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Vasa - 1:65 DeAgostini [COMPLETED BUILD]
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, everything what should or could be said about this amazing modelling job has already been said, so now the question becomes: "What's the next project you're going to surprise us with?"
For some one who is not much of a woodworker, you make wonderfull wooden items Paul that is one beautifull Vasa, one a Beautifull stand.
A nice complement from a builder of your distinction. I am grateful for your kind words Peter.For some one who is not much of a woodworker, you make wonderfull wooden items Paul that is one beautifull Vasa, one a Beautifull stand.
Hello Friends,
As the rigging continues, I have come to the point where I need to install the anchors as that area is about to fall behind some lines making access difficult. I completed these anchors long ago along with the catheads and fish davit (there was only one on the Vasa and the men had to move it from side to side as needed).
First, here is the port side (with fish davit):
And now the starboard:
And the view from the bow:
And finally, an anchor buoy hanging in the shrouds:
Of course, there is another anchor buoy on the other side, but its picture was even more out of focus than the one above...
I enjoy watching you all make progress on your respective builds. Lots of talent out there!
As the rigging continues, I have come to the point where I need to install the anchors as that area is about to fall behind some lines making access difficult. I completed these anchors long ago along with the catheads and fish davit (there was only one on the Vasa and the men had to move it from side to side as needed).
First, here is the port side (with fish davit):
And now the starboard:
And the view from the bow:
And finally, an anchor buoy hanging in the shrouds:
Of course, there is another anchor buoy on the other side, but its picture was even more out of focus than the one above...
I enjoy watching you all make progress on your respective builds. Lots of talent out there!
And one leaf pile to rule them all...
Ethan (loved it):
Damian (hated it):
Ethan (loved it):
Damian (hated it):
There is no doubt that I like the last three photos the most! It is an absolute joy watching kids\grandkids grow!! However, I love your Vasa and am a big fan of your work. One more thing, and I am in no way an expert in rigging, for my taste, I would make the anchor rope a bit dirty. We discussed this in another thread @janos recommends using a MINWAX fruitwood stain, I use a bituminous varnish diluted in white spirit. The result is quite imposing (see below). But this is for pure my taste.
Just about run out of expletives to describe your work Paul, outstanding will have to do
Kind Regards
Nigel
Kind Regards
Nigel
Your anchors are stunning Paul. The variable rope lengths add a next level dimension too.
Your grandson in the fall leaves, priceless.
Your grandson in the fall leaves, priceless.
Definitely an improvement 
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And then, with very little fanfare, indeed, it was hardly even noticed by me, when the rope going to the middle kevel was secured the rigging of my ship was complete*.
The very first line of standing rigging was placed January 5, 2022. I transitioned from standing to running rigging at the end of May (the end of standing rigging and the beginning of running rigging is a little fuzzy), and the last line of running rigging was belayed November 5, 2022. That's about 5 months on the standing rigging and 5 months on the running rigging.
*I still have backstays roughed in and hanging on the masts. While I am confident the ship had backstays, I have been unable to achieve any level of confidence as to how they were rigged (please resist the urge to start THAT conversation again
). For now, my plan is to remove them from the model and then be prepared to add them if some clarity comes with the publication of Vasa II.You know those rigging diagrams? I am happy to report that my ship now looks like one of them!
Next up: there are some details that I want to add to the ship (maybe some buckets or barrels - those sorts of things) and there are countless items on a punch-list (fixing the gun tackles, getting all the lines to run through their blocks naturally, getting ropes to hang with weight, spend a bit more time shaping the sails, etc.).
And I need to figure out how I'm going to display my ship (it's going to be in a case, but...).
I say it all the time, but it bears repeating. I am grateful beyond words that you visit me at this build log and share your likes, comments, and suggestions for improving my model. I have thoroughly enjoyed this experience, and you are an important part of why that's true.
ONWARD!
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And then, with very little fanfare, indeed, it was hardly even noticed by me, when the rope going to the middle kevel was secured the rigging of my ship was complete*.
The very first line of standing rigging was placed January 5, 2022. I transitioned from standing to running rigging at the end of May (the end of standing rigging and the beginning of running rigging is a little fuzzy), and the last line of running rigging was belayed November 5, 2022. That's about 5 months on the standing rigging and 5 months on the running rigging.
*I still have backstays roughed in and hanging on the masts. While I am confident the ship had backstays, I have been unable to achieve any level of confidence as to how they were rigged (please resist the urge to start THAT conversation again
You know those rigging diagrams? I am happy to report that my ship now looks like one of them!
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Next up: there are some details that I want to add to the ship (maybe some buckets or barrels - those sorts of things) and there are countless items on a punch-list (fixing the gun tackles, getting all the lines to run through their blocks naturally, getting ropes to hang with weight, spend a bit more time shaping the sails, etc.).
And I need to figure out how I'm going to display my ship (it's going to be in a case, but...).
I say it all the time, but it bears repeating. I am grateful beyond words that you visit me at this build log and share your likes, comments, and suggestions for improving my model. I have thoroughly enjoyed this experience, and you are an important part of why that's true.
ONWARD!
I cannot add to what has been said but once again wonderful work.
Cheers,
Stephen.
Congratulations, Paul, on one of the finest ship models I have ever seen!
Baby Kraken is proud of you!
...and so am I.
Baby Kraken is proud of you!
...and so am I.
YepJust about run out of expletives to describe your work Paul, outstanding will have to do
Kind Regards
Nigel
Precisely, this is what Doc prescribed!!! Love it!!