Viking Longship - tiny Aoshima model

[johnlattanzio]

I followed Harry Houdini's suggested method for wood effects: see here and here and here This is my first time using this technique, which requires the Stylynrez primer. It took me some time to get it to work - it is surprisingly viscous, considering that it is "ready for airbrushing". But Harry helped with some advice (use at least 30psi and a 0.5mm needle) and I got it to work. Then covered it with lifecolor pigments and...it looks quite convincing!

 

[johnlattanzio]

Shields now finished and cleats added to the side railings, for sheets and tacks. Not too long to go now! Once the deck is finished and attached, I can start the rigging, which is a little less involved than the Golden Hind I am working on.

 

[johnlattanzio]

Beitass added...with some rope coils for the lines controlling it.



I also added some rope coils for the sheets, tacks and braces. My first attempts, and some are neater than others. But I expect the Vikings were not as disciplined as sailors in the Royal Navy.

I have started adding the oars...the last step!

 

[Mikes shed]

Looks great air brushing takes awhile to master dont buy cheap airbrush sets they are rubbish and you will get very frustrated with it.

 

[johnlattanzio]

I added a sling to hold the yard to the mast.

 

[johnlattanzio]

And it is finished!















You will notice that I did not add shrouds. Technically I think there should be two or three (per side). But they are not always seen in contemporary iconography, although I think they are always present in the reconstructions. I decided to leave them for two reasons....
1) I did not have the right sort of blocks - they are not the usual deadeye arrangement
2) I did not have enough room to add them!

So... it's a compromise. C'est la vie.

I hope this log helps someone in the future. I appreciate the feedback, Thanks everyone.

 

[Mikes shed]

John tgat is a great build. I like the detail on the sail and cown the gunwhales