Thanks, Brad. Not like in the high Alps, but they have neatly prepared the slopes. It’s great fun for some ‘in between’ days.
Regards, Peter
BALDER, Vlaardingen Herring Lugger from 1912, scratch build scale 1:50 Plate-On-Frame
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That's what I was looking for; I think the mast should be supported by the keel somehow, so those reinforcements do make sense.
Enjoy your skiing trip!
Johan
Hi Peter, enjoy Winterberg, allways fun and hopefully not too busy.
I was in La Plagne last week, fantastic weather and snow conditions.
Only on our way over there somebody threw a pebble on the road with big delays as a result. Luckily no casualties.
Hope you don't have that in Winterberg.
I was in La Plagne last week, fantastic weather and snow conditions.
Only on our way over there somebody threw a pebble on the road with big delays as a result. Luckily no casualties.
Hope you don't have that in Winterberg.
Hi Maarten. Only Monday was a bit busy with long-weekend people. Yesterday a lot of slopes almost for us alone. And some new snow during the night.
I saw the big ‘bowling’ on the highway. Such a nice week give a lot of energy for the next months.
Regards, Peter
After a few days of skiing, back to the construction.
For the layout of the aft ship, I cannot go to the Balder itself, because that is where the engine room is.
I can get inspiration from these 2 drawings from the archive of the Maritime Museum in Amsterdam:
It will be a combination of both, with the Donkey steam boiler in the place shown in the left drawing.
That corresponds to the Balder where the metal deck plate and chimney are still present:
To the right of the square plate you can also see the metal lid of the dump for the coal for the Donkey boiler.
For the layout of the accommodation, I will use this photo from the Amsterdam restoration book:
Both cages are placed high. That has to do with the 'swept backside'. There is only space to the sides. In contrast to the forecastle where the deck beams are finished, this stay also has the beading parts against the ceiling. That is the advantage if you are a captain. For me an extra challenge.
The table is placed off-center by eye. The hinge is on the center line and has a part that can be folded up. For me another advantage, I do not have to make a protruding piece of floor to be able to place the table.
First made the floor with some intermediate steps shown:
On the floor beams I first made 2 planks to fit around the collar of the mast foot. These were glued to 10 of the 12 floor beams in the model.
Then I took the whole thing out, made the 3rd plank to fit and I could also fix the remaining 2 beams next to the glad.
With this as a result:
On the floor I marked out the lines of the walls that will partly rest on them.
I will have to gradually build the benches and cages in the back towards the sides. First I will cut the necessary paper templates for that.
I also have to see which parts I am going to board up against the frames on the side. Not much of that will be visible. That was less difficult in the front. Here in the back there are a lot of curves which makes it extra difficult to apply without tension.
Regards, Peter
For the layout of the aft ship, I cannot go to the Balder itself, because that is where the engine room is.
I can get inspiration from these 2 drawings from the archive of the Maritime Museum in Amsterdam:
It will be a combination of both, with the Donkey steam boiler in the place shown in the left drawing.
That corresponds to the Balder where the metal deck plate and chimney are still present:
To the right of the square plate you can also see the metal lid of the dump for the coal for the Donkey boiler.
For the layout of the accommodation, I will use this photo from the Amsterdam restoration book:
Both cages are placed high. That has to do with the 'swept backside'. There is only space to the sides. In contrast to the forecastle where the deck beams are finished, this stay also has the beading parts against the ceiling. That is the advantage if you are a captain. For me an extra challenge.
The table is placed off-center by eye. The hinge is on the center line and has a part that can be folded up. For me another advantage, I do not have to make a protruding piece of floor to be able to place the table.
First made the floor with some intermediate steps shown:
On the floor beams I first made 2 planks to fit around the collar of the mast foot. These were glued to 10 of the 12 floor beams in the model.
Then I took the whole thing out, made the 3rd plank to fit and I could also fix the remaining 2 beams next to the glad.
With this as a result:
On the floor I marked out the lines of the walls that will partly rest on them.
I will have to gradually build the benches and cages in the back towards the sides. First I will cut the necessary paper templates for that.
I also have to see which parts I am going to board up against the frames on the side. Not much of that will be visible. That was less difficult in the front. Here in the back there are a lot of curves which makes it extra difficult to apply without tension.
Regards, Peter
After a somewhat larger step, such as aligning the slightly curved floor over several frames, it is advisable to check whether everything is still straight, flat and rounded:
It still is! Although the iPhone took a slightly distorted photo .....
And then it is also nice to hold your creation in your hand:
Always good for a reference in terms of size.
