Congratulations Robert. She looks very classy in the display case. You certainly owned this build. Cheers Grant
Batavia VOC 1:72 Kolderstok by RobertD [COMPLETED BUILD]
Congratulations Robert on finishing your Batavia. Kolderstok and you did a very fine job resulting in a stunning model.
You made a very nice job with this Batavia in also a very nice show case, Robert. For sure a eye catcher in your living.
Regards, Peter
Regards, Peter
Thanks Peter , I love watching her opposite just glaring LOL , what inspired me the history of the Batavia , as an ex mariner myself I sailed in those waters myself and always impressed me they handled it all well , in this case must admit a disaster
Thanks Herman , an amazing history of the old Batavia ,
Congratulations Robert! Another jewel in your crown!
My congratulations for finishing her - a very good model - well done
As you can see , the yards without sails lowered for easier access from the shrouds and ratlines , 2nd ly to increase the stability as centre of gravity is lowered as well
As you can see , the yards are lowered when not in use 1. Increase stability by lowering the centre of gravity 2. Easier crew access , this is done in port
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Definitely taken in better days, nowadays she's in a deplorable state.
Your model is for sure a beautiful rendition of a remarkable Dutch merchant with (too bad) a very gruesome history.
Looking forward to your Duyfken-build.
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Beautifully done! And looks great in that case. You’ll have lots of opportunities to tell about her and her history.
To add, and you may already have found similar info: the replica build was a project for youngsters without a future. Organised by an old hand at sailing bigger ships. I actually visited the wharf a few times during that build. Very interesting.
The replica ship has one big mistake in its concept: it is made of oak throughout. Later, during sailing trials, they found her to be way to top heavy, even balasted. She only sailed with very calm winds. Further research learned that these ships were oak only partially, with most of the above water wood being lighter variants.
She’s in complete disarray now, with masts topped, yards taken down, all sails lost in a fire. What a waste.
Back to your model. Hat off!
To add, and you may already have found similar info: the replica build was a project for youngsters without a future. Organised by an old hand at sailing bigger ships. I actually visited the wharf a few times during that build. Very interesting.
The replica ship has one big mistake in its concept: it is made of oak throughout. Later, during sailing trials, they found her to be way to top heavy, even balasted. She only sailed with very calm winds. Further research learned that these ships were oak only partially, with most of the above water wood being lighter variants.
She’s in complete disarray now, with masts topped, yards taken down, all sails lost in a fire. What a waste.
Back to your model. Hat off!
That’s a pity using Oak everywhere , my next project will be the Duyfken , and yes the replica used Oak from Latvia and I will check what timbers they used apart from the Hull , my next model will be in Oak too
Robert,
Beautiful results - the case is also perfect!! well done.
Cheers,
Beautiful results - the case is also perfect!! well done.
Cheers,
Hello Robert,
She looks beautiful. You work turned out great.
Bill
She looks beautiful. You work turned out great.
Bill
The old and defunct Model Master line of paints produced a perfect color called "Aged White" that is perfect for the job. I do not know if anyone else produces a similar color. Wow, this kit looks great!
Bill
I have used colored markers on my Mayflower model. They worked extremely well! I strongly recommend them.
Bill
I displayed several model ships in my classroom when I taught History. Students loved learning about them!
Bill
I find it very sad the way she ended up , didn’t know , at present I am in the process of building the ‘Duyfken’ another VOC yacht ,the replica was built in Fremantle , WA and for financial reasons relocated to the Aus Maritime Museum in Darling harbour Sydney , a fantastic book written by Graeme Cocks “ Through Darkest Seas “ about the construction and initial voyages towards Indonesia and Australia , the then Crown Prince Willem Alexander took part in the keel laying ceremony , I find building an historic model very satisfying , that’s why I have placed my model of the ‘Batavia’ in a prominent place in the lounge room , I wonder why they cannot relocate the ‘Batavia’ near the Maritime museum in Amsterdam?
A pity the state she is in , you would think why not relocate her to Amsterdam ( Maritime Museum) to attract lots of visitors , perhaps Australia , Nah.. the difference is the love for the British Endeavour on the East Coast hence less interest for the Dutch Batavia , the truth is the biast history being told except in Western Australia , the Maritime Museum in Fremantle has many artefacts but not enough finances to house the replica hence the ‘Duyfken’ being relocated to the National Maritime Museum in Sydney where she is a major attraction