fmodajr Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share #451 Posted January 22, 2016 Hello! This past week, I finished all the remaining rigging on the model. (I hope!!!) On the lower mizzen yard, I finished the yard braces. As with all the other rigging on the ship, I used the Vasa Museum plans that were made in the early 1980's. So with this in mind, I tied the mizzen yard braces back to the railing at the stern, instead of using the Corel plans (which show the brace lines going forward from the yard) Next, I finished the lower mainsail yard braces. Then I finished the lower mainsail sheets. The sheet lines go thru the block (at the left arrow), then thru the large block on the 2nd photo, thru a hole into the ship. Finally, for the lower mainsail, I finished rigging the tacks. In the photo see the arrow to the right. Then the line goes behind the figurine and onto the cleat on top of the railing. marktiedens and GLakie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share #452 Posted January 22, 2016 Continuing on: Next I installed the foresail sheet lines. The lines go thru the block (see left arrow) Then down thru one of the triple block assembly (built into the railing). Now the foresail tack lines. Attached to the sail (see right arrow on photo) Thru the hole under the beak and back into the cleats on the bow railing. The last lines rigged are the lower spritsail sheets. This line comes from the corner of the sail, thru an eyelet on the deadeye platform to a block. Then another line goes from the block, into the triple railing block and finally onto the cleat. View of lines terminating on the cleats midship GLakie and marktiedens 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share #453 Posted January 22, 2016 Here are some photos of the finished rigging (overview shots) Only i thing left to do on this project, the stern lantern. I will start looking at my options for this. Almost at the end! Thanks for visiting, Frank md1400cs, maggsl_01, marktiedens and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted January 22, 2016 Share #454 Posted January 22, 2016 Lovely indeed. So Frank you're in for another Winter blast from hell this weekend. Stay warm and off the roads with that sweet car of yours. Michael fmodajr, marktiedens and GLakie 3 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted January 22, 2016 Share #455 Posted January 22, 2016 Outstanding work Frank! There isn't enough adjectives! fmodajr, md1400cs and marktiedens 3 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share #456 Posted January 22, 2016 Lovely indeed. So Frank you're in for another Winter blast from hell this weekend. Stay warm and off the roads with that sweet car of yours. Michael Thanks Michael! I am 12 miles north of Boston, so we will only get a dusting from the storm. Most of the damage will be further south, NYCity to Philly and DC. I think we dodged a bullet this time! Frank GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share #457 Posted January 22, 2016 Outstanding work Frank! There isn't enough adjectives! George, You are too kind! I've learned a lot thru this process and it has been fun! Frank GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted January 23, 2016 Share #458 Posted January 23, 2016 Excellent work - you did much more of the rigging than I did. Mark fmodajr and GLakie 2 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share #459 Posted February 6, 2016 Hello, The last item to finish up on my Vasa model was the stern lantern. After looking around, I ended up selecting a Corel lantern I found on the Internet. This is how it looked when it came. The first thing I did was to disassemble the pieces and remove the red windows and the ornamentation around the stem. Next I drilled a hole into the stern post of the Vasa and did a trial fit of the lantern. Now I gold leafed the lantern to match the figurines tadheus, cristikc, GLakie and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share #460 Posted February 6, 2016 Continuing on with the lantern: I bought some thin styrene sheets and I cut out windows that matched the size and shape of the red ones that came with the lantern. Next, using some plastic window screen, I glued the screen to the windows using the Testor clear glass glue. (Thank you Mark for suggesting this glue!!) I cut away the excess screen and glued the windows to the lantern. Finished lantern mounted onto the stern with the supports Well thats it on the ship! It's been a long a fun journey. My next step is to finish the base for the case. I will begin to stain and finish the base and assemble it. I will post some photos soon. Thanks again for the "likes" and the visits to the log! Frank JanV, GLakie, marktiedens and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted February 6, 2016 Share #461 Posted February 6, 2016 Wow! The lantern is just beautiful, and a really great "finishing touch". Congratulations Frank, on doing a marvelous job on her. tasmanian, md1400cs and fmodajr 3 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted February 6, 2016 Share #462 Posted February 6, 2016 Frank, Yes that lantern if SO perfect. My iWatch has been beeping this entire afternoon (PST) Now I understand why. (:-) Cheers Michael GLakie 1 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted February 6, 2016 Share #463 Posted February 6, 2016 Wonderful job with this difficult ship to build . The lantern really finishes it off nicely. Mark GLakie 1 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanV Posted February 6, 2016 Share #464 Posted February 6, 2016 looks great. do you have the part number from Corel for this nice lantern? GLakie 1 Quote Jan V. current build: Vasa-1628 Corel / Battle Station Mantua/Panart, previous: Statenjacht / Cross section HMS Victory / diorama shipyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share #465 Posted February 6, 2016 looks great. do you have the part number from Corel for this nice