • Largest rigging size was insufficient to complete work
  • Mast rigging seemed to lack realism.  Perhaps a trade-off for reduction of complexity.
  • Blocks replaced with aftermarket parts.
  • Fit of some frames required a lot of adjustments
  • Some frames likely installed reversed, discovered when fairing for planking.  

 

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Completed:

Knarr 1:35

MS Norwegian Pram 1:12

MS Grand Banks Dory 1:24

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I'm late to the party.  Louie da Fly ate all the popcorn.

 

Very nice build!  What is next?  I know of a good cog kit.

Chuck Seiler
San Diego Ship Modelers Guild
Nautical Research Guild

 
Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, John Smith Shallop
Completed:  Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch 1/4 scale-Model Shipways plans)

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Congratulations!  Well done!

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