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On 2/13/2019 at 8:54 AM, Jim Lad said:

Sorry, Druxey - obviously an Australian product.  There is (or was) a non-alcoholic drink sold in pubs (bars) and they had the slogan, 'the drink you're having when you're not having a drink.'  It's found its way into the language over here.

 

John

Us Aussies understood it, John. Just don't say anything about drop bears . . .

 

Steven

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Now you have 'dropped' him in it Steven  :)

 

A 'tongue in cheek' reference to our 'extremely' dangerous Koalas Druxey - cause a lot of damage and injury when they 'drop' out of the trees ;)  Just a warning to all those tourists looking up ;) 

 

Sorry John hijacking your thread here.

 

cheers

 

Pat

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48 minutes ago, BANYAN said:

A 'tongue in cheek' reference to our 'extremely' dangerous Koalas Druxey - cause a lot of damage and injury when they 'drop' out of the trees ;)  Just a warning to all those tourists looking up ;) 

I know we've slightly high-jacked this thread but I just had to add this to clarify Drop Bears  https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/animals/mammals/drop-bear/

 

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Thank you for the definition. It reinforces the idea that all wildlife in Oz is out to kill you! Thank you for educating us non-Australians.

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4 hours ago, Cathead said:

Canadians are so trusting. You Aussies really ought not lead your family fellow colonials astray like that.

You just stick with us mate, we won't lead you astray, fair dinkum!

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On 2/15/2019 at 3:12 PM, Cathead said:

Canadians are so trusting. You Aussies really ought not lead your family fellow colonials astray like that.

Damn! Sprung!

 

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Gentlemen, if so august a scientific body as the Australian Museum describes Drop Bears, surely you must believe in their existence.

 

Druxey, it is a fallacy that all Australian wildlife will kill you.  There is not a single record of a fatal attack by Budgerigars.

 

John

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1 hour ago, Jim Lad said:

There is not a single record of a fatal attack by Budgerigars.

Not yet at least.  diablerigole.gif.d2167c76da1ca4f57989e95fde7261fe.gif

Mark
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Meanwhile, back at the model ……….

 

The stern after the aftermost frame was ripped out, leaving a mess on the sternpost and glue matted shallow frame rebates.

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The sternpost was cleaned up and fillers fitted into the rebates.

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The wing transom has been fitted. This transom is a straight line from sternpost to frame, but the transoms below it will be curved.

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Meanwhile the hawse pieces have been fitted and the bow roughly sanded.

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Coming along well John.

Keith

 

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Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/

Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702

J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration.

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029

 

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http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846

 

 

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1 hour ago, Jim Lad said:

She's getting there slowly

Everything seems to be fast to me these days John.

Keith

 

Current Build:-

Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24

 

Previous Builds:-

 

Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/

Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702

J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration.

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029

 

Other Topics

Nautical Adventures

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846

 

 

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Nice rework John, tricky timbers those transoms and after timbers; looks like you have a good handle on them though.

 

cheers

 

Pat

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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)

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On 2/16/2019 at 9:01 PM, Jim Lad said:

There is not a single record of a fatal attack by Budgerigars.

Not amongst survivors ...

 

I've been distracted from your log for far to long. Glad your health has been restored, and you survived the droppings from whatever Aussie predator (carnivor or veggetarian).Hope you get some more building, and a little less talking time ... that is to say for us

Carl

"Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson
Search and you might find a log ...

 

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Looking really good, John. On the third photo above, the transom looks a little out of square, but I expect that's just a trick of the photograph angle.

 

Steven

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John:

I am looking forward to seeing this hull planked. It should be really nice. 

 

Russ

 

 

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Great progress John, she's looking very good.

 

Cheers,

Piet, The Flying Dutchman.

 

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John, just joining your build log and like, and your method of building frames is unique. There are a lot of ships through out history with the name " Meteor" how did you happen to decide to construct  this particular model beyond your great great grand parents ?  I will be viewing you progress for the rest of the build.

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correct spelling and add to

Cheers, Guy
The Learner
Current Member NRG,SMA

 

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