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  1. Jim Lad
    Again, thanks for the encouragement, fellas! John
  2. Jim Lad
    Now that looks an interesting project, Chuck. John
  3. Jim Lad
    Thanks for the encouragement folks - both here and via the 'Like' button. The hull will be fully planked. If I were going to leave a section open to view then I'd complete all internal details. I just like building by this method! John
  4. Jim Lad
    Looking good, Russ. Nice to see her still progressing. John
  5. Jim Lad
    A bit of extra time at the museum of late has allowed me to get ahead with the Pritt. The counter rim frame is now roughed in and will stay like this until after hull planking, at which time I'll finish fairing it in properly. I've also made a start on the deck beams. Once these are completed I can start to think about planking the hull. John
  6. Jim Lad
    First class work on that crane, Kees. I can't wait to see the finished bath sponge. John
  7. Jim Lad
    First class, Tom! Great to see her in her final home. John
  8. Jim Lad
    She's really coming together, Popeye! John
  9. Jim Lad
    Now that looks very 'swish', Michael! John
  10. Jim Lad
    Just catching up, Piet. She just keeps looking better and better. John
  11. Jim Lad
    Thanks, all! Mobbsie - If you have a decent size Privet then how about turning it into lovely timber for your own next build? Mark - I haven't seen Jack's log. The only place I can find it is in the National Library, but it sounds interesting. Bob - As I mentioned, I suspect that the 'counter rim frame' is a piece of pearling lugger technology Popeye - Yep, still a knee to be fitted there when the counter frame is finally shaped. John
  12. Jim Lad
    Man, but she's looking good, Danny! John
  13. Jim Lad
    Amazing how different a model looks with a coat of paint, Popeye! John
  14. Jim Lad
    Thanks for the comments, fellas. Not sure what I'll be doing with the finish as yet, Mobbsie, but I'll be using Privet for both hull and deck planking. John
  15. Jim Lad
    I didn't update my log after my last regular visit to the museum as when I got there I found that I'd forgotten to pack the wood I needed to continue building! I therefore spent most of the day talking to visitors and having cups of coffee in the members lounge! On Friday I had some extra time at the museum desk so was able to do a bit of work on the 'counter rim frame' - pearling lugger jargon. This is the frame that runs around the counter at deck level and onto which both the hull and deck planking butts. Because it is fitted into the aftermost frames at deck level, fitting it is largely a case of 'suck it and see' (or trial and error). So the roughed out frame is now glued and dowelled to the two aftermost frames ready for shaping. By the time I'm at the museum next Wednesday the glue will be nicely cured and ready to work on. The photos are, I think, pretty self explanatory. The final one shows the typical kicked up stern of the Thursday Island luggers. John
  16. Jim Lad
    I don't do anything scientific, Harvey - just my own judgement. John
  17. Jim Lad
    Can't wait to see what's coming next. John
  18. Jim Lad
    Rick, I use Selleys Aquadhere and Five Minute Araldite. As for blades, you might want to consider using scalpel blades instead - you'll probably find that they're better quality and last longer. The two that I find most useful are No. 11 (fine straight blade) and No. 21 (heavier curved blade). But remember - buy them from a vet or chiropody supplier, not from a surgical supplier - much cheaper for the same thing. John
  19. Jim Lad
    Hey, Mobbsie, how did I miss your update from Wednesday - looking good, mate! John
  20. Jim Lad
    That looks very realistic, Kees. John
  21. Jim Lad
    Coming together nicely, Popeye! John
  22. Jim Lad
    Hawse timbers fitted is a huge step forward, Mark. John
  23. Jim Lad
    It's great to see you back at work on the cutter, Michael! John
  24. Jim Lad
    They've turned out really well, Tim. John
  25. Jim Lad
    She's really coming along nicely. John

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