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  1. Jim Lad
    Tom (and Andy) - sailors swear, but officers use occasional expletives! I can see I'm going to learn a lot about North American shipping by the time this build is completed. John
  2. Jim Lad
    Andy, Nice to see that someone else frames under decks (what the heck is a 'Texas deck'?)! Did you shape the curved eyebrow by geometry or guesswork? John
  3. Jim Lad
    It's not whether we make boo-boos, Michael, it's how we overcome them! John
  4. Jim Lad
    Just catching up, Piet - that's very nice work on the anchor! John
  5. Jim Lad
    Looking forward to watching the new build grow, Michael - but not at the expense of the cutter, I hope! John
  6. Jim Lad
    All those windows - you must have nerves of steel, Andy! John
  7. Jim Lad
    Ollie, First planking done is a real milestone. Don't be in a rush to start the second planking - take your time to run your hands over the hull and look at it carefully from all directions to make sure that it's really smooth and even. Any short cuts at this stage will show up in the final job. As others have said, cut the hole for the rudder head before you start the second planking. If the model will be in a case it doesn't matter whether or not it moves, but I like mine to be moveable. John
  8. Jim Lad
    Sounds good to me, Tom! John
  9. Jim Lad
    She's really taking shape now, Tim! John
  10. Jim Lad
    That's what I was wondering, Andy. John
  11. Jim Lad
    Excellent work, Neal! John
  12. Jim Lad
    Nice to see a team back working on the 'Goth', Popeye! John
  13. Jim Lad
    Tom, Your funnel has turned out really well. Don't overthink your escape valve - that ferry was built in the age of "we'll make as much noise as we damn well please". Many early steamers simply had an open pipe venting to the atmosphere, or a crude spring valve at the top of the pipe. As for your eagle, I did a quick image search on 'Preiser HO Gauge Bird Figures' and turned up several possibilities. John
  14. Jim Lad
    More lovely joinery, Danny! John
  15. Jim Lad
    Well, Rear Admiral, I can't help you with your electronics, but the three 'boys' are looking just fine! John
  16. Jim Lad
    Don't have too much coffee before you start cutting! John
  17. Jim Lad
    Just catching up after being away for a couple of days, Mobbsie. She's looking fine, mate! John
  18. Jim Lad
    Been away for a couple of days - you've certainly made excellent progress! John
  19. Jim Lad
    Nice progress, Andy - she's really coming on. By the way, you mentioned officers quarters forward and galley aft (been away for a couple of days so catching up) - did the officers have to tramp aft for their meals or did the steward have to cart it all the way up forward? John
  20. Jim Lad
    Nick, Have a look at this thread:- http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4058-how-to-do-deck-edging/ John
  21. Jim Lad
    Love the birthday presents, Grant! What are you getting for Christmas? John
  22. Jim Lad
    Piet, If you were a sheet metal worker, then this will be a piece of cake for you! John
  23. Jim Lad
    You're making excellent progress, Puckotred! John
  24. Jim Lad
    Interesting discussion. Harold Underhill pre-bevelled his frames, and recommends it in his book 'Plank on Frame Models'. John
  25. Jim Lad
    Keep it coming, Michael. I can't get enough of your beautiful work! John

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