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Just catching up, Nils. That planking looks really good! John
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- pilot boat
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Hello Dearborn, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John
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Hello Docker, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
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Just back from a break and found your log. This looks like a very interesting project. John
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This one is absolutely builders choice - whether to build fully rigged; without masts; with stump masts or with flag staffs and banners ready for launching. To set your mind at rest, here's a model of HMS 'Valiant' in the collection at the Chatham Royal Dockyards. John
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Looks like an informative place. Great Just Great
Jim Lad replied to rudybob's topic in New member Introductions
Hello Rudybob, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John -
NAIAD 1797 by Bitao - 1:60
Jim Lad replied to Bitao's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Absolutely beautiful workmanship, mate! John -
Been a while since I looked in, Melissa. She's looking very nice indeed. John
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Hello Rob, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
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Untangling and rerigging or start from scratch?
Jim Lad replied to Rgpracer's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
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 -
Beautifully done, Richard. You must be proud of her. John
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Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from the colonies! John
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Hello, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John
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A very workmanlike looking schooner, Nils. I love the painting you posted. John
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G'day Lars, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
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It's a while since I looked in, Andrew. I must say she's really looking very nice indeed. John
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Introduction. Better late than never.
Jim Lad replied to Dlowder's topic in New member Introductions
Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
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