Herzogin Cecilie 1902 by Jim Lad - Four Masted Barque

[Jim Lad]

I've been a bit slack in posting updates over the holidays, but the 'Duchess' has been quietly progressing in front of admiring holiday crowds at the museum. It always worries me that the unprotected model is very close to the public, unlike on the dedicated model makers' desk which was intentionally built wide, but I never have to worry about the kids touching the model - just (occasionally) their parents.

 

As you can see, the standing rigging is finally nearing completion (sans ratlines), with only a few more stays on the jigger and the mizzen spreaders to do. I'm now changing my focus to the sails and will hopefully play with the first sail - the flying jib - for a bit on Friday.

 

John

 

[Keith Black]

She's looking ever so much better, John. Is there anyway someone could video record the crowds interaction with you? 

[Jim Lad]

Thanks, Keith.

 

An interesting thought - the video - but I think we'd run up against privacy legislation (just for a start). 🙂

 

John

[KeithAug]

I have to agree with Keith that she in now looking pretty damn good John. 

[Jim Lad]

Thanks for the encouragement, Keith.

 

John