VASA Port Broadside View -Rex Stewart

            This project was an exciting adventure -(and build)... i could have easily scratch-built this, but decided to challenge my skill by modifying an existing plastic kit which was manufactured by Airfix circa 1980s.

The challenge was to keep only the hull and carve away some of the plastic features. Those features included many of the gunports and ornate carvings at both bow and stern. As a reference, I followed the illustrations of author Bjorn Landstrom to conclude the build by scratchbuilding and enhancing details with wood substitutes made of bass and birch woods. This included all the guns which were custom-made of birch.

Decking I penciled and hand-scribed in bass. Deck furniture, doors, belay pins and rail enhancements were done in birch. Anchor stock, masts and yards were a combination of both birch and bass. The sails were custom made of treated bond paper which gives a realistic 'feel' in both settings whether it be a calm breeze or windswept motion. In this case I chose the latter.

Rigging was very tedious and took much time in this build. There are no shortcuts for accuracy -especially when detail invites scrutiny. As a professional I've been around this bend so many times.

I've heard so many complaints regarding this kit relative to warping, alignment, etc. But I personally feel anyone can bring correction to flaws and make good on the effort...such as seen in these images. I raise my glass to Airfix!

Taken in: United States / New York / Albany / Albany (show map)

Taken on: June 11, 2020

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