lantern? Hi Jan, I ordered the Corel Lantern from "cornwallmodelboats.co.uk" If you go to their Web site you should find it. Reference # AMNF022 CF22 Conical Period Stern Lantern with Side Bracket 30MM My cost was 8.43 British pounds plus 2.02 pounds shipping I hope this helps! Frank JanV and GLakie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share #466 Posted February 6, 2016 Wonderful job with this difficult ship to build . The lantern really finishes it off nicely. Mark Hi Mark! Thanks for your help and input into the glue and acetate ideas. That all led me in the right direction! I love that glue. It makes for nice window panes. Frank GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share #467 Posted February 6, 2016 Frank, Yes that lantern if SO perfect. My iWatch has been beeping this entire afternoon (PST) Now I understand why. (:-) Cheers Michael Thanks Michael, Glad to hear your an Apple fan! I want to get the watch, but as with all my other Apple products, I always wait for the 2nd generation! Thanks for the above comments! Frank GLakie and md1400cs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karleop Posted February 6, 2016 Share #468 Posted February 6, 2016 Hola Frank: I just can say in spanish: Realmente HERMOSO y ESPECTACULAR!!! Muchos saludos, Karl GLakie and md1400cs 2 Quote Finished Models (Gallery): Pandora (Constructo), HMS Endeavour (AL), San FranciscoII (AL), Fishing boat (scratch), Vasa (Billing Boats) Construction logs: Vasa (Billing Boats) Pride of Baltimore II (M. Shipways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted February 6, 2016 Share #469 Posted February 6, 2016 Thanks Michael, Glad to hear your an Apple fan! I want to get the watch, but as with all my other Apple products, I always wait for the 2nd generation! Thanks for the above comments! Frank Frank Apple user for many years. In fact when I first got an email account to use with my first PowerBook I had to think of an email user name. MD(1400cs) Check out the name of my first laptop (:-) ha ha GLakie 1 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share #470 Posted February 7, 2016 Hola Frank: I just can say in spanish: Realmente HERMOSO y ESPECTACULAR!!! Muchos saludos, Karl Hi Karl! Thanks for you kind words! Yes, I had to get out my Spanish dictionary! And thanks for your previous help with the sail dimensions and rigging help! Frank GLakie and Karleop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share #471 Posted February 7, 2016 Frank Apple user for many years. In fact when I first got an email account to use with my first PowerBook I had to think of an email user name. MD(1400cs Micheal, The mystery of your log name is solved! Great thinking on your part! I still have my @.mac.com email! I wished I kept my original Macintosh SE from the 80's . Oh well! Frank GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share #472 Posted February 19, 2016 Hello, I have been working on and finished up the base of the case for my Vasa model. In a previous log post, I uploaded some photos of the pieces of the base I made. Here they are again in the 1st 2 photos. I stained them and then put on a few coats of Polyurethane. On the plywood board, I wrapped a large piece of black felt and stapled it to the back side. Now I fitted the felt covered plywood into the slots of the end pieces, glued the whole thing together and held it together with some clamps until it dried. On the backside, I screwed on some angle braces for extra protection and I will add some felt pads on the 4 corners, so I don't scratch the furniture it will sit on. Yesterday, I ordered the 3/16" thick plexiglass that will ever and protect the model. Next step is to make a name plate stand and have a nameplate made. Thanks for visiting the log, Frank marktiedens, md1400cs, GLakie and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted February 19, 2016 Share #473 Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Nice work Frank! It's a God-Send having a router and router-table set-up isn't it? Edited February 19, 2016 by GLakie fmodajr 1 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share #474 Posted February 20, 2016 Thanks for your comments George! I actually went to the Peobody Senior Center here north of Boston. They have some great equipment there and many knowledgable , helpful, and fun people who assisted me in making the trim pieces! Frank GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladSF Posted March 22, 2016 Share #475 Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Congratulation !!! Very nice work ! Everything is made top-level !!! Vlad. Edited March 22, 2016 by VladSF fmodajr and GLakie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted March 26, 2016 Share #476 Posted March 26, 2016 Happy Birthday Frank!! fmodajr 1 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted March 26, 2016 Share #477 Posted March 26, 2016 Frank, YES indeed enjoy your Name Day !!!!! MIchael GLakie and fmodajr 2 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share #478 Posted March 27, 2016 Thanks for the birthday wishes George and Michael! Each year seems to be going by faster and faster! But better than the alternative! Frank GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karleop Posted March 30, 2016 Share #479 Posted March 30, 2016 Hola FranK: A little late but my best wishes for your birthday Saludos, Karl GLakie and fmodajr 2 Quote Finished Models (Gallery): Pandora (Constructo), HMS Endeavour (AL), San FranciscoII (AL), Fishing boat (scratch), Vasa (Billing Boats) Construction logs: Vasa (Billing Boats) Pride of Baltimore II (M. Shipways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share #480 Posted March 30, 2016 Hola FranK: A little late but my best wishes for your birthday Saludos, Karl Thanks for the birthday wishes Karl! I hope all is well! Frank GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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