VOC SPIEGELRETOURSCHIP BATAVIA 1628 - KOLDERSTOK 1:72

Haven't looked at your beautiful build for awhile. Looking really nice. Just processing everything you've done in the last month or so. Even the discussion on paints is great. Keep up the awesome work. Many challenges to go.
 
So without any further ado and with the Leudo taking a rest, let's bring back the BIG BOY!

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Just prior to completely closing the hull, this leaflet (citing a brief summary and description was inserted - on a Kolderstok notepad paper of course).

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Work on the gun cannon construction started by constructing the gun carriages.

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And while waiting for the glue to dry, I started the process of blackening the cannons.

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First - the obligatory bath in acetone.

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Washed and dried.

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After the first step, this was how they came out. far too shiny and new for cannons that we know from history have actually worked - and worked a lot at Murmagao.

So back they went into the solution for a second time after which they were rinsed in a highly secretive solution - only available in China! ROTF An now I am VERY happy with the patina achieved.

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That is all for now my dear friends.

As always, your likes, comments and suggestions are highly appreciated!

Kind regards - Heinrich
 
Well I'm now busy with a little something that will deal with those robots nicely!:) So hopefully, the letter remains unread.
 
@Pathfinder65 Jan, no mystery here. The "little something" to deal with Daniel's robots, simply refer to the cannon construction of the Haarlem! :) And the "letter" is the little note that I have enclosed in the hull.
 
@Pathfinder65 Jan, no mystery here. The "little something" to deal with Daniel's robots, simply refer to the cannon construction of the Haarlem! :) And the "letter" is the little note that I have enclosed in the hull.
Excellent, I now realize the connection. Little slow on the uptake on that one. “I’ll be back” is my favorite Terminator line.
 
Hello Heinrich, I’ve just spent a very pleasant hour reading up on your log. I must say what a thorough, well thought out and professionally presented log, one that you’re almost compelled to read. I know how much time it takes so thanks for doing this for us and please continue.

ken
 
So without any further ado and with the Leudo taking a rest, let's bring back the BIG BOY!

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Just prior to completely closing the hull, this leaflet (citing a brief summary and description was inserted - on a Kolderstok notepad paper of course).

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Work on the gun cannon construction started by constructing the gun carriages.

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And while waiting for the glue to dry, I started the process of blackening the cannons.

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First - the obligatory bath in acetone.

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Washed and dried.

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After the first step, this was how they came out. far too shiny and new for cannons that we know from history have actually worked - and worked a lot at Murmagao.

So back they went into the solution for a second time after which they were rinsed in a highly secretive solution - only available in China! ROTF An now I am VERY happy with the patina achieved.

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That is all for now my dear friends.

As always, your likes, comments and suggestions are highly appreciated!

Kind regards - Heinrich
Nice to see your note in Afrikaans. They should have done that in the real vessel, would make your job a whole lot easier.
 
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