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  1. Jim Lad
    Nils, I built the boats some time ago from wood. I thought I'd put up a thread about their build, but I can't find it at the moment. John
  2. Jim Lad
    I think it still qualifies, Håkan! 😀 John
  3. Jim Lad
    That just looks so special, Keith! John
  4. Jim Lad
    Just how visible would that extra sheathing be at your scale, Phil? Is is a detail worth tearing your hair out over? John
  5. Jim Lad
    Thanks, mate! John
  6. Jim Lad
    A major milestone in my eyes! Not only are the main staysails rigged, but the first square yard has been crossed. It's only sitting there at the moment. I hope to get all its rigging sorted out on Friday. I might do a little more work on the shape of the main topmast staysail, but I'll wait until the well deck boats are on first so I can see how it would fit between the boats. John
  7. Jim Lad
    Well done! That's a really nice looking deck. John
  8. Jim Lad
    Called Kelvin's balls after Lord Kelvin, who invented them. John
  9. Jim Lad
    Some nice work there! John
  10. Jim Lad
    Thanks for that information. John
  11. Jim Lad
    If memory serves me correctly, weathered zinc looks very much like lead. You should be able to find a suitable paint that's available locally to you. John
  12. Jim Lad
    Looking good, Phil! John
  13. Jim Lad
    I agree. Beautiful planking. John
  14. Jim Lad
    May I ask why your German ship is flying the British white ensign? John
  15. Jim Lad
    Mark, when you eventually get to painting the hull, remember that the zinc anodes weren't painted, and thus need to be painted a dull zinc colour for the model. John
  16. Jim Lad
    Nicely made. It's unusual to see the quadrantal correctors (Kelvin's balls) painted white. John
  17. Jim Lad
    Yes, John, they're still sitting on a shelf here at home as most experienced model builders already have them. If you'd like them, send me a private message and we can arrange for you to get your hands on them. John
  18. Jim Lad
    That's all coming together beautifully, Craig. Will there be a view of your lovely interior fittings when she's finished? John
  19. Jim Lad
    Looks good, Paul! John
  20. Jim Lad
    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
  21. Jim Lad
    Interesting source of timber for your deck - and you're certainly making a good job of it. John
  22. Jim Lad
    That is looking so good, Keith! John
  23. Jim Lad
    Lovely job, Phil! John
  24. Jim Lad
    You're making a nice job of that, Paul. John
  25. Jim Lad
    Just found your log, Paul. That will make a very interesting model. John

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