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Hi, This is the beginning of my story building thr Vasa and looking forward to any suggestion that may help me if Iget stuck. I am following Gandale’s instructions to the letter and so far it’s been great. I finished the Sovereign of the seas last year and will post a few shots of the finished job.
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This is the results of pack 1&2.
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Lovely work on your Sovereign, she looks amazing so well done on completing this one. First thing I'd recommend is for you to resize your pictures prior to posting onto the forum. Recommended size should be 650x480 pixels, 150kb and saved as a JPG, not a JPEG. This way the pics will appear on the forum and members won't have to download individual pics in order to view. Looks like you're off to a good start with the Vasa and its great to see another Vasa build on the forum. She's a lovely kit and if you enjoyed the SOTS then I'm sure you'll enjoy the Vasa. My only concern looking at your pics would be the lack of a build jig to keep everything straight and true, at least until you get the first few rows of planking in place. Alignment for this build is so important otherwise problems are likely when it comes to fitting the upper decks. It is also very easy during the early planking phase to induce a twist into the hull and that would be such a shame considering the good work you've done to date. Well done, I look forward to following your progress all the way and good luck with the build....  Regards Alan
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
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Thank you Alan for your comments.
I will resize the photo’s for the next post.
In regards to the jig I found it very hard to find one here down under and to get the ideal jig as shown in the vasa post is to expensive for the mail cost.
Eddie
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Snoepert wrote:Thank you Alan for your comments.
I will resize the photo’s for the next post.
In regards to the jig I found it very hard to find one here down under and to get the ideal jig as shown in the vasa post is to expensive for the mail cost.
Eddie Hi Eddie, A build jig doesn't have to be expensive, you can make one yourself for very little cost. Look at the first post here, shows you how to make one with simply a straight piece of wood and a few right angled brackets.... https://forum.model-spac...spx?g=posts&t=20425
Hope this helps.... Regards Alan
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Looking good. Congrats on your "Blue " medal for starting a build diary. Regards delboy271155 ( Derek ) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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 All looking good and nice start Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Nice work Eddie, looking good and off to a good start.
ChrisOn the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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I am new to this forum as I have been logging my previous builds on Model Ship World.
The previous works I have done are as follows:
Sovereign of the Seas
Endeavour
King of the Mississippi
Caeser
Dutch Botter boat
Scibecco
And am currently finishing off the Red Dragon.
You can look these up under Snoepert.
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Looking good.... starting to look like a ship now.... Regards Alan
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I am having problems downloading the right size photo’s and I do appologise. I am at a loss what to do now. These shots are taken with an iphone 6 and ipad pro Can anyone help with suggestions. Thanks Eddie
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Hi Eddie, The file size appears to be fine and within limits however, I think your problems is with the file format. Your files are set as 'JPEG' and should be saved as a 'JPG'. Would also change the file name to something shorter. Are you able to transfer your pics to a laptop and upload from there? As for your build, looks to be progressing nicely and I look forward to seeing more of your progress.... Regards Alan
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nice work Current builds
HMS Victory
Endeavour longboat
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
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Hi Eddie,
Nice painting of the decoration, well done....
You pic is way to large for it to show on your post, it needs to be a maximum size of 150kb.
Regards
Alan
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
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I am having great difficulties downloading my photo's. I have tried to rename the files and change them from jpeg to jpg but to no avail. each time i upload the photo I can only get the the file to download to open the photo. I am at a loss can someone please set me straight. I am working on a Mac desktop if that helps. Thanks, Eddie.
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You have to rezise your pics ( i always take 600 Pixels max.)Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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