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

[dockattner]

What a treasure!

 

[GrantTyler]

Good afternoon Peter. Your log is like a beautiful bike trip with something exquisite around each corner…..wonderful. Cheers Grant

 

[RDN1954]

I was able to see her in the flesh today and, boy, what a model to behold!
It's a pity Peter's ideas on ship-modeling haven't attracted any trend-followers yet; I discovered I every much enjoy these so-called skeleton models and Peter's approach is very informative for those interested.

Thanks for your hospitality, the coffee and the delicious bokkepoot.

 

[Peter Voogt]

What a treasure!

That's for sure, Paul. And it's luxury large format with a hard cover. And for 'second hand' it's looking as new.
Regards, Peter

 

[Peter Voogt]

Good afternoon Peter. Your log is like a beautiful bike trip with something exquisite around each corner…..wonderful. Cheers Grant

That's a nice new description, Grant. The journey to something is more important than reaching the destination.
Still have a long way to go .....
Regards, Peter

 

[Peter Voogt]

I was able to see her in the flesh today and, boy, what a model to behold!
It's a pity Peter's ideas on ship-modeling haven't attracted any trend-followers yet; I discovered I every much enjoy these so-called skeleton models and Peter's approach is very informative for those interested.

Thanks for your hospitality, the coffee and the delicious bokkepoot.

Thanks for your visit and these very nice words, Johan. You are always welcome. (Other SoS members too, you know.)
Regards, Peter

 

[Peter Voogt]

I did some work on the aft side.
I'd already shown how the sloop is mounted on supports there:


During the time that the sloop is being painted, the supports were more visible.

Everything's neatly painted again.

I'd already made the support on the starboard side. Now I've done the same on the port side:

I won't make the four blocks that hold the sloop in place until I've built the sloop. Then I can make them to the shape of the hull.
And now I can also determine the sloop's size so that it fits within the bulwark and above the "koekepan".

For now, I've only made the lashing eye on the port deck. And I forgot to glue the lashing to the "frying pan" as well... My intention is to secure the sloop to the port support in such a way that I can separate both halves without removing the sloop. Because then I'd have to loosen the lashing as well. It’s on the list of other challenges I still have to work out .......
Regards, Peter

 

[dockattner]

Bolts and pins perfectly represented, Peter. A tour de force in precision modeling.

 

[Maarten]

Hi Peter,

Didn't knew the real ship is also open on one side


Very realistic.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Bolts and pins perfectly represented, Peter. A tour de force in precision modeling.

Thanks, Paul. Having reference pictures of the original Balder has its pros and cons. So far the advantages ........ but is has it's limits.
Regards, Peter

 

[Peter Voogt]

Hi Peter,

Didn't knew the real ship is also open on one side
View attachment 537386

Very realistic.

Thanks, Maarten. Vlaardingen is famous for its gigantic Japanese Saw ...........
Regards, Peter

 

[Peter Voogt]

With the tiller still fresh in my mind, I set to work on it.
An overview:

With a bearing to secure the rudder stock, on top of that the metal tiller, with a wooden reinforcement at the end into which two large belay pins are inserted. And on de sides a single sheave blok.

Some details:

The bearing with pieces of hard wood on three sides, each secured with a wedge. On the inside of the bulwark is a metal bracket to which a single sheave block is hooked.

Various components are also detailed on drawings I obtained from the Amsterdam archives:

I have pasted two other details in the drawing of the tiller. Top left is the metal bracket with the caption "Brackets for steering tackle, 2 pieces."
There is also a schematic representation of "the steering system," with "circular tackle, manila 25 ø" and on the right side "block with becket and hook."

This has been adjusted on the Balder:

There are now two loose ends coming from the side blocks. Here, the skipper holds both of them in his right hand as we sail sharply out of Maassluis harbor. This puts a lot of force on the rudder. A moment later, he releases the port end and pulls strongly on the rudder, supported by the tightening starboard tackle.

This is how it turned out on my Balder:

Only the port tackle is reeved.

On the wooden end, the two wooden belay pins and on top, on either side the metal strips to prevent wear on the lines and block.

View of the bearing:

The three wedged wooden nuts are just visible.......

I still need to figure out something to tighten the lines a bit. Some clear varnish on them? On the other hand: everything is in rest.
Regards, Peter

 

[Daniel20]

I still need to figure out something to tighten the lines a bit. Some clear varnish on them?

