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  1. Jim Lad
    Just checking in, Keith. Absolutely delightful, as usual. John
  2. Jim Lad
    Very well done, Brett. What a lovely job you've made of her. John
  3. Jim Lad
    Hello Rudybob, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John
  4. Jim Lad
    Absolutely beautiful workmanship, mate! John
  5. Jim Lad
    A very neatly executed sternwheel! John
  6. Jim Lad
    She's coming along very nicely, Andy. John
  7. Jim Lad
    Been a while since I looked in, Melissa. She's looking very nice indeed. John
  8. Jim Lad
    Hello Rob, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  9. Jim Lad
    Mark, I don't know about sailing ships, but when I was at sea it was three and a half turns from midships to hard over in either direction. I can assure than when steering (cadets had to learn to steer amongst our other accomplishments) I always knew exactly how much helm I had on without having to look at anything! I agree with the Hollywood 'wheel spin'. That would only work if the wheel wasn't connected to anything (or it was electric steering). Even with a steam steering engine to assist, it took some effort to turn the wheel. On a sailing ship with a completely manual steering system, it must have taken considerable muscle. John
  10. Jim Lad
    Beautifully done, Richard. You must be proud of her. John
  11. Jim Lad
    Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from the colonies! John
  12. Jim Lad
    Hello, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John
  13. Jim Lad
    A very workmanlike looking schooner, Nils. I love the painting you posted. John
  14. Jim Lad
    G'day Lars, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  15. Jim Lad
    It's a while since I looked in, Andrew. I must say she's really looking very nice indeed. John
  16. Jim Lad
    All coming along beautifully, mate! John
  17. Jim Lad
    Sounds like a good plan to me, mate. John
  18. Jim Lad
    Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  19. Jim Lad
    Just catching up, Steven. You're making a really nice job of that. John
  20. Jim Lad
    Nice to see the little grey cells are still operating, Håkan. John
  21. Jim Lad
    This side is looking just as good as the other, Andy! John
  22. Jim Lad
    G'day Peter, and welcome to another member from Oz. I suppose that you're aware that Mary Reiby's ship 'Mercury' was (as far as we know) the only ship ever actually built from 'Schooner for Port Jackson' drafts. John
  23. Jim Lad
    The stern can be a very tricky area to plank as many of the planks have a lot of twist as well as complex curves and shapes. The advice above to construct a solid base for your second planking is very sound. It will also help if you carefully test fit the planks before fixing to ensure the shapes are correct. Don't try to force planks into shape or rely on fixings to make them keep their shape - make sure that they are the correct shape and have the correct curve and twist (if any) before finally fixing them. John
  24. Jim Lad
    A very worthwhile project. i have a heap of respect for the men and women of the lifeboat service. John
  25. Jim Lad
    Looking absolutely beautiful. John

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