26/04/2026
The construction of the Gokstad is complete!
It has been a truly fascinating journey — full of character, tension, and discoveries at every stage. This ship has a special strength: the longer you work with it, the more clearly you feel not only the beauty of its lines, but also the inner discipline, severity, and confidence of a true northern vessel.
And yet, there is a slight sadness now. This year, my work will no longer be connected with Vikings and their incredible ships, which means that, for a while, I am saying farewell to this world — to the long hulls, high stems, sharp silhouettes, and that particular sense of freedom they carry within them.
But Gokstad has already taken its place in the series, alongside Oseberg, and Tune still lies ahead. So the story of northern ships in our workshop is not ending — it is simply taking a pause.
At the end of May, many modelers will be able to begin building this formidable ship with their own hands. And perhaps that is when Gokstad will truly continue its journey — in the workshops of those who have long been waiting to meet it....
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