Jim Lad

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

Just catching up with your lovely cutter after my holidays, Kester.

Keep up the good work, mate!

John

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

Clare,

Thanks for the detailed account of your etching experiments.  That's very helpful.

John

Have fun at Port, Danny.  I hope you're taking your camera.

John

Very nice work, Kay.

Don't worry about your English, it's easy to understand.

John

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

Just catching up after holidays, Popeye!  Nicely done, mate!

John

Just catching up, Andy.  She's coming along nicely!

John

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

Hello Ilhan,

Just catching up after a long holiday.  Everything is up to your usual high standard, I see.

John

Hey, Mobbsie, you've got a long way on your monster while I've been away!

Great job, mate!!

John

Just catching up, Danny!

She's looking the ants pants!

John

Just catching up after my holiday, Mark.  Keep that good work going, mate!

John

Hello Piet,

I'm just catching up with your log after holidays.

She's really coming along well, mate.

John

Just catching up after holidays, Alexandru.

She's really coming along very nicely!

John

Just catching up after holidays, Bob.  She's looking first class!!

John

Just catching up after holidays, Clare - she's looking first class.

John

Happy to wait and watch, Hank!

John

I say, old boy, you've really done  rather neat job of that!  Or as we might say, beaudy bottler, mate!  

Good on you, Mobbsie.  She's looking the 'ant's pants'!

John

Now that looks very nice indeed, Thanasis - a beautiful job.

John

Beautiful, Michael!  As they say, "just like a bought one."

John

Nice trunking, Danny.. It's hard to see from the camera perspective - does it go all the way up the the deckhead?

John

Try using an archive quality marker pen instead of paint.

John