Jim Lad
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You're making good progress there, Mark. I bet you're keeping a close eye on 'Maluka' during the Hobart race! John -
HM Mermaid Rigging questions (edited by admin)
Jim Lad replied to Rick01's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Yes, Rick, the blocks would be there, but usually the rigging wouldn't be set up unless the topsail was going to be set. There is a book on gaff rig called 'The Gaff Rig Handbook' by John Leather which is very good, but it is not really a layman's book. It covers racing yachts and some working craft from the late nineteenth century on. John -
HM Mermaid Rigging questions (edited by admin)
Jim Lad replied to Rick01's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Rick, that's sometimes called a jackyard. It's set flying with the gaff topsail - in other words, when you set the topsail it's hoisted up attached to its yard, so if the topsail isn't set, the yard isn't there. John -
Thanks for that, Druxey. I, too, received this book for Christmas, but I haven't had a chance to open it as yet. John
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Yes indeed. Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy was Nelson's flag Captain and commanded HMS Victory at Trafalgar. John
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That's interesting! The Huon Pine I have is quite brittle. It must vary from piece to piece. John
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mini drill chuck for those small drill bits
Jim Lad replied to AON's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Just a word of caution re carbide bits. They are excellent and I often use them BUT - they are very brittle compared to the usual HSS bits and require a good drilling technique to use them. If you hand hold your Dremel (or equivalent) they need a sort or stabbing action to make sure there is no sideways twist. John -
John Bowen was the driving force behind 'Shipwright' (as he had been with its predecessor, the quarterly 'Model Shipwright) and, I think, the only reason that Conway kept publishing it was his interest and persuasion. While its sad to see it go, I think we can forgive John for retiring as he's now well into his eighties! John
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Glad to hear that you're feeling better and getting on with your model. John
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HMS Alert 1777 by Jaekon Lee - 1/64
Jim Lad replied to Jaekon Lee's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
She's coming along beautifully, Lee. John -
Absolutely delightful, Chuck! John
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Beautiful job, Toni - you must be very pleased with her. John
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Zinc-plated hull
Jim Lad replied to Seamus107's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
On the other hand, she may have been sheathed in pure zinc, as she was sheathed especially for the voyage and zinc plating may have been cheaper in Cornwall than either copper or Muntz metal. Zinc is what's used in galvanizing, so it would be the colour of your humble tin can. John -
That looks really nice, mate! What did that old bit of Red Gum do to your band saw blade? John
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Pen Duick 1898 by Mfelinger - 1:20
Jim Lad replied to Mfelinger's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Glad to hear that you're happy with the new deck! John -
Thanks Michael. I was toying with the idea of joggling them into the counter frame, but I think that was done more on the Broome boats rather than the Thursday Island boats. Johnb
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Pen Duick 1898 by Mfelinger - 1:20
Jim Lad replied to Mfelinger's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
That was a very brave move, but if you're not happy with it, the only way to go! John -
Thanks for the comments, folks! John
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Pen Duick 1898 by Mfelinger - 1:20
Jim Lad replied to Mfelinger's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
What a beautiful yacht! Your model is coming along very nicely. John -
Russ, it may not be apparent in the photos, but the after planks twist almost 90 degrees! John
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Time for another update. It's amazing what a little extra time at the museum can do for progress! Three strakes of planking completed already. Here are some photos to show progress. The first plank fitted! I decided to start at the sheer strake as it's essential that the sheer line is accurately determined and the rubbing strake goes on over the planking on this ship. Three strakes completed and she's really starting to look like a ship now. The first batten will come off before the fourth strake is fitted. The planking under the counter. Only two strakes are visible here as the sheer strake butts onto the fore end of the counter rim frame. On some luggers the after end of the planking is joggled into the rim frame like deck planking. John
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Again, I agree completely with Russ. It's vital to get the sheer right, and the central belt is the easiest to finish off with. John
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