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

[RDN1954]

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

 

[Maarten]

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]

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]

Now it will stand the test of time

Yeah Paul, Maarten pleased the Lord a lot.

 

[RDN1954]

Especially the "club sandwich"

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