HIGH HOPES, WILD MEN AND THE DEVIL’S JAW - Willem Barentsz Kolderstok 1:50

GrantTyler said:
Hello Heinrich- I concur with everyone- beautiful. They do get an attitude at times, we just need to bring out the kind reinforcement discipline...or not.;).Cheers
Click to expand...
Thank you very much Grant. This was the first time in the build that I doubted myself. I'm not out of the woods yet by any means, but at least there is progress.
 
RogerD said:
I don’t have the model ship technical abilities or know-how to comment on your build Heinrich. However, I can continue to enjoy and learn from your builds - this one looks amazing and is a joy to follow.
Click to expand...
Thank you very much Roger! Your most kind words are most appreciated and welcome!
 
Last edited:
Jan, if you are referring to the Fluyt - probably not. To me the Willem Barentsz is where things are at, at the moment. There is such a wealth of knowledge to be discovered from the book that I received from @rtibbs Ron and the files from @Frank48 Frank that it is an ongoing process. There is also such fascinating details to be incorporated in a next build that I wasn't even aware of when I started this build.

The grating on the front canopy, for instance, is different from that of the midships one. The holes between beams were much larger on the front one, to make boarding from the enemy more difficult. At the same time, if the enemy did manage to board, the bigger holes made it much more difficult to gain a secure footing and at the same time the crew of the WB could fire their muskets from below or poke them with their edged weapons.
 
Heinrich said:
Jan, if you are referring to the Fluyt - probably not. To me the Willem Barentsz is where things are at, at the moment. There is such a wealth of knowledge to be discovered from the book that I received from @rtibbs Ron and the files from @Frank48 Frank that it is an ongoing process. There is also such fascinating details to be incorporated in a next build that I wasn't even aware of when I started this build.

The grating on the front canopy, for instance, is different from that of the midships one. The holes between beams were much larger on the front one, to make boarding from the enemy more difficult. At the same time, if the enemy did manage to board, the bigger holes made it much more difficult to gain a secure footing and at the same time the crew of the WB could fire their muskets from below or poke them with their edged weapons.
Click to expand...
Hi Heinrich, there is mail for you
 
Pathfinder65 said:
I see, so a larger size WB from scratch???
Click to expand...
Jan a scratch-build for me is just not practical. I do not possess the tools for that, neither do I have space for the tools. A larger size will certainly have advantages, but in reality I don't have space for that either. It is fine for a kit, but then with some changes. However, this is all just speculation at this point - I first have to finish this one! :)
 
And with the closing up the front wall, the latest research material ahs also arrived courtesy of @Frank48 . Thank you Frank!

微信图片_20220328103819.jpg

For the finishing of the canopy, the 240 grit sandpaper will be replaced by the 360 grit to bring the canopy's texture in line with the rest of the model.

SR1.png

SR 2.png
 
GrantTyler said:
Good morning Heinrich. That is awesome. @Frank48 - it is so awesome for him to send you this- stunning. He has a archive of info and documents I think. A while back he shared a pdf on Masting and rigging by Robert Kipping which I have used a fair amount- most of the science and tables therein are above my pay grade tho
Click to expand...
Absolutely Grant. I have the original; also in Old Dutch but this work is unique as it is also a critique and contains portions of Willem Barentsz's log book. Fascinating!
 
This weekend there was a debate as to the fact that the replica of the Willem Barentsz was/is being constructed with much narrower hull planks than what is used in the kit. The kit uses 6mm wide planks which equate to a real-life (1:1 scale) width of 30 cm, whilst the replica uses much narrower planks. @Kolderstok Hans explained that availability of the wide planks is severely limited as those would be produced by very old trees which are more likely than not, now being protected.

So, I thought it might actually be interesting to know a little more about the wood used in the reconstruction of the replica.

Achterhoeks Oak used for the construction of the replica ship, Willem Barentsz

DOETINCHEM: It is significant that the wood used used in the reconstruction of the expedition ship, Willem Barentsz, is oak from the forestries of Slangenburg in Doetinchem. The original ship was also constructed from oak from the same area; therefore the Willem Barentsz Foundation was extremely pleased to hear that the wood would be donated free of charge to the WB Foundation courtesy of the Agterhoeks State Forest.

Willem_Barentsz_replika-hout-GeraldDeWeerdt-FotoHenkTeBiesebeek_0.jpg

Build master, Gerald de Weerdt next to the oak donated by the Department of State Forestries.

B82575944Z.1_20121211085937_000+GDDAHS89.2.jpg

The wood was moved with horse and cart to the waiting trucks.

DSC01161.jpg

The wood selected for the keel of the Willem Barentsz.

DSC01162.jpg

The keel being processed.
 
Pathfinder65 said:
Heinrich, another great bit of information. Fascinating to see the background for that restoration project.
Click to expand...
I am very glad that you are enjoying it Jan. Fortunately for me it is a very well supported and widely publicized campaign in the Netherlands, so there are lots of information available.
 
Heinrich said:
I am very glad that you are enjoying it Jan. Fortunately for me it is a very well supported and widely publicized campaign in the Netherlands, so there are lots of information available.
Click to expand...
Oaks, are there structural considerations between the various species or is it more of the shipwrights preference.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top