Thank you, Peter. I'm usually fairly indifferent about my work but I agree that this was a nice improvement over my original effort.
Vasa - 1:65 DeAgostini [COMPLETED BUILD]
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Beautiful work on that hull. Vasa is a favorite.
This is certainly going to be a beautiful model - I must go back and see how you did the treenails.
Hello Friends,
The strangest thing happened to me this week: I forgot I was doing a build log. I was working merrily away (translation: slogging along at a glacial pace) detailing the bulwarks and suddenly it occurred to me: hmmm, haven't taken any pictures in a while. Wait! That means I haven't posted any pictures on SOS!
So, let's get you caught up. When we last spoke I had just installed a 'box' along the waterway, faux frames along the length of the bulwark, as well as the primary railing.
Since my last post I added kevels, reinforced the gun ports, and added something unexpected...
First the overall view:
And now zooming in a bit:
Here are my new kevels (I despise macro...):
Next, I reinforced the gun ports. First, from the mother ship...
And finally, the bonus...
I was studying pictures trying to figure out the complex railing system on the Wasa. And while looking at the following image I saw two strange rectangle looking things mounted on the frames. You can see one just in front of and one just behind the mast...
What in the world? So I looked on the museum drawings. Sure enough - still there (look in between the gun ports).
After further research I discovered these little guys are blocks (kudos to @oldflyer who also has these on his Vasa). I have been calling them 'snatch blocks' in my brain but I don't know their real name. They are open on one end and a rope can be wrapped around them mid-length. Why? Well, these don't seem to be paired with other blocks so they must not be used as multipliers. But they would change the direction of a rope and that might be very useful to a crew member trying to raise or lower a heavy load (allowing the crew member to use the deck for resistance?) If anyone can school me about these little guys I'm all ears...
Anyway, here is my interpretation (did I mention I despise macro):
And so we don't lose the forest for all the trees...one more overall view:
As you can see I also added the decorative rings to the gun ports. Doing that reminded me that I have lots of tiny metal bits to paint yet...
As always, I am humbled that you would stop by.
The strangest thing happened to me this week: I forgot I was doing a build log. I was working merrily away (translation: slogging along at a glacial pace) detailing the bulwarks and suddenly it occurred to me: hmmm, haven't taken any pictures in a while. Wait! That means I haven't posted any pictures on SOS!
So, let's get you caught up. When we last spoke I had just installed a 'box' along the waterway, faux frames along the length of the bulwark, as well as the primary railing.
Since my last post I added kevels, reinforced the gun ports, and added something unexpected...
First the overall view:
And now zooming in a bit:
Here are my new kevels (I despise macro...):
Next, I reinforced the gun ports. First, from the mother ship...
And finally, the bonus...
I was studying pictures trying to figure out the complex railing system on the Wasa. And while looking at the following image I saw two strange rectangle looking things mounted on the frames. You can see one just in front of and one just behind the mast...
What in the world? So I looked on the museum drawings. Sure enough - still there (look in between the gun ports).
After further research I discovered these little guys are blocks (kudos to @oldflyer who also has these on his Vasa). I have been calling them 'snatch blocks' in my brain but I don't know their real name. They are open on one end and a rope can be wrapped around them mid-length. Why? Well, these don't seem to be paired with other blocks so they must not be used as multipliers. But they would change the direction of a rope and that might be very useful to a crew member trying to raise or lower a heavy load (allowing the crew member to use the deck for resistance?) If anyone can school me about these little guys I'm all ears...
Anyway, here is my interpretation (did I mention I despise macro):
And so we don't lose the forest for all the trees...one more overall view:
As you can see I also added the decorative rings to the gun ports. Doing that reminded me that I have lots of tiny metal bits to paint yet...
As always, I am humbled that you would stop by.
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Awesome work Paul.
Darn. I thought you were just letting me catch up to you! Love the workmanship. Yes, those snatch blocks (fixed to the bulwarks) are for controlling heavier loads, and allow lots of men to man the rope for hauling. Love the kevels!
I wonder what the circles in the drawing on them are. Nice work, Paul. Fine detail.
Hi Paul!
Your Vasa has a great wood color and a very clean finish - a truly exquisite model!
Best regards
Thomas
Your Vasa has a great wood color and a very clean finish - a truly exquisite model!
Best regards
Thomas
Hi Paul!
Wolfram zu Mondfeld calls them "Relingsknecht" in his book about the "Wasa".
"Relingsknecht" = Railing servant (Reling servant).
Best regards
Thomas
Wolfram zu Mondfeld calls them "Relingsknecht" in his book about the "Wasa".
"Relingsknecht" = Railing servant (Reling servant).
Best regards
Thomas
Your eye to detail in amazing, hard to believe this is only your second build. I watch for your log daily.
Railing servant! I would have missed that one, thanks Paul. Beautiful job on the bulwark redo, well worth it in my book.
Thanks, everyone, for the likes and your kind review of my work!
Danke schön @Thomas Marocke for the information on the relingskneckt. Much appreciated!
Danke schön @Thomas Marocke for the information on the relingskneckt. Much appreciated!
I suppose the dotted circle in the drawing indicates a pulley inside?
... you are correct, Vic!
Hi Paul,
Marvelous work again.
I stumbled over this, maybe interesting for you.
www.turbosquid.com
Marvelous work again.
I stumbled over this, maybe interesting for you.
Elixir Youth Ship Bound 3D Model - TurboSquid 1553457
Royalty free 3D model Elixir of Youth Ship Bound for PurityLand Part 1 the Hull for download as max on TurboSquid: 3D models for games, architecture, videos. (1553457)
www.turbosquid.com
Fantastic Maarten!Hi Paul,
Marvelous work again.
I stumbled over this, maybe interesting for you.
Elixir Youth Ship Bound 3D Model - TurboSquid 1553457
Royalty free 3D model Elixir of Youth Ship Bound for PurityLand Part 1 the Hull for download as max on TurboSquid: 3D models for games, architecture, videos. (1553457)
And for folks who have not seen this from @Ab Hoving : https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/...-tour-through-a-17th-century-dutch-ship.7251/
How I spent my Saturday afternoon...
Most everyone on this forum will have seen the famous stern of the Wasa:
What is less common is the view from the other side:
The DeAg kit omits the wooden framework entirely so I had to make my own.
First, I came up with a design (as you can see I'm no draftsman
).
And a few hours later...Voila!
For the betting crowd I have set the over/under on the number of times I will break this off during the balance of the project at 11...
Most everyone on this forum will have seen the famous stern of the Wasa:
What is less common is the view from the other side:
The DeAg kit omits the wooden framework entirely so I had to make my own.
First, I came up with a design (as you can see I'm no draftsman
). And a few hours later...Voila!
For the betting crowd I have set the over/under on the number of times I will break this off during the balance of the project at 11...
After you plank it over on the back side, it will probably be a bit sturdier.How I spent my Saturday afternoon...
Most everyone on this forum will have seen the famous stern of the Wasa:
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What is less common is the view from the other side:
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The DeAg kit omits the wooden framework entirely so I had to make my own.
First, I came up with a design (as you can see I'm no draftsman
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And a few hours later...Voila!
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For the betting crowd I have set the over/under on the number of times I will break this off during the balance of the project at 11...
No planking. There will be a cast metal decorative piece added that will strengthen it but I have to paint that first. Right now it’s not fragile - just vulnerable. I have already knocked about my kevels several times. Entering a new phase of my build and I need to develop some different habits when I’m working.