Mini Oseberg No. 302 by Bryan Woods - FINISHED - Billing Boats

[Bryan Woods]

I started this build earlier when I had down time on my last build. It’s a really simple build. Ages 10 + and the box said it can be used in water, it really floats:-)

 

The hull consist of two sides and a bottom. If I choose to paint it, I was afraid it would look like I didn’t meet the age requirement. I chose to just scratch the planks on 🙂

 

 

That turned out pretty good I thought when I stood back and looked at it. So I did the deck too.

 

 

They actually put the entire construction manual on the back of the box for quick reference.

 

 

After gluing the bow and stern together, I was wishing I could find one of those 10 year olds to give me a idea on the best way to get this bottom glued on straight:-)

[Bryan Woods]

After trying many different ways, I got it glued on.

 

 

I took a small piece of cherry and bent it for a false keel on both ends.

 

 

Sanded it down. 
 

 

 

I glued the strips across the deck. Which I think are actually the tops of the frames. That part of the boat is missing:-)

The only picture I got of that step was when I found a newt outside and brought him into the shipyard for a photo shoot.

 

 

I really wanted the tops of the frames that show through the deck. I tried making them, but they looked like they were just scraps I picked off the floor:-/

I looked at the wooden sheets left from the parts and decided I could make the wood that went around the shields work.

 

 

 

I was pleased to find Billing Boats secret hidden parts.

 

About the mast step. It consisted of 4 parts. The picture shows only told e placement order. I broke the flat piece that goes on top trying I figure out the best position. It was easy to make another, but it was quite a bit thicker. 
I ended up pushing them all close together and filling in with wood to make it solid all around the mast.

 

 

 

I made a jig so I could successfully bend the piece I broke earlier.

 

 

 

i got it glued on and that brings this log up to date.

 

 

Next will be the shields.

 

 

Edited September 14 by Bryan Woods

[Bryan Woods]

I found some shields online I could copy the designs. They may have not been painted, but it sure adds to my build 🙂

 

I took some copper foil and impressed a paint brush in it, than cut them out for the dome in the middle of them.

 

 

 

 

After gluing one side on, it needed cap rails I thought. I got some scrap wood sheets from another build and cut them down to work.

 

 

I wanted to fill in some of the area at the bow and stern. So I used some more of that scrap wood.

 

 

So now I’m trying to think of anything else I can make to put on this deck. 
 

 

How about 24 benches? I’m not for sure they look like the ones they had. 
 

 

This should keep me occupied for a bit.

 

[Knocklouder]

That looks great my friend, I had foot lockers for mine that were way to big, but I think each Viking had his own 

Bob M.

[CiscoH]

great build!  i love the extra details 

[Bryan Woods]

I got the seats built and installed this morning.

 

 

I’m hoping to have a scale Viking figure before I finish the build. If I can keep a steady hand.

 

[Bryan Woods]

This morning I finished sanding down the bow and stern stems, where I had added wood.

 

 

 

I put one coat of shellac on, not thinking I still have to add a rail to hold the shields on.

 

 

After it’s dry I’ll add those rails ,and then give it a few more coats.

[Knocklouder]

Nice work my friend,  

Bob M.

[Glen McGuire]

Just found this build log, Bryan.  What a cool project!!  I think your Oseberg needs a bottle for a home!

[Bryan Woods]

Benches installed and the finish completed. I drilled holes in the rail and poked copper wires in them to tie off the shrouds.

 

 

 

After attaching the stays to the top of the mast. I pre knotted a clove hitch, clamped it and dropped it over the shroud. 
 

 

After threading it through the sanded down wooden bead that I’m pretending to be a block. I slide it up, tighten it and touch it with CA.

 

 

i’ve started on the yard and sail. I used tea bag paper and just painted it.

 

 

I finished Ragnar, It’s the right season, he kinda looks like a pumpkin head:-)

 

 

Anyway he’s just going to be securing the supplies.

 

 

 I’m going to hang the sail next then the fore and aft stays. Oh yeah all the oars have to be sanded down a mm to fit in the holes. I’m not sure about the oar holders. The kit said  to put them where I put the benches. I think they maybe out of scale, a  little large.

[Glen McGuire]

1 hour ago, Bryan Woods said:

i’ve started on the yard and sail. I used tea bag paper and just painted it.

Very creative!  The teabag looks great, Bryan.

[Jim M]

wow @Bryan Woods this is looking amazing. 

[Bryan Woods]

The sail went up and oars installed. I must say, I only paid 10 bucks for this kit and used only left over materials to do the extras. Which provided me with about a month of enjoyable entertainment:-) Here’s some pics of the finished ship.

 

 

 

 

 

[Glen McGuire]

1 hour ago, Bryan Woods said:

I must say, I only paid 10 bucks for this kit and used only left over materials to do the extras. Which provided me with about a month of enjoyable entertainment:-)

Talk about a cheap date!  😃

 

Cheap entertainment or not, you did a really nice job on this, Bryan.  The final result turned out great in all respects.  Well done!

[Knocklouder]

Very nicely done Bryan, she looks great!!!

        Bob M.

[ccoyle]

1 hour ago, Glen McGuire said:

Cheap entertainment or not, you did a really nice job on this, Bryan.  The final result turned out great in all respects.  Well done!

 

Agree! She looks pretty convincing.

[Scott Crouse]

Take a bow, looks great!