Duyfken by Olli Sukunimisson - Kolderstok - 1:50

[Louie da fly]

Yes, much better. I don't think the pine is s problem. The windlass looks very nice now.

 

Steven

[Olli Sukunimisson]

[Olli Sukunimisson]

Toys

 

[Olli Sukunimisson]

My precious!

 

[Louie da fly]

Nice.

 

Steven

[Olli Sukunimisson]

all decks are planked 

 

[Olli Sukunimisson]

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.
 

Edited December 21, 2024 by Olli Sukunimisson

[Baker]

Fancy and nice 😉

[Olli Sukunimisson]

[Olli Sukunimisson]

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.

 

[Louie da fly]

Beautiful work, Olli. High quality and very precise work. And her beautiful lines are now starting to become even clearer.

 

Steven

[Olli Sukunimisson]

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! 

[Olli Sukunimisson]

I tried again, but it still looks terrible. I'll give it another try later. May be I need more tools and talent

 

[Louie da fly]

You're using the wrong wood, mate. You've actually done a very nice job - the little dove looks good - the talent is there but that woodgrain is far too coarse for this kind of fine work. Get hold of some fruit wood - pear is good, apricot is better. If you really want the best wood for fine carving, get hold of some English Box (buxus sempervirens) - it's incredibly fine and wonderful to carve.

 

And keep on practising. If you're not satisfied with it, have another try until you are. It's worth the extra work to have something you feel good about.

 

Steven

[Olli Sukunimisson]

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.

 

Edited December 26, 2024 by Olli Sukunimisson

[Louie da fly]

Better, certainly. Walnut's better than pine, but still not my first choice for carving. See if you can get hold of some fruit wood. It's worth it.

 

Though I have to say that's one pretty Duyfken!

 

Steven 

[Olli Sukunimisson]

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?

 

Edited December 28, 2024 by Olli Sukunimisson

[*Hans*]

Ha, I did not see thus topic before, until I was noticed about it on the Dutch forum. Very nice work you’ve been doing here, and completely in the Dutch way, where every ship was uniquely decorated to the wishes of the owner and captain.

[*Hans*]

Then, about the decorations and carvings. We are busy replacing every decoration for 3D designed and printed ones. This is unfortunately a very time consuming and therefore slow process. 

[Olli Sukunimisson]

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!

[Louie da fly]

15 hours ago, Olli Sukunimisson said:

She is so beautiful and graceful—like an antique lute.

I couldn't agree more. Such a beautiful ship.

 

Steven

[Olli Sukunimisson]

Neurosurgeon, a sort of

 

[Olli Sukunimisson]

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...

 

Edited December 30, 2024 by Olli Sukunimisson

[Olli Sukunimisson]

I'm not sure, but 'cmon, life contains suffering.

 

[Olli Sukunimisson]

Finnish Posti delivered my beautiful abachi planks. Finally, I can make all the knights. (Is that the right term?)  

 

[Baker]

13 hours ago, Olli Sukunimisson said:

Is that the right term?

Yes.

Nice work 

[Olli Sukunimisson]

[Olli Sukunimisson]

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.

[*Hans*]

Looking very fine!

 

Regarding your photo of the deadeyes: make sure they all are mounted in the correct position, with two holes on top and one on the bottom. They should look like a surprised young lady. 
 

A deadeye is called a “juffer” in Dutch, and this is an old fashion word (17th century) for a young (unmarried) lady.

 

If you look at it you will see.

[*Hans*]

4 hours ago, Olli Sukunimisson said:

I really love a clean main deck, so I’ll think about minimizing the mess from the cannon ropes.

You could go for closed gunports, and stow the cannons to the sides of the ship, parallel to the hull. If not in use the cannons where put aside to the hull, tight up with ropes. 

Edited yesterday at 09:29 AM by *Hans*