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Roter Löwe 1597 by Ondras71 - scala 1/60

BradNSW said:
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!
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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 said:
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 Sick
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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.
 
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