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  1. Jim Lad
    Hello Carlo, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John
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    Hello Mike, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  3. Jim Lad
    Sorry mate, I was thinking that was the steering wheel! John
  4. Jim Lad
    Hello Dennis, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. As Roger says, forget "African Queen" and just think Victorian steam launch. That steam plant looks very nice indeed. I think if it were mine I'd give serious consideration to replacing that rather crude wheel with something a bit more in keeping with the rest of the model. John
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    Hello Mark, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  6. Jim Lad
    Your copy shop has done you proud, Nils. John
  7. Jim Lad
    Hello Rich, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  8. Jim Lad
    Just catching up after being away birding for a bit, Nils. She's looking great. Sorry to hear about your printer misfortune! John
  9. Jim Lad
    Hello Piero, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  10. Jim Lad
    Welcome to the forum, Tanner. Sounds like an interesting build. John
  11. Jim Lad
    What an interesting model, and with a very close family connection. Like Keith, I'll be very interested to see how she performs. John
  12. Jim Lad
    Kristan, Great advice there from Roger and Cathead. I have never built a kit model in my life. I think the most important first step, as has already been said, is to decide on what type of ship you want to build. You'll do a far better job and find it much more satisfying building a model of a ship that really interests you rather than 'just building a boat'. As for materials - use what you have. A famous model maker from a previous generation, Harold Underhill, spent the second world war in a very remote base, but continued to build very good models using the only material available to him - pipe spills - little bits of soft wood used to light a pipe! Be sure to ask for help and advice as you go along; that's why we're here. And remember that the only stupid question is the one you don't ask because you think it's too basic. Have fun with your modelling. John
  13. Jim Lad
    Hello Andrew, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  14. Jim Lad
    Hello Abbot, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John
  15. Jim Lad
    G'day Rumbeard, and a warm welcome to the forum from another Sydneysider. John
  16. Jim Lad
    Hello Rob, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  17. Jim Lad
    A model of an interesting ship with a very complicated history. John
  18. Jim Lad
    hello Jeff, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  19. Jim Lad
    Just catching up, Keith. That's a very convincing looking inflatable. John
  20. Jim Lad
    Just catching up after some time away, Richard. You're making excellent progress on this beautiful model. John
  21. Jim Lad
    Hello Nathan, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  22. Jim Lad
    My dad was my best friend, Mario, so I understand how you must feel. I'm very sorry for your loss. As time goes on the grief fades, but the memories of the good times stay fresh. Your whale boat looks first class! John
  23. Jim Lad
    Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  24. Jim Lad
    A fascinating find. John
  25. Jim Lad
    Very nice work on the netting, Nils. John

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