Olli Sukunimisson Posted September 13 Share #1 Posted September 13 She is huge. That was my first (and strong) impression when I opened the package I received in the mail. She is really huge. It’s not just about the size — the hull is only about a third longer than the Lady Nelson — but the thickness of the keel and the frames. I'm attaching a photo so you can see the comparison between the Lady Nelson, Speeljaht, and Duyfken. Yes, at this scale, you can work on the details even without a microscope. Everything looks in place, lovingly arranged and packed. Kolderstok was kind enough to include a small boat as a bonus. P.S. To be fair, the only thing that raised questions for me was the detail of the sculptures. After all, this lion only vaguely resembles a lion. On the other hand, there's plenty of time before they're installed. I'll think about it later. Maybe this is a good opportunity to learn wood carving or 3D printing. Ronald-V, SiriusVoyager, Baker and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald-V Posted September 13 Share #2 Posted September 13 Interesting to see what you are going to do with this kit. About the sculptures...that's what's holding me back to buy these kits. The sculptures look really low in quality, with the new techniques available, you would say this could be way better/more detailed. And I think overall the kits can be a bit more refined/better scaled. That being said...i'm really glad there are manufacturers that produce Dutch ships and i'm hoping they are raise their game like Vanguard Models and Syren ship models to name a few do. Olli Sukunimisson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted September 15 Author Share #3 Posted September 15 The Duyfken from Kolderstok has a single-layered hull. I'm not sure if that's good or bad, but it definitely requires careful preparation for planking. Heh, I'm preparing for it with max possible attention Baker, SiriusVoyager, ccoyle and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted September 17 Author Share #4 Posted September 17 The first piece of planking GrandpaPhil, Baker, Ronald-V and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted September 20 Author Share #5 Posted September 20 (edited) Duyfken is an unbelievably elegant ship. Do you see how whimsically curved the deck is?! Edited September 20 by Olli Sukunimisson Ronald-V, Baker, GrandpaPhil and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted Saturday at 11:52 AM Author Share #6 Posted Saturday at 11:52 AM I’m almost done with the deck planking. I tried to come up with a pattern that would be slightly less regular than a typical chessboard. The first wale is starting to take shape. I hope my investment in professional ship modeling equipment will prove to be worthwhile. GrandpaPhil, Baker, rcweir and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danstream Posted Saturday at 12:30 PM Share #7 Posted Saturday at 12:30 PM Good luck with this new build. About single or double planking, if you haven't already seen it, have a look at some considerations given here: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21306-double-planking-a-hull-pros-and-cons/ Best regards, Dan Olli Sukunimisson 1 Quote Current build : Mayflower - AL 1:64, Lady Nelson - Amati Victory 1:64 Completed non-ship builds : Spitfire MK I - 1:48, Arado 196B - 1:32, Sea Fury - 1:48, F-15C Eagle - 1:48, Hawker Tempest Mk.V - 1:48, F104S Starfighter - 1:48 "The most effective way to do it, is to do it" - Amelia Earhart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcweir Posted Saturday at 03:28 PM Share #8 Posted Saturday at 03:28 PM Olli, your Duyfken build will be fun to follow. The criticisms of the sophistication of the Kolderstok line are valid, but I also think their kits are at least as exciting as the other manufacturers mentioned, but in a different way: who else has ever given us kits of the famous Dutch 17th types? For me, Kolderstok kits are a long-held dream come true. I'm very interested in hearing how your investigations of the carving develop. Are you thinking to do it digitally, or hand carve? Bob Olli Sukunimisson and Ronald-V 2 Quote Bob current build Dutch 17th Century Pinas - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 - Cross-Section upcoming builds past builds Statenjacht - Kolderstok - 1:50 USS Peary (DD 226) - Tehnoart Ltd - 1:96 (gallery) Fluytschip - Kolderstok - 1:72 USS DeHaven (DD 727) - Tehnoart Ltd - 1:192 back on the shelf USS Robert E. Peary (FF 1073) - 1:250 Mayflower - Model Shipways - 1:76.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted Saturday at 04:18 PM Author Share #9 Posted Saturday at 04:18 PM Thanks, Bob! Agreed, the magnificent ships of the Golden Age are a unique offering, and Kolderstok seems almost like a monopolist in this niche. As for the wood carving, I haven’t fully decided yet. The easiest option is to order a model and 3D print it, but I’ll weigh the options and decide closer to the time. Hand carving would be cool, but I'm not quite confident in my artistic abilities. The next step, of course, will be a scratch build with a full set of frames! rcweir and Baker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted Sunday at 12:11 PM Author Share #10 Posted Sunday at 12:11 PM Plankpunk Ronald-V, Knocklouder, rcweir and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmherbert Posted Sunday at 03:05 PM Share #11 Posted Sunday at 03:05 PM I'm curious . How are you using the cable ties? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted Sunday at 04:03 PM Author Share #12 Posted Sunday at 04:03 PM 54 minutes ago, wmherbert said: I'm curious . How are you using the cable ties? Bill It's an experiment. They are cheap and seem to fit well with the clips and the size of the Duyfken frames. They look useful, but we'll see how it turns out. Baker, rcweir and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmherbert Posted Sunday at 11:55 PM Share #13 Posted Sunday at 11:55 PM Interesting idea. It would be possible to buy long enough ones to go all the way around the hull to cinch planks tight. Getting clamps to work, particularly at the ends Is always a challenge . Especially as the spaces start getting tight. Bill Olli Sukunimisson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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