A cardboard model of a Blazer

**Johanvandijk** · #1 11-26-2021, 08:42 AM

I would like to show me some of my work.
In this “project” I made a design of a traditional Dutch sailing vessel. The aim of this project was to design a traditional vessel to sail in the area of the Waddenzee. I selected a type of vessel that traditionally was used in the past in this area. This way I was able to create a vessel that would make a perfect sailing vessel for the Waddenzee, an area known for shallow treacherous waters. As well the design part as well as the building part was a joyful learning curve. An very interesting learning curve for somebody who normally builds models of more modern vessels.

I hope you will enjoy watching the pictures of my version of the “Blazer”

**Bluenoser** · #2 11-29-2021, 08:19 AM

Looks great. It certainly captures the character.

**Vermin_King** · #3 11-29-2021, 08:34 AM

Not being familiar with ships as much as I would like, roughly what years were these boats in use?

Looks great by the way. Excellent first post. Welcome

**Johanvandijk** · #4 11-29-2021, 10:26 AM

These vessels where in use from 1860 till 1960. The last ones where allready built in steel. My examples are 2 vessels which where both built around 1900. These examples where built in wood.

**sreinmann** · #5 11-30-2021, 11:35 AM

That's a great build sir. Very well crafted.

**Joe711** · #6 12-06-2021, 12:50 PM

Very nice shaped boat, great design!

I would love to see such a ship in my port as well, at a scale of 1/250, of course. Would you allow me to use your drawings?

Regards, Joe