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Jim Lad

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  1. Great to know that you've come through your medical problems OK, Bruce. It's a delight to see more photos of your lovely clipper. John
  2. Just had another thought, Pat (I have some occasionally)! Late 19th/early 20th century sailing ships often had bullseye fairleads lashed to the shrouds to lead some of the light running rigging from aloft to the pin rail. Is that, perhaps, what he's talking about? John
  3. Welcome home! John
  4. First time I've come across the expression, Pat. I'll be interested to see what information people have on this. John
  5. Hello Adam, and another warm welcome from 'Down Under'. John
  6. Wow! She's looking very workman-like, Popeye! John
  7. More beautiful work, Nils. Just for your information, the English term for that type of boat davit is 'radial davit'. I don't think I'd include the gratings at the bottom of the ladder unless you have evidence for them on the original ship - it would be a very unusual feature. John
  8. Popeye, as it's a half forecastle, there wouldn't have been ladders to it. It was usual to have the crew toilets up as close to the forecastle as possible. John
  9. Even with the break to save your son's car, she's still coming along nicely, mate! John
  10. Love the photos of the entire model - she looks absolutely stunning. John
  11. I think 'shock absorber' is a very good practical description, Keith. John
  12. Nice to see an update on the beautiful lady, Michael. John
  13. Just catching up, Maury. She's really looking first class. John
  14. And no doubt you'll be studying a copy of Tom Roberts' 'Bailed Up'. John
  15. She's really coming together with that beautiful detail, Keith. John
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