Perhaps an inconspicuous rudder stop at mid point allowing your line work to be pulled taught?

 

[Peter Gutterman]

Awsome!

 

[Nomad]

Yesterday I had a pleasant day in the area where I grew up in my youth. An organization in Maassluis, together with one in Vlaardingen, organizes their so-called "Rondje Zoet en Zout" ("Fresh and Salt Tour") ...

Superb adventure and pictures Peter, most interesting

 

[Peter Voogt]

Perhaps an inconspicuous rudder stop at mid point allowing your line work to be pulled taught?

Thanks for the idea, Daniel. I hope that the tiller and rudder remains there function.
Will do first a test with some diluted glue that dries up transparent.
Regards, Peter

 

[Peter Voogt]

Awsome!

Superb adventure and pictures Peter, most interesting

Thanks for the compliments, Pete and Mark.
Regards, Peter

 

[shota70]

With the tiller still fresh in my mind, I set to work on it.
An overview:
View attachment 537542
With a bearing to secure the rudder stock, on top of that the metal tiller, with a wooden reinforcement at the end into which two large belay pins are inserted. And on de sides a single sheave blok.

Some details:
View attachment 537543
The bearing with pieces of hard wood on three sides, each secured with a wedge. On the inside of the bulwark is a metal bracket to which a single sheave block is hooked.

Various components are also detailed on drawings I obtained from the Amsterdam archives:
View attachment 537544
I have pasted two other details in the drawing of the tiller. Top left is the metal bracket with the caption "Brackets for steering tackle, 2 pieces."
There is also a schematic representation of "the steering system," with "circular tackle, manila 25 ø" and on the right side "block with becket and hook."

This has been adjusted on the Balder:
View attachment 537545
There are now two loose ends coming from the side blocks. Here, the skipper holds both of them in his right hand as we sail sharply out of Maassluis harbor. This puts a lot of force on the rudder. A moment later, he releases the port end and pulls strongly on the rudder, supported by the tightening starboard tackle.

This is how it turned out on my Balder:
View attachment 537546
Only the port tackle is reeved.
View attachment 537547
On the wooden end, the two wooden belay pins and on top, on either side the metal strips to prevent wear on the lines and block.

View of the bearing:
View attachment 537548
The three wedged wooden nuts are just visible.......
View attachment 537549
I still need to figure out something to tighten the lines a bit. Some clear varnish on them? On the other hand: everything is in rest.
Regards, Peter

incalculable work!!!

 

[Adry]

It might be easier to leave that rig at rest, without tension, hanging... it's an idea.

With the tiller still fresh in my mind, I set to work on it.
An overview:
View attachment 537542
With a bearing to secure the rudder stock, on top of that the metal tiller, with a wooden reinforcement at the end into which two large belay pins are inserted. And on de sides a single sheave blok.

Some details:
View attachment 537543
The bearing with pieces of hard wood on three sides, each secured with a wedge. On the inside of the bulwark is a metal bracket to which a single sheave block is hooked.

Various components are also detailed on drawings I obtained from the Amsterdam archives:
View attachment 537544
I have pasted two other details in the drawing of the tiller. Top left is the metal bracket with the caption "Brackets for steering tackle, 2 pieces."
There is also a schematic representation of "the steering system," with "circular tackle, manila 25 ø" and on the right side "block with becket and hook."

This has been adjusted on the Balder:
View attachment 537545
There are now two loose ends coming from the side blocks. Here, the skipper holds both of them in his right hand as we sail sharply out of Maassluis harbor. This puts a lot of force on the rudder. A moment later, he releases the port end and pulls strongly on the rudder, supported by the tightening starboard tackle.

This is how it turned out on my Balder:
View attachment 537546
Only the port tackle is reeved.
View attachment 537547
On the wooden end, the two wooden belay pins and on top, on either side the metal strips to prevent wear on the lines and block.

View of the bearing:
View attachment 537548
The three wedged wooden nuts are just visible.......
View attachment 537549
I still need to figure out something to tighten the lines a bit. Some clear varnish on them? On the other hand: everything is in rest.
Regards, Peter

It might be easier to leave that rig at rest, without tension, hanging... it's an idea.

 

[Peter Voogt]

incalculable work!!!

Thanks for this compliment, Shota.
Regards, Peter