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

Finally a small update, not too much time for the hobby lately.
For the orlop coaming I made closed hatches.
The main hatch I splitted in two with a removable ledge in the middle to support the covers.
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Next is the nailing of the planks and adding the rings to lift them.
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The fwd hatch cover is a single piece.
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Now working on the ladders in the holds.
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And a brief overview.
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Finally a small update, not too much time for the hobby lately.
For the orlop coaming I made closed hatches.
The main hatch I splitted in two with a removable ledge in the middle to support the covers.
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Next is the nailing of the planks and adding the rings to lift them.
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The fwd hatch cover is a single piece.
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Now working on the ladders in the holds.
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And a brief overview.
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Nice hatches with nice details, Maarten.
Regards, Peter
 
I'm late again—wasn't yesterday your birthday? Well, belated happy birthday, and I hope you had a wonderful day.
 
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