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BALDER, Vlaardingen Herring Lugger from 1912, scratch build scale 1:50 Plate-On-Frame
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Thanks for the compliments, Brad. You are right about both expressions (exept ‘masterpiece’). A lot of us know WYSIWYG. But for me, with the 1:1 version in real life, it’s more WYSIWYWTG (What You See Is What You ‘Want To’ Get) …….
With all the problems regarding the splitted hull. Then the perhaps possible solution must fit my vision of building a representative model and the execution of that solution must also be acceptable. Regarding the rigging of the mizzen mast and sail I still have to ‘overcome some hurdles’ …….
Hopefully, that contributes to the construction of the main mast with a few extra hurdles.Regards, Peter
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Tomorrow the 1:50 will visit the 1:1 again.
Even with the mizzen boom, she still fits in an upside-down old Perspex display case. That way, I know for sure I won't get caught on anything.
I will try to take pictures this week of all the lines that have been set.
Today the new herring came ashore in Scheveningen. Tomorrow the Balder will bring it to the quay in Vlaardingen.
Gr. Peter
Even with the mizzen boom, she still fits in an upside-down old Perspex display case. That way, I know for sure I won't get caught on anything.
I will try to take pictures this week of all the lines that have been set.
Today the new herring came ashore in Scheveningen. Tomorrow the Balder will bring it to the quay in Vlaardingen.
Gr. Peter
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Hi Peter,
The sail looks great, very detailed and to scale. Lot's of fun onboard his big brother.
The sail looks great, very detailed and to scale. Lot's of fun onboard his big brother.
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It#s really an impressive model.
Thanks, Maarten, Christian en Stephan.
A first for you, but also for other readers who 'liked' the posts and enjoy this:
A tradition in 10 images.
Busy these last few weeks, working on the 1:1 version:
Port side looks neat again:
The colleagues brought the new herring ashore yesterday; we are now taking them to the quay in Vlaardingen, just like in the old days.
Waiting for the green light and then through the last bridge into the harbor:
In the harbor near the old building 'Fish Market', we wait for the Mayor to pass by in the carriage, pulled by a stately Frisian horse. Accompanied by a man and woman in traditional costume
Almost simultaneously on to our mooring:
A local photographer knows how to spot certain people well:
The barrel of herring is on the quay. Our own inspector performs the inspection:
And once it has been approved, it is the Mayor's turn to be the first citizen to taste the new herring:
But what if you don't like herring? We have had Mayors who really didn't do the tasting. They didn't stay long .......
An overview:
And the organization appreciated putting my model on their own stand:
A successful day with beautiful weather.
Regards, Peter
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Looks like fun you had 
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Dear Peter
your work is truly noticed and valued by all of us, my dear friend
Awesome! What a great celebration of tradition!
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Looked like a fun time! The model is looking supberb, love all the detailing on the blocks, such a lot of work to reproduce at scale.Thanks, Maarten, Christian en Stephan.
A first for you, but also for other readers who 'liked' the posts and enjoy this:
A tradition in 10 images.
Busy these last few weeks, working on the 1:1 version:
View attachment 612944
Port side looks neat again:
View attachment 612945
The colleagues brought the new herring ashore yesterday; we are now taking them to the quay in Vlaardingen, just like in the old days.
Waiting for the green light and then through the last bridge into the harbor:
View attachment 612946
In the harbor near the old building 'Fish Market', we wait for the Mayor to pass by in the carriage, pulled by a stately Frisian horse. Accompanied by a man and woman in traditional costume
View attachment 612947
Almost simultaneously on to our mooring:
View attachment 612948
A local photographer knows how to spot certain people well:
View attachment 612949
The barrel of herring is on the quay. Our own inspector performs the inspection:
View attachment 612950
And once it has been approved, it is the Mayor's turn to be the first citizen to taste the new herring:
View attachment 612975
But what if you don't like herring? We have had Mayors who really didn't do the tasting. They didn't stay long .......
An overview:
View attachment 612952
And the organization appreciated putting my model on their own stand:
View attachment 612953
A successful day with beautiful weather.
Regards, Peter
Are you going up to Harlingen for the Tall Ships Race? I was hoping to get a cheap Easy jet flight to visit, but unfortunately something has come up and I can't make it that week, a pity.
Dom
Great to see both Balders in the celebration! That's amazing!
Looks like fun you had
Thanks for this reactions, Dirk, Shota, Paul, Dom and Jim. It was a very enjoyable day.
@DomCee: Neither I nor the Balder are visiting Harlingen.
Regards, Peter
All the lines on the mizzenmast and sail have now been tensioned. Taking pictures of each line individually would be a bit cumbersome. And I was busy constantly adjusting the lines, so taking photos slipped my mind for a moment. That is why I have used the same letter for each line in all the upcoming photos.
I will stick to the order of tensioning:
1: First, the tack 'A' was secured with a tackle that is attached to itself. Just like the tack of the mainsail, it is secured to the eye just behind the mast on the starboard side. So, on the 'outrigger'.
Before that time, there was also a second method of securing it: the tack to an eye on the clew. However, care must be taken to ensure that the boom is not pulled up when setting and/or billowing the sail. In that case, a tackle is attached to an eye under the clew that goes to the eye behind the mast.
