VOC SPIEGELRETOURSCHIP BATAVIA 1628 - KOLDERSTOK 1:72
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Looking great, nice and colourful too.
Been following your non model dramas as well, hope it all works out well for you, all those life changes I would imagine be quite stressful.
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@Richie Thank you very much Richie! The cast resin castings are of course no match for anything 3D printed when it comes to accuracy, but when viewed as a whole, it does create a nice effect. Also bear in mind that I am an honorary member of the SOS "Non-painters' Club" 
- if you had given these decorations to some other modelers on the forum, they would have looked 10 times better!
As to the non-modeling drama - thank you for the kind wishes of support!
- if you had given these decorations to some other modelers on the forum, they would have looked 10 times better!As to the non-modeling drama - thank you for the kind wishes of support!
Heinrich this a stunning looking ship. So good to hear that you are enjoying this kit and it sways my thinking on what to get next- I think you guys and Ladies on Sos have made me an addict
You speak Chinese yet?
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@GrantTyler Thank you for the kind words Grant! I am enjoying working on her. As to me speaking Chinese - not really; only a teensy-weensy bit.
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Seeing this it's becoming rather tempting to build one myself (of course only after finishing the as of yet unstarted build of the POF Bluenose...)
Natural light adds a depth of warmth all over your already beautiful ship. Amazing!
Excellent picture. Those bits and pieces “meld“ in with natural light
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Thank you very much Daniel. I suppose I am happiest about the natural look of the wood - without trying to create a "weathered" effect, the wood has naturally assumed a look that I am pleased with.
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Thank you very much Jan. I think so too - under the artificial lighting the decorations almost appear harsh, but are much "softer" in the natural light.
Just for good measure, here is another picture taken from the "penitentiary"!
I have to agree Dean62. That’s how we have lasted 59 years. We both have hobbies which take us to different parts of the houseBest of luck to you Heinrich!
I suppose you can be a shipwright during the work week, and have the admiral over on the weekends? Sometimes being apart makes you appreciate each other more!
@rtibbs I have waited a very long time for this quality Admiral. I am not going to let her go so easy!
A WARRIOR !!!!!
Superb Heirich
Your build is quite exceptional Heinrich, that is a fine looking model.
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In this case, yes!