Dutch galleon "Verenigde Provinciën"

[Hadoque]

I don't know where you learned differently, but 'Verenigde Provinciën' is in fact the name for what we now know as the Netherlands. I studied history in Leuven and my textbook of that period states this:

They were called 'De Nederlanden' (together with 'Flanders') but when Gelderland, Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Friesland, Overijsel en Groningen seperated in the 16th century, they formed 'De Verenigde Provinciën', 7 in total. So the name of your ship is 100% correct. 

* modified: And btw, these photo's are stunning!! 

You're right! 
I'm getting old I guess, demention is lurking around 
"Verenigde Provinciën" is after the seperation, "De Nederlanden" is before.
I think I was mistaking because in my heart I wish the seperation in the 16th century (not the later one in the 19th century after the shortlived reunification  ) would never have taken place.

[Hadoque]

Some better pics...

Not shown here is the change of the cabinwindows; I swapped the yellow ones for softer looking golden ones after taking the pics, to have the ship somewhat less brightlly coloured.

[Hadoque]

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[PrimusPilus]

Definitively looks better now!

[BlackPearl2006]

you must be a lot like me when it comes to your ships;  I've had my ships for years but I STILL sometimes stare at them for hours and hours to appreciate the little details.  I wish enthusiasts like yourself were local so we could show and tell and talk ships in person.  that'd be so fun!

I love the enhancements you've made to your galleon!  I'm very jealous and can't wait for this ship to arrive in USA next year.  Lucky duck!

[Giorginetto]

Very nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant wait to start buying some ships again !!! 

[Hadoque]

you must be a lot like me when it comes to your ships;  I've had my ships for years but I STILL sometimes stare at them for hours and hours to appreciate the little details. 

yes, that's true! 
I can enjoy sitting in the couch just watching my ships, crews, soldiers etc. And if I see something that doesn't quite fit like I think it should, or if something could be bettered, then it HAS to be changed! (as long as I have the necessary parts or technical skills that is).

I wish enthusiasts like yourself were local so we could show and tell and talk ships in person.  that'd be so fun!

Indeed!! 
I don't know any other belgian Playmobil/historical ship-fan(atic)... Since Macgayver and I talked about building the Unicorn, I didn't have the opportunity to talk in depth about ships with other Playmo-collectors. I do meet a few other collectors, but they are into many other themes so there never is much specific shiptalk...

Luckily we can exchange some thoughts here!