Hello,
After 30 years doing other things than model building I decided to start building my Second model ship. My first project was Cutty Sark, a beautiful ship but a bid challenging for a first project. This time I was looking for a more modest project.
Since I do love Dutch VOC ships I chose for the Halve Maen. Before starting building I did some research, I read a book about construction of VOC ships and I visited replica’s of Halve Maen in Rotterdam and Batavia in Lelystad, Holland.
Replica Halve Maen
Fortunately in May and June the second replica of the Halve Maen was moored in our living town Rotterdam. We got an extensive tour from the captain himself. I posted some pictures below.
After 30 years doing other things than model building I decided to start building my Second model ship. My first project was Cutty Sark, a beautiful ship but a bid challenging for a first project. This time I was looking for a more modest project.
Since I do love Dutch VOC ships I chose for the Halve Maen. Before starting building I did some research, I read a book about construction of VOC ships and I visited replica’s of Halve Maen in Rotterdam and Batavia in Lelystad, Holland.
Replica Halve Maen
Fortunately in May and June the second replica of the Halve Maen was moored in our living town Rotterdam. We got an extensive tour from the captain himself. I posted some pictures below.
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