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BALDER, Vlaardingen Herring Lugger from 1912, scratch build scale 1:50 Plate-On-Frame
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You also thanks for the compliments and nice words, Brad.
Regards, Peter
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I could not reply your quote inside the reply. But about your copied quote:
“I reiterate all of the above. absolutely remarkable achievement.”
Thanks for this compliments, Pete. Much appreciated!
Regards, Peter
I could not reply your quote inside the reply. But about your copied quote:
“I reiterate all of the above. absolutely remarkable achievement.”
Thanks for this compliments, Pete. Much appreciated!
Regards, Peter
Thanks for this compliment, Loracs. This time a split built from the beginning. The Japanese Saw has been looking at me grumpily from a slab above my workplace for quite some time now ……
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Just rub her sometimes with a little Japanese Camellia oil. That will give her a smile.The Japanese Saw has been looking at me grumpily from a slab above my workplace for quite some time now ……
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Wait ... we're still talking about a saw, right?
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Yes, I do with my saw and also with my files. I rub them in Camellia oil to keep them happy and not rusty. Very old trick from the Japanese and their Samurai swords.
To be able to make the chainplates and place them in the right place, I decided to make the masts first.
Among the drawing files I received from the Vlaardingen Foundation was a drawing for all the masts and gaffs:
The mizzen mast has a square foot, 200 mm, that extends to around 660 mm all the way to the deck. But when making the stub, I had already shown this photo from the Amsterdam restoration book:
It clearly shows that the mast foot tapers from square to round with the same diameter.
I made the square feet for both masts on the cross table:
My Admiral enjoyed watching me concentrate:
Always checking if the foot would fit in the mast socket.
The square parts on 2/3 of the masts were also turned to the correct position and size:
The cushions for the shrouds will be placed there later.
The mizzen mast was turned to the correct size of 6.6 mm at deck height:
The bed of the Proxxon DB250 is too short for the masts. Here's the shorter mizzen mast. I ordered an extra bed from the Proxxon representative in the Netherlands for a reasonable price. It will arrive today or tomorrow.
I also made a support for the longer pieces:
I still had some pieces of plexiglass left over from the display cases I'd already made. I glued everything together with chloroform. And some spare bearings from my roller skates are now getting a second life.
Regards, Peter
Among the drawing files I received from the Vlaardingen Foundation was a drawing for all the masts and gaffs:
The mizzen mast has a square foot, 200 mm, that extends to around 660 mm all the way to the deck. But when making the stub, I had already shown this photo from the Amsterdam restoration book:
It clearly shows that the mast foot tapers from square to round with the same diameter.
I made the square feet for both masts on the cross table:
My Admiral enjoyed watching me concentrate:
Always checking if the foot would fit in the mast socket.
The square parts on 2/3 of the masts were also turned to the correct position and size:
The cushions for the shrouds will be placed there later.
The mizzen mast was turned to the correct size of 6.6 mm at deck height:
The bed of the Proxxon DB250 is too short for the masts. Here's the shorter mizzen mast. I ordered an extra bed from the Proxxon representative in the Netherlands for a reasonable price. It will arrive today or tomorrow.
I also made a support for the longer pieces:
I still had some pieces of plexiglass left over from the display cases I'd already made. I glued everything together with chloroform. And some spare bearings from my roller skates are now getting a second life.
Regards, Peter
The main mast is square up to the top of the mast tube:
Because the mast can be lowered, I gave the bottom the necessary curves.
So that the bottom can pivot around the axle. Over the grayed-out piece goes a piece of brass that I glue into the kossing so that the axle is also supported on this outside and the mast also stays in position when both parts are taken apart. So, thinking a few steps ahead again...
The mast in lowered position:
The mizzen mast in place:
The foot and the passage through the deck have been made to size.
Then the main mast hinges precisely along the mizzen mast:
Now they're against each other. Once they're turned to size, I hope they'll line up perfectly. In practice, the main mast was then pulled tight against the mizzen mast with the starboard backstay. This prevents the main mast from constantly banging against the mizzen mast in the swell.
I'd already posted this old photo:
A while back, I was watching this video from @Kevink about life aboard tall ships:
And to my great surprise, at 13:32 I saw this:
That's clearly a lugger with a lowered mast and mizzen sail. It's a good thing they sailed from the stern because of the sail set out at the bow.
So .... thanks for posting, Kevin.
Regards, Peter
Because the mast can be lowered, I gave the bottom the necessary curves.
So that the bottom can pivot around the axle. Over the grayed-out piece goes a piece of brass that I glue into the kossing so that the axle is also supported on this outside and the mast also stays in position when both parts are taken apart. So, thinking a few steps ahead again...
The mast in lowered position:
The mizzen mast in place:
The foot and the passage through the deck have been made to size.
Then the main mast hinges precisely along the mizzen mast:
Now they're against each other. Once they're turned to size, I hope they'll line up perfectly. In practice, the main mast was then pulled tight against the mizzen mast with the starboard backstay. This prevents the main mast from constantly banging against the mizzen mast in the swell.
I'd already posted this old photo:
A while back, I was watching this video from @Kevink about life aboard tall ships:
And to my great surprise, at 13:32 I saw this:
That's clearly a lugger with a lowered mast and mizzen sail. It's a good thing they sailed from the stern because of the sail set out at the bow.
So .... thanks for posting, Kevin.
Regards, Peter
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WOW! Extraordinary Peter. Cheers Grant
Thanks for this compliments, Grant.
Regards, Peter
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IMHO, THE most unique, engaging and interesting. Proving once again (IMHO) that the most prosaic and humble utilitarian vessels make the most compelling and interesting models. They are about the drama of the everyday lives of the people that risk it all to go to sea to provide for the indispensable, basic needs of the population of the planet
Pete
When I saw this post of yours, I was speechless for a moment ... Pete.IMHO, THE most unique, engaging and interesting. Proving once again (IMHO) that the most prosaic and humble utilitarian vessels make the most compelling and interesting models. They are about the drama of the everyday lives of the people that risk it all to go to sea to provide for the indispensable, basic needs of the population of the planet
Pete
First of all, thank you very much for these kind words and compliments. I also had to think for a moment about how to respond.It was indeed hard work on these ships. And a 'working conditions law' ...? I'm also impressed by working on the Tall Ships. Partly because I was in touch with an old model builder in the ‘80s who sailed on those ships himself. He had impressive and wonderful stories to tell. I also learned to splice rope from him.
I don't really think about the fact that building my Balder 'releases something'. I was, of course, pleased that most of the carefully thought-out steps from the beginning were also well-executed in practice. Although it did take ‘some puzzling’ at times.
I still enjoy building every day and especially sharing it here on this SoS. The reactions are heartwarming, sometimes critical in content, which I greatly appreciate, but they also keep me on my toes.
Regards, Peter
Hi Peter, another excellent work on your Balder.