A Dutch Fluyt in shell first, reconstructing the "Ghost ship" scale 1:36

RDN1954 · Dec 10, 2025

Typically, sandwich constructions are among the most rigid and lightweight constructions one might encounter.
Those shipwrights definitely knew their trade.

Maarten · Dec 10, 2025

RDN1954 said:
Typically, sandwich constructions are among the most rigid and lightweight constructions one might encounter.
Those shipwrights definitely knew their trade.

Especially the "club sandwich"

Maarten · Dec 10, 2025

dockattner said:
A lot of work - but also well worth the effort. To leave them off this particular model would have been a tragedy.

Now it will stand the test of time

Steef66 · Dec 11, 2025

Maarten said:
Now it will stand the test of time

Yeah Paul, Maarten pleased the Lord a lot. Barefoot

RDN1954 · Dec 11, 2025

Maarten said:
Especially the "club sandwich"

The club sandwich usually results in obesity, not necessarily in stiffness.

Maarten · Dec 15, 2025

RDN1954 said:
The club sandwich usually results in obesity, not necessarily in stiffness.

Obesity will also result in stiffness

Steef66 · Dec 15, 2025

What's wrong with obesity?

They always say cuddly fat person and never cuddly skinny person. When they talk about a skinny person, it's usually the Grim Reaper.

RDN1954 · Dec 15, 2025

Maarten said:
Obesity will also result in stiffness

I wouldn't use the term "stiffness" in this context, instead I'd prefer something like "buttery soft".

Maarten · Saturday at 2:56 PM

After a werk of hard work in tge French Alps I promised some work on the swan.
Actually not much done except some on the feathers and his other leg.

For the rest beautifull skiing weather on the summits of the French Alps.
Enjoying a cup of hot chocolate before skiing down the Bellecote glacier.

Magic Mike · Saturday at 4:57 PM

Maarten said:
After a werk of hard work in tge French Alps I promised some work on the swan.
Actually not much done except some on the feathers and his other leg.
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For the rest beautifull skiing weather on the summits of the French Alps.
Enjoying a cup of hot chocolate before skiing down the Bellecote glacier.
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Great photograph Maarten! Magic Mike

RDN1954 · 2025-12-21T02:00:58-0600

With weather and company like that I wouldn't accomplish much, but your swan looks definitely promising.

Steef66 · 2025-12-21T05:11:56-0600

Great picture in a great view.

ps. The last time I wore my mits with strings through my sleeves was about 54 years ago. Lol, I didn't know you could still do that at an older age. At SOS, you can learn something new every day.

Tobias · 2025-12-21T06:16:49-0600

Hi Martin, very nice carvings, great progress. I love this style of building. Have a nice holiday.

Maarten · 2025-12-21T11:02:47-0600

Steef66 said:
Great picture in a great view.

ps. The last time I wore my mits with strings through my sleeves was about 54 years ago. Lol, I didn't know you could still do that at an older age. At SOS, you can learn something new every day.

I will learn you something than. There is no string, only a wrist band.PS these are standard with Hestra ski gloves.

Maarten · 2025-12-21T11:03:24-0600

Tobias said:
Hi Martin, very nice carvings, great progress. I love this style of building. Have a nice holiday.

Magic Mike said:
Great photograph Maarten! Magic Mike

Thx Mike, Tobias.

Peter Voogt · 2025-12-21T12:42:54-0600

Maarten said:
After a werk of hard work in tge French Alps I promised some work on the swan.
Actually not much done except some on the feathers and his other leg.
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For the rest beautifull skiing weather on the summits of the French Alps.
Enjoying a cup of hot chocolate before skiing down the Bellecote glacier.
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Nice progress at the Swan and nice skiing conditions, Maarten. Enjoy every minute.
Regards, Peter

Maarten · 2025-12-21T15:50:02-0600

Peter Voogt said:
Nice progress at the Swan and nice skiing conditions, Maarten. Enjoy every minute.
Regards, Peter

Thx Peter,

My skiing trip is already finished.
See that you are still in Austria, so enjoy.

GrantTyler · 2025-12-22T10:23:00-0600

Maarten said:
After a werk of hard work in tge French Alps I promised some work on the swan.
Actually not much done except some on the feathers and his other leg.
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For the rest beautifull skiing weather on the summits of the French Alps.
Enjoying a cup of hot chocolate before skiing down the Bellecote glacier.
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Beautiful picture Maarten. Eish that looks cold. Cheers Grant