Today the second bilge bow strake was fitted.
A Dutch Fluyt in shell first, reconstructing the "Ghost ship" scale 1:36
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Thanks a lot, Maarten. Ah, really, the same thing over and over again – even in these better recognised wrecks, the most important aspects, i.e. those related to the ship's construction and design, remain unknown anyway, as if only the golden treasures were worthy of attention.
Did you say scheerstrook? Soon? Very nice. Sounds like a sensible plan. And attractive to watch.
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Hi Maarten,
I like the new “curve“. But If I look to you picture s I think there is something wrong with the lining. On the right is a wave which is not visible on the left.
I like the new “curve“. But If I look to you picture s I think there is something wrong with the lining. On the right is a wave which is not visible on the left.
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I was first thinking that is the dark glue that gives this impression. I notice this too before. But on top the curve is still vissible. A little bit sanding and it is perfect.
Yes you are fully right, this curve will be removed when fitting the next plank on top.
I leave a little extra flesh on them to match all the changing curves due to the changing angles around the bend.
Thanks Maarten for this extensive reporting on the progress of your great efforts to build this fluyt shell first. I have spend two days to catch up on all 23 pages of your blog. Very informative of the whole process, and I realy love your near-dioramic ship building dock, that is actually functional. I am very tempted to try the shell first method to for my next build, but working up the courage atm. It is slightly intimidating, to see all yours and others expertise on SoS on show and thinking I could do that too....First stocking up on my library; last months acquisition was Heinrich Winter's book about the 1660/1670 holländische Zweidecker (in the original german from Rostock -both printed there and from a Rostocker bookstore) and Ab Hoving's book (nicolaes witsen and shipbuilding in the dutch golden age) is now in the post for a christmas present. Keep bending that wood!
Hi Rogier,
Thx for comments, much appreciated to hear my blog inspired you to start a build also.
My advise is just start with it. It is a lot of fun and I am more then willing to answer your questions.
Expect you also checked out Stephan s blog on his twee dekker according to Winter s book.
Hohenzollernmodell 1660-1670 Scale 1/75 POF build by Stephan Kertész (Steef66)
Welcome to my account of the Dutch two-decker in POF. A while ago I bought myself a book of the writer Heinrich Winter, "A Dutch two-decker". You can find the book review here...
shipsofscale.com
You could also consider to build Ab s reconstruction of Witsens pinas of which drawings are part of his book.
Currently my blog is temporary on hold as I have some restauration works going on on my British classic car.
Hopefully after Christmas my build will continue.
This truly inspiring! Has my wheels turning - makes me want to open up the barn and do it half scale! Impractical, right? Hmm. Marvelous work here, Maarten.
Thx Bill, If it is practical depends on the size of your barn
This is a most interesting build as it is also a ship building technique history lesson at the same time. Amazing analysis and duplication of an ancient wreck using software tools, intuition and documented facts to resurrect a lost ship.
This week I had some spare time during our skiing trip in the French Alps to finally work again on the carvings of the 2nd hoekman.
I haven't made them 100% twins but they are brothers wearing the same costume.
Below some pictures on the carving of the cape which they are wearing over their coat.
Wishing you all a wonderfull Christmas and happy and healthy 2024 from a nice winter wonderland.
I haven't made them 100% twins but they are brothers wearing the same costume.
Below some pictures on the carving of the cape which they are wearing over their coat.
Wishing you all a wonderfull Christmas and happy and healthy 2024 from a nice winter wonderland.
Very nice!
Great craftsmanship on your "hoekmannen".
I wish you a fine holiday, Merry Christmas and a happy healthy New Year.
It's great that you keep “holiday-carving” alive, Maarten. And the result is there. Nice to combine several hobbies. Enjoy the days.
Regards, Peter
Thx gents, ha ha Holiday carving that is a good one.
Think with the future SotS build I don t have time to work anymore because of all the holiday carving needed.
Think with the future SotS build I don t have time to work anymore because of all the holiday carving needed.
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I'm always so impressed with you all who have sculpting abilities. Beautiful work Maarten!
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I think it's better they are not twins. They are more interesting if they each have their own character. Yours are looking great. Carving is about carving, the more you carve the better you become. With that said, your fingers are going to be very sore by the time you finish your SotS!
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This looks really awesome! Just coming to this now, as you mentioned it in your SOTS.
Merry Christmas, Maarten!