Dutch Fluyt out of card based on AB Hoving's lines

[Merritt Marer]

Hello,

This is my first post here so forgive my lack of substance or ettiequte.

I am a pretty inexperienced at building from scratch so I've decided to try making a dutch fluyt of the mid 17th century in a scale pf 1"=10'(Amsterdam feet). I'd say it's a pretty hard project to start with but as the saying goes "go big, or go home."

Ab Hoving was very kind and sent me the lines of a 105 foot long dutch fluyt.

I am not yet certain what the name of the ship will be or the specific details, as it is not based off any specific ship. I am thinking it will be more of a form exercise as I was inspired by this Van de Velde drawing.


I also lack the knowledge of most technical terms, but so far have the keel and frames of the ship put together. so far the ship is about 11.5 inches.





I have placed a dap of glue where the frame sits on top of the center board, this will allow me to adjust the frames to ensure a perfectly parallel fit.

If it looks like I'm doing anything catastrophically wrong please feel free to write a comment.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Hello,

This is my first post here so forgive my lack of substance or ettiequte.

I am a pretty inexperienced at building from scratch so I've decided to try making a dutch fluyt of the mid 17th century in a scale pf 1"=10'(Amsterdam feet). I'd say it's a pretty hard project to start with but as the saying goes "go big, or go home."

Ab Hoving was very kind and sent me the lines of a 105 foot long dutch fluyt.

I am not yet certain what the name of the ship will be or the specific details, as it is not based off any specific ship. I am thinking it will be more of a form exercise as I was inspired by this Van de Velde drawing.
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I also lack the knowledge of most technical terms, but so far have the keel and frames of the ship put together. so far the ship is about 11.5 inches.

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I have placed a dap of glue where the frame sits on top of the center board, this will allow me to adjust the frames to ensure a perfectly parallel fit.

If it looks like I'm doing anything catastrophically wrong please feel free to write a comment.

A interesting project of a interesting model with the informatie of a master paper/card-modeler, Merrit. For sure he will give you all the information and advice you needed.
Regards, Peter

 

[Merritt Marer]

Hi,

I’ve attached spacers between the frames and glued them in place so they are relatively equal on both sides.

Now I need to find a suitable board to use between the frames to build up the shape.

 

[Ab Hoving]

Hi,
Congratulations with your fast start of the project.
Model shipbuilding is mainly a matter of planning. How did you plan to remove the tops of the frames after they have become obsolete?
Perhaps it might be helpful to read one of my tutorials:

A 17th century Dutch armed trader – scratch built from card [COMPLETED BUILD]

Exactly one month ago I started this model of a 'pinas' of 134 feet long. There is a story connected to this ship. I built it five times, the first one starting in 1980, the last one a month ago. It is the ship that is described in all its details by the Amsterdam lord mayor, diplomat...

shipsofscale.com

I am interested in your planning.

 

[Maarten]

Looking forward to your fluyt build.
Fluyts are interesting hull shapes to build, you sure didn't select a simple hull as first build.

 

[Roger Pellett]

Looks good!

 

[Merritt Marer]

Hi,
Congratulations with your fast start of the project.
Model shipbuilding is mainly a matter of planning. How did you plan to remove the tops of the frames after they have become obsolete?
Perhaps it might be helpful to read one of my tutorials:

A 17th century Dutch armed trader – scratch built from card [COMPLETED BUILD]

Exactly one month ago I started this model of a 'pinas' of 134 feet long. There is a story connected to this ship. I built it five times, the first one starting in 1980, the last one a month ago. It is the ship that is described in all its details by the Amsterdam lord mayor, diplomat...

shipsofscale.com

I am interested in your planning.

Hi Ab,

Thanks for linking your tutorial, it was one of the inspirations for starting this model actually.

At the scale I’m working at it will be difficult getting scissors in to cut away the frames after the sides have been planked.

Once I get to that point ill see if they fit but I might have to snip at it from multiple angles to get the excess out.

I will be away for work so that won’t come till later…

 

[TimMurphy]

What a beautiful start on your Ship model. Paper ship models are a unique form
of our hobby. I have a friend who is in his eighties and still designs and prints his
Naval ships models. He is now working on the USS Princeton, the light aircraft
carrier. His work is amazing.
I volunteer and the Constitution Museum Ship model shop. I always talk to
Visitors about how easy it is to do a paper model. Go to paper models.com and
you my find a very interesting model on line, print it, and have a very inexpensive model to build. Something that can be done with a child and can be a learning and enjoyable experience.