Batavia 1628 (1:72) Kolderstok Build log

[Rebus]

I have also enjoyed watching. Wonderful build.

 

[GrantTyler]

Good morning Clemens. Your anchor bend knot and binding is spot on. Kudos. Cheers Grant

 

[Peter Voogt]

First update of this year.
For all of you that I did not contact or used in App, "Happy New Year and a healthy 2026".

What will this bring us? I'm hoping for a lot of building fun.
I'll start with a part-week update.
The last futtock shroud rigging on the main mast was due. Number 6 of 6.
This one is also finished.
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That completes the "first floor" with the standing rigging. I think.
Here's an overview photo of the moment.
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The next update, part 2 of this week, will be in the next post later today.

Great work, Clemens. Lots of knots, and the result is something to be proud of.
Regards, Peter

 

[Papatotalos]

Clemens;
I saw that you had viewed and liked a number of recent photos in my build. So naturally....I stalked you!
And came upon this build. Only 4 pages, starting back in October and look where you are!!!

And the workmanship puts me to shame. Absolutely stunning. Not sure of the kit manufacturer, but if you are using mostly stock parts, it looks like a very fine kit and your work is doing it justice.

Happy New Year
Chris

Hi Chris,

I started the build in February 2024. But the thread on SoS last October.

I use 90% of what is in the kit. From Kolderstok in the Netherlands. Link: here
I'm using the the "Walnut" version with "Authentic blocks". The Sail kit and the paint set.
Not all the detailed items are in the kit. Some you have to make your own. Its not Lego.
For the rigging I also use partly different ropes for the ratlines. From Germany.
And a lot of patience and time to make it "correct". I use a lot of photographs and info from books and colleagues that have build this ship before me.
So I don't have to reinvent everything.

 

[team118]

Hi Chris,

I started the build in February 2024. But the thread on SoS last October.

I use 90% of what is in the kit. From Kolderstok in the Netherlands. Link: here
I'm using the the "Walnut" version with "Authentic blocks". The Sail kit and the paint set.
Not all the detailed items are in the kit. Some you have to make your own. Its not Lego.
For the rigging I also use partly different ropes for the ratlines. From Germany.
And a lot of patience and time to make it "correct". I use a lot of photographs and info from books and colleagues that have build this ship before me.
So I don't have to reinvent everything.

I had the chance to go on board the VOC Amsterdam this past September while on a Rhine River cruise. She's a remake of the original ship, but I loved going through it. Smiling to myself as I saw life size versions of all of my tackles, shrouds, gammons and more!!!!