Halve Maen (Half Moon) – Kolderstok

Vessel history

Halve Maen (Half Moon) is the vessel on which Henry Hudson sailed in 1609. he sailed for the VOC (Dutch East India Company), establishing the first contacts in the area of what is now the United States. The results of this expedition led to the founding of New Netherland and the city of New Amsterdam — present-day New York. Halve Maen was a yacht – a small, agile vessel used by 17th-century Dutch sailors for long-distance voyages and exploration.

Model contents

• Scale: 1:50
• Construction: laser-cut bulkheads; complete set of planks in various sizes for planking; numerous laser-cut accessories
• Rigging and fittings: includes rigging, blocks, and additional accessories; available with either standard blocks or authentic (historical) rigging blocks
• Stern ornament: Halve Maen emblem 3D-printed in grey plastic — for self-painting
• Sails: a DIY sewing and finishing kit
• Base: simple stand included; luxury oak stand available separately
• Manual: NL / EN / DE, text + photos; the box also includes drawings of the model and rigging
• Wood options: available in oak or walnut; the item shown in the photos is oak
• Color scheme: the natural wood tones have been preserved as much as possible; only the underwater section of the hull is finished in Kolderstok Harpuis (paint can be purchased separately)
• Difficulty level: 2 / 4

Dimensions and Scale

• Scale: 1:50
• Length: approx. 60 cm
• Width: approx. 24 cm
• Height: approx. 55 cm