Batavia 1628 (1:72) Kolderstok Build log

[Papatotalos]

This is lots of work, Clemens. But you are being rewarded with a very nice model.

The aft side looks very nice, Clemens. With the rigging you have a steady pace.
Regards, Peter

Good morning Clemens. You are owning this Batavia. A fine looking model. Cheers Grant

Thanks for your comments.
Steady as it goes, small steps every day.

 

[Papatotalos]

The update for week 12-2026.

Thanks for the likes and your comments.

Over the past week, I have been busy with the topgallant shrouds on both sides.
And with installing the main topmast stay. (the Batavia does not have a preventer stay according to the manual)
For the latter, I had previously placed the loop around the foremast, attached a single block to it, and then the tackle to that.
( 2 photos from early August 2025. Different quality )




With sufficient length, which has now been used to guide the stay via a double block and a single block above the topmast of the foremast to the top of the main topgallant shrouds.
Naturally, via a loop with a mouse. The tackle is secured to the middle pin of the foremast pin rail. (I do not know the English name)


Continuing with the main topgallant shrouds. First, I tensioned all the tackles of the deadeye blocks and secured them with seizings.
Then, I started on the ratlines on the starboard side.
The photos shows the state as of this morning.


The piece of paper ensures that I only see the ratlines and the shrouds.
Otherwise, it gets very crowded behind them.

The coming week will probably consist entirely of attaching the ratlines and installing the two futtock staves for the topgallant shrouds.

Have a great building week, everyone.

 

[oldflyer]

Clemens,

I also very much like the details that you have incorporated into your look of the foremast.

 

[Papatotalos]

The update for week 13-2026.

Thanks for the likes.

Continued with the main topgallant shrouds ratlines on the starboard side. This is now finished, including the futtock stave.


Next, I started with the port side.
The following photo shows the view as it is this morning.


I have fitted the flagpoles at height with "Reminder" flags. Before you know it, that part will be breaking off again.
Now you can see that something is there.
I also fitted the cannons with clips. These stick out, along with the hatches above them.
I had already knocked a hatch off 3 times with the most unexpected movement.
Now I hit the clips instead of the hatch.

The coming week will consist of finishing the main topgallant shrouds ratlines on the port side and installing the 4 backstays.

Have a great building week, everyone.

 

[oldflyer]

Hmmm --- yes, this hobby's occupational guarantee -- breaking parts.

 

[pingu57]

this is becoming a great looking Batavia Clemens, great work on you rigging.

Greetings Peter

 

[Papatotalos]

this is becoming a great looking Batavia Clemens, great work on you rigging.

Greetings Peter

Thanks Peter. I take my time for it. No hurry.

 

[GrantTyler]

Hmmm --- yes, this hobby's occupational guarantee -- breaking parts.

Never has a truer word been spoken in jest