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Your very precise and beautiful work just keeps on coming, Karl!! John- 662 replies
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That's a great adventure in model making you've embarked on with the vanes, Piet! John
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It's good to hear that your back is finally healing properly, Kats! John
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It's nice to see an update on your beautiful model, Mitsuaki! John
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Crikey, Tim! Looking at those hull lines, it's no wonder she held the record for so long - what a beauty!! John
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She looks a beautiful vessel, Tim! John
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Michael, The Science Museum closed its maritime gallery last year and replaced it with a display of mobile phones!!! Longridge's models are now in storage. John
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Thanks, Druxey! John
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Thanks, Augie! John
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Thanks Popeye and Bob! The only down side of holidays is no internet and therefore no MSW! John
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Thanks, folks! I'm really looking forward to seeing the rigging progress a bit further! John
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Well, I was in at the museum again yesterday, but didn't take any photos. I didn't get a lot done on the model as there's been a lot happening at the museum while I've been away and I spent some time just catching up with the gossip and then figuring out just where I'm up to with the rigging. When I finally started work, I put a bit of pressure on the upper throat halliard tackle and the upper block strop carried away (RATS! ). I was a bit surprised as I've never had that happen before, and I then spent most of the rest of my time remaining in clearing away the halliard and then re-rigging. Oh, well - at least it was good practice. John
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Just catching up with your lovely cutter after my holidays, Kester. Keep up the good work, mate! John
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Popeye, No wonder you're having problems - trying to model weari8ng red socks - it just won't work, mate. Try changing to black socks or sandals! Seriously though, I have absolutely no doubt that you'll end up with a fine model. John
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Clare, Thanks for the detailed account of your etching experiments. That's very helpful. John
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Have fun at Port, Danny. I hope you're taking your camera. John
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HMS Royal William by kay
Jim Lad replied to kay's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Very nice work, Kay. Don't worry about your English, it's easy to understand. John -
Rigging ropes right handed or left handed?
Jim Lad replied to md1400cs's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Michael, Most rope in general use is right handed. When right handed ropes are laid up to make a larger rope, such as an anchor cable, the result is a left handed rope. Fibre rope shrouds were commonly (but not always) left handed. If you are working at a small scale the lay of the rope may not be obvious, and the casual observer won't know the difference anyway. If you want to join the ranks of the obsessives (such as myself ), then buy the appropriate rope for the job. John -
I go on holidays and you finish another one, Mario! Another little masterpiece, Mate - she looks the 'cat's pyjamas'. John
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Just catching up after holidays, Popeye! Nicely done, mate! John
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Just catching up, Andy. She's coming along nicely! John
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Michael, Just catching up after a long holiday to find that your rigging is progressing beautifully. The Bristol Channel pilot cutters usually had a saddle on the span, but there are also old photos showing the use of a block, so take your pick. John
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Hello Ilhan, Just catching up after a long holiday. Everything is up to your usual high standard, I see. John
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Hey, Mobbsie, you've got a long way on your monster while I've been away! Great job, mate!! John
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