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Jim Lad

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  1. Jim Lad
    The frame over the stern was used for anchor recovery. If you have that fitted, there should also be a windlass amidships. John
  2. Jim Lad
    A truly lovely piece of work, mate! John
  3. Jim Lad
    Love the gummed tape mast hoops, Michael. John
  4. Jim Lad
    Just catching up, Druxey - she looks beautiful already! John
  5. Jim Lad
    That's a very generous gesture on your part, Bug - good on you! John
  6. Jim Lad
    Some interesting detail work on the forecastle, Nils. By the way, in English the chain sprocket wheels for the anchor chain are called gypsies. John
  7. Jim Lad
    Just magnificent, Alexandru! John
  8. Jim Lad
    Coming along really nicely, Francesca. That's a clever trick with the magnets. John
  9. Jim Lad
    "if we did not do the research our models would not be correct." An excellent sentiment, Bob! By the way, the model's coming along really well. John
  10. Jim Lad
    Haven't caught up for a bit, Neal. She really does look first class. John
  11. Jim Lad
    Your shingles really look first class Popeye! What's the next surprise in store for us? John
  12. Jim Lad
    Another very common method was to have a small step in the mast at the position of the shrouds, so that the shrouds rested on the xtep. John
  13. Jim Lad
    More truly outstanding work, Glenn. John
  14. Jim Lad
    Just catching up, Mark. She's coming on very nicely. John
  15. Jim Lad
    You're right, Pete - she really is starting to come together. John
  16. Jim Lad
    Rick, Lees gives, as a rule of thumb for the topmast - trestletrees 3 3/4" for every 3 feet of mast length - crosstrees 1 2/3 the length of the trestletrees. For the lower mast, he gives no sizes, but states that both crosstrees and trestletrees came to within an inch or two of the edge of the top. I don't know if the plan on the 'Lady Nelson' web site might help - here is the link: http://www.ladynelson.org.au/ship John
  17. Jim Lad
    What Druxey said! John
  18. Jim Lad
    Beautiful job, mate! John
  19. Jim Lad
    I wish you'd stop doing that, Jond. I have trouble sorting out which are the full size pieces and which are your excellent miniatures! John
  20. Jim Lad
    She's really looking first class, mate! John
  21. Jim Lad
    Just catching up, Fam - beautiful work. John
  22. Jim Lad
    More superb work for us to enjoy. John
  23. Jim Lad
    Your 'Clara May' is really looking the part. As others have said, keep at it! Like any other skill, rigging takes a bit of practice, but you'll soon get the hang of it. John
  24. Jim Lad
    What can one say except, up to your usual standard, Tom. John
  25. Jim Lad
    Looking very flash, Popeye! John

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