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    Hey Mobbsie: I have to send a "thank you" your way. I was translating the plans for the fighting top on the foremast and I was not having much luck figuring out how the lower foremast configured with the fighting top. I found your pics you posted back in 2014 and they were a big help.. so thanks getting that information out there.. saved me a bit of time in educated guessing. :-) Mike Draper
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    Hey Mobbsie: Thanks for the posting. Its great to hear that there is another ship modeler that has indulged in a woody joe kit. it was a refreshing break from the 64 gun ship. Working on the masts now.. going a lot easier than I had originally planned. Will post some pics later this week. Mike Draper
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    Hey Everybody: I have been not posting too much on this forum as I have been distracted with another model project. A couple of years ago I visited Japan and I was lucky to be steered towards the line of Woody Joe kits. And as a souvenir I decided to grab a couple of kits of the temples that I had visited while I was over there. Attached is one of the kits completed -the Horyu Ji temple -unfortunately the Agamemnon had to go in a holding pattern for that time.. good news is that I finished the temple a month ago and Im back at the Agamemnon. I have started the masts and bowsprit and will post some pics soon.. While it was great to work on the temple Im glad to now make that final push to mast and rig the Agamemnon.. stay tuned for more progress shots.. Mike Draper (in the midst of the heat wave in the Yukon)
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    what I have used in the past for scoring is getting those old fashioned double edged razor blades that have a protective cover on one blade and using a dremel cut into the blade to leave a little piece that use to score the wood.. then slowly run the razor up and down the wood.. works great for me...
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    Damn.. this loss of good people is happening way to much of late.. Sorry to hear about the forums loss of a good lad and one that had always a good thing to say... My hat goes off to a great ship modeler and a good person Mike Draper
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    I also got a email today about the monograph and I noticed they have added a separate sail and hull plan that is printed on high quality paper suitable for framing. From what I can read on the email and on the website its included as part of the monograph package. That is also something to look forward to as well! Mike Draper
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    Chuck: I would be into that.. I remember they have Sam Adams on the west coast as well. I also remember seeing some Alaskan Amber which is my beer of choice when I go over and visit our Alaskan neighbours to the west. If you ever get to Juneau the brewery is worth a visit.... MIKE
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    Chuck: I will make sure I bring some moose jerky to keep your energy levels up while you provide your shuttle service MIKE
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    I am also waiting for the Bellona kit as well. I know the last time Chris had corresponded on this newsgroup he had other models in line for release before the Bellona but I do hope it gets released sooner than later. the combination of the level of detail and scale of the model made it a perfect kit of the Bellona and leaves it open for any potential detailing as well, Mike Draper
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    Everyone: Its been over a month and I was wondering if anyone has any new info on any new releases by Amati either than the Revenge model. I know they have a few new ones in development and I was wondering if they have materialized yet... Any new info would be great! Mike Draper
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    John: Like you I am glad to see ANCRE carrying on the tradition of amazing sets of monographs. I have the Le Belle Poule monograph so with ordering this one I will be really torn when I make that plunge and actually build a model using the detailed plans Mike Draper
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    Mark: I feel the same way about taking on a project like that but I always say.. "cant build her without good plans" so Im just increasing the chances of me building her by buying the plans! :-) Mike Draper
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    Mark: I couldn't resist.. especially watching the adventures of the Hermione sailing across the atlantic this summer on facebook. Mike Draper
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    There is actually 2 books. One is the monograph identified above and a second book on the history on the Hermione. According to the ANCRE website they will be released sometime early 2106. Definitely worth checking out Mike Draper
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    Ron: I think I will bring down a 6 pack of our local micro brewery Yukon Gold but they also have a nice IPA called Ice fog.. decisions.... decisions.... MIKE
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    Kurt: No pickled moose lips on this tour. I would bring down some caribou jerky but the lads at the border get all pernickety about that stuff.. I could bring down some of the local ale if there are some beer drinkers coming to the conference! :-) Mike Draper
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    I would like to add I will finally be able to get myself down there for the conference from the Yukon. It will be a long day travelling down but I think it will definitely be worth it. Just make sure they have lots of Samuel Adams on tap as there is nothing worse as a thirsty northerner! Looking forward in catching up with some old friends and getting a chance in meeting some new ones! Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon
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    Ron: Thanks for your tips.. Your mileage meter (6 pack) is one that we use for those long distances across the tundra... Helps pass the time when you are waiting for the herds of caribou to pass. :-) While I do get in around 8 in the evening, I will make that final push on Tues evening. Keen to get down to Mystic and check out the sights.. Besides I have a few NRG members that have promised me that there will be a cold Sam Adams draft waiting for this parched northerner when I get to the hotel. I will make sure to find you at the Conference.. and make sure you remind me to tell you the story about the sour toe cocktail... MIKE
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    thanks for the heads up Henry MIKE
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    To Bob and Henry: Thanks.. Looking at the maps it looks a bit intense but I suspect the exits are clearly marked and as you mentioned, I cross the bridge its a straight route down. While Im getting a GPS with my rental, I have never driven in Boston so the first glance at the maps was a bit intense. Thanks MIKE
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    Everyone: I have my plane ticket bought, my Conference fees paid for, hotel reserved and car rented and now I need some wisdom from local Bostoners. I have checked the Google maps and I was seeking some wisdom.. I will be driving from Logan intl down to Mystic and I was wondering -the google map recommends that I go from the Logan down I-90 to I-93 and then to I-95 -the description of the route sounds intense. My question is that I looked at the alternate route of taking I-495 through Worcester and then down I-395 as it looks less intense. Am I over-reacting with the !-90, I-93 and I-05 route or is the more westerly and southerly route a longer and easier route to take? I will be a tired puppy after flying all day and will be hitting the road around 8:30PM so whatever is easiest is my preference. Any advice would be appreciated Mike Draper
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    Thanks for the heads up on the new release. I have collected Winfields books for a couple of years and they are worth every penny. glad to see he is getting into the French ships.. Mike Draper
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    Great news that they have released a English version.. definitely will purchase it in the next few days. Its one of my "get around to its" as far as the next model projects. Mike Draper
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    Everyone: Updated pics of my "diamond in the rough". I am making progress on my Agamemnon. Getting the chainplates and channels installed. I have put additional braces on the upper side of the channels which seems to be on a lot of the navy style models of 64s and 74s. I have also finished getting copper plates on the rudder but it isn't going to be installed until the deck work is all done (ie hammock netting). Some things are not painted or completed but I am finally making progress and the weather is nice enough to take a pic of my Aggy outside! Have a good one Mike Draper
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    totally agree that it was a bigger format it would cost more.. that would be a good case to keep it at that size..

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