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James Caird 1/24 scale, scratch-built
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I intended this model to represent the James Caird as it might have looked on Elephant Island just prior to its departure on the voyage to South Georgia. I based the model on photographs taken by Frank Hurley during the expedition and used plans developed and shared with me by a member of this forum. I have left part of the canvas deck covering folded back so that the supplies and provisions stored inside the boat can be seen. -
We just returned from two weeks exploring southwestern England. We managed to visit many of the places suggested in replies to my original post, but the most interesting and moving site for me was the James Caird at Dulwich College. The setting is remarkable - a two story high atrium in a new building called the Laboratory - and I was able to take photos from the ground level and from above. I took many photos of the boat, focusing on the details of hull construction, rigging, blocks and tackle, sails, etc., so that I could make my current modeling project, the James Caird itself, as accura
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Could you share the plans for the Mayflower shallop that are in the background of the pictures (rudder, etc.) in your February 15, 2014 post? I know I have asked tou about shallop plans before, but those look very useful to someone hoping to model this boat. Thanks.
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Thanks to all for the travel tips, our itinerary for the trip is quite full now. Should be fun.
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Thanks, another good tip. We will have to add a couple more days to our trip, at this rate!
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Thanks to all of you for the suggestions! Much appreciated. I will stick pins in my map and try to connect all the dots. My current model is the James Caird, so I plan to visit Dulwich College and see the original in its new setting.
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Thanks, Roger, I appreciate the suggestion. I have wanted to visit the NMMC and the Mount’s Bay area.
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We will be in England for a couple of weeks in May, traveling between London and Cornwall. We have already identified a number of places to visit, but would welcome any suggestions from the group regarding sites along the southern English coast related to maritime history and shipbuilding. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!
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