Nick,
I do indeed remember Jamie, really nice guy, and we met a couple of times to go sailing. At that time I had been rebuilding Neptune (all 6 feet) to install an early gunnery system and Jamie was interested in building Orion.
I think we got in touch due to articles in Model Boats or Marine modelling. There was quite a lot of that at the time - all before e-mail!
I recall seeing the plug and thought it was extremely well done to a very accurate standard. He was building from the original plans. The plating was done in cardboard and he was going to make a fibreglass hull at some point.
As time went by and life intrudes we lost touch but I often wondered what became of the plug.
I'm curious as to the connection between you and if you were also able to get the plans as well? If not Jamie kindly gave me some copies of parts, which I still have, so I can provide them to you of course. If you know Jamie, do please pass on my regards.
So, what are you going to do with the plug, Deans Marine might be interested?
Nice to see you are moving into Super-Dreadnought territory. Orion would make a very impressive model.
Cheers
Geoff