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

pingu57 said:
Extremely amazing what you can make inside such a small model Peter.
Beautiful work what you are showing us on this log, and one can imagine how little room there was for the crew to live and do their work.
Thank you for showing this exquisit model
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Thanks for this compliments and very nice words, Peter. So, for the crew and me it’s narrow to work. :)
Regards, Peter
 
If building the forecastle was 'a bit complex', the aft ship is 'a bit more complex'. Placing all the parts dry-fit to slide them together is not possible. Every time something shifts or falls over. It has to be done in 2 phases.
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Provide all the walls, bench and floor with 2 layers of linseed oil. Once placed it becomes difficult to get neatly into all the corners.

With the exception of the rear wall everything on its place:
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Little skirts will come later to fill in the gaps.
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On the back /left side of the bench the wall with the sliding hatch for the port side bunk will be placed. That bunk will also get a floor that will lie on the sloping part of the frames. Once I have that I can see what wall planks I will apply. What remains visible through the open hatch .......;) That will again require a lot of fitting and measuring.
Regards, Peter
 
dockattner said:
This remains one of my favorite builds to follow. The 3D puzzle of fitting walls into dimensional space should not be under-appreciated. So, I humbly share my appreciation and respect, Peter. First class stuff.
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Thank you very much for this nice words and compliments, Paul. You made me almost blush.. :rolleyes: It’s indeed a 3D puzzle and for this partition a lot of FI.
But please don’t be humble. Then I must also be humble when I see what you do with the build of your Kingfisher. With mutual respect.

And in general for the others:
I have also a great respect for those who started model building. Everyone has his first build and build it with the skill and tools they have. When I see my 1st model ……. :confused: But when you have the will to grow in your skills and a striving for better, a lot is possible.
Don't let that stop you from showing your results. You'll definitely get a lot of positive input here on the SoS.
Regards, Peter
 
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What's not complex on the models you build?
Still, for the attentive observer there is a lot to take away from your blogs; ideas and tips and tricks in abundance.
 
Marquinius said:
What a superb model this is becoming. A real pleasure to follow the build and excited to see the end result.

About setting levels … pfff. Thanks.
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Thanks for the compliments and nice words, Marco. For the end result ……. perhaps 2026 …… 2027?
The deck planking is also a ‘challenge’, then both masts with half loosening rigging, deck equipment…… so much to do!
About levels …… I now know something about 3D drawings but this bold typing is the only 3D printing I can. So that level is 0’003 mm.ROTF
Regards, Peter
 
RDN1954 said:
What's not complex on the models you build?
Still, for the attentive observer there is a lot to take away from your blogs; ideas and tips and tricks in abundance.
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Thanks, Johan. What gives a lot of joy is when you see others adopting some of your ideas.:) Still waiting of another PoF Evergreen model ……… ;)
Regards, Peter
 
Peter Voogt said:
Thanks, Johan. What gives a lot of joy is when you see others adopting some of your ideas.:) Still waiting of another PoF Evergreen model ……… ;)
Regards, Peter
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You're welcome.
Although not all of the model is being made from Evergreen, it's still part of the material selection...
The floor is a serious Evergreen application candidate.

How's your winter's cough doing, recovered already?

Kind regards, Johan
 
The wall of the bunk with 2 sliding hatches placed with the back wall:
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A piece of the seat can be removed from the bench. The space underneath can be used as storage.
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When the bench is closed, the hatches can be opened and the bunk can be safely climbed into.
The captain's and helmsman's quarters are more luxurious than the forecastle: the hatches have inlaid panels and the corners of the opening are sculpted.
Regards, Peter
 
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