grrrr....
Why do they feel the need to create parts that are otherwise identical to existing or previous parts but which are slightly bigger?
I recently got a 3-strand and 4-strand ratline (the climbing thing on a sailing ship) pair to go with the pair I already had but they're about a cm longer, both of them but otherwise the same as the older ones I have.
Same with the newer cargo barrels. The barrels themselves are quite different, more elongated looking with metal coloured hoops. The lids though...almost identical to the old barrel lids including size but the bit that holds them in place is a different size so they sit loose on the old barrels. The tap hole in the lid is also larger. Fortunately the taps I got fit the older lids which I have several of.
Hopefully both sets of ratlines will fit the ship which is a 3050 ship but the masts are from a 5135. Finally have masts and rigging for it, though nearly all from newer ships including some nice dark brown pulleys instead of the usual black.