Jim Lad
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Looking good, Håkan! Don't be too hard on yourself over those light glimmers through the planking - they'll be totally invisible once the deck is on. Have a great new Year, mate (ours happens in just over 17 hours)! John -
Thanks, Håkan. Being built in 1851 she was just a few years before the huge explosion in design advances in both hulls and rigging - built for capacity, not speed. It's amazing how many visitors to the museum who are otherwise completely ignorant of maritime matters comment on the bow shape. People may be more observant than we immagine. John
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This is that point in the build here my Admiral claims that I'm constructing fish's skeleton. John
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Hello Dave, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John
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Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. When you're ready to start building, remember to start a build log - then we can all enjoy your model, and you can get all the help might you need. John
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Beautiful pipe work, mate! John
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Great idea to be obsessed with alignment, Keith. if the basic frame is right then the model can be right! A very happy Chrictmas to you and yours and we'll continue to enjoy your progress after the holidays. John
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hello Richie, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John
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Hello Andrew, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
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Stepping the mast with a plum bob...two questions.
Jim Lad replied to HardeeHarHar's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Have to agree with Greg. Not gluing the foot of the mast to the step is a great investment in future refurbishments or repairs! John -
Sure does, Steven. John
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The boats turned out well, mate! John
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Very mean of family to disrupt the model making, Keith, but at least you're making some progress. John
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Depends whether you want to go movie or more realistic, Nils. I' think I'd go for the merchant flag (being ex Merchant Navy). John
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Hello Christoher, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John
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Hello Tyler, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
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She looks really good on the water. Lifeboat is coming along well. John
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Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. Remember the old adage - the only stupid question is the one that you don't ask! John
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"Meteor' continues to creep slowly ahead. I haven't had much actual building time as the museum has been pretty busy and I've been spending a lot of time talking ti visitors. I've also been spending time in discussions regarding the new project I mentioned. There have been a few hiccoughs along the way but the 'powers that be' at the museum are now keen to see the project go ahead. There is a (hopefully) final meeting planned for January 19th to finalise matters for all stakeholders. The meeting could have been much sooner, but during the holiday period its difficult to get everybody together at the same time. Here's a photo of the 'Meteor' showing the current state with capping rails rough fitted. John
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