Fixing the "Norske Løve"

[Dean62]

Thanks Dean, let me know if you want more pic's of some details of my model. I'll post them on your build log.

That would be fine, there are not too many good examples out there to reference. I have been using a ship from the museum as a reference, as it is similar.

 

[salmonhermes]

Hello everyone,

As I said in my introduction, I recently bought a "Norske Løve" model for 25€, I do not know if it was built from a kit or bought it already assembled.
The model is in really bad state, as you will see on the pictures.

The rigging is totally to rebuilt, the mizzen is broken, the main mast is moving a bit, the foremast Is okay I think, and the bow sprit is also moving, maybe just came off. I removed the sails wich are really dirty, I tried to handwash it, but with no results, so I tryed the washing machine... Bad idea, the sewing is gone. I will probably buy new ones.

The Hull is correct, it maybe need a fresh paint, and unfortunately, the figurehaed is broken and I just have the half broken part. At the stern, on the quarter galleries, all the glit are missing. For the guns, I don't remember how many left, but just a little bit. A majority of the "Gun's doors" (I don't know the english word for that) is missing too. The two wooden anchors, are broken. I was Thinking to replace it by metal anchors. And the rudder is missing.
I think I just resume the all state of the ship, If I forget something I will let you know.

So, I will ask you, to help me, maybe where I would start, and if anyone of you have the rigging plan to help me rebuilt it. I hesitate to remove all the ropes because I can't found any plans on the internet (maybe I don't have the good keywords). Also, I hope you will understand my English wich is may be not so good, especially for marine terms.

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Hi SaltyBear!
I have just seen this post of yours. Are you still working on the restoration? I have one and will be restoring it over the summer 2024. We may have some ideas to exchange? Chris

 

[Caveskier58]

G'day Salty bear, after reading your posts I thought that I would have a look through my box of spare parts that I have collected over the years and guess what I found, see pics below,

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I believe these are the decorations for the stern of the Norske Love the fittings number on them is F536,
if you would like them PM me your name and address and I will post them to you, I do not want any
money for them, they are yours if you want them,

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and a few close ups,

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Best regards john,


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Hi
I just came across your post today, regarding the Norske Love spare ornamentation parts. If by some miracle you still have them I would gladly pay you for them.
I'm working on my bucket list (CML leukemia) and I am trying to finish and or repair some of my models while I still can.

Thank you very much
Bob jessup

 

[neptune]

Hi
I just came across your post today, regarding the Norske Love spare ornamentation parts. If by some miracle you still have them I would gladly pay you for them.
I'm working on my bucket list (CML leukemia) and I am trying to finish and or repair some of my models while I still can.

Thank you very much
Bob jessup

Sorry Bob, They were sent to Salty Bear,

Best regards John,