Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75

[NMBROOK]

Fabulous work Michael   great attention to detail

Kind Regards Nigel

[Ferit]

I cannot see any incongruous piece or part in your Wasa, everything keeps coming together in harmony... As expected...

[marktiedens]

More nice work - looks good.

 

 

Mark

[JPett]

Ahoy Michael   

 

Your work is brilliant

[md1400cs]

Hi,

 

Frank, Nigel, Ferit, Mark and JPett thanks so much for posting your very kind remarks. So thoughtful. (:-)

It's been a slow crawl forward. Three steps back and one ahead. 

Michael

[NAZGÛL]

That is looking nice and authentic Michael. Dont worry about the framings, its still looking geat. Im sure every builder has something they changed their mind about later in the build.

 

/Matti

[Blue Ensign]

Nicely shaped Kevels Michael, they were used for belaying the heavier lines, sheets and tacks .

 

B.E.

[md1400cs]

Lawrence, thanks much appreciated.

 

B.E. thanks for the vocab. word. I then looked it up; hard to find even on Google (:-)

 

R/  Michael

[md1400cs]

Hello again,

 

The second series of kevels have been completed. Small little bits, but rather labor intensive. Nonetheless I'm mostly comfortable with the results.

 

As I finished these, it glared at me again that there were problems with the side railings near the stern. There should not be a "break" in the railing where the two kevels are co-located (last pic) Hmmmm.

 

OK. I so spent the day tearing out those railings, side timbers, vertical deck upright side timbers, as well as those four co-located kevels. Grrrrrrrrrr. (:-)

 

I'm already seeing how the fix will make a big dif. I also (sometime back), sent an email to Corel, and they sent me two more cannon decorative pieces. I will incorporate those into the fix as well.

 

So it seems that it's always two steps back and one forward with this build.

 

The next build in-waiting, already under my table, will hopefully only move forward. As usual thanks so much for looking in, posting, or clicking the "like" button. Supper appreciated.

 

Regards,

 

Michael

Edited October 13, 2013 by md1400cs

[NMBROOK]

Great work Michael    I think the rip out and redo happens to all of us with something we are not happy with.It is part and parcel of the hobby.I must have missed something,what have you lined up next?

Kind Regards Nigel

[Ferit]

Hi Michael,

Great and detailed work again...

I realized, by the way, the final outlook of the gratings. I went all the way over there, back to the 14th September... Voila!... I didn't understand how I had missed it, your fabulous work on gratings ?!... So victorious you are... Just the same of the 1/10 model... Every detail is very very nice... Sorry, I am late... And that Like This button didn't liberate me until I hit on it.

Edited October 22, 2013 by ashiponthehorizon

[NAZGÛL]

Love those details, very nice!

 

 

/Matti

[Salty Sea Dog]

I am in awe at the crispness of your work!

[Ulises Victoria]

Great build Michael. You are doing a double good job here. First the upgrading of the kit, and then with its execution. Flawless! I have always admired a clean job, like yours.

[md1400cs]

Very nice Michael, just outstanding work!!

Frank

Frank,

 

Thanks your nice thoughts are always appreciated. 

 

Michael

[md1400cs]

Great work Michael    I think the rip out and redo happens to all of us with something we are not happy with.It is part and parcel of the hobby.I must have missed something,what have you lined up next?

Kind Regards Nigel

Nigel,

 

I appreciate your redo comments. Nice to see that I am not "The Lone Ranger" in this regards. Also someone with the level of talent that you have appreciating my efforts is very touching.

 

Actually, I don't think that I have mentioned what is under the table. I thought that I would try something totally different. 

 

Regards,

 

MIchael

[md1400cs]

Great build Michael. You are doing a double good job here. First the upgrading of the kit, and then with its execution. Flawless! I have always admired a clean job, like yours.

Thanks Ulises,

 

But my BIG challenge will be to just get a bit close to your rigging skills. I've downloaded many of your photos to help guide me when I get there.  

 

Regards,

 

MIchael

[md1400cs]

I cannot see any incongruous piece or part in your Wasa, everything keeps coming together in harmony... As expected...

Ferit,

 

You are much too kind. (:-)  Let's hope that I can continue this build and still find harmony. Deck cannons, masts and rigging will all be very new to me. I did build a simple ship many years ago, so this will be my first attempt to get it correctly.

 

Regards,

 

Michael

[md1400cs]

I am in awe at the crispness of your work!

Buck,

 

Thanks again for your nice comments. They are always a source of encouragement.

 

Regards,

 

MIchael

[md1400cs]

Hi Michael,

Great and detailed work again...

I realized, by the way, the final outlook of the gratings. I went all the way over there, back to the 14th September... Voila!... I didn't understand how I had missed it, your fabulous work on gratings  ?!... So victorious you are... Just the same of the 1/10 model... Every detail is very very nice... Sorry, I am late...  And that Like This button didn't liberate me until I hit on it!

Ferit,

 

Thanks for looking back on a "fix" part of this re-build (:-)  The original gratings where, well, not gratings. Grrr  Now they certainly look better. Thanks, as always, for your generous thoughts. I will eventually be able to consistently move forward with this project. Still working on some fixes.

