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Jim Lad

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  1. Hello Eric, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. That's a couple of nice models you have there. John
  2. Very nice looking accommodation block. By the way, when I was at sea, escape routes were more in the nature of 'see if you can find a way out!' John
  3. That's quite a large ship. Steven - and that compass is really fascinating, especially considering the date! John
  4. Glen, it's interesting that the Hawaiian (Polynesian) word for canoe is wa'a - the Gilbertese (Micronesian) word is wa. The Gilbertese, being very innovative with their language for European objects, call an aeroplane 'wa ni kiba' - flying canoe! John
  5. Keith, I've had cataract surgery on both eyes. Nothing to it and the improvement in my sight is nothing short of amazing. John
  6. Hello Luc, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. That looks a very nice workshop! John
  7. A good honest workhorse and well worth modelling - especially if she's one of your old ships. John
  8. What devastating news. He is a sad loss to the world of model ship building. My deepest condolences to Donna and the rest of the family. John
  9. Works well, Nils. many ships had hinged steel plates over the freeing ports that clanged annoyingly when the ship was rolling heavily. John
  10. These illustrations from George Campbell's "China Tea Clippers" (1974) may be of some interest. John
  11. Yes, Keith. Once it's confirmed that this project is actually going ahead, I'll get a log started. John
  12. Hello Simon, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  13. As I've said - more info on the restoration when it's all finalised! John
  14. Thanks for the encouragement, folks. I'll be starting a thread on the restoration if and when it happens. John
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