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!!!!

 

[Papatotalos]

So, another week has passed. Time flies.
But...
We're not sitting still.
The new shipyard is finished and in use, except for two items.
Still:
- a noticeboard in the window frame
- an office chair with adjustable height

It's a U-shaped layout with, from left to right:
- a 1.60m chest of drawers, 50cm deep, and 80cm high, with 6 drawers
- a 2.10m worktop, 50cm deep, and 70cm deep in front of the window
- a worktop on the right side, 1.40m and 60cm deep
- the worktops are 77cm high


The drawer cabinet holds the construction drawings and a microscope with a screen.
This is for those very special and incredibly small parts that can no longer be seen accurately with regular glasses, such as the binding of very small blocks.
Next to it, on the long workbench, is a magnifying lamp and the model I'm working on.
No other parts are placed on that section, so the model can always rotate freely without obstructions.
The right leg is entirely my "workspace." I only use hand tools, and the Dremel is the only electric tool.
Of course, there's good "cool white" lighting.

A view from a different angle.
The working drawings hang on an old metal rail with colored magnets.
The drawings will change as the work changes.


We're ready to go again.

Everything we don't need right away is in the drawers. Standard tools like pliers, clamps, tweezers, scissors, etc. are, of course, always present on the workbench.

The next post will be the regular weekly update.

 

[kuba91nt]

You forgot to mention about GREEN cutting mat. It's a great place to work, and i think there's something much bigger coming up.
Nice.

 

[Papatotalos]

The weekly update for week 02-2026.

Thanks for your likes.

I was working on the anchors and the associated suspension.

This page has nothing to do with the anchors, but it just happens to be the page next to the anchors.

First, the crane beam is fitted with a tackle. And then the penter beam.


The penter beam, I read somewhere, is only used during the lowering and raising of the anchor and is then stowed away in the hold.
So normally, there's probably only one penter beam, not two like we put on our Batavia models. It just looks nice.
Also, because these are removed every time, I opted to be able to remove the tackle by hanging it from the penter beam with a kind of "three-block violin" with a hook. This makes it easy to store.
Probably not historically accurate, but hey... who cares?

Here are three detailed photos.


Finally, a complete overview.
Since I couldn't find much information about how to tie the tackles, I opted for the attached photo in the building instructions.
A photo showing the ropes tied to the railing. (Photo from the Zeven Provinciën, Dutch vessel)


I'm going to leave the anchors as they are now.
So not in the "storage" position. Otherwise, the penter beam would be redundant in this situation.

Next week I'll be working on the two rope bundles for the tackle attachment pins, the start of the "anchor buoy" with the ropes, and probably also on the port side anchor.

We'll see where we end up next week.

Have a great build week, everyone.

 

[Peter Voogt]

So, another week has passed. Time flies.
But...
We're not sitting still.
The new shipyard is finished and in use, except for two items.
Still:
- a noticeboard in the window frame
- an office chair with adjustable height

It's a U-shaped layout with, from left to right:
- a 1.60m chest of drawers, 50cm deep, and 80cm high, with 6 drawers
- a 2.10m worktop, 50cm deep, and 70cm deep in front of the window
- a worktop on the right side, 1.40m and 60cm deep
- the worktops are 77cm high
View attachment 569791

The drawer cabinet holds the construction drawings and a microscope with a screen.
This is for those very special and incredibly small parts that can no longer be seen accurately with regular glasses, such as the binding of very small blocks.
Next to it, on the long workbench, is a magnifying lamp and the model I'm working on.
No other parts are placed on that section, so the model can always rotate freely without obstructions.
The right leg is entirely my "workspace." I only use hand tools, and the Dremel is the only electric tool.
Of course, there's good "cool white" lighting.

A view from a different angle.
The working drawings hang on an old metal rail with colored magnets.
The drawings will change as the work changes.
View attachment 569796

We're ready to go again.

Everything we don't need right away is in the drawers. Standard tools like pliers, clamps, tweezers, scissors, etc. are, of course, always present on the workbench.

The next post will be the regular weekly update.

You've created a wonderful workspace, Clemens. It's such a joy to work there.
Regards, Peter

 

[Peter Voogt]

So, another week has passed. Time flies.

The weekly update for week 02-2026.

Thanks for your likes.

I was working on the anchors and the associated suspension.
View attachment 569801
This page has nothing to do with the anchors, but it just happens to be the page next to the anchors.

First, the crane beam is fitted with a tackle. And then the penter beam.
View attachment 569802 View attachment 569803

The penter beam, I read somewhere, is only used during the lowering and raising of the anchor and is then stowed away in the hold.
So normally, there's probably only one penter beam, not two like we put on our Batavia models. It just looks nice.
Also, because these are removed every time, I opted to be able to remove the tackle by hanging it from the penter beam with a kind of "three-block violin" with a hook. This makes it easy to store.
Probably not historically accurate, but hey... who cares?

Here are three detailed photos.
View attachment 569807 View attachment 569808 View attachment 569809

Finally, a complete overview.
Since I couldn't find much information about how to tie the tackles, I opted for the attached photo in the building instructions.
A photo showing the ropes tied to the railing. (Photo from the Zeven Provinciën, Dutch vessel)
View attachment 569811

I'm going to leave the anchors as they are now.
So not in the "storage" position. Otherwise, the penter beam would be redundant in this situation.

Next week I'll be working on the two rope bundles for the tackle attachment pins, the start of the "anchor buoy" with the ropes, and probably also on the port side anchor.

We'll see where we end up next week.

Have a great build week, everyone.

A week flies by, but still good progress, Clemens.
I think I've posted this metaphor before about time feeling like it's going faster and faster:
"It's like a spool of thread from which you keep unwinding at the same speed (time). The more thread you unwind (your age), the spool starts spinning faster and faster (your feeling). You just have to make sure there's enough thread left on the spool …..
Regards, Peter

 

[Jawz]

Lovely work Clemens!
I see you are working without any magnifying glasses on the rigging. Nothing wrong with your eyes at all
Regards
George - Jawz

 

[GIG1810]

Hey Clemens,

Really beautiful work. Keep it up... Your anchors are fantastic!! Really well built. But you should think again about the number of anchors. I thought she had at least four anchors and they were also stowed at the bow. Really great work... Your workplace is amazing... I wish I had something like that too...