I am wetting my pants.. Texel!

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I am wetting my pants.. Texel!

Post by barr7430 » Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:30 pm

Check this stuff out form the Dutch Museum at Texel...

I found a couple of shots on th web adn then the link to these amazing pictures..

http://new-wab.forumactif.org/t2368-dio ... du-xviie-s
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Post by j1mwallace » Wed Mar 01, 2017 11:22 am

I thought that with Texel being a breed of sheep that your freemason application had been accepted ! :shock:
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Post by arthur1905 » Wed Mar 01, 2017 5:41 pm

I think the only suitable word is "Wow" :D :D :D

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Post by Glorfindel » Wed Mar 01, 2017 10:07 pm

Simply stunning. The incredible detail and wonderful colours.

But, its only when you reach the last but one photo that you realise the scale of this project.
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Post by toggy » Wed Mar 01, 2017 10:15 pm

Not that far from Ijmuiden Mr. H, if we sail to Crisis.
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Post by barr7430 » Wed Mar 01, 2017 11:14 pm

Yup, it is a breathtaking exhibit I am blown away by this
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Post by Holywell Hill » Wed Mar 08, 2017 2:12 pm

What a great find! I want to go there immediately! It is a timely reminder of how important ships and the marine were in our period for transport of men materials, supplies. Our 17th century world revolved around shipping. In fact you couldn't really get anywhere without it. Trade and War depended on the strength, quality and efficiency of the marine. There is so much scope for gaming and scenarios with combined operations in Ireland, Flanders and in Canada. This is mouth-watering stuff. Thanks Barry for the link.
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Post by duc de limbourg » Sun Apr 09, 2017 7:29 am

this is the site of Artitec, the producer of the scene:

www.artitec.nl/index.php/nl/voc

sadly only in dutch
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Post by barr7430 » Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:11 am

the translate button in the top right provides quite a lot of English access.. thanks Duc!
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