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Jim Lad

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  1. Ollie, Although not shown on these models, I'm sure the originals would have had iron bars across the glass as protection. John
  2. Just catching up, Grant. She's looking first class! John
  3. Ollie, Here are a couple of photos of skylights on contemporary models of cutters at the NMM at Greenwich which might be helpful to you. John
  4. I think "Wow" seems an appropriate comment! John
  5. Well, Francis seems to be slightly stalled at the moment. I got hardly anything done last Wednesday due to there being hardly any visitors in the museum. No, that isn't an oxymoron, because there were no visitors the volunteer guides were all bored out of their minds so kept coming to have a chat to the friendly model maker. At lest I got a couple more square frames on. Here she is at the moment. John
  6. Nick, I'm afraid there's no real answer to your question except, "When convenient". It's often easier to finish before assembly while you can still get at bits easily, but some parts won't be able to be finished until they're on the modfel. Just try and think ahead and do the finishing when it's easiest for you to do, but remember - don't put finish on anything that has to be glued, or you'll be simply gluing to the finish, not to the wood. John
  7. Ollie, I've never worked with Tassie Oak, but I've heard that it can be liable to twisting or bending. Make sure that your Oak dowels are really well seasoned. John
  8. Beautifully done, Nils. Thank you for sharing your build in such detail. John
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