Roter Löwe 1597 by Ondras71 - scala 1/60

[Herman]

Can you imagine climbing the ratlines on a stormy evening and then have to lean over backwards to negotiate the ladder futtock shrouds to get into the platform!

Rather disturbing thought for someone with a fear of heights.
During my military service, we had to descend a church tower backward. I wasn't exactly thrilled.

 

[BradNSW]

And the church tower wasn't rolling back and forth in 30 degree arcs...

Guessing you wouldn't enjoy/didn't do Military Freefall training

 

[Herman]

And the church tower wasn't rolling back and forth in 30 degree arcs...

Guessing you wouldn't enjoy/didn't do Military Freefall training

Funny you say that. I actually enrolled in that course voluntarily. Maybe wanted the wings badge too much at the time. Never came to the point of jumping though as I had a motorcycle accident and had to look for an other career.

 

[Tobias]

Fantastic work. My brother-in-law was also at the Vasa Museum in September. I was inundated with hundreds of pictures.

 

[Ondras71]

Very interesting debate, friends, I haven't enjoyed moving around in the rigging of a real ship yet..

Another component. Removable loading hoist "Stay tackle".



It was nicely discussed here by modeler Mati and the author of the book "The ships of Abel Tasman" Ab Hoving. https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/...-1-48-completed-build.7055/page-2#post-159810













On the last day of the year, I wish all modelers a lot of peace in their construction, personal well-being and, most importantly, health until 2026. Ondras

 

[dockattner]

And best wishes to you as well, Ondras! A joy to follow your work!

 

[shota70]

Very interesting debate, friends, I haven't enjoyed moving around in the rigging of a real ship yet..

Another component. Removable loading hoist "Stay tackle".

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It was nicely discussed here by modeler Mati and the author of the book "The ships of Abel Tasman" Ab Hoving. https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/...-1-48-completed-build.7055/page-2#post-159810

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On the last day of the year, I wish all modelers a lot of peace in their construction, personal well-being and, most importantly, health until 2026. Ondras

happy new year my dear friend, wish you all the best and happiness
you are doing incredible work!!!

 

[Tobias]

Happy New Year 2026 to you too, Ondras.

 

[Ondras71]

And best wishes to you as well, Ondras! A joy to follow your work!

happy new year my dear friend, wish you all the best and happiness
you are doing incredible work!!!

Happy New Year 2026 to you too, Ondras.

Thank you very much, friends.

So in the new year, I measured the Topmast shrouds..











Tied up temporarily. Topmast will be removed..

 

[Heinrich]

Happy new Year my friend. The Red Lion is looking splendid and your rigging is exemplary. She is just getting better and better looking all the time!

 

[GIG1810]

Hey Ondras,

Wonderful work, and surely very exhausting too! Simply great!