Hi Mallymal, That's very nice of you to say so.
Yes, the weld failure was an unforgettable moment. Since I had it 100% rewelded, it's been golden.
Feel free to pick what brains I have.
You might also want to checkout the truly craftsman builds of another British teadropper...Dave (aka Jackdaw), both here and on
tcgb.org
I hope you take the plunge!