Meteor 1851 by Jim Lad - Scale 1:96 - Immigrant Ship

[popeye the sailor]

not gonna hit the like button on that note..........think'in of ya good buddy   

[BANYAN]

I hope all is well John?  She'll still be there when you are ready to progress.

 

cheers

 

Pat

[Jim Lad]

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

[BANYAN]

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

[Piet]

Add my condolences to you and Pam.  I hope and pray for your situation John, stay strong my friend.

 

All the best,

[druxey]

Best wishes, John, while you are on the rough road. Also condolences to Pam and yourself on your recent loss.

[mtaylor]

My sympathies, John.   I hope all goes well for you and Pam.

[popeye the sailor]

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  

[Jim Lad]

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

 

[rafine]

I wish you the best John.

 

Bob

[michael mott]

Good luck with the test and treatments John, look forward to seeing you back in the shipyard.

Michael

[Cathead]

I'm sorry to hear that, best wishes with getting through treatment. We'll all look forward to your work when you get back.

[Jim Lad]

Thanks for the kind wishes, folks!

 

John

[Mark Pearse]

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

[mtaylor]

Godspeed, John.  I hope it all works out well.

[Jim Lad]

Thanks Mark and Mark!

 

John

[BANYAN]

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

[druxey]

Every best wish while you are away attending to your health, John. We look forward to your return.

[popeye the sailor]

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   

[Louie da fly]

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]

That hull looks fantastic John.  My best wishes to you for a speedy and successful treatment.

 

Cheers,

[Jim Lad]

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 

 

 

 

[BANYAN]

Glad to hear all is well John.  That hull is starting to show her complete lines now; looks good.

 

cheers

 

pat

[Jim Lad]

Thanks, Pat!

 

John

[russ]

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

 

 

[Mark Pearse]

HI John

 

that's wonderful news. This is going to be a fascinating build,

 

best wishes, Mark

[gjdale]

Glad to hear the good news John, and looking forward to further resumption of play.

[druxey]

Nice to read your good news, John, and to see you back in the saddle again.

[Cathead]

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.

[Jim Lad]

Thank you one and all for your encouragement!  Hopefully updates will be more regular from now on.

 

John