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  1. Jim Lad
    A beautiful looking little ship, Toni. I sailed on one of Jugolinija's ships, the 'Opatija' after she had been sold to the Gilbert & Ellice Islands Government and re-named 'Ninikoria'. She was a lovely little ship and a really good sea boat. Her photo (as 'Ninikoria' is below. John
  2. Jim Lad
    What a little cutie your granddaughter is Keith! I can see why you agreed to build the doll's house. Your hull finish looks first class, byt the way. John
  3. Jim Lad
    Great fun to talk to the visitors, Keith. I've actually been able to steer a few towards starter kits so they can start their own modelling adventure; and of course, I always mention a certain forum to anyone who confesses to being a model maker! John
  4. Jim Lad
    Hello Toni, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  5. Jim Lad
    Your planking looks almost as good as the present day 'Cape', Phil! 😀 John
  6. Jim Lad
    Very nice bit of 'blacksmithing', mate. John
  7. Jim Lad
    Fascinating to see your tests with the boat. John
  8. Jim Lad
    Can't wait to see her started! John
  9. Jim Lad
    Hello Dave, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  10. Jim Lad
    Hello Jim, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  11. Jim Lad
    How about thin aluminium sheet? It would be a bit harder to cut, but it would stand up to the moisture. John
  12. Jim Lad
    That rigging's looking first class, Paul. John
  13. Jim Lad
    It's actually a hot bulb engine, Mark - otherwise known as a semi-diesel. Pretty primitive and temperamental, but good enough for Gustaf Erikson to give specific instructions for its removal after the wreck. John
  14. Jim Lad
    Good to see you back in the workshop. John
  15. Jim Lad
    Thanks Steven. John
  16. Jim Lad
    Thanks for the comments, gents! Roel, the steam winch was already on the model when it came to me. The motor winch is made from odd scraps of wood, brass wire, watch parts and copper shim. Just a case of trawling through the scrap box for appropriate looking items. John
  17. Jim Lad
    Just catching up, Craig. You're making a fine job of that! John
  18. Jim Lad
    Another small update. I finally got around to making the motor winch for No. 4 hatch and fitted it when I was in yesterday. John
  19. Jim Lad
    A little here, a little there, and all of a sudden you have a beautifully faired hull! 🙂 John
  20. Jim Lad
    Great work, Steven. I can't wait to get down that way again so I can have a ride on the real thing! John
  21. Jim Lad
    Beautifully executed miniature metal work. John
  22. Jim Lad
    Just catching up with your build. This looks a very interesting model. John
  23. Jim Lad
    Just bumps on the road mate - it'll be fine! ohn
  24. Jim Lad
    What a lovely old yacht! If she originally had gaff rig, I would expect to find some evidence of the gaff fitting on the mast. I think most pond yachts had club footed jibs, so you'd be pretty safe to go with that. Short bowsprits were also common on pond yachts, so maybe just go with something that looks balanced. As for the steering, is the rudder stiff to turn? She may have had a simple friction arrangement. John
  25. Jim Lad
    Good to see planking started, Phil. John

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