Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75

[lambsbk]

I just knew you'd find a good excuse to try out that mill...(noooo, I'm not jealous).  :)   Really nice job Michael.

[ronkh]

Hi Michael.

 

I have just finished looking at your log.

I started looking last night around 8 ish and again before work this morning-4.30 till 5.45 and got there late!! Again at 5.30 when back home until now-7.30.

Was it worth it?

Too right as this has been one of the best builds I have seen, The mods and all are terrific and it has been a pleasure.

 

Kind regards,

 

Ron.

 

I'll now try and look at some other builds on this site while cooking our supper. I hope my boy's will be patient!!!

[md1400cs]

Well done! I very nearly pulled the trigger on this machine today. I would like to see more posts like this one, where you show how you use your machine. It might push me over the edge

Keith,

 

Thanks for your nice words. It will be a while before I get "good" with this new toy, but I have found that on the other side of our world (the scratch build folks) You know, where a lot of "Michelangelos" of this art exist; they seem to do a lot with milling machines. If you have not; check out, as an example, Alexandru's HMS Victory. His texts and pics are great. He has the MF 70. Heck, forget about the milling tool on his build, you will be astonished by his art. It does not (no-wrong wording) it cannot get any better. 

 

Regards,

 

Michael

 

Michael

[Timothy Wood]

Stunning work!   

[md1400cs]

I just knew you'd find a good excuse to try out that mill...(noooo, I'm not jealous).  :)   Really nice job Michael.

Dave,

 

Funny. Thanks, On the bright side your very special current build can't make any use of the mill.

[md1400cs]

Well done! I very nearly pulled the trigger on this machine today. I would like to see more posts like this one, where you show how you use your machine. It might push me over the edge

Keith,

 

You must also visit B.E.'s Pegasus above and beyond being an art piece, his skills with the Proxxon mill are so excellent. Great teacher.

 

Michael

[md1400cs]

Stunning work!   

Tim,

 

A big thanks, with a resume such as yours I'm really touched by your super nice compliment.  (:-)

 

Michael

[md1400cs]

Hi Michael.

 

I have just finished looking at your log.

I started looking last night around 8 ish and again before work this morning-4.30 till 5.45 and got there late!! Again at 5.30 when back home until now-7.30.

Was it worth it?

Too right as this has been one of the best builds I have seen, The mods and all are terrific and it has been a pleasure.

 

Kind regards,

 

Ron.

 

I'll now try and look at some other builds on this site while cooking our supper. I hope my boy's will be patient!!!

Ron,

 

Your post really left me stunned. Whoa thank you so so very much. I'm embarrassed, though very  appreciative. Thanks for finding this build as being special. But put things into their proper perspective, after you look through some of the other really beautiful projects here at MSW, mine will fall into place where it really belongs (:-)

 

You are still so kind for having lavished such comments in my direction. Thanks so much for taking a lot of time going through my log, to the frustration of your children, and schedule no less ! Cheers'....

 

Regards,

 

Michael

[md1400cs]

Part two of the hull's new trim piece installation.

 

Thanks to all of you for just looking in, posting, or clicking "like". So nice, works as a substantial catalyst for improving skills as well as collectively developing some very nice Internet friends in the process. As we all do, I also find a lot of pleasure, and learning by visiting other builder's logs. Ok...

 

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Having grooved, sanded, shaped, and painted the two strips I had to decide how to properly install them. My first thought was just to overlay them above the existing planking, and cut them in several places during installation as they butted up against some of the cannon decorative rings.

 

But that was too risky because the slight but continuous curve from stern to bow would be lost at the artificial cuts. And at the areas that would only require a slight curved trim removal to allow space for the cannon rings might just crack or break the strip during the install.

 

So, I removed the cannon ring decorations, and then cut out and removed one row of existing side planking allowing for a seamless install of the new trim in one piece bow to stern.

 

I first measured and cut a piece of wood to make sure that the gap spacing was correct and that the new strips would run evenly parallel above the existing larger longitudinal hull timbers.

 

I then decided that glue was not required but merely used small brass nails. Started at the stern, with the trim in place drilled holes trough the trim and into the hull. As I went along I pushed in the nails allowing for an easy way to keep the intended curve; so far so good.

 

 You might note that the nails were installed at and through the weather deck vertical cannon frames. Two reasons; 1) it allowed for more depth for the nails, and during the next step (cutouts) the strips should stay secure and not loose their slight curve even with out glue.

 

Next will be the cutouts, and trim gap spaces for the cannon rings. That will certainly cause some stress. Any big error and I'll have to go back to the Proxxon and start all over again. Not news to many of us, I'm sure (starting again that is) I'll post when completed.

