Vasa - 1:65 DeAgostini [COMPLETED BUILD]

I agree with all of the above. The one thing that still stands out to me is the level of the painting that you have been able to perform on those miniscule figures. That simply bears testament to the dedication that you have put into this build. When it comes to the cleanest, most exquisite model of a VASA, your stands unparalleled!
 
dockattner said:
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):

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And now the starboard:

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And the view from the bow:

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And finally, an anchor buoy hanging in the shrouds:

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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!
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Good day Paul!
My congratulations, Brilliant , Outstanding works!
She is beautiful in your built!
Great!!!
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when anchor shown in stowage position ,
don't need cathead tackles as I understood... they dismantled and replaced by shank painter?86ccadbcec73.jpg
 
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Hi Paul,
Just catching up on your build log…and WOW! I am truly amazed at what you have accomplished on what is your first ship build. You are truly talented, and with much research and determination you have nailed every single aspect of this build; planking, painting, scratch building, rigging, sails, stand, etc. I think even experienced builders would be happy with an outcome at this level of expertise and execution! You have certainly exceeded anything I have ever built. Not that I am any kind of an expert…lol. But I can honestly say I would be thrilled to build a ship of this caliber. Congrats on all your hard work and the results you have achieved! You are blessed with skill sets many will never achieve, and yet this is your first ship!
My one word compliment…Unbelievable! ;)

Ps - the amount of interest alone, in this build, is a true testament of what you have accomplished!
 
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Thanks for letting us tag along on the ride. Truly a remarkable piece of work.
In your first post you wrote “I’m not sure this build log will gain any traction” who would have known.
 
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dockattner said:
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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 ROTF). 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!

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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!
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Good morning Paul. As this Vasa journey nears its end your skills, humour, advice, contributions and almost 200 pages of enjoyment will be missed.
Your Vasa ! The guys have said it all!!
I look forward to the small items you will add and keenly anticipate how you will present the final product. Cheers Grant
 
kirill4 said:
Good day Paul!
My congratulations, Brilliant , Outstanding works!
She is beautiful in your built!
Great!!!
ps
when anchor shown in stowage position ,
don't need cathead tackles as I understood... they dismantled and replaced by shank painter?View attachment 338746
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Agreed, my friend. But the ship is presently rolling over under the lightest of zephyrs and water is pouring in through the gunports, so the men are otherwise engaged... Once the emergency has passed, I'm sure they will finish stowing the anchor ROTF.
 
Hi Paul, I like the darker anchor rope as well. I didn't realize the Vasa had only one fish davit. I can hardly wait to see all your finishing touches on her.
 
130 followers and 191 pages - oh my. I was just looking back at some of your posts and I can see all the extreme details from the rigging to cannon carriages (which put mine to shame) LOL. You are and have done a splendid job on this and you should be very proud of your accomplishments. This ship looks like it just came off the showroom floor as Mike41 would say !!!

Donald
 
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