Bengalensis Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Here's my attempt on the old Airfix Vasa in 1/144 scale. It was started in 2011, stalled several times since then, but at last now finished. The story is told in a WIP thread I started in 2013 that you can find here. Hope you enjoy her. 48 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Cracking job, well done, love the detail and finish. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUB-SAM Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Wonderful to see it finished after so many years. Fantastic paint job. Any particular tips for achieving the detail on the transom? This is more impressive than many attempts of this kit I have seen, where the detail isn't 'cut in' well. I would love to do a Wasa one day, is the Revell one generally more recommended ? I am generally sticking to 1/144 scale, but already have a few 1/150 kits in the stash as well which should look OK next to 1/144. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Epic see comments in WIP Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Got to love the old Airfix sailing ships. Especially when you got one for Chrimbo as a kid. I've got HMS Victory somewhere which I haven't started yet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Lovely stuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Wonderful to see it finished after so many years. Fantastic paint job. Any particular tips for achieving the detail on the transom? This is more impressive than many attempts of this kit I have seen, where the detail isn't 'cut in' well. I would love to do a Wasa one day, is the Revell one generally more recommended ? I am generally sticking to 1/144 scale, but already have a few 1/150 kits in the stash as well which should look OK next to 1/144. Thanks a lot. The painting is only done with ordinary brushing, dry brushing and a bit of washing, using Humbrol enamels. It's done directly on Airfix rather sharp mouldings, they are actually impressive in the old kit in that regard. The only trick I suppose is time and patience, time and patience, time and patience and a glass of good wine... I haven't yet built Revell's 1/150 Vasa, but I have two kits in my stash and have done a good amount of checking on them. The Revell kit looks very good, and is much more accurate in detail than the old Airfix version. I have improved some of the inaccuracy's on my build, but some are just a bit too large to fix. The only thing better with Airfix is that the small sculpts actually are a little bit sharper than Revell's. Revell gives a much better possibility to create a more realistic rigging, and you can also get photo etched ratlines for it from Scale Warship Models. I'd go with the Revell kit unless building for pure nostalgic reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastvader Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Brilliant build Jorgen. I've spent the afternoon perusing the WIP. My father was gifted one of these in the early 90s, which he did very little with. It was passed on to my when my parents split-up and I can't remember what happened to it (likely binned in one of the many house moves that followed) but I would certainly be up for giving it another shot after your inspirational build. Toodles, Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 That's a super job. the transom is a real work of art ! BillyD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Very nicely done, what stands out the most for me is the subtlety of your pinwashing on the hull, lovely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesP Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 The wood effect is spot on. Great painting skills! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Not really my genre but even so I can recognise some super modelling & a very deft touch. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 A stunning build of a beautiful ship,some superb detailing and a first class paint job make it a real winner,Outstanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 incredible job. The finish of the hull is superb. Well worth the effort 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aginvicta Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Excellent work. I remember building this when I was in my teens but nowhere near this high standard. Â Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Lovely to see this finished, all the crisp painted relief is amazing! I really like your wood tones as well. Â Cheers, Â Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clogged Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Really love the finish you've achieved! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nheather Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) Of course now that she has finished you need to sink her for true historical accuracy. Â Seriously though it is a splendid piece of work. Â Truly gifted to take a cheap 40+ year old mould and make it look fantastic. Â Â Cheers, Â Nigel Edited November 23, 2016 by nheather 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Your model of the Wasa is incredible. The painting of the hull and the subtle weathering is just superb and the intricate painting of the stern is a masterpiece in itself. Â You may detect a hint of jealousy here, because back in the early 70's, when I was a"spotty yoof", my dad bought me this very kit when we were on holiday in Oban in Scotland. As we were on holiday, we had no tools with us, so a knife and a tube of glue bought and the model was built over a few nights in the guest house we were staying in. We decided that the Wasa could be painted when we got back home.A great plan to keep the "spotty yoof" occupied. There was one minor flaw however, in that we travelled by car. This meant that my parents, my grandmother, the family dog and muggins here had to be packed into the Ford Zephyr along with all of the luggage and the ever so delicate Wasa for our return trip to deepest Northumberland, a merry jaunt of just over 220 miles. Needless to say, the old Zephyr survived the journey (only just), but the poor old Wasa didn't. Â I always planned to buy another and give it a proper build, but never got around to it. I think your Wasa may just have re kindled a bit of interest here. Â Thank you for showing it here. Â 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nheather Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 23 hours ago, cngaero said: the ever so delicate Wasa for our return trip to deepest Northumberland, a merry jaunt of just over 220 miles. Needless to say, the old Zephyr survived the journey (only just), but the poor old Wasa didn't. Â Â On the plus side, probably traveled further than the real thing which sank 1.3km into her maiden voyage. Â Cheers, Â Nigel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 2 hours ago, nheather said:  On the plus side, probably traveled further than the real thing which sank 1.3km into her maiden voyage.  Cheers,  Nigel Thanks for that info Nigel, I wasn't aware of that. I bet she was a beauty in real life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyverns4 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) She still is. If you are ever in Stockholm go to the Vasa Museet, (museum), you can walk around her on multiple levels. All our visitors when I lived in Sweden were taken there and all thoroughly enjoyed it.  If you stand below her rudder and look up you can also see why she capsized...  Christian, exiled further south with his Billing's Boats Vasa - for a future build... Edited November 23, 2016 by wyverns4 syntax... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamwalker Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 I just googled her, i knew she sank 1st time out but did not know why latest info is that 4 rulers were found 2 were Swedish rulers 12" = 1ft 2 were Polish 11" =1ft. it turns the port side was heavier than the other seen in the timbers were some were 4" Swedish rule and some 4" in Polish, eek you think they would use 1 measurement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I can only agree with the comments above - you've achieved a very fine finish and the wood is immaculate. Super looking model - Congratulations  Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Beautiful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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