Sovereign of the Seas by 72Nova - Airfix - PLASTIC

[Tumblehome]

Like others watching this thread, I'm amazed to see each instalment.

 

Just got my own Airfix Vasa kit, after reviewing Michael's previous build, much to the same scale.

Opening the box, I'm already scratching my head!

 

It illustrates the potential these kits have for those who dare.

[72Nova]

Thank you for the compliments gentlemen, Ian the 100wt silk thread works great for the crow feet and upper stays along with the 50-60wt polyester thread for some of the other lighter lines. 

Tumblehome I hope my Vasa build log will be of some use to you. 

Wish you all the best on your build and do hope to see your progress?

 

Michael D.

 

Edited November 24 by 72Nova

[72Nova]

Work of the fore course continues with the rigging of the buntline blocks and the furling of the sail, I still to manipulate it some and tone down the white before finishing up the gaskets but looking good so far. My plan for the martnets is to let them hang down below the yard instead of drawing them up tight above the yard like I did on the Vasa, this will be quite the challenge.

 

Michael D.

 

 

 

[72Nova]

The furled sail is for the most part completed along with mocking up the rigging of the single jeer, next I'll be working on the sprit sail yard while I figure out the martnet situation. Thanks for looking.

 

Michael D.