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Jim Lad

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  1. I find Peter's method a very quick and easy way to make multiple strong eyebolts that certainly will never pull out. A variation is to use one of those craft knife handles that have a four-jaw type chuck for holding the blade. Easy, peasy! John
  2. Helo, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. That kit makes into a very nice little model - a great one to start on. John
  3. Vaddoc, it's great to see that you're pushing ahead in spite of the multitude of difficulties you're currently experiencing! John
  4. The advantage of building a model like our museum's 'Duchess' is that we can bypass all the hype and written opinion and simply study the available photos carefully! 🙂 John
  5. Thanks for that link, Steven! John
  6. Another update. All the headsails are now completed, although I may re-run one of the fore topmast staysail sheets - we'll see. A start has been made on the main staysails, so it hopefully won't be too long before I can cross the first yard. There are still quite a few other outstanding jobs to do other than rigging, however I'd like to get at least one yard crossed so that visitors can get more of an idea of where the model is going. John
  7. More beautiful cabinet work, Ilhan. John
  8. I'm probably biased as all our local historical paddle steamers were side wheelers with the notable exception of one, which was designed by and American living over here! 😀 John
  9. Looking good, Keith! Maybe you should try a side wheeler for a change! 😉 John
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