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Hello from the Netherlands

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Ronald61

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Hi all,

I'm Ronald, 61 years old and a modeler from the Netherlands Europe. Main focus in modeling is building small model railroads for exhibitions. Other interest is plastic modeling and some woodbuilding related to the model railroads(= craftmankits of buildings). Joined because I have some ship models I want to build toward my early retirement in I hope 4 years from now. One of that models is the Revell Kearsarge in 1:96 that will be incorporated in a small layout to build with a US Civil War theme.

Untill then I will study the several topics around here that would be interesting. I do have a little addiction to the Heller Victory in 1:100 but afraid to buy it. It would cost a great deal of time to build so maybe wait a little ;) Prices are good momentary, the cheapest ones go for around 150 to 160 euros.

Picture of me 2 ears ago before my other hobby; 1 of my 2 US cars:

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See you!:)Thumbsup

Grtz, Ronald.
 
Ahoy Ronald61! Welcome to SoS. This is a great forum for ship model builders of all levels of experience. There is a great deal of interest in Dutch ships on this site, including mine, and I will shamelessly share a post I wrote to another fine gentleman from the Netherlands:

"Welcome aboard! There are many SoS members who build Dutch vessels, like the Wasa, the Papegojan, and others. I have 2 Dutch ships in my queue...a Witsen's 17th century Pinas from plans by Ab Hoving, and the Papegojan 17th century Dutch warship from a Shipyard kit.

And in case you weren't aware, one of the greatest living authorities on Dutch ship building practices is Ab Hoving, who retired from being the curator of ship models at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam after many decades and is now a prolific author on 17th century Dutch ships. Mr. Hoving is very generous with his wisdom about our craft and you will see his gentle commentary on many build logs on SoS.

My Witsen's pinas design drawings come from Mr. Hoving's book "Dutch 17th Century Ship Models in Paper" and I will also be building an Ab Hoving designed 17th century Dutch "Fluyt" or merchant vessel.

I look forward to seeing your work and perhaps a build log!

Ignatius27
 
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