Before I show you the finished Van Galen, I'd like to write just a few words, do a small digression.
I've always loved ships and the everything what's connected with the sea. In the 1960s, I even wanted to join the navy but eventually, I ended up as a truck driver in the army.
Anyway, the passion for ships has remained. When it comes to the paper models, I often choose vessels that are not bigger than destroyers because of the limited space I have. Small scales are just not for me. The ship has to be in 1/200 scale or something bigger. Then I can really enjoy working on it.
When I have the opportunity, I also like to vist various maritime museums. Everytime I'm in Gdynia, I just have to see ORP Błyskawica (H34), even though I've been there so many times...