BALDER, Vlaardingen Herring Lugger from 1912, scratch build scale 1:50 Plate-On-Frame

[Peter Voogt]

Very nice project, I like very much, I had such a similar stove until 1995.

Regards Reinhold

Thanks for you visit and reply, Reinhold.
Regards, Peter

 

[RogerD]

Very enjoyable looking at your photos Peter, as well as all the interesting information in your post/s. What a great experience!

 

[BradNSW]

What an opportunity to "live and sail" in full-scale, what you have so beautifully duplicated in miniature!!

Wonderful photography of a beautiful cruise.

The photo and inset of the Maeslantkering barrier show what an engineering marvel that is...WOW!

Thanks for sharing these great pictures of what I'm sure was a truly enjoyable day!!!

 

[Maarten]

Wow Peter,

That must be a great experience sailing on your own model.
I could do the same but at 130mtr below sealevel that would be a bit of a hassle.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Very enjoyable looking at your photos Peter, as well as all the interesting information in your post/s. What a great experience!

What an opportunity to "live and sail" in full-scale, what you have so beautifully duplicated in miniature!!

Wonderful photography of a beautiful cruise.

The photo and inset of the Maeslantkering barrier show what an engineering marvel that is...WOW!

Thanks for sharing these great pictures of what I'm sure was a truly enjoyable day!!!

Wow Peter,

That must be a great experience sailing on your own model.
I could do the same but at 130mtr below sealevel that would be a bit of a hassle.

Thanks, Roger, Brad and Maarten. After many visits over the past 2 years with only 'looking' I could now also 'feel' her in her element. The next step will be actual sailing, but that will be next year.
Regards, Peter

 

[GIG1810]

Hey Peter,
Such a wonderful day to relax and experience Mother Nature, even if the weather isn't so beautiful. That's pure pleasure and satisfaction, Peter.

You never forget something like that....

Cheers Günther

 

[Peter Voogt]

Hey Peter,
Such a wonderful day to relax and experience Mother Nature, even if the weather isn't so beautiful. That's pure pleasure and satisfaction, Peter.

You never forget something like that....

Cheers Günther

Thanks, Günther.
So, it had finally happened. During the construction of the Bluenose, I brainstormed with fellow Bluenose builder Johan @RDN1954 about traveling to Nova Scotia for a sailing trip with the Bluenose. But that's quite an undertaking, not exactly close to home.
This is less than an hour's drive away for me and definitely a worthwhile alternative. Both the regular visits as well as the sailing activities.
But a Bluenose trip will remain in the back of my mind...
Regards, Peter

 

[GIG1810]

I can imagine that very well. Great, simply great!

Cheers
Günther

 

[Peter Voogt]

I made the isolation planking around the kettle including the two retaining bands. I think that I have a good base for all pipes, valves etc.

It's 28 mm high. Time for a lot of fidling .........
Regards, Peter

 

[Maarten]

What a wonderfull small creation again Peter.
And as it is plastic you can even burn it and it will create heat, ....uhhhm.

 

[Steef66]

And as it is plastic you can even burn it and it will create heat,

spuit elf again.
(spuit elf = wise guy)

 

[Peter Voogt]

What a wonderfull small creation again Peter.

Thanks, Maarten.

And as it is plastic you can even burn it and it will create heat, ....uhhhm.

The isolation planking is from real wood. When they run out of coal they can strip the kettle. It think is good for +/- 1/2 bar of steam ........

 

[Peter Voogt]

After adding some plastic (Maarten @Maarten would love that .....) and the lower part of the duct, I could paint it:

Unforgivable and revealing macros ........

On it's place it gives a better impression:

Now I can make the water supply pipe and the steam pipe to the steam spindle to size.
Regards, Peter

 

[Peter Voogt]

The installers continued working and connected the Donkey boiler:

On the left of the boiler is the water supply with a crank pump.
On the right is the steam pipe that runs along the wall and then through the deck to the steam spindle, which is yet to be installed. It's a bit dark there, so the right-hand photo is slightly brightened.

The stove has also been installed in the galley:

With several shelves for supplies in the left corner. The chimney runs through the deck.
The chimney of the stove in the forecastle is also visible on the left.

The stove in the forecastle:

Because the stove is in the center and the chimney extends outward on the starboard side of the skylight, the chimney had to be divided. It currently protrudes slightly from the middle, but other parts do that.

I can now close the "interior" chapter:


I was just able to get a view of the stove and chimney through the frames:

On the real Balder the two chimneys on the deck can be removed. That's why there's a handle on each side.

The front section:

And the current state:

I have to be a bit more careful now as I continue with the deck layout. Fragile protrusions ........
Regards, Peter

 

[RogerD]

spuit elf again.
(spuit elf = wise guy)

I tried to look up an interpretation for “spuit elf” last time you used the expression Stephan. Closest I could get was “smart arse” but “Spuit elf” will work very nicely over here when I mutter it under my breath at someone .

 

[Daniel20]

Very nice Peter, each addition of detail just adds to the richness of your model.

 

[Daniel20]

“spuit elf”

I thought this saying had something to do with an Elf, like an elf who likes to spit??

 

[RogerD]

What a treat to regularly visit your fascinating build Peter. I agree with Daniel and would add that the level of detail is quite astounding.

 

[Peter Voogt]

spuit elf again.
(spuit elf = wise guy)

I tried to look up an interpretation for “spuit elf” last time you used the expression Stephan. Closest I could get was “smart arse” but “Spuit elf” will work very nicely over here when I mutter it under my breath at someone .

I thought this saying had something to do with an Elf, like an elf who likes to spit??

That's the problem with trying to translate proverbs or sayings into someone's own language.
Not to mention how the recipient will interpret it if it's written and you don't hear or see how someone says or uses it. And you hope an emoji will help ……..

Very nice Peter, each addition of detail just adds to the richness of your model.

What a treat to regularly visit your fascinating build Peter. I agree with Daniel and would add that the level of detail is quite astounding.

Thanks for this nice words and compliments, Daniel and Roger.

And thanks to the other reader for the visit and likes!
Regards, Peter

 

[Peter Voogt]

This post actually belongs under "New on your bookshelf... show it here," but it's so specifically related to my build that I'll just include it here.

While sailing the Balder last Saturday, I spoke with one of the two skippers about some details about the sails. He pointed me to the book "Uitgezeild" (Sailed Out, The heyday of the Dutch logger)
I immediately started looking at the internet and found a nearly new copy for a reasonable price. It turned out to be published in 2012 for the Balder's 100th anniversary. 160 pages with over 100 old photos.
I'd already searched extensively for historical material but hadn't come across this one yet.

A chapter about the crew and there work on board:
Sail equipment:
The harbor with the loggers:


The (old) harbor with the shipyards:

Also one of the drawing I also use:

When there is not enough wind or from a wrong direction they hired a steamtug for a tow:

A treasure! I can read for another couple of hours! And fill many more posts / pages ……..
Regards, Peter