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Post by alexander on Mar 10, 2014 21:23:48 GMT
Thanks, Matti
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Post by alexander on Mar 10, 2014 9:35:53 GMT
Hi Matti,
Box and Pear are both a good choice. Pear is easier to work with because it is not as hard as box. The best results with tiny carvings you will get with box because of its edge strength.
If you want to exercise carving in a bigger scale, I recommend lime. This is the wood, I started with.
You will see, you will improve your talent very fast, with some practice.
Cheers, Alexander
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Post by alexander on Mar 9, 2014 21:14:52 GMT
Well done, Matti I think you have to smooth the lines a little yet. What wood do you use?
Cheers, Alexander
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Post by alexander on Mar 9, 2014 21:01:08 GMT
Congratulations, Shel!
A beautiful model with great paintwork. What's next?
Cheers, Alexander
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Post by alexander on Mar 9, 2014 19:59:05 GMT
An intermediate level of my efforts to Coat of Arms of the Vasa. Starting next week, I spent three weeks away from home and the construction must then rest in the meantime. The hairstyle of the lion has been improved a bit. The curtains with two putti have been added and the board with the engraving of the owner (GARS) was made, to orient the final shape of the curtains after its curvature. Prime Coat Gilding and painting The painting now has only a break. The oil paint must dry before another color jobs can be done. With the nice weather this weekend, I've also once again brought to light and used the opportunity to make a few overview shots the Vasa. The area of the rear deck has been revised. The stairs were replaced and this time slightly wider built - according to the pictures from the original. The lower door frames were renewed and the doors painted somewhat brighter. Cheers, Alexander
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Post by alexander on Mar 3, 2014 22:07:33 GMT
Very interesting explanations, Fred. I have several questions on this subject: Are there scientific findings about the building-methods of the Mary Rose (built 1511) and the Kronan (1665)? What are the characeristics for a ship, built by plans to observe at archaeologic findings? What are the oldest plans preserved?
Of course I'm also very curious about the old shipmodel.
Cheers, Alexander
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Post by alexander on Mar 3, 2014 21:32:01 GMT
Matti, only the knighthead with the blue shirt and red turban corresponds to the painting of the 1:10 model. But I suspect you're relatively free to choose the colors. The knightheads were heavily exposed to erosion and, accordingly, no color pigments left, I suppose. Fred knows for sure more details.
Cheers, Alexander
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Post by alexander on Mar 2, 2014 10:57:35 GMT
Very well done, Mark With excellent painting!
Cheers, Alexander
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Post by alexander on Feb 4, 2014 9:48:48 GMT
Many thanks for this information, Fred,
So I'm going to make my carvings a little thinner, so that they match better to the original.
I had hypothesized that the effect of the wight of the figures is greater on the stability, but the shape of the hull and the distribution of the ballast are the determining factors.
Thanks also for the presentation of the many problems that arise in the first averaging a mathematical model. Perhaps the future brings even more clarity.
Cheers, Alexander
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Post by alexander on Feb 2, 2014 18:51:15 GMT
Concerning the Coat of arms of the Vasa I would have the following questions to Fred or someone else:
What depth had the lion, the crown and the curtains at their particular maximum? At the pictures it is difficult to estimate, since the wide-angle optics used to distort often.
Are there any data on the estimated weight of the sculptures at the time of the sinking? What ratio of the unfavorable stability are the responsibility of the decorations?
It would be interesting also to learn from you if there is a scientific model to the stability conditions of the Vasa? Which factors have been identified?
Cheers, Alexander
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Post by alexander on Jan 31, 2014 18:10:45 GMT
Thumbs up, Clayton!
Interesting site with excellent artists.
Good presentation of your work. Your Nordic arts are awesome. Very nice the pull toy with woodpecker for Magnus. Is that the name of your son?
Cheers, Alexander
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Post by alexander on Jan 28, 2014 21:30:16 GMT
Thanks for your answer, Matti.
How did you made these figures? The cut-outs at the figures of the crouching polish noblemen below the catheads are very well done.
Cheers Alexander
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Post by alexander on Jan 27, 2014 22:14:27 GMT
Thank you all Since the images of 1975 and 1978 to the present lot has changed in the Vasa. One can see that many bad planks were replaced later against parts that fit better and allow the vessel to appear more harmonious. matti: I already had the idea of a watermark but I have spared the effort. Maybe I'll add them later. Cheers, Alexander
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Post by alexander on Jan 27, 2014 22:04:10 GMT
Hi Matti,
your Vasa looks very good.
These are the figures out of the kit?
Cheers, Alexander
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Post by alexander on Jan 26, 2014 11:36:44 GMT
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