Olli Sukunimisson
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Waldemar, thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for, and yes, my doubts were unfounded. Thanks again!
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Thanks, gentlemen! Yes, yes, I’ve seen the mounts on the modern Duyfken, Batavia, and even Victoria. There’s something similar drawn in my blueprints, and doubts are gnawing at me. I fully admit that my doubts might be unfounded. Patrick, thank you so much for the idea! I’ll check the Het Scheepvaartmuseum catalog—I think they have some antique models there. I’ll try to see how it was done on those.
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Hello, gentlemen! I'm sure you know everything. I have a question. I'm trying to find a convincing mounting for the stern lantern on my Duyfken. What I see on the plans and on the modern replica seems to look a bit odd. There are plenty of Dutch 17th-century paintings showing ships with stern lanterns, but darn it, you can’t make out the details on them. Perhaps you can recall a painting with a clear mounting or share if you've tackled this problem yourselves?
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Yeah! Thanks! I'll think about it. I'm pretty sure I saw cannons in this position on the Amsterdam! But maybe my old memory is tricking me.
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Hans, thanks for the note! I’ll keep it in mind. Luckily, they’re mounted without glue, so I’ll rotate them into the right position. Cool, cool, cool
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La belle Duyfken I’m going to order some pear wood after the holidays. I’ll try to make hatches for all the decks and continue my wood carving experiments. I really love a clean main deck, so I’ll think about minimizing the mess from the cannon ropes.
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Finnish Posti delivered my beautiful abachi planks. Finally, I can make all the knights. (Is that the right term?)
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I'm not sure, but 'cmon, life contains suffering.
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Uff, it's done. That was tough! I'm not sure if I want to close it with panels. I'll think about it Possible panel position. Hm...
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Neurosurgeon, a sort of
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Wow! This would be an incredibly cool update! I’ll be the first to buy the Lion when it becomes available. 😊 Your kits are absolutely breathtaking. And when high-detail decorations are available, we’ll easily outshine all those countless 19th-century post-Trafalgar flotillas. I also saw that you're preparing two new kits—such great news!
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She is so beautiful and graceful—like an antique lute. Glory to Hans, for creating such a fantastic kit. Heh, what have I been doing all my life? Why didn’t I start building ships twenty years ago?
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Thanks, Steven! Your advice was beyond helpful. I don’t have any boxwood at the moment, but I tried using walnut, and the result is so much better! I still wouldn’t put it in a city cathedral, but it should be good enough for a tiny exploration yacht. I’m almost sure it’s not the final result, but I’ve gained some hope and direction. Thanks again! If they gave Oscars for the best advice of 2024, you’d definitely have my vote! Heh, I'm thinking.
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I tried again, but it still looks terrible. I'll give it another try later. May be I need more tools and talent
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Thank you, Steven, you're too kind to me! It truly means a lot coming from you. I've seen your works, and they’re absolutely inspiring—your precision and creativity are remarkable!
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When I started working on the ship, I had some doubts about adding colored stripes and sculptures to the stern. This isn't a final decision—I might revisit the idea of decorations later. For now, though, I've decided to stick with a simple, straightforward design. It's slightly different from the one in the model guidebook, but it's even better—my Duyfken will be unique.
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fancy ladder v.4 final, I guess I also made a set of knights. They look fine, IMHO, but Christmas and New Year are coming soon. I've been behaving well all year, so I decided to treat myself. I bought some abachi strips from Massiv Holz Werkstätten. The guys there are amazing—they shipped my package the very next day. Now I’m waiting for some luxury wood to craft luxury knights.
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all decks are planked
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My precious!
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Many thanks, gentlemen! You are the best. I’ve tried to follow your advice. Unfortunately, the guys at the shop only had pine bars, but I’m still almost happy with the result. I love that feeling when your deck looks like a 3D sketch.
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Well, I'm more or less happy with the rotor (if that's the right term), but I'm not sure about the mounts (?). The plywood structure looks a bit strange, at least in my opinion. I'll try making them out of solid wood—or maybe I just need to change my taste.
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