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  1. Jim Lad
    I thought members from the Northern Hemisphere might be interested in a couple of photos of the Australian paddle steamer 'Ruby'. 'Ruby' was a typical passenger vessel of the Murray/Darling Rivers system and was built in 1907 and carried 30 passengers. Although almost 133 feet long, her maximum draught when fully loaded with firewood and stores was never more than three feet. After a long and varied career as a passenger steamer, she was laid up in 1938 and used as a houseboat for thirty years, but sadly neglected. In 1968 she was purchased by the town of Wentworth, at the confluence of the Murray and Darling Rivers, and hauled up into a park to be displayed on dry land. Her deterioration continued until 1996, when she was placed under the care of the local Shire Council. A restoration committee, ably led by Captain Leon Wagner, a highly experienced river boat Captain, was formed and restoration began. 'Ruby' was fully restored to her configuration when first built and the work was completed in 2004. 'Ruby' once more proudly sails the Murray/Darling system, usually under the expert hand of Captain Wagner. John
  2. Jim Lad
    While visiting Broken Hill - in the far west of NSW - recently, we came across this memorial to the bandsmen of the Titanic. I thought it was an unusual place to find a memorial to a ship that sank on the other side of the world, especially as Broken Hill is several hundred kilometres from the nearest large body of water, but it turns out that brass bands were especially popular in the town in the years before the First World War and when news of the disaster reached 'The Hill' the townsmen thought it an appropriate place to erect a monument to the Titanic's brave bandsmen. John
  3. Jim Lad
    Hello Jeff, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John
  4. Jim Lad
    Just catching up after holidays, Keith - she continues to impress. John
  5. Jim Lad
    Congratulations on the completion of a magnificent model, Chuck. John
  6. Jim Lad
    A great example to us all, Danny - remaking anything that doesn't really satisfy you. John
  7. Jim Lad
    She's coming along beautifully, Danny! John
  8. Jim Lad
    She's really looking first class, Bob. John
  9. Jim Lad
    Coming along very nicely, Danny. Are you going to sink her as a breakwater when she's finished? John
  10. Jim Lad
    Very nice, Popeye. By the time you've finished the fleet the western side of the North Atlantic will be in danger of being fished out! John
  11. Jim Lad
    Hello, and another warm welcome from 'Down Under'. John
  12. Jim Lad
    Just catching up, Chuck - sweet work! John
  13. Jim Lad
    Hello Cedric, and another warm welcome from 'Down Under'. John
  14. Jim Lad
    Nils, another way to fit the lifelines is to just drill a small hole but not put an eye in. A bight of the lifeline can then be pushed into the hole using a piece of wire and glued in place. John
  15. Jim Lad
    You're really steaming ahead with this one, Danny. She's looking really good. John
  16. Jim Lad
    Nils, These ropes are called lifelines. Lifeboats on "modern" ships also have grab lines (which are never seen on models for some reason) which are ropes which run around under the boat from gunwale to gunwale and are for the purpose of righting a capsized boat. There are usually two grab lines per boat. John
  17. Jim Lad
    Another WWII sub? I'll be watching with interest, Piet. John
  18. Jim Lad
    Just catching up after some time away, Bob. She's really looking the goods. John
  19. Jim Lad
    This will be interesting to watch, Danny. John
  20. Jim Lad
    Boy, she's really come along while I've been away! Great work, mate. John
  21. Jim Lad
    Just catching up after some time away, Danny. Your coach really looks superb! Just as a sidelight - this photo is of the Cobb & Co. Station at Wanganella, down in the Riverina. perhaps your coach called there on occasions. John
  22. Jim Lad
    Just catching up after being away on holiday, Nils. Delightful work as usual. John
  23. Jim Lad
    Just found your new building log, Doris. It's a delight to have you back on the forum and building another of your magnificent models. John
  24. Jim Lad
    Just catching up, Adrian. That's some really beautiful work that you're doing there. John
  25. Jim Lad
    I'm sorry, Bob, but the Tassie Devil is a critically endangered animal. I'm afraid I might have to report you to the National Parks Service! John

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