My first attempt at soldering didn't come out too bad me thinks !!! Just a dry run with scraps of brass rod.😊

Things are moving on although a late summer launch looks on the cards as I missed the intended spring launch but I am as happy as a pig in ......... !!!😊😊😊

Starboard side railings and shooting bar in place along with hydroslave pot hauler and for'ard Morse controls plus crew all kitted out , even with a mug of tea !!! Onward !!!

Bait Table, Crab Box, Knives and Sharpening steel, pot frame, baskets and bait tray.

'A' Frame fabricated and offered up for fixing to gunwales and for'ard rails and then a coat of paint !!! Shame to have to paint all that lovely brass !!!

Steel work all knitted together ready for paint !!! Glad that is over !!!

Steel (Brass) all painted now in matt black will follow up with Satin Cote so not to have too glossy finish !

She Floats !!! And on her marks !!! Albeit a slight list to the Port side which is due to her open working starboard side and is a characteristic of the real deal. To say I am chuffed is an understatement after first starting the build 36 years ago !!!

Mizzen/Steadying Sail in place but needs tweaking ! it will only be used for display purposes as it was only used when hauling pots to keep the boat into wind, not as an underway aid ! I dread to think what effect it would have on the model underway on our lake !!! 😱

Paul John Goddard lost at sea in Exuberent DH142 March 23rd 1983.