Jim Lad
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Thanks, Keith. The 'Meteor' is unfortunately languishing beside my bench at the moment as I'm using what time I have at home to work on repairs to the 'Duchess'. Bedford, it is certainly difficult to bypass parts of the model that I think could be done differently, but if they are correct and presentable I'm leaving them where they are. There are some items that need to be re-built or corrected as they are just wrong for the ship at the period of the model build, but I'm keeping them to a minimum. On the other hand, I'm really enjoying working on the 'Duchess' and would never have started a model of her myself, so it's a good project. Thanks for the comments, Rick! John -
We continue to progress. The spanker mast now has shrouds and a forestay, and you will see that there in now bagged cargo in number 5 hatchway. I've also now completey removed the top rail around the long poop deck in preparation for the future installation of a polished wood railing. John
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That's a cheery thought first thing in the morning, Keith! I think I've got a bit of time let yet.
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Always good to get those first planks on! John
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That's very convincing "ice", Gary. John
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Beautiful detail of the rope there, Nils. John
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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
Jim Lad replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Some clever soldering solutions going on here. The original builder of the 'Herzogin Cecilie' that I'm working on at the museum had an idea - he made the lower masts of brass, so all the subsequent brass parts are simply soldered on. John- 993 replies
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A very nice looking plug, Nils. I hope to resin likes the detail on the rope fender. John
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Work achieved varies enormously, Jerome. On quiet days it can be almost like working at home, but in school holidays you spend the entire day talking to people. I make up for it by doing some of the work at home so that this model can continue to progress. John
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Hello dan, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
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Fascinating footage. Thanks for posting. John
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You're right! It's your little ship. Just keep at it and learn as you go. John
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Your determination to get this right is admired! John
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Nils, that's some weight you've got holding down that piece of ply! John
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Nils, gravity davits rely for their operation on just that - gravity; so weighted boats and very low friction would be essential. John
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Somehow missed your log, Paul. That looks a very interesting craft you're building. John
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Hello Daniel, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
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Yes. it is, Keith, but I keep looking at the model and seeing all the work I need to do on it! John
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Just first class, Roel!! John
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Looking good, Mark. Can't wait for the next update. John
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Thanks, Keith. It's a long road ahead, but I'm really looking forward to seeing her grow. I'm starting to think that my biggest problem will be finding work time at the museum. She's a real hit with our visitors and I'm finding myself spending a lot of my museum days just talking to visitors about the ship and the model. John
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Thanks for all those photos of the Sutton Hoo ship replica, Keith. I've been fascinated by this ship ever since, ads a kid, I read my father's book on the original excavation. I could just never get my head around excavating a ship that basically wasn't there - just stains in the sand. John
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