Jim Lad
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Hmmm, how strange! John -
Well, I was at the museum yesterday and the Stag was sitting on the desk in front of me, but very little happened. Firstly, there was a conference on in the next gallery and every time they had a break the delegates would come over for a chat to fill in time. Secondly, I decided to do a bit of extra work on the sheet bitts as I wasn't really satisfied with them. The first thing I did with them was to break one side off while trying to drill a hole for a dowell to make them stronger (looks like that dowell was needed). Then I carefully placed the broken piece on the desk so it would be safe and it promptly disappeared - completey - without trace! How that can happen on a clean and clutter free desk I don't know, but it did. Next, I decided to try making a few blocks. I only need one treble block for the Stag, so after completing it I carefully placed it on a piece of white paper on the cutting mat so it wouldn't get lost - and it too disappeared!!!! At that stage I thought a cup of coffee was a good idea! During the rest of the day I only managed to get a few blocks made, but at least I'm progressing. John The few blocks made during the day. And a few photos showing the ridiculaous spread of the fore and aft spars. Only the bowsprit is permanently fitted at the moment, but just placing the spars in their positions gives a good idea of the size of the rig.
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At least we have a record of your lovely model! John
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Looks just like a bought one, Augie! Nice save, mate! John
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Michael, If you're getting reflections in a bare deck, then I'd say it was pretty smooth! John
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She's coming along well, Mario. Resist any temptation to rush it and you'll be fine! John
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"I don't recall the proper name for this part." Hmmmm. How about 'main sheet horse', Popeye! John
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Except in the case of late19th/early 20th century full rigged ships, Druxey! John
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Have you thought of the 'Shalom' as a possible future project? John
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She's coming along nicely, Mario! John
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Håkan, Sorry to hear that the dinghy project didn't work out, but you've learned a lot of valuable lessons from your efforts. Next time you try this sort of thing you'll be able to do much better! John
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Now that's what I call a thin cut on a big saw!! John
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Sorry, but I think your only solution is to replace the shroud. John
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Bob, For a launch like yours, an Admiralty pattern of about 3 feet to 3 feet 6 inches length would probably be about right. John
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Nice to see your build log back up and running. John
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Nicely finished gun, Bob. Can I ask the purpose of the metal plate with the hole in it at the after end of the mount? As for the anchor, a small Admiralty pattern anchor with a folding stock could be tucked away in pretty much any spare corner - maybe against the side on one of the benches, or even on the bottom of the well. John
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Coming along nicely there, Tim! John
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Popeye, You're doing a great job of getting all your build logs up and running again! John
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Thanks B.E.! John
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I agree. A pleasure to read - and also a real pleasure to see your beautiful model! John
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She's looking truly delightful, Nico! John
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Popeye, Fishermen often take a lot of pride in the condition of their boats. Look at the state of general maintenance on these lobster boats moored amongst the yachts at Perkins Cove. And I remebered this parking restriction sign - obviously put up just for you! John
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Excellent re-work of the skylight, Popeye! John
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I like it, Popeye!! John
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You'll be rigging her before you know it, Popeye! John
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