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Jim Lad

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  1. Hello, and another warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  2. Gary, I've finally caught up with your lovely build. That hull looks very nice indeed, and I love your plank bending tool - I think I'll see if I can find something like that our here. You ask about the planks being flush with the stern. Yes, in all boats or ships I have experienced, the planking lies flush. John
  3. hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. That's a very nice looking steam launch you're building there! John
  4. Ah, well, if it's the Amerigo Vespucci, Underhill would be a much better option, and you can still pick up a fairly cheap second hand copy! John John
  5. Linda, if you're serious about learning about the rigging of 'period' ships, you might perhaps start with a copy of "The young Sea officers Sheet Anchor' by Darcy Lever. This book was first published in the first half of the 19th century by a professional seaman and has copious illustrations with good descriptions. You should be able to pick up a good second hand copy of one of the many reprints for $30 or less (for a first edition you'll need to take out a second mortgage). John
  6. Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  7. Hello John, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  8. Nice to see some more of your work, mate! John
  9. Helo Mark, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  10. G'day Dindsy, and a warm welcome to the forum from another Sydneysider! John
  11. Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
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