Jim Lad

Just delightful, Mark!

John

Thanks for the photos, Danny.  She really looks the goods!

John

Great to see an update, Mobbsie.  She's really looking the goods.

John

   you deserve one!

John

Looking good, Danny!

John

Welcome to the 'dark side', Eitan.  This looks like it will make a very pretty little model.

John

Gavin Menzies book are not regarded as serious history by professional historians.

John

Hello Wayne, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'.

Have you had a browse through the articles in the database yet?  There's a wealth of practical information there for you.

And, yes, planking in shorter lengths (just as on the real ship) is certainly the best way to get realistic planking.

John

Very nice, Danny!  Now all you need to do is explain to non Aussies how big a five cent coin is!

John

PS The five cent coin is 19.41mm in diameter!!

Veeeeery nice!

John

Happy anniversary, Augie - she's looking top notch!

John

I agree - looks pretty good to me, mate!

John

Oh, yes!  Absolutely first class, Piet!

John

She's coming along very nicely.

John

Good to see that you've been able to get the deck completed, Stuart.

John

Don't rule out a scratch build entirely.  It's amazing what you can do with the help of other forum members.

John

I'm afraid I don't have any insights into kit manufacturers' mind, Zach, except to say that they will produce what they think will sell the most kits.

John

Zach,

I think that a scratch build will be your only way to a model of 'Endurance'.

John

It's great fun, Russ, but be prepared for the most common questions and comments - "Where are the toilets?" "You must have a lot of patience."  "Do you build with Balsa wood?"  

John

Praying for her and for your family situation, Walt!

John

Thanks again, Folks.

Yes Bob, it was a very pleasant day!

John

Thanks for your support, one and all!

John

That's going to look so good when it's finished, Piet!

John

Superb, Alexandru.

John

Another very small update. 

Last time I was in the museum I temporarily abandoned the deck clamps in favour of starting to fit the bilge stringers, as one of the other model makers came in and wanted to photograph the process of inserting treenails for an article he was writing and the bilge was easier for his camera focus.

What with photos, yarning about model making and an extended lunch in the museum café, I didn't get much done!  

John