Postiljon, a Dutch frigate (1661-1678)

Ab Hoving said:
Building a hull hasn't given me too many problems yet. The Postiljon appeared to receive a lot of praise in my social environment, so I expected that I would not remain the owner of the model for long. So I decided to make another hull, this time from another frigate that took part in the Chatham Raid, the Brak. The building was straightforward and allowed me to correct some minor flaws in the original design. So there it sat on top of my printer, where I could enjoy its graceful lines while working on the computer:

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I had no idea what a Brak was, but it soon turned out to be a hunting dog, a beagle. Usually I use carving for the transom, but this time I decided to try a painting job. That's more difficult than you might think, because I'm somewhat color blind, but luckily the names of the colors are usually on jars and tubes. So here is my Beagle.

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The problem is that in my eyes a ship model really comes to life with a working rig and free flapping flags.
So the model stood there, looking at me in expectance of my finishing hands. I prepared as much as I could, making the masts, yards, sails, belaying pins and all the blocks and deadeyes in advance.... But the rigging has to start yet. I know this will be a hard time for me, with a lot of sweat and swearing, but with much joy as well. This is how the rigging, according to Willem van de Velde, should look after I'm done:View attachment 502120

Until then the model will be staring at me from the closet with a reproachful look.
One day I will have the courage to start rigging.
Fortunately there are lots of other projects that distract me from doing things I am hesitating about.

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Again a solid base for a representative model, Ab. The painting of the Brag with prey is very nice. And to show her later in that bad weather conditions is a challenge.
Regards, Peter
 
Ab Hoving said:
Building a hull hasn't given me too many problems yet. The Postiljon appeared to receive a lot of praise in my social environment, so I expected that I would not remain the owner of the model for long. So I decided to make another hull, this time from another frigate that took part in the Chatham Raid, the Brak. The building was straightforward and allowed me to correct some minor flaws in the original design. So there it sat on top of my printer, where I could enjoy its graceful lines while working on the computer:

View attachment 502118

I had no idea what a Brak was, but it soon turned out to be a hunting dog, a beagle. Usually I use carving for the transom, but this time I decided to try a painting job. That's more difficult than you might think, because I'm somewhat color blind, but luckily the names of the colors are usually on jars and tubes. So here is my Beagle.

View attachment 502119

The problem is that in my eyes a ship model really comes to life with a working rig and free flapping flags.
So the model stood there, looking at me in expectance of my finishing hands. I prepared as much as I could, making the masts, yards, sails, belaying pins and all the blocks and deadeyes in advance.... But the rigging has to start yet. I know this will be a hard time for me, with a lot of sweat and swearing, but with much joy as well. This is how the rigging, according to Willem van de Velde, should look after I'm done:View attachment 502120

Until then the model will be staring at me from the closet with a reproachful look.
One day I will have the courage to start rigging.
Fortunately there are lots of other projects that distract me from doing things I am hesitating about.

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Wow, absolutely great work Ab! I love the painting, and the choice of colors.

Greetings from a fellow Dutchman!
 
Ab Hoving said:
I don't mind someone advertising his Youtube channel. What I feel as irritating is that he chooses to use a Personal Message as a way of promoting himself and his products. If I get a PM I suppose the sender wants to ask or tell me something. Not that he is after his own benefit. It may not be spam, but it is not a polite way to express someone's presence either.
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I am an admin on another non-maritime forum, and have noticed that people -even non-members - have discovered that using PM's evades the eagle eyes of the Mods. Especially if nobody complains. So best to report such things ASAP>
 
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