Colors of Danish ships

[Steve J]

I'm building Mamoli's Friesland (Dutch 80 gunner from 1663) and I'm wondering what color scheme was used on Dutch ships of this era.  I remember reading that the Dutch lion was red, but that's about all I know.  Does anybody have any knowledge about this, or perhaps give me a reference that I can look up?  I'm especially interested in the colors of the metal decorations.

 

Thanks,

Steve J

[Tadeusz43]

Hi Steve,

Attached photos  of repicas ships VOC Amsterdam and Batavia will help you paint your model according to the practice of the period

 

Merry Christmas and Happy Modelling in New Year 2015

 

Tadeusz

 

My models:

From kits

Vasa, HMS Victory, Le Solei Royale, Friesland

From scratch

HMS Warrior 1860, Esplanade, Grosse Yacht

Norman’s ship, HMS Speedy, La Royale

Peter von Danzig

Polacca XVII cent.

Current project:

SS Savannah 1818

[Steve J]

Hi Tadeusz,

Thanks for the pictures.  They'll be a big help.  Have a Merry Christmas.

Steve