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[Herman]

beautiful carving Herman

It is quite amazing what your hands can produce, Herman. You have a gift.

Superb Herman

Thank you my dear friends for your very kind words.

 

[Herman]

The 7P name banner and the carvings are examples of exquisite work, Herman. The 7P is such an impressive ship and just to take on a build like this is a mammoth task. If it takes a few years to complete, so what? The time you are investing is resulting in a superb rendition of her - one you can be immensely proud of.

Thank you very much Heinrich.
When I started this project, I had no idea what awaited me. The term "mammoth task" is the correct description. I have alteady several years invested and I am proud of what I have learned and produced with great joy in that time. Still a lot to learn and a long way to go.

 

[Herman]

We escaped the heat at home and are spending a few days in Stockholm. A visit to the Vasa Museum is, of course, a must and is certainly highly recommended.
Entering the hall where the Vasa is being displayed is impressive.
It’s not my habit to post photos of myself, but for this occasion, I had to strike a pose .


And some more pictures.







And Some pictures of the 1:10 model on display next to the original.

 

[Bill-R]

Hello Herman,
I hope you enjoy your time in Stockholm.
I have always thought that the Vasa is a beautiful ship. One of my favorites. Someday I hope be be able to see her in person.

Bill

 

[Peter Voogt]

We escaped the heat at home and are spending a few days in Stockholm. A visit to the Vasa Museum is, of course, a must and is certainly highly recommended.
Entering the hall where the Vasa is being displayed is impressive.
It’s not my habit to post photos of myself, but for this occasion, I had to strike a pose .

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And Some pictures of the 1:10 model on display next to the original.
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A very nice trip and beautiful pictures, Herman. That visit is still on my list ……
Regards, Peter

 

[Herman]

Hello Herman,
I hope you enjoy your time in Stockholm.
I have always thought that the Vasa is a beautiful ship. One of my favorites. Someday I hope be be able to see her in person.

Bill

Hi Bill, thank you. I hope you will one day, it reallly is worth a visit.

 

[AnobiumPunctatum]

Ik wens je een heel leuke vakantie. Happy holiday.

 

[Maarten]

Hi Herman,

Enjoy Stockholm, and the grwat news is your Vasa ticket is valid for three days.
So give your credit card to the rest of the family and enjoy
At least that was what I did

 

[Herman]

Hi to you all, reporting back in the shipyard I actually returned early september but postponed posting until there was some progress to show.

The lower wales have been painted brown, the lowest clinker plank and the plank inserts on the foredeck, wulf and heck green. ‘Nails’ have been inserted on the outside of the hull both for the guns and the knees. Keel fittings also. The upper profiled wale was installed when the green paint on the lowest clinker plank was dried sufficiently. I used oil paint, so drying takes weeks (even months before covering the paint with Shellac, as I intend to do). That slows the work on the ship down, but one advantage, I learned visible brush strokes can be levelled after a day or two using a somewhat moistened brush.

That about sums It up for the last weeks.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Hi to you all, reporting back in the shipyard I actually returned early september but postponed posting until there was some progress to show.

The lower wales have been painted brown, the lowest clinker plank and the plank inserts on the foredeck, wulf and heck green. ‘Nails’ have been inserted on the outside of the hull both for the guns and the knees. Keel fittings also. The upper profiled wale was installed when the green paint on the lowest clinker plank was dried sufficiently. I used oil paint, so drying takes weeks (even months before covering the paint with Shellac, as I intend to do). That slows the work on the ship down, but one advantage, I learned visible brush strokes can be levelled after a day or two using a somewhat moistened brush.

That about sums It up for the last weeks.

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That is looking VERY NICE, Herman. The wood is now coming alive!
Regards, Peter

 

[Pathfinder65]

That looks great. Nicely done.

 

[Herman]

That is looking VERY NICE, Herman. The wood is now coming alive!
Regards, Peter

Thank you Peter. The pear wood has aged well and I am looking forward to what a layer of Shellac will do.

 

[Steef66]

Great to see an update, the wood is indeed looking great.

 

[Hubac’s Historian]

Absolutely gorgeous and clean execution. This is one of those models - and forgive me, if I am repeating myself - that conveys the hand of the maker. It’s what makes it special to me.

 

[KMSvideo]

Amazing work. It looks great.

 

[shota70]

That is looking beautiful, Herman

 

[dockattner]

Fantastic, Herman! She looks better and better!

 

[Jimsky]

Great to see you back at your build log, Heman! Looking forward to seeing your progress! Looking great!

 

[Maarten]

Very nice work Herman.

 

[Herman]

That looks great. Nicely done.

Thank you Jan. I was quite hesitant about painting things, but the result doesn't look bad at all.