 

Regards,

 

Michael

 

PS: Edit pics loaded all out of order again, but easy to figure out. Hmmm

Edited December 13, 2013 by md1400cs

[Blue Ensign]

Nice job with the decorative strips Michael, I'm pleased you are enjoying the Mill. Thank you for your very generous words about my use of the Mill, but like you I'm very much a beginner.

 

However, I think it is useful to show pics of what we do on the Mill, even at our superficial level it gives a lead to others who may be just starting.

 

Good idea of yours to use  the balsa support for the strip whilst milling.

 

Cheers,

 

B.E.

[JanV]

I am everytime surprised about your beautiful modifications to the basic Kit.

Everytime I think, yes I should/could modify that also. 

[md1400cs]

Thanks Guys,

 

B.E.  Yes, point taken. I have learned so much from great artists here at MSW, and now that I am feeling a bit more confident with my skills, I will add more "info" to my log as it moves forward. If I can assist with an occasional "idea" for an another builder, that will be great. As you know, you have also been an invaluable guide for me with this ship.

 

Jan   As always, thank you. I have been so pleased to occasionally see a bit of my own reflection in parts of your very beautiful Vasa. And you are always so thoughtful in mentioning me in your log as well. Please, reflect and improve upon your fine ship however it pleases you. Everything here is happily reciprocal.

 

Regards,

 

Michael

[NMBROOK]

I think that is a brilliant solution Michael,great work !

 

Kind Regards Nigel

[md1400cs]

Hi everyone,

 

Just a quick update; completed the trim install on the port side, now on to the starboard side. Here are a few pics. As always thanks for looking in.

 

Michael

 

[NMBROOK]

I have to say it again Michael,great work,a very neat 'surgical' operation  

Kind Regards Nigel

[marktiedens]

Nice work with the mill - makes me think about getting one.

 

regards,Mark

[md1400cs]

Nice work with the mill - makes me think about getting one.

 

regards,Mark

Mark,

 

I've already seen new things that I can do with the lathe. Here is one example; 2 pics from Jeronimo's absolutely astonishing Le Bonnehome Richard on the scratch built side. I hope that he does not object to my posting his 2 pics here, and I hope that I have not broken any MSW protocols in doing so.

 

PS: If you have not discovered his log, well you have no idea how amazing he is.

 

Michael

[marktiedens]

Michael - checked his log.No words to properly describe his work.That will be a very large model at 1/36 scale.Almost makes me want to give up on mine - but I will soldier on.

 

regards,Mark

[texxn5]

Love the barrels, I'm doing them also for my Morgan.....yours are better...lol

[md1400cs]

Love the barrels, I'm doing them also for my Morgan.....yours are better...lol

John, NOT mine (I wish). Those were made by Jeronimo. Those two pics came from his log. I just posted them here as an example for using the lathe

 

Mark, his ship is in three parts as cross sections. If you start at his page one, you will spend hours just mesmerized, and see the first part of the cross section.

[dragzz]

very nice work u have done there keep up the great work

[riverboat]

Hi Michael, just wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Frank

[md1400cs]

Hi Michael, just wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Frank

Frank,

 

:-) Enjoy your Christmas and New year's as well. Thanks so much

 

Michael

[md1400cs]

Hi everyone,

 

Wishing all of you a happy Christmas, holiday season, and a great New Year. Its been a very special year for me especially after joining MSW in February. I have had the privilege of making many internet friends. Friendships with people whom I would have not had the opportunity of meeting in my life, but with whom I have established a very nice closeness through our mutual hobby. I have learned so much, but I have appreciated my new friends even more. Thanks to all of you.

 

Sincerely,

 

Michael

[Ulises Victoria]

Likewise Michael. I wish you and your beloved ones the best of the seasons, and my wishes for a happy and prosperous new year!

[texxn5]

Hi Michael, just want to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Years.  I have enjoyed your build and excellent work....keep it up.....

[schiffebastler]

Hi Michael,

 

I love your courage for modifications, and you are always right doing this!

Hope after Christmas I will have a bit more time for my own build log.

 

Now, I wish you a Merry Christmas, Michael

 

Regards, Joachim

[md1400cs]

Joachim,

 

thank you. Please have a wonderful holiday season as well, I will very much look forward to your A V updates in 2014.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Michael

[md1400cs]

Hi Vasa guys,

 

I found this pic today while "surfing" It's one that I have never seen. Posting it maybe it might be of help to some of you.

 

Have a really good New Year's eve (:-)

 

Cheers, until next year,

 

MIchael

Edited December 31, 2013 by md1400cs

[Salty Sea Dog]

Nice pic! It's always a treat to see views from onboard the real ship.

 

Wishing you the best for the new year!