Modelling The Airfix Vasa With Modifications

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Modelling The Airfix Vasa With Modifications May 23, 2020 9:23:58 GMT

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Post by rexstewartoriginals on May 23, 2020 9:23:58 GMT

I recently learned that Airfix will be re-issuing the Vasa kit later in the year. I was fortunate to have the model some decades ago and lost it during relocation. However, I received a vintage one a few years ago and decided to resume the build -using my research and the supporting material from Bjorn Landstrom's book "The Royal Warship Vasa" c.1990.

Here are a few photos of the progressive build...

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mi5 Global Moderator Posts: 77	Modelling The Airfix Vasa With Modifications May 24, 2020 8:31:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mi5 on May 24, 2020 8:31:17 GMT Lovely work. The wood affect looks spot on. Martyn

tromp Administrator Posts: 98	Modelling The Airfix Vasa With Modifications May 24, 2020 13:40:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tromp on May 24, 2020 13:40:48 GMT That indeed looks very smart, the Airfix Vasa is certainly a sound basis for a good representation of the ship. Whoever is responsible for the Airfix Classic Ships series, clearly know what he's doing! Peter

Modelling The Airfix Vasa With Modifications

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