BALDER, Vlaardingen Herring Lugger from 1912, scratch build scale 1:50 Plate-On-Frame

[Peter Voogt]

It might be easier to leave that rig at rest, without tension, hanging... it's an idea.

That's for sure, Adri. The scoop for you:

With a little bit of diluted transparant drying glue. Just the tension of the ropes.
I did it also on my Bluenose (long term memorie ....... ) and had this glue on the shelf for years:

Regards, Peter

 

[Marquinius]

Oh man, what a Nice day that must’ve been! And to sail Balder. Wow.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Oh man, what a Nice day that must’ve been! And to sail Balder. Wow.

Thanks for you nice reply, Marco. That was indeed a pleasant day. With the final chapter on my 1:1 reference! It was wonderful to feel how she responded to the tiller. With the engine propulsion, of course. Under sail is definitely in the offing.
Regards, Peter

 

[Dean62]

Beautiful work Peter!

 

[Peter Voogt]

Beautiful work Peter!

Thanks, Dean. It’s fun to dress up the deck.
Regards, Peter

 

[RogerD]

You know Peter, this build of yours is just amazing. The level of research and subsequent detail is nothing short of fantastic.

 

[Dean62]

You know Peter, this build of yours is just amazing. The level of research and subsequent detail is nothing short of fantastic.

Look at his Robert E Lee build and Bluenose build. That’s Peter’s MO…

 

[Peter Voogt]

You know Peter, this build of yours is just amazing. The level of research and subsequent detail is nothing short of fantastic.

Thanks for this compliments, Roger. I am fortunate enough to have a 'real life original', original old drawings and documentation such as specifications.

Look at his Robert E Lee build and Bluenose build. That’s Peter’s MO…

You are very kind to mention this, Dean.
For both of these, less original material was available. More AL-FI …….
Regards, Peter

 

[Peter Voogt]

Nothing to show about building updates.
I was touring on my bike with friend through the Vosges in France and the Black Forests / Schwarzwald in Germany.

2780 km in 9 days with +/- 3167 mountain curves …

We visited also the National Car Museum (Schlumpf Collection) in Mullhouse with its famous Bugatti Collection:



A bit ship related where the locks in the Rhein Channel:

Lifting them 14,5 mtr:

And are 7 others in that Grand Canal d’Alsace.

Next week I am with my Admiral ‘on rails’ to and in Swiss:

So you have to wait another moment …….
Regards, Peter

 

[Daniel20]

Looks like great fun Peter, love the photos!

 

[Steef66]

Zwarte woud is beautiful to visit. Been there often. Good food, kind people and great view, nature and towns. Don't forget the German beer.

 

[Roger Pellett]

It looks like a great trip! Are you able to stow your motorcycle on the train for that part of the trip?

Way back in 1972 I made my first trip to Europe. The purpose was to visit pipe manufacturers; Sandvik in Sweden and Manesmann in Germany. In Germany, I stayed in Düsseldorf and the traffic on the river was fascinating. Almost all the vessels were small engines aft bulk carriers, family owned and/or operated. The personalized touches were interesting; lace curtains at the windows, flower boxes, bicycles, and sometimes a small car stowed on the deck. During a layover, I visited Heidelberg, and saw the captain of one of these boats run it aground. His wife emerged from the cabin waving her arms and yelling at him.

I thought at the time, what a great subject for a model.

I returned in the early 2000’s to find these small freight boats to be disappearing; overtaken by much larger vessels like you show above as well as some American style towboats.

Roger

 

[Herman]

Hi Roger. Part of my daily work involves intervening in the chartering of these inland vessels. Believe me, many ladies on board are very decisive admirals. Not to be fooled with.

 

[Roger Pellett]

Subject for a model: The boat, not the wife!!

 

[dockattner]

Enjoys your travels, Peter. We are headed out tomorrow as well...

 

[Peter Voogt]

Looks like great fun Peter, love the photos!

For sure it was great fun, Daniel. With the exception of 2 downpours, but that’s part of the game.
Regards, Peter

 

[Peter Voogt]

Zwarte woud is beautiful to visit. Been there often. Good food, kind people and great view, nature and towns. Don't forget the German beer.

Your are right, Stephan. The hefe Weisse was very tasteful.
Regards, Peter

 

[Peter Voogt]

It looks like a great trip! Are you able to stow your motorcycle on the train for that part of the trip?

For this time it’s all on foot. From train to train to train ….

Way back in 1972 I made my first trip to Europe. The purpose was to visit pipe manufacturers; Sandvik in Sweden and Manesmann in Germany. In Germany, I stayed in Düsseldorf and the traffic on the river was fascinating. Almost all the vessels were small engines aft bulk carriers, family owned and/or operated. The personalized touches were interesting; lace curtains at the windows, flower boxes, bicycles, and sometimes a small car stowed on the deck. During a layover, I visited Heidelberg, and saw the captain of one of these boats run it aground. His wife emerged from the cabin waving her arms and yelling at him.

I thought at the time, what a great subject for a model.

I returned in the early 2000’s to find these small freight boats to be disappearing; overtaken by much larger vessels like you show above as well as some American style towboats.

Roger

The size of the river vessels is indeed increased, Roger. The sizes are depending of the size of the locks.
Regards, Peter

 

[Peter Voogt]

Hi Roger. Part of my daily work involves intervening in the chartering of these inland vessels. Believe me, many ladies on board are very decisive admirals. Not to be fooled with.

Yep, Herman. They are the real Admirals on board. And oh oh, if you don't take off your shoes....
Regards, Peter

 

[Peter Voogt]

Enjoys your travels, Peter. We are headed out tomorrow as well...

Thanks, Paul. Wish you also a joyful travel!
Regards, Peter