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Here is how she looks today.
See how the little rope ladders are coming along. With needle and thread!
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These little blocks are hand carved from Walrus ivory and really work. The life rings are carved out of oak, painted and the line added.
Gotta have a fire axe. It will be mounted.
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In answer to Diane's previous question, yes. Everything will be watertight. Just like a real one.
Let me take this opportunity to apologize to those of you without blogging accounts who were unable to comment. There was one little setting I missed. Everyone should be able to comment now. And we hope you do!