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Jim Lad

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    Jim Lad got a reaction from Calista in What knot was used to secure the anchor to the cable in the 18th century period   
    Back in the 18th century the heavy anchors were secured by an 'anchor clinch' as illustrated below.
     
    John
     

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    Jim Lad got a reaction from mtaylor in Haven 12 1/2' by pete48 - 1" = 1' Scale - Joel White version   
    Just catching up after being away.  That's certainly a very pretty dinghy - I'll be watching your build with interest.
     
    John
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    Jim Lad got a reaction from pete48 in Haven 12 1/2' by pete48 - 1" = 1' Scale - Joel White version   
    Just catching up after being away.  That's certainly a very pretty dinghy - I'll be watching your build with interest.
     
    John
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    Jim Lad got a reaction from aviaamator in What knot was used to secure the anchor to the cable in the 18th century period   
    Back in the 18th century the heavy anchors were secured by an 'anchor clinch' as illustrated below.
     
    John
     

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    Jim Lad got a reaction from Omega1234 in Cape Cod Catboat by Marcus Botanicus – FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters – Scale ¾”=1’   
    You're making good progress, Marcus.
     
    John
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    Jim Lad got a reaction from Omega1234 in Black Diamond by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Revell - 1:350 scale - PLASTIC - snap tite kit   
    Good on you, Grandpa!  Will the completed model go home with the kids or stay at your place for them to admire when they come over?
     
    John
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    Jim Lad got a reaction from mtaylor in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette   
    Beautiful boatbuilding, Johann.
     
    John
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    Jim Lad got a reaction from mtaylor in USCG Pequot (WARC-58) by captainbob - FINISHED - 1:96   
    A nice , workmanlike black!  Looking forward to seeing her grow now that the holidays are over.
     
    John
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    Jim Lad got a reaction from Jack12477 in USCG Pequot (WARC-58) by captainbob - FINISHED - 1:96   
    A nice , workmanlike black!  Looking forward to seeing her grow now that the holidays are over.
     
    John
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    Jim Lad got a reaction from CaptainSteve in What knot was used to secure the anchor to the cable in the 18th century period   
    Back in the 18th century the heavy anchors were secured by an 'anchor clinch' as illustrated below.
     
    John
     

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    Jim Lad got a reaction from Piet in Cape Cod Catboat by Marcus Botanicus – FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters – Scale ¾”=1’   
    You're making good progress, Marcus.
     
    John
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    Jim Lad got a reaction from GemmaJF in What knot was used to secure the anchor to the cable in the 18th century period   
    Back in the 18th century the heavy anchors were secured by an 'anchor clinch' as illustrated below.
     
    John
     

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    Jim Lad got a reaction from justsayrow in What knot was used to secure the anchor to the cable in the 18th century period   
    Back in the 18th century the heavy anchors were secured by an 'anchor clinch' as illustrated below.
     
    John
     

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    Jim Lad got a reaction from Timothy Wood in 80' ELCO PT Boat by Timothy Wood - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/4" = 1'   
    Nice to see an update, Tim.  She's looking really nice.
     
    John
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    Jim Lad got a reaction from flying_dutchman2 in Cape Cod Catboat by Marcus Botanicus – FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters – Scale ¾”=1’   
    You're making good progress, Marcus.
     
    John
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    Jim Lad got a reaction from mtaylor in Cape Cod Catboat by Marcus Botanicus – FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters – Scale ¾”=1’   
    You're making good progress, Marcus.
     
    John
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    Jim Lad got a reaction from Landlocked123 in What knot was used to secure the anchor to the cable in the 18th century period   
    Back in the 18th century the heavy anchors were secured by an 'anchor clinch' as illustrated below.
     
    John
     

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    Jim Lad got a reaction from Nirvana in Altair 1931 by KeithAug - FINISHED - Scale 1:32 - schooner   
    A really nice start, Keith.
     
    John
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    Jim Lad got a reaction from Nirvana in Altair 1931 by KeithAug - FINISHED - Scale 1:32 - schooner   
    A classic looking gentleman's yacht from the thirties!  I'll be following along with interest.
     
    John
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    Jim Lad got a reaction from mtaylor in 80' ELCO PT Boat by Timothy Wood - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/4" = 1'   
    Nice to see an update, Tim.  She's looking really nice.
     
    John
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    Jim Lad got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Black Diamond by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Revell - 1:350 scale - PLASTIC - snap tite kit   
    Good on you, Grandpa!  Will the completed model go home with the kids or stay at your place for them to admire when they come over?
     
    John
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    Jim Lad got a reaction from Piet in Black Diamond by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Revell - 1:350 scale - PLASTIC - snap tite kit   
    Good on you, Grandpa!  Will the completed model go home with the kids or stay at your place for them to admire when they come over?
     
    John
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    Jim Lad got a reaction from Canute in SS Andrea Doria 1952 by shipmodel - FINISHED - 1/16" scale   
    Well done on completion of a fine model, Dan - she's a real credit to you.
     
    John
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    Jim Lad got a reaction from Stimpy in Heroine 1838 by ggrieco - FINISHED - Scale 1:24 - Western River Steamboat as she appeared before hitting a snag in the Red River   
    She's sure looking the 'cat's pyjamas', mate!
     
    John
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    Jim Lad got a reaction from Omega1234 in SS Andrea Doria 1952 by shipmodel - FINISHED - 1/16" scale   
    Well done on completion of a fine model, Dan - she's a real credit to you.
     
    John
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