Roter Löwe 1597 by Ondras71

[Hubac's Historian]

Just catching up, Ondras - remarkable and beautiful results, as always.  You really have the knack for the polymerized clay.

[Ondras71]

Thank you very much Hubacs Historian,  thank you for the like..

 

I studied the patina of a strong shining gold color, I darkened the stand so that it was not prettier than the ship..

The model is ready for the competition in Poland..

 

[Baker]

10 hours ago, Ondras71 said:

The model is ready for the competition in Poland..

First prize 😉 👍

 

A very nice model Ondras 

[Ondras71]

On 4/6/2023 at 9:36 AM, Baker said:

First prize 😉 👍

 

A very nice model Ondras 

Thank you Baker for the kind words before the contest. Thanks for the Like.

 

This time in the competition, the points were enough for the silver medal. When I compare my boat with La Renomee by the Czech modeler Pavel Brablc, I have to agree.👌 Hats off to his extensive hand embellishment and detailing. Well 22 years of work..

I have to say that the visitors liked the ship..😃

 

Here is a link to photos from the contest. https://www.olesnica24.com/galeria/1405,mistrzostwa-polski-i-mistrzostwa-czech-wystawowych-modeli-redukcyjnych-statkow-i-okretow-klas-c-w-olesnicy

[mtaylor]

Congratulations on the silver metal. 

[GioMun]

Congratulations!! Anyway, the most important medal is the satysfaction for your personal achivement. 

 

Your model is very beautiful and very well made.

 

Cheers.

 

Giorgio.

[Ondras71]

After a very long time I finished the hoof for the workboat. I'm building this one according to the Zeehaen plan..

 

Prepared keel, stern post, stem and ribs..

[Hubac's Historian]

Absolutely superb result, Ondras, and an honor well deserved - CONGRATULATIONS!

[Louie da fly]

Superb work. She's absolutely beautiful! The kind of precision and quality I aspire to but don't achieve (so far).

 

Steven

Edited June 1, 2023 by Louie da fly

[Ondras71]

Thank you so much Hubacs and Steven..

 

I got over the "lean" period a bit and started working on the boat. The lower parts of the ribs are gradually ground, the horror, each part a different angle..

The ribs are gradually placed on the keel..

 

It's a bit like making another model..

[Roger Pellett]

You ARE making another model!

Roger

[mtaylor]

A wise person once said:  "Treat each part as a model and at the end of the day, you'll have made more models than most will make in a lifetime".  Or words to that effect any......

[Ondras71]

Thank you very much friends!

 

Boat put away for a while, making anchors, another challenge...🔥

Here, however, a larger burner than the one in the photo is used for heating..

[Baker]

craftsmanship.
beautiful work Ondras.

[Rock_From_Korea]

Absolutely fabulous work, Ondras!

[Ondras71]

Thank you very much Patrick and Rock! Thanks for the like.

 

I weakened the vanes to 1.3mm according to the Zeehaen ship anchor plan, now better..🔥

Polished with 00 steel wool and ready for blackening..🔥

[FriedClams]

Clean and wonderful craftsmanship on that anchor, Ondras!

 

Gary

[Ondras71]

Thank you very much Gary.  Thanks for the like. 

 

Anchors blackened and wooden partitions made..🔥

Result..

[scrubbyj427]

Very nice work Ondras! Excellent metal work!

[Ondras71]

Thanks scrubbyj, thanks for the like.

 

I hung the finished anchors on the boat. The bow has been properly strengthened..

I will also place the binding points on the bowsprit stump..

[zappto]

Congradulations! Your dedication payed of, it looks really beautifull, also very good stand you made!

[Ondras71]

Binding points laid on the bowsprit stump.

The ship is temporarily located in the museum in Rumburk as part of promotional events for the 2023 World Model Boat Championship in the Czech Republic. https://wchs-c-2023.eu/cz

[Snug Harbor Johnny]

  There's a Gorch Fock in one display case there ... something I'm attempting to restore - estimated age 50 - 70 years.

 

[Ondras71]

On 8/20/2023 at 4:18 PM, Snug Harbor Johnny said:

  There's a Gorch Fock in one display case there ... something I'm attempting to restore - estimated age 50 - 70 years.

 

You have great eyes Johnny. Of course, the plan in our "eastern" sector was for the Soviet ship Tovarišč.

 

[Ondras71]

So the WCHS 2023 pre-competition and competition time is over, the boat has returned from its trip..

...now to start building again and finish the rigging!🔥

[Ondras71]

Thank you very much everyone for the likes..

 

I finally finished the folded ribs of the boat..

Future rib height..

Sanded, I can lay boards..🔥

 

[Ondras71]

Thank you very much everyone for the likes.🙂

 

The most challenging part of a Dutch boat with a round bow and stern. Top board. Made stops to get the shape and cut the boards...

 

..bending into shape according to a paper template..

First boards glued..🔥

Bow..

Stern..

Finding? Very fragile..

[Baker]

1 minute ago, Ondras71 said:

Very fragile..

Indeed 

[Ondras71]

I continue on the work boat. According to the plan, the boat has colorful decorations. I didn't want to do this on the boat, but the color strip will match the whole boat..

 

 

So spray paint white and then red triangles. The board is 2.2 mm..

Red...

And the resulting decorations..

I'm repainting and now just clean wood...🔥

[Ondras71]

Thank you very much everyone for the likes..

 

Spraying done, maybe the last one on the ship...🎨

Glued pre-prepared wales from strips 1x1 mm..

The result is satisfaction..🔥💥