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  1. Jim Lad
    Typical of her time and place, Russ - built for maximum carrying capacity. John
  2. Jim Lad
    A minor update - just to show that something is happening. The first couple of frames have been traced out and their segments fitted together ready for shaping. The photos show the first frame traced out and with its segments fixed and ready for shaping. John
  3. Jim Lad
    Wow! Very nice looking AA guns, Danny! John
  4. Jim Lad
    Looking good, mate! Look critically at what you do, but don't sell yourself short! John
  5. Jim Lad
    G'day Daniel - nice to have you along for the (very slow) ride. The ship I'm using for the lines is a slightly earlier merchant ship called the 'Pearl'. I've altered her proportions slightly on the computer to give me a better fit for 'Meteor'. John
  6. Jim Lad
    Nicely done, Tim. John
  7. Jim Lad
    Mistake? What mistake? She's really looking the goods, Danny! John
  8. Jim Lad
    Hello Michael, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  9. Jim Lad
    Thanks for the encouragement, folks. More to come soon (I hope). John
  10. Jim Lad
    Hello Derek, and another warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  11. Jim Lad
    I've just been following quietly along with this one, but I've certainly driven over the Wardell bridge on more than a few occasions! You're doing a great job on it Tecko. Congratulations on a great build - and also on the health report. John
  12. Jim Lad
    Hello Tom, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. That looks like a very nicely constructed longboat you have there. John
  13. Jim Lad
    Well, at last I'm posting an update. As I said at the beginning - this will be a very slow build. So far all I have is a keel, stem and sternpost ready to receive frames. I hope to at least make a start on the frames at the museum next Monday. The slowness of this build will be due partly to the fact that, with a heck of a lot going on at home, I'll probably be doing the entire build at the museum - so only one day a week maximum; and I'll also be feeling my way a bit with this one. She's earlier than the period I'm familiar with and I'm also taking a little more care with joints and finish in the frame as I may build her with unplanked frames below the main deck - still trying to decide on that. Anyway, here's the first photo of the actual build under weigh! John
  14. Jim Lad
    That's exactly what a jig's supposed to do, Russ! I love simple solutions! John
  15. Jim Lad
    Nice progress, Danny - and a very clever jig. John
  16. Jim Lad
    Just catching up after being away for a few days, Fred. It's good to see that she's still progressing and really looking the part now. John
  17. Jim Lad
    I missed the case building while away for my wife's birthday. The completed model is a real credit to you, Nils. You've really captured the atmosphere of the ship - she looks superb. Congratulations on a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. John
  18. Jim Lad
    Just beautiful, Keith. Your patience and attention to small detail is really paying off in the brilliant results you are achieving. John
  19. Jim Lad
    A cunning method of clamping your pipe joints, Danny! John
  20. Jim Lad
    Hello Daniel and a warm welcome to MSW. John
  21. Jim Lad
    Hello, and another warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  22. Jim Lad
    She's looking very impressive, Danny. John
  23. Jim Lad
    Just catching up after a few days away. She continues to impress. John
  24. Jim Lad
    Very nice, Russ. I can hardly wait to see the next stage. John
  25. Jim Lad
    G'day Syd, and a warm welcome to the forum from another Sydneysider! John

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