 

Regards,

 

MIchael

[schiffebastler]

Hi Michel,

 

being back from my absence, I had to read a lot through your build log. After a long summer holiday, I came in contact with a horrible computer virus, destroying all of my computers! And it took me several weeks now to solve any problems with it....

 

But now it was really great for me, to see your wonderful build growing and going to be better and better! At the end it will be a marvelous ship! 

 

Best regards, Joachim

[md1400cs]

Hi Michel,

 

being back from my absence, I had to read a lot through your build log. After a long summer holiday, I came in contact with a horrible computer virus, destroying all of my computers! And it took me several weeks now to solve any problems with it....

 

But now it was really great for me, to see your wonderful build growing and going to be better and better! At the end it will be a marvelous ship! 

 

Best regards, Joachim

Joachim,

 

Welcome back (:-) You have been missed. So sorry to hear about the virus. Those can be so damaging. It sounds as if you have resolved the issue. Good to hear. Thanks for taking the time catching up on my build, very nice of you. As you know I have a file of your Wasa, and when I need help, I look through some of your photos for guidance. 

 

Again welcome back I will look forward to you updates as well.

 

Regards,

 

Michael

[md1400cs]

Hi Michael

SNAP! I am building both cross section and the complete ship.It is available as a partwork in the UK.I am at present collecting the issues monthly.It helps spread the cost a little.There are differences with the main ship in that it is double planked,instead of single if you buy the complete kit.It is essentially the same occre product,just with a few tweaks.It will be a while before I make a start due to other build commitments,but I shall start a log when the glue pot comes out .The 'redo'part is very much a part of the model building process.The only difference,when you gain experience,is that the offending item quite often finds itself in the recycling a little earlier in the process.Setting yourself a standard is very important otherwise the 'that will do' attitude starts creeping in.

I do take great interest in your build because you have set your mind on something you want to achieve and are determined to see it through,even if it means necessary adjustments as your build progresses.Top work Michael !

Kind Regards Nigel

Nigel,

 

As always I am always so honored when you so kindly post. Your work is so superlative and extraordinary that it is a kindness that you treat me to encouraging as well as very positive remarks about this build.

 

Interesting that you are also planning on building the Santísima. Building both versions will will certainly be very interesting. I presume that the cross section will reflect the same hull look as your complete ship. These will make a very remarkable side-by-side display. You will certainly "bash" the the kits (:-)  Again so nice to have you back on board.

 

 

Regards,

 

Michael

[md1400cs]

Hi folks,

 

Minor update on latest fix (:-) My posts always seem to be moving backwards, but hopefully when they (the fixes) are finished and progress can be made, it should all work out.

 

Note on pic. one that there is a break on the upper poop deck railing. I incorrectly built that in. Pic. two is the repair in progress. I'll post an update after its finished. As always I so appreciate your kind people looking in.

 

Amended: added a reference pic of 1:1 that shows you where I "goofed". Thanks Nigel for pointing this out (:-)

 

Regards,

 

MIchael

Edited October 21, 2013 by md1400cs

[cole]

Hi Michael,

 

Great job!!  I am enjoying your build. I was recently  at the Vasa Museum in Stockholm and was absolutely blown away. I was so impressed that I came home a bought the Corel Vasa. I still need to finish up a scratch build before tackling the Vasa. I hope mine turns out as good as yours.

 

If anyone gets a chance go to Stockholm and see the Vasa it is an amazing sight. It is just as impressive as seeing the Victory.

 

Cheers, Grant

[schiffebastler]

Hi Michael, 

 

these small things make the difference between a good model and an outstanding model!  

It is really interesting to follow your log.

 

Regards, Joachim

[marktiedens]

I see you have the same problems I do - build it & then tear it out & try to rebuild it correctly .

 

Mark

[Ferit]

The improvement is just this...

Whatever you have redone, was the correct choice, its result was much better... Sure, this will be also...

[md1400cs]

Hi Michael,

 

Great job!!  I am enjoying your build. I was recently  at the Vasa Museum in Stockholm and was absolutely blown away. I was so impressed that I came home a bought the Corel Vasa. I still need to finish up a scratch build before tackling the Vasa. I hope mine turns out as good as yours.

 

If anyone gets a chance go to Stockholm and see the Vasa it is an amazing sight. It is just as impressive as seeing the Victory.

 

Cheers, Grant

Grant,

 

Thanks for your very nice comment, post, and for following this build; all very much appreciated. Yes, the Vasa museum is, well, astonishing. I was working in London in the mid 90s, and took a long weekend and flew over to see it. A "must see" for anyone interested in world history. Ironically  enough as I started the Corel kit, I did not connect the dots until much later regarding accuracy. Hence all the "fixes". I hope that my mistakes, and your love of the Vasa museum will work in your favor when you start your build (:-)

 

Regards,

 

MIchael

[md1400cs]

Hi Michael, 

 

these small things make the difference between a good model and an outstanding model!  

It is really interesting to follow your log.

 

Regards, Joachim

Joachim,

 

As you know I, and many others are fans of your work. That would be where outstanding belongs.

Thanks for your, always, nice posts; so nice (:-) I'm glad that you are enjoying these log updates.

 

Regards,

 

MIchael

Edited October 23, 2013 by md1400cs