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HIGH HOPES, WILD MEN AND THE DEVIL’S JAW - Willem Barentsz Kolderstok 1:50
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She is Jan. It's a pity they do not mention the scale.
Good morning Heinrich. I think it was a tad more than a “wry smile”.
. I hope you are doing well. Cheers Grant
Heinrich, My apologies for missing your birthday, so let me say Happy Birthday and I hope you had a great one!
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Absolutely no problem my friend - no need to apologise. Thank you so much!
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I also completely missed H's birthday...
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Currently it is the Chinese Labour Day Holidays, and I had a blissful work-free weekend which even includes tomorrow as well. With nothing specific in mind, I was browsing SOS, revisiting all my information that I had accumulated during my WB journey and so forth when I stumbled upon this painting by Hendrik Corneliszoon Vroom entitled "Een Zeeschip vaart een binnenwater op."（A seagoing vessel on an inland estuary）.
Focusing on the ship on the right, reveals a brilliant depiction of a vlieboot - brilliant because this is exactly how I envisioned a vlieboot would look according to the research I had done. Seeing this painting prompted a very dangerous thing - I started thinking ...
The famous Henry Hudson's Halve Maen is described in resources as either a "jacht" or a "vlieboot". I would say that the two ship types are probably divided equally in their respective number of mentions. Why do I reference the Halve Maen in particular? Well, believe it or not, but contained in the hull of the Halve Maen is the ship depicted in the above painting.
@Kolderstok's Halve Maen
An added bonus of the Kolderstok model is that it was developed according to the research, findings and drawings of F. Baay an ex-curator of the maritime division of the Rijksmuseum many many moons ago. This means that for once we have a model that is developed unencumbered by the influences and interpretations of messrs, Witsen, Hoving and Emke - which is a real breath of fresh air.
So, why am I interested in a vlieboot? Well, for two reasons: The ship De Zwane which was part of the Dutch expeditions to the North in 1594/5 was a vlieboot and is the ship about which I have the most information. Secondly, I have an unused item which has been kept in safe storage since I received it and which is begging to adorn the stern of a ship.
Please note that I am just sharing a thought - the admiral is not keen on any "ship-talk", money is tight, and available time remains at a premium.
Focusing on the ship on the right, reveals a brilliant depiction of a vlieboot - brilliant because this is exactly how I envisioned a vlieboot would look according to the research I had done. Seeing this painting prompted a very dangerous thing - I started thinking ...
The famous Henry Hudson's Halve Maen is described in resources as either a "jacht" or a "vlieboot". I would say that the two ship types are probably divided equally in their respective number of mentions. Why do I reference the Halve Maen in particular? Well, believe it or not, but contained in the hull of the Halve Maen is the ship depicted in the above painting.
@Kolderstok's Halve Maen
An added bonus of the Kolderstok model is that it was developed according to the research, findings and drawings of F. Baay an ex-curator of the maritime division of the Rijksmuseum many many moons ago. This means that for once we have a model that is developed unencumbered by the influences and interpretations of messrs, Witsen, Hoving and Emke - which is a real breath of fresh air.
So, why am I interested in a vlieboot? Well, for two reasons: The ship De Zwane which was part of the Dutch expeditions to the North in 1594/5 was a vlieboot and is the ship about which I have the most information. Secondly, I have an unused item which has been kept in safe storage since I received it and which is begging to adorn the stern of a ship.
Please note that I am just sharing a thought - the admiral is not keen on any "ship-talk", money is tight, and available time remains at a premium.
Heinrich, I think i also missed your birthday, soooo. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! And if I didn't, please don't say it ... (you understand whyCurrently it is the Chinese Labour Day Holidays, and I had a blissful work-free weekend which even includes tomorrow as well. With nothing specific in mind, I was browsing SOS, revisiting all my information that I had accumulated during my WB journey and so forth when I stumbled upon this painting by Hendrik Corneliszoon Vroom entitled "Een Zeeschip vaart een binnenwater op."（A seagoing vessel on an inland estuary）.
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Focusing on the ship on the right, reveals a brilliant depiction of a vlieboot - brilliant because this is exactly how I envisioned a vlieboot would look according to the research I had done. Seeing this painting prompted a very dangerous thing - I started thinking ...
The famous Henry Hudson's Halve Maen is described in resources as either a "jacht" or a "vlieboot". I would say that the two ship types are probably divided equally in their respective number of mentions. Why do I reference the Halve Maen in particular? Well, believe it or not, but contained in the hull of the Halve Maen is the ship depicted in the above painting.
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@Kolderstok's Halve Maen
An added bonus of the Kolderstok model is that it was developed according to the research, findings and drawings of F. Baay an ex-curator of the maritime division of the Rijksmuseum many many moons ago. This means that for once we have a model that is developed unencumbered by the influences and interpretations of messrs, Witsen, Hoving and Emke - which is a real breath of fresh air.
So, why am I interested in a vlieboot? Well, for two reasons: The ship De Zwane which was part of the Dutch expeditions to the North in 1594/5 was a vlieboot and is the ship about which I have the most information. Secondly, I have an unused item which has been kept in safe storage since I received it and which is begging to adorn the stern of a ship.
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Please note that I am just sharing a thought - the admiral is not keen on any "ship-talk", money is tight, and available time remains at a premium.
).On another topic, when I opened your posting (I was looking "New Postings" at SOS menu bar) I almost passed away when I read POSTING # 6867 and 344 pages ...... WOW. My left over years of life wouldn't be enough to read your log .... HAHAHA. Fortunately, from time to time I was following this build, until it went out of my radar, so I have seen your great build of this model.
How many hundred of pages do I have to go back to catch up ??? ..... HAHAHA HAHAHA
All the best... your friend
Daniel
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Heinrich, I think i also missed your birthday, soooo. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! And if I didn't missed it, please don't say it ... (you understand why
On another topic, when I opened your posting (I was looking "New Postings" at SOS menu bar) I almost passed away when I read POSTING # 6867 and 344 pages ...... WOW. My left over years of life wouldn't be enough to read your log .... HAHAHA. Fortunately, from time to time I was following this build, until it went out of my radar, so I have seen your great build of this model.
How many hundred of pages do I have to go back to catch up ??? ..... HAHAHA HAHAHA
All the best... your friend
Daniel
Just for you my friend!