2: Tensioning the luff via the throat halyard 'B'. This belongs on the second-to-last belaying pin on the starboard side. But as mentioned earlier: I would never get both halves loose again. Therefore, via the single-sheave block on the eye in front of the mast on the starboard side, on the 'outrigger' to the cleat on the starboard side at the mast foot.
3: Both 'Bak'stays 'C' / Bulwark stays secured individually to an eye on the bulwark. I did not tie shut the hook opening of the block on the starboard side, because I can easily untie it if the two halves separate.
4: The monkey halyard 'D' to the eye in the middle of the deck.
5: Both sheets 'E' on either side of the boom to the large eyes on the aft bulwark.
6: The peak halyard 'F' to set the sail completely neatly via the gaff. The running part runs just down along the rigging to the second-to-last belaying pin on the port side.
The boom must now be tensioned in such a way that the sloop can stand underneath it later.
7: The topping lifts 'G' could now also be tensioned, as the boom no longer rises due to the two sheets 'E'.
More clearly visible in the following image:
8: The mizzen halyard 'H' was attached via the sheave in the masthead. Both ends are supposed to be secured to the last belaying pin on the starboard and port sides respectively. But here too: that is not possible on my model, so both come together on my model at that belaying pin on the port side.
9: The flag line 'I' was pulled through the small sheave in the collar at the masthead. This is 0.12 mm Serafil.
10: I had already described and shown the outhaul with hook for tightening the sail's clew 'J'. The 'third hand' with both blocks to tighten the outhaul is attached to the cleat on the side of the boom.
11: I have also already described and shown the spinnaker 'K' to secure the sail's peak to the end of the gaff.
12: As can be seen in the photo, I also made the wind vane right away. Yes, it can rotate, as will probably be visible in subsequent photos as well.
Soon, a few zoomed-in photos where I used the same letters.
Regards, Peter
I will stick to the order of tensioning:
1: First, the tack 'A' was secured with a tackle that is attached to itself. Just like the tack of the mainsail, it is secured to the eye just behind the mast on the starboard side. So, on the 'outrigger'.
Before that time, there was also a second method of securing it: the tack to an eye on the clew. However, care must be taken to ensure that the boom is not pulled up when setting and/or billowing the sail. In that case, a tackle is attached to an eye under the clew that goes to the eye behind the mast.
2: Tensioning the luff via the throat halyard 'B'. This belongs on the second-to-last belaying pin on the starboard side. But as mentioned earlier: I would never get both halves loose again. Therefore, via the single-sheave block on the eye in front of the mast on the starboard side, on the 'outrigger' to the cleat on the starboard side at the mast foot.
3: Both 'Bak'stays 'C' / Bulwark stays secured individually to an eye on the bulwark. I did not tie shut the hook opening of the block on the starboard side, because I can easily untie it if the two halves separate.
4: The monkey halyard 'D' to the eye in the middle of the deck.
5: Both sheets 'E' on either side of the boom to the large eyes on the aft bulwark.
6: The peak halyard 'F' to set the sail completely neatly via the gaff. The running part runs just down along the rigging to the second-to-last belaying pin on the port side.
The boom must now be tensioned in such a way that the sloop can stand underneath it later.
7: The topping lifts 'G' could now also be tensioned, as the boom no longer rises due to the two sheets 'E'.
More clearly visible in the following image:
8: The mizzen halyard 'H' was attached via the sheave in the masthead. Both ends are supposed to be secured to the last belaying pin on the starboard and port sides respectively. But here too: that is not possible on my model, so both come together on my model at that belaying pin on the port side.
9: The flag line 'I' was pulled through the small sheave in the collar at the masthead. This is 0.12 mm Serafil.
10: I had already described and shown the outhaul with hook for tightening the sail's clew 'J'. The 'third hand' with both blocks to tighten the outhaul is attached to the cleat on the side of the boom.
11: I have also already described and shown the spinnaker 'K' to secure the sail's peak to the end of the gaff.
12: As can be seen in the photo, I also made the wind vane right away. Yes, it can rotate, as will probably be visible in subsequent photos as well.
Soon, a few zoomed-in photos where I used the same letters.
Regards, Peter
The upper section, viewed from port and starboard:
With the belaying points in view here:
'A' is located behind the mast foot.
With the detached port section:
I didn't like the idea of just letting the blocks with the 'Bak'stay 'C' and sheet 'E' hang loose somewhere. Therefore, I made 2 additional outriggers to be able to extend these lines outwards. This also keeps the boom under a bit more tension, which in turn creates a realistic image for various other lines.
Hopefully, I have provided a somewhat clear picture of rigging this mast.
Then I can now start permanently securing the shrouds, just as was done on the 1:1. And after that, the rest of the lines.
Regards, Peter
With the belaying points in view here:
'A' is located behind the mast foot.
With the detached port section:
I didn't like the idea of just letting the blocks with the 'Bak'stay 'C' and sheet 'E' hang loose somewhere. Therefore, I made 2 additional outriggers to be able to extend these lines outwards. This also keeps the boom under a bit more tension, which in turn creates a realistic image for various other lines.
Hopefully, I have provided a somewhat clear picture of rigging this mast.
Then I can now start permanently securing the shrouds, just as was done on the 1:1. And after that, the rest of the lines.
Regards, Peter
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Clever use of outriggers...