The first wall to make to size is the separation of the coal shed:
I made it blue on the drawing. In the model, the paper template between the 2 white arrows. From the rectangular deck opening, the stairs lead down along the wall to (partly) the floor.
From the side:
The wall runs diagonally upwards to the back over the arched frames.
Then first plank the triangle up to the white line. The side wall for the cage comes on that white line.
It remains remarkable that those curved lines still end up straight somewhere.
Regards, Peter
It still is! Although the iPhone took a slightly distorted photo .....
And then it is also nice to hold your creation in your hand:
Always good for a reference in terms of size.
The first wall to make to size is the separation of the coal shed:
I made it blue on the drawing. In the model, the paper template between the 2 white arrows. From the rectangular deck opening, the stairs lead down along the wall to (partly) the floor.
From the side:
The wall runs diagonally upwards to the back over the arched frames.
Then first plank the triangle up to the white line. The side wall for the cage comes on that white line.
It remains remarkable that those curved lines still end up straight somewhere.
Regards, Peter
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The base set with 2 walls:
On the right the room for the Donkey steam boiler which has normal planks.
On the left is the entrance to the enclosure where the stairs will be placed. This has the already known beading parts (kraaldelen). To the left of that comes the partition wall for the bench and cage.
Everything is still dry-fit, so here and there are still some gaps.
From this angle with all the sloping sides .....
..... everything seems to be crooked and askew .....
Again a fascinating play of lines.
To reassure you:
Everything is still straight and square.
Regards, Peter
On the right the room for the Donkey steam boiler which has normal planks.
On the left is the entrance to the enclosure where the stairs will be placed. This has the already known beading parts (kraaldelen). To the left of that comes the partition wall for the bench and cage.
Everything is still dry-fit, so here and there are still some gaps.
From this angle with all the sloping sides .....
..... everything seems to be crooked and askew .....
Again a fascinating play of lines.
To reassure you:
Everything is still straight and square.
Regards, Peter
Looks great Peter! I see the walls are notched to fit the angles above. We trust your walls are straight and square.
I really enjoy the first photo…. Fantastic.After a somewhat larger step, such as aligning the slightly curved floor over several frames, it is advisable to check whether everything is still straight, flat and rounded:
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It still is! Although the iPhone took a slightly distorted photo .....
And then it is also nice to hold your creation in your hand:
View attachment 501723
Always good for a reference in terms of size.
The first wall to make to size is the separation of the coal shed:
View attachment 501724
I made it blue on the drawing. In the model, the paper template between the 2 white arrows. From the rectangular deck opening, the stairs lead down along the wall to (partly) the floor.
From the side:
View attachment 501725
The wall runs diagonally upwards to the back over the arched frames.
View attachment 501726
Then first plank the triangle up to the white line. The side wall for the cage comes on that white line.
It remains remarkable that those curved lines still end up straight somewhere.
Regards, Peter
Your are right about the notches, Dean. Although it is not really necessary here in the aft. This room will get a ceiling so that the finish between the deck beams will no longer be visible. Now I could glue small blocks on the underside of those deck beams to let the wall lean against.Looks great Peter! I see the walls are notched to fit the angles above. We trust your walls are straight and square.
Regards, Peter
Thanks, Grant. In front of the camera she is a real model. Willing to show her curves ………..
Regards, Peter
Hello Peter, Wow Wow and wow again. It looks simply fantastic. I am personally impressed by the picture of your Balder in your hand.
Thanks for this nice words and compliment, Tobias. When working on a compartment and showing that part, she is growing out of dimension. Then it’s good to show her from time to time with some reference in scale.
Regards, Peter
Just an intermezzo to try something out.
Behind the long wall is the coal shed. In the room where the Donkey steam boiler is located there is no space to shovel the coal out of the shed.
Therefore in the corner on the other side of the wall:
A frame and drawer made of thin copper foil. At the back a tray so that some coal can also be seen in the opening.
Of course the flat shovel hanging next.
Regards, Peter
Behind the long wall is the coal shed. In the room where the Donkey steam boiler is located there is no space to shovel the coal out of the shed.
Therefore in the corner on the other side of the wall:
A frame and drawer made of thin copper foil. At the back a tray so that some coal can also be seen in the opening.
Of course the flat shovel hanging next.
Regards, Peter
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Perfect addition that adds interest and realism!!
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And he's at it again!
Thanks for your nice comment and compliments, Johann. Still a lot in mind ……
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Thanks, Brad. If needed they have to keep the fire on …….
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