popeye the sailor Posted June 30, 2018 Share #121 Posted June 30, 2018 not gonna hit the like button on that note..........think'in of ya good buddy Piet and mtaylor 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted June 30, 2018 Share #122 Posted June 30, 2018 I hope all is well John? She'll still be there when you are ready to progress. cheers Pat popeye the sailor, Piet and mtaylor 3 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share #123 Posted June 30, 2018 Thanks, Pat. Pam's mum died a couple of weeks ago and I still have ongoing medical problems, so more upcoming procedures over the next few months. We're planning on taking holidays between the medical stuff - we could both do with just finding somewhere to relax away from the everyday stuff that is always there. John Piet, popeye the sailor and Mark Pearse 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted July 1, 2018 Share #124 Posted July 1, 2018 My condolences to Pam and yourself. Best wishes for a full recovery; and yep, we all need time out - good luck in finding that 'stress-free' holiday site. regards Pat popeye the sailor, Cathead, cog and 1 other 4 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted July 4, 2018 Share #125 Posted July 4, 2018 Add my condolences to you and Pam. I hope and pray for your situation John, stay strong my friend. All the best, popeye the sailor and cog 2 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted July 4, 2018 Share #126 Posted July 4, 2018 Best wishes, John, while you are on the rough road. Also condolences to Pam and yourself on your recent loss. Piet, cog and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 5, 2018 Share #127 Posted July 5, 2018 My sympathies, John. I hope all goes well for you and Pam. Piet, popeye the sailor, cog and 1 other 4 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted July 11, 2018 Share #128 Posted July 11, 2018 so sorry to hear of her passing John {I just told Phyl about it}.......she sends her hugs to Pam, and extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I hope your fairing well with what's going on with you..........fingers crossed and thinking of you mtaylor and Piet 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share #129 Posted August 16, 2018 Another small update at last - and the last one for a while. I'm currently undergoing some intense medical treatment and won't be back at the museum (where the model resides) probably for a few months. At least all the square frames are now fitted. The next job will be to do quite a bit of fairing and sanding before I start with the forward cants and hawse timbers when I can get back to work on her. John mtaylor, Louie da fly, G.L. and 23 others 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted August 16, 2018 Share #130 Posted August 16, 2018 I wish you the best John. Bob popeye the sailor, mtaylor, davyboy and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted August 16, 2018 Share #131 Posted August 16, 2018 Good luck with the test and treatments John, look forward to seeing you back in the shipyard. Michael Piet, popeye the sailor and cog 3 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted August 16, 2018 Share #132 Posted August 16, 2018 I'm sorry to hear that, best wishes with getting through treatment. We'll all look forward to your work when you get back. popeye the sailor, davyboy, Piet and 2 others 5 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share #133 Posted August 16, 2018 Thanks for the kind wishes, folks! John mtaylor, cog, Piet and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pearse Posted August 16, 2018 Share #134 Posted August 16, 2018 Hi John it's a lovely model, it's wonderful how each stage of a build has it's own pleasures. Wishes for your good health. Mark cog, Piet, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote completed 1:12 28' Ranger type yacht, scratch build - COMPLETED 1:12 20' 1930 open sailing boat, half model, scratch built - COMPLETED 1:12 24' Ranger type yacht, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 16, 2018 Share #135 Posted August 16, 2018 Godspeed, John. I hope it all works out well. popeye the sailor, Piet and cog 3 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share #136 Posted August 16, 2018 Thanks Mark and Mark! John popeye the sailor, mtaylor and Piet 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted August 17, 2018 Share #137 Posted August 17, 2018 Nice to see an update John, but not to hear of the health news. Best wishes for a full recovery and speedy return to the slipway. cheers Pat popeye the sailor, mtaylor, Piet and 1 other 4 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted August 17, 2018 Share #138 Posted August 17, 2018 Every best wish while you are away attending to your health, John. We look forward to your return. Piet, popeye the sailor, cog and 1 other 4 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted August 31, 2018 Share #139 Posted August 31, 2018 so sorry to hear of your ongoing health problems John........been hard for me to get over to the scratch forum, with all the logs I look at. I wish you well......thinking of you w/fingers crossed that you recover well and quickly! best wishes to Pam as well. the frame is coming along splendidly........can't wait to see the rest of it mtaylor and Piet 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted September 1, 2018 Share #140 Posted September 1, 2018 She's looking good, John. I've been enjoying following this log - very interesting, particularly from a research point of view, and the personal connection adds to the interest even further. Hope the health problems get sorted out and you'll be free to get back and enjoy yourself to the fullest with the build. Steven Piet, popeye the sailor and mtaylor 3 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted September 3, 2018 Share #141 Posted September 3, 2018 That hull looks fantastic John. My best wishes to you for a speedy and successful treatment. Cheers, popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 20, 2018 Author Share #142 Posted December 20, 2018 Another update - at last!! Thank you all for your good wishes. The treatment went well and I am currently 'all clear' with my next check in April next year. Following the good news we took off for a holiday in South Australia - looking at the sights; checking out the maritime scene and photographing birds. We had a really great time and arrived home very relaxed and ready for whatever the world decides to throw at us next! My time in the museum since we got back has been limited, and even when I've been in I've been diverted by other things, so the 'Meteor' has only progressed by the addition of a couple more frames down aft. This is by far the slowest build I've ever been involved with and the slow progress is beginning to frustrate me. I'll bring the hull home next week to do a bit of serious fairing. Too much fine sawdust being sucked into to ventilation system isn't good for the museum, but I'm reluctant to bring the model home as carrying a delicate model back and forth on Sydney's peak hour trains isn't good for the mental equilibrium! This time of year is good as the trains are far less crowded over the holiday period. Here are a few photos of the tiny amount of extra work done. John rlb, rafine, gjdale and 22 others 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted December 20, 2018 Share #143 Posted December 20, 2018 Glad to hear all is well John. That hull is starting to show her complete lines now; looks good. cheers pat Piet, popeye the sailor and mtaylor 3 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 20, 2018 Author Share #144 Posted December 20, 2018 Thanks, Pat! John popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 20, 2018 Share #145 Posted December 20, 2018 John: She is looking really good. It looks like the hull is already fairing up nicely. There should be too much elbow grease needed. Russ Piet, popeye the sailor and mtaylor 3 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pearse Posted December 20, 2018 Share #146 Posted December 20, 2018 HI John that's wonderful news. This is going to be a fascinating build, best wishes, Mark mtaylor, popeye the sailor and Piet 3 Quote completed 1:12 28' Ranger type yacht, scratch build - COMPLETED 1:12 20' 1930 open sailing boat, half model, scratch built - COMPLETED 1:12 24' Ranger type yacht, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted December 20, 2018 Share #147 Posted December 20, 2018 Glad to hear the good news John, and looking forward to further resumption of play. mtaylor, Piet and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted December 20, 2018 Share #148 Posted December 20, 2018 Nice to read your good news, John, and to see you back in the saddle again. popeye the sailor, Piet and mtaylor 3 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted December 20, 2018 Share #149 Posted December 20, 2018 Woohoo! Great news all around. Cheer up, a nicely packed train won't give you room to drop it! Congratulations on recovery and what sounds like a lovely holiday. mtaylor and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share #150 Posted December 21, 2018 Thank you one and all for your encouragement! Hopefully updates will be more regular from now on. John mtaylor, Cathead, SJSoane and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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