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  1. Jim Lad
    Hello Travis, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  2. Jim Lad
    rather you than me building that booster pump layout, mate! John
  3. Jim Lad
    Hello Jonas, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  4. Jim Lad
    Don't let the fact that you've never scratch built anything hold you back. At some time or other none of us had never scratch built anything. Just to give you an idea of what can be done, the photo below is of my first ever model - a scratch build of the island trader 'Tautunu'. You first job is to find plans - preferably of the actual ships, otherwise of similar ships, so that you can get the hull lines and some details of the structures. Next come photos; as many as you can find. These will give you a visual impression of what you're building. When it comes to details of the ship, photographs of similar equipment or fittings on a ship of the period can be of immense help. The idea is to 'give it a go'. You'll never know just what you can achieve until you try. And of course you have the vast resources of this forum to help you along the way with advice, instructions and information. John
  5. Jim Lad
    NOW she looks like a ship, Keith! John
  6. Jim Lad
    She just gets more and more complex, mate! John
  7. Jim Lad
    I think you'll be struggling to find a kit resembling either of these ships, Robert. Have you considered having a go at a scratch build? John
  8. Jim Lad
    G'day mate, and a warm welcome to the forum from up in Sydney. John
  9. Jim Lad
    Hello Drew, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John
  10. Jim Lad
    Hello Chuck, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  11. Jim Lad
    Hello Ron, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. I usually use a fast-setting epoxy as my 'go-to' glue - it just needs to be used sparingly. Thinned down white wood glue works well as a holder for knots. John
  12. Jim Lad
    Turned out very nicely, Nils. Most awnings usually had a sewn seam rather thana bolt rope. John
  13. Jim Lad
    Looking good, Håkan! Don't be too hard on yourself over those light glimmers through the planking - they'll be totally invisible once the deck is on. Have a great new Year, mate (ours happens in just over 17 hours)! John
  14. Jim Lad
    Thanks, Håkan. Being built in 1851 she was just a few years before the huge explosion in design advances in both hulls and rigging - built for capacity, not speed. It's amazing how many visitors to the museum who are otherwise completely ignorant of maritime matters comment on the bow shape. People may be more observant than we immagine. John
  15. Jim Lad
    This is that point in the build here my Admiral claims that I'm constructing fish's skeleton. John
  16. Jim Lad
    Hello Dave, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John
  17. Jim Lad
    Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. When you're ready to start building, remember to start a build log - then we can all enjoy your model, and you can get all the help might you need. John
  18. Jim Lad
    Have to give the Officer of the Watch a bit of shade, mate! John
  19. Jim Lad
    Thanks, Nils! Christmas day has happened here. I wish the same to you and yours. John
  20. Jim Lad
    Beautiful pipe work, mate! John
  21. Jim Lad
    I've been away photographing birds for a week, Nils. She's looking first class! John
  22. Jim Lad
    Great idea to be obsessed with alignment, Keith. if the basic frame is right then the model can be right! A very happy Chrictmas to you and yours and we'll continue to enjoy your progress after the holidays. John
  23. Jim Lad
    hello Richie, and a warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John
  24. Jim Lad
    Hello Andrew, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John
  25. Jim Lad
    Have to agree with Greg. Not gluing the foot of the mast to the step is a great investment in future refurbishments or repairs! John

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