‘Batavia’ VOC 1:72 Kolderstok by RobertD
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Batavia VOC 1:72 Kolderstok by RobertD [COMPLETED BUILD]
Well done. It looks like a great kit. 
Just received in good order the ‘Batavia’ kit from Kolderstok my next project ! that will keep me going for a while , why did I like this project you might ask ? first of all my ancestors originated from the Island of Texel , seafarers from way back and in our blood , the Brouwer Route from Cape of Good Hope towards Western Australia to save
voyage time and speed on the ‘Roaring Forties’ , instead of via Madagascar and Ceylon towards Strait Sunda , not to forget the mind boggling atrocities that happened on the first and last voyage
voyage time and speed on the ‘Roaring Forties’ , instead of via Madagascar and Ceylon towards Strait Sunda , not to forget the mind boggling atrocities that happened on the first and last voyage
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Good morning Robert. I have pulled up a chair. She has some connection to my part of the world so very keen to see some of those wonderful pictures on your balcony sometime.Cheers Grant
Hi Robertd, I'll take a seat next to Grant and follow the construction again and above all enjoy the beautiful view.
Just opened the box and contemplate the ‘plan of attack’ so to speak , frames first on the false keel or lower deck , what works best , yes an interesting build for sure , actually when sailing myself as a deck officer on ‘Safocean Albany’ between Australia and SA we sometimes took the route close to Amsterdam Island towards Australia in the roaring forties , have to admit not pleasant , ship rolling endless
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Good luck with this beautiful kit. Nice to know you ancesters came from Texel. Just been there for a week, and Texel has a rich history with the ships laying for anchor at the coast of Texel near the town Oudeschild. It was called the "Reede van Texel". Batavia was probably laying there as well before she set sail to sea and to the East.
I'll sit by my friends in the gallery. They can be feisty so I'll try to keep them in line. We prefer white wine around 5:00 pm but moving into the reds as needed per your dinner menu.
Absolutely fabulous ! would love to see it , my wife is pressing me to go there already ! to do some research and investigation ,Good luck with this beautiful kit. Nice to know you ancesters came from Texel. Just been there for a week, and Texel has a rich history with the ships laying for anchor at the coast of Texel near the town Oudeschild. It was called the "Reede van Texel". Batavia was probably laying there as well before she set sail to sea and to the East.
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This is a picture taken of a maquette of "De Reede". It's located within the museum Kaap Skil in Oudeschild. In this museum all kinds of ships wreck treasures, cannons, porcelain etc are displayed. Most recently a royal dress (probably house of Stuart) from around 1640. It has been on the bottom of the sea for almost 400 years and still looks stunning with gold and silver inlay!
So far the progress , actually I follow Heinrich’s Batavia to the letter and much appreciated !I fitted the bulkheads to the help deck with a bit of glue and then slowly lowered the frames and help deck into the false keel position for a final fitting , must admit the quality of the laser cut is outstanding , No sanding required and all fits like a glove , I won’t go in all the detail as Heinrich’s built is more than adequate , just show my progress so now and then .
Robert,
Great intro into your new project - I'll also follow along - Good luck - kit looks to be excellent as well.
Cheers,
Great intro into your new project - I'll also follow along - Good luck - kit looks to be excellent as well.
Cheers,
I’ll sit in the balcony. Where’s the popcorn?
Robertd . I have been contemplating the Batavia as a next build after my Santa Maria, I was thinking that the freight from Holland might add to much cost wise to Aus.
I wish you the best for a mighty project ,and will follow you with interest
Unfortunately shipping is an added cost of 35 Euros= Aus$ 56, anyway it is a beautiful project and quality
When Heinrich mentioned the Dutch Forum , I approached their site and decided to become a member and as you mentioned fantastic builds
