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Jim Lad

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  1. Thanks, one and all. Fitting the margin planks around the frames is really quite soothing - just a matter of working one step at a time. John
  2. Looking good, Popeye, BUT ....... where's the photo of the birthday cake? John
  3. Thanks for the support, folks - it's much appreciated. Russ - yes, they were cut to fit around each frame. A card template of the deck curve was made first, then the plank cut to fit snugly against the inboard edges of the frames and then the plank marked and cut (cut and try; cut and try) to fit around the frames. John
  4. Just a small update. I've started work on the deck, but the fitting of the margin plank has taken a little longer than expected, so that's all that's been done for the moment. Next time I manage to get to the museum I can start on the deck planking proper. John
  5. I think I'd go for the no roof option, Bob - too much risk of damaging something reaching in amongst the rigging to take the roof off. John
  6. I've been following along, Michael, but all this detailed engineering is a bit beyond me - delightful work, note the less! John
  7. I cut my rabbets pretty much as described by Russ. Make sure you have a new blade in when you do this. John
  8. Crikey! I go away for just a week and you build a zillion superb little details! John
  9. Thank you all for your kind comments. Sorry for the delay in replying, but I've just come back from a week up the coast photographing shore birds. Mark - I don't know the boat you saw in Pittwater. 42 feet sounds a little small for a pearler, however. John
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