Pavel Nikitin 1/25 Oseberg V.3

[oldflyer]

Willbor,

So perfect. It will be impossible not to follow your lead, well at least try .... Thanks for sharing these great images.

 

[GrantTyler]

Good morning Willbor. To get that deck looking sooooo realistic shows a serious set of skills. Awesome. I had a chance to go through your SMS Scharnhorst log the other day - man what an achievement. Cheers Grant

 

[RussF]

Stunning!

 

[Willbor237]

Everybody thanks for the nice words and looking and the likes.

As far as I'm concerned, it's finished!!!

I gave the planks another thin coat of matte polyurethane varnish to give the whole thing a nice natural shine and to temper the intensity of the colors a bit.

I also slightly roughened the wood grain of the crossbeams between the planks and then gave them the necessary color again.

I am now letting the whole thing rest for a while to see how the colors settle.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Everybody thanks for the nice words and looking and the likes.

As far as I'm concerned, it's finished!!!

I gave the planks another thin coat of matte polyurethane varnish to give the whole thing a nice natural shine and to temper the intensity of the colors a bit.

I also slightly roughened the wood grain of the crossbeams between the planks and then gave them the necessary color again.

I am now letting the whole thing rest for a while to see how the colors settle.
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The planking looks very nice and very realistic, Boris. You made a very nice job.
Regards, Peter

 

[Willbor237]

Thanks for the kind words, Peter. Much appreciated.

 

[oldflyer]

You have SO captured the look of this ship; planking, oars, staining - excellent work!!

 

[Willbor237]

Next project
Starting to weather the oars to make them look seasoned and used. I’m using my small vice grips for this, adjusting them to the diameter of the rowlock hole. Looks pretty realistic to me.

 

[Willbor237]

To ensure the oars matched the hull perfectly, the colour was built up in thin, controlled layers rather than a single coat. This preserved the wood grain while reaching the deep, seasoned tone of the strakes.
Weathered Transitions, I focused on creating subtle gradients, specifically darkening the wood where the loom meets the handle and blade to simulate natural wear and moisture exposure.
Surface Prep, Every oar required high-grit sanding to ensure the finish absorbed evenly, preventing any blotchiness that would break the scale effect.
Below some pictures

 

[Willbor237]

Did a little more work on the oars, this is a little how i invisioned it my self.

 

[Willbor237]

Just finished the final touches on the oars today. A last light sanding on the blades, a quick pass with a brass brush, and a coat of matt polyurethane varnish to seal them.
That’s the oar chapter officially closed! It was quite a process, turning raw wooden strips into finished oars.

On to the next stage... and as promised, it’s time for some color.

 

[Pathfinder65]

Bravo, nicely done.

Jan

 

[Willbor237]

To apply the waterline, I came up with the following solution: because my trusty pencil waterline marker doesn't work well on a hull full of nails, I made a holder for my side-feed airbrush.

I originally purchased this airbrush for spraying camouflage lines (0.2 mm) on a model tank. It is now perfect for this purpose; because the reservoir is located on the side, I can get very close to the hull without losing sight. Moreover, it works contactlessly.

A small test has since been conducted.

 

[Willbor237]

The waterline has been applied, though current indoor lighting and workbench reflections make it difficult to capture on camera.

I’ll take better photos once the weather clears up it’s quite grey outside today.

I have finished coloring the top two strakes. Historical research into the Oseberg ship has revealed traces of pigments, and sources like the Bayeux Tapestry also depict ships with vibrant red and green upper hulls.

I blended various pigments with a touch of brown alcohol ink to simulate the depth of the authentic linseed oil mixtures used during the Viking Age. The paint was allowed to "age" for a while to achieve the best consistency.

Using a short-bristled boar hair brush, I worked the paint firmly into the wood grain.
After painting, I applied a filter of brown alcohol ink for added nuance. I then used a brass brush to lightly scuff the paint in certain areas, allowing the dark wood to peak through for a weathered, authentic look.

The hull is currently sealed with a layer of artist's varnish. Once this has fully cured, I will apply a final coat of matte polyurethane varnish for the definitive finish.

 

[Willbor237]

Cleaned the woodcarvings, and sprayed them with a light coat of alcohol inkt, to create a bit the amber color of wood treated with linseed oil.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Cleaned the woodcarvings, and sprayed them with a light coat of alcohol inkt, to create a bit the amber color of wood treated with linseed oil.
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Very nice painting, Boris. It’s gonna be a unique version of this model!
Regards, Peter

 

[GrantTyler]

Cleaned the woodcarvings, and sprayed them with a light coat of alcohol inkt, to create a bit the amber color of wood treated with linseed oil.
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Brilliant

 

[dockattner]

Very distinctive. I love your aesthetic!

 

[BradNSW]

This has become, not just a well-done model, but a wonderful work of art!!

Your ability to paint/weather/age/give depth really make her come alive.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Willbor237]

Thanks again, everyone, for the kind comments, the views, and the likes!


Today I started on the mast step and the floor timbers. I carried out the necessary treatments on the mast step to give the whole thing a natural appearance; the sleek and smooth look has now completely disappeared.

In my opinion, this looks much better and more realistic.