TheDuckDetective

Found the pictures. The model is in a very nice display with lots of lighting. Wich made for good pictures. This is the online archive link for the model. {Constructionmodel of a warship of 58 pieces which has strong likeness to the ships designed by the "van Zwijndregt" family}: :https://www.maritiemdigitaal.nl/index.cfm?event=search.getdetail&id=110004689

I see, I have not yet looked at the other Zwijndregt models in depth but that coaming discrepancy would be explained by the outsourcing of the modelling work. I have lots of pictures from a recent visit. I'll post some when I get behind my PC at home.

Rik, the skylight is a lovely addition to the whole. The Hooker is looking great! I was thinking about something you said in post #45 about the grating coaming not sitting on the beams and carlings on Dutch ships. In the Maritime museum in Vlissingen they have a construction model of a 64 gun ship of the line (presumed to be to a Zwijndregt design). This model showed the coaming to sit on top of the beams. Could it be that ships of war used a different technique compared to civilian ships?

Rik, thanks for the explanation of your methods. This knowledge definitely will prove useful once I get around to experimenting with finishing my next model. About the Twickelo project, I'm currently in the middle of moving houses, which sadly means I have near 0 time to work on modeling. But on the plus side the new house has enough space to be able to build a permanent modelling workshop, which will definitely help the project along when I get to the building stage. I have however received high resolution copies of the lines plan and detail drawings of the decorations, courtesy of the Maritime museum in Rotterdam. So if I can make time, in the coming weeks, I'll be able to start Fairing the lines(if needed) and developing the frames. In the meantime I'll be able to still the modelling fervor by living vicariously through great logs like yours 😉.

Rik, your build is coming along splendidly! I am a fan of your way of finishing the wood and other details. Very lifelike but subtile enough for the scale. Maybe you allready mentioned it and I've missed it. But what products do you use to achieve this finish?

Hi TJM, Very interested in your experiments here. I was wondering which Laser cutter you used for these examples?

Hello Ab, Both models are lovely. I agree with Alvb and Jeff. Your models carry a lifelike feeling which inspires me as well. It's like they jumped right out of one of the paintings in the Rijksmuseum. I've been following the build of the speeljaght, and I am definitely looking forward to the Fluyt build develop. I hope to visit their shipyard someday. Best regards, Rutger

Olli, you have produced a very good looking model. And in such a short timespan with the limited ammount of tools. Very inspiring! I look forward to seeing what project you decide to take on next. My vote would be with the Duifken by Kolderstok 😉. Best regards, Rutger

Yves, it sure was! I believe they were nesting just above the window. So technically they are neighbors I suppose.

POST 5: RIGGING These pictures and their depicted progress are from some time ago, this is because partway through the rigging I ran out of rigging line material of all sizes. And since I'm moving soon the project will have to wait a while longer. So I might as well post about it. Last time we spoke, I had added a nice bit of color to the model and this is what I continued to do on the Tiller. And I started adding some of the transfers onto the model. These were not the wster transfer decals that I am used to from plastic modelling. These were thicker and more like stickers. I had to cut them out and I they turned out slightly rough, but good enough for me. A star on the hinge part of the lee-boards and a stylized fish on top of the rudder. after this I was able to attach the leeboards and made the control lines off on the bollards at the back, my thought being that the location would be convenient for the skipper during sailing. I'm no longer sure if they should be there, but I glued them in place so there is no going back. Time to start the fore stay. This first loop/knot is not very good. I should have tried it off of the masts for practise. But alas. I will leave the bottom undone because the sail will need to be installed later. here I am putting on the bottom blocks for the side stays. But I didnt like the idea lf using blocks so I went out and got myself some deadeyes. hanging the side stays. first couple of tries at tying the ropes off. installing the deadeyes with lashing. installing the gaff and hallyard. I'm not sure what this line is called. Is this the mainsail tackle? Beauty shots. Thank you for reading and the likes! Till next time, Rutger

Yes, thank you Ronald! It seems I had forgotten to respond after clicking your link. Looking good Rik!

Rik, I wholeheartedly agree with you about Mr. Hovings books. I have 5 of them and my interest in the Twikkelo was actually sparked by one of those. That book being "Message in a model", chapter 12 introduced me to P. Van Zwijndregts work. I'm very interested in the period and P. Van Zwijndregt. Thats why I was so pleasantly surprised to see your log and subject. You're making a very fine ship. Ab, thank you for your response. I'm sorry to hear that the book has been sold out. I will defenitly have to look for a second hand copy then, because I like to read books as a physical medium. But I would also like to take you up on your offer! I'd love to see the draughts and any other information you might have. Your knowledge and expertise would be invaluable to me! ,Rutger

Very interesting, I'm currently doing some preliminary research on the Twikkelo to see what I might need in knowledge and materials if and when I am to build a model of her. Seems like I'll have to get my hands on that book by A.A. Lemmings and Ab Hoving. Your Hooker is looking absolutely splendid! Traditional Dutch boats and their beautiful lines always intrigue me even though the types and the minute differences between them all, often, elude me. I can tell a Hoogaars and a Hengst appart, but thats about it. Best of luck with this build Rik! I look forward to seeing the rest of it. Rutger

In my experience, miss fortune can be a very potent stimulant for creativity. If one is open to it. It seems to me that you are handling your difficulties with grace! If I had to choose I would go with cherry. Thats because the layers in the ply might be visible in the clinker strakes. Not that any viewer will see the underside of your model. But I would like to avoid it if possible. 😅 I'll be following along with your log! Rutger

POST 4: Hull detailing Work It is time to start adding some more details and color. From my research and references I found that a lot of old Dutch yachts were finished with a deep green paint, used to highlight details on the boat. This is also what the Kit box shows but I chose different locations for the application. Based on reference pictures. First off, I wanted to add different portholes. I found these brass portholes with glass in my local modelshop. Very happy with how they look. I enlarged the openings to have them fit correctly. Spars are (almost) done. The Gaff(?(gaffel in dutch)) is bend arround a row of nails into the correct shape and letting the wet piece of wood dry in between them. Added the guide and gave it a couple of ringbolts for eventual securing arround the mast. Working on some ideas for decoration on the swords. Not sure what I want to do. The plans say to leave it empty but I think a yacht would have decoration. Most of my references show decoration on there as well. The shipyard is now (apparently)also open to visitors! Time to add some green! I wanted a very rich color and thanks to my background in military modelling I only have Olive drab.. so I mixed a green from my primary color oil paints. I really like the way it pops but still looks authentic. Let's create lots of dust very close to still wet oil paint.. what could go wrong? very happy with the look. I've also lowered the rudder so it follows the lines of the keel. This meant I had to place the Tiller higher up and the pieces of wood underneath it had to move as well. The fresh wood underneath the old location is still visible in this picture. Thats all so far. Thanks all for reading and commenting! Till Next time.