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Jim Lad
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Hello Michael, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John
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Hello Keith, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
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Looking good, Kevin. She's going to be a fine model. John- 337 replies
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Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
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Hello Nemo, and a warm welcome to the forum. John
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Work on this model has unfortunately been suspended due to Coronavirus. We all had an email yesterday afternoon advising that many of the museum's functions are being suspended immediately until further notice, including all volunteering roles. The model is at the museum and I'm at home - hopefully this won't last too long! John
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Just catching up - she's really looking first class. John
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G'day Stephen, and a warm welcome to the forum. John
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Hello David, and a warm welcome to the forum from the other side of the Pacific. John
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Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum. John
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A brave move, Kevin, but one you won't regret. If you hadn't made the alterations it would bug you every time you looked at your model. John
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Moving at your usual slow pace, Popeye! John
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Chapman, this is the only other photo of the carronade I have. Alan, Air New Zealand have regular flights to Norfolk Island from Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland. John
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New Member and kind of new to wooden boats
Jim Lad replied to Oldskiboat's topic in New member Introductions
Hello Gary, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John -
A few photos of relics from HMS 'Sirius' which was wrecked at Norfolk island on 19th March, 1790. These were taken on our recent trip to the island. First, the site of the wreck. The remains of Sirius lie scattered on the reef in the breakers directly in line with the mountain peak on the island. In case you didn't think that Sirius was coppered, these are the remains of some of her copper plating. Of general interest, two bronze pump chambers. A badly twisted horseshoe plate from the bow. Pintles and gudgeons and the spectacle plate A carronade showing distress from being pounded n the reef for two centuries. I must say I was surprised by the shortness of this weapon - much shorter than later ones. A tampion which was found still secure in the carronade barrel. The gunner's mate certainly knew his work! Lastly, and of interest to all builders of late 18th century models, a shackle and chain link.
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Truly amazing work! John
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Welcome back and congratulations on your 'cancer free' report. It's a great feeling, isn't it? John
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And another from the Great Pacific Northwest
Jim Lad replied to Egilman's topic in New member Introductions
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That's coming along nicely, Popeye. You'll be working on deck fittings before you know it. John
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She's looking very flash, David. Is that rudder fixed yet - it looks like it's bent away from the stern post a little. John
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Bar-class boom defence vessel HMS Barbican
Jim Lad replied to Edwardkenway's topic in Nautical/Naval History
The Bar class seems to have been pretty popular and fairly well documented, Edward - even the RAN had three of them. What information are you looking for, exactly? If it'd specific minor detail of your dad's ship, is it worth trying to contact any of his former shipmates? John -
Just found your log. That's really beautiful work. John
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