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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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    Just got my copy today and all I can say its worth the purchase. The only thing (and I think its been said before) is that its a mystery why the made the book small in its dimensions. With the amazing pictures of ship models that it possesses I would think they would have made the book bigger. Either than that.. I would highly recommend buying the book. There is a pic of every ship you could imagine. A excellent cross section and detail photos of the things you would like to see Mike Draper
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    Chris: Appreciate the update on the progress of Amati release of kits. While Im still holding on hope for the release of the Bellona kit, the Prince kit has me tempted.. Keep the pics and updates coming.. and thanks for keeping us in the loop this far in the process. Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    Have this kit sitting on my shelf on my list of "to do's" and your amazing work has inspired me to do the kit bashing that I had planned.. Incredible effort on your part. Keep us updated with pics and postings! Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    Augie: Been busy with the holidays so I have been slow to reply but I wanted to say that you are really getting me torqued to start my MS Confederacy. From what you have been posting the kit is a pleasure to build which will be something to look forward to once I finish my Agamemnon. Thanks for sharing the pics and posting your observations.. Hope to hear more from ya in the new year! MIKE
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    Mobbsie: Thanks for the reply. I agree a larger size model does provide a whole new set of challenges. For me it introduces a new level of detail that you have to consider. Personally I really like working on larger battle wagons but it does require more of your time. Pat yourself on the back that you have survived the Aggy experience. For me.. while Im nearly done the hull construction I know I have a lot of ratlines ahead of me! :-) MIKE
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    Mobbsie: Congrats on a job well done. Seeing her completed is giving me that impetus to finish my Aggy as well. A lot of work and lot of focus in that model. My hat goes off to ya Again.. congrats with the completion of the Aggy Mike Draper
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    I checked Amazon.ca and for whatever reason the earlier pre-order release is no longer available and they re-issued another pre-release so what I would recommend is order it again making sure its for the December release. My order is still valid but its for the December release Mike Draper
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    Sjors: And experience has taught me Im still not even at the half way mark! oh well.. its been fun so far! :-) MIKE
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    As they seem to be charging a high amount for this book online, I would be interested as well to see if its worth the money Mike Draper
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    Everyone: It has been awhile since I have posted but I have been making some progress (slowed down by work and some play outside!) but I am getting through the gunport lids and channels. I have been working on getting the gunport lids, channels and Deadeyes done on the port side first. I have also added a set of braces on the channels that I have seen on some plans and models of 64 gun ships so I took a educated guess that the Agamemnon had them as well. I will finish off now with the deadeyes and then work on getting the starboard done. Once I get this done I will finish on the bow details and the rudder and then take a small break to build a Woody joe kit I bought in Japan of a Japanese temple I visited in Japan (Horyu Ji). I figure it will take a month to get it built and after its done I will get at the rigging of the Agamemnon. But I will post some more pics when I get the hull work finished,, Mike Draper
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    Chris: I do appreciate the work you are putting into the Bellona. It will definitely be a treat to have a different approach to kit construction. More internal detail would be a interesting addition to a kit. Most of us add that through "kit bashing". My Agamemnon has slowed in its progress with all of the extra "add ons" (as well as all of lifes interruptions). As you know from my posts in the past, I am keen to see this model released as a result of your work and if there is anything us lads and lasses can do to help please let (me) us know! :-) Mike Draper
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    Chris: Appreciate the update. While it doesn't appear that the Bellona will be making a appearance anytime soon, I hope you don't mind me in asking.. :-) Sounds like you will have your hands full for the next year or 2. Keep the updates and new kits coming... Mike Draper
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    So Chris: Now that you are finishing up this project what is next on your plate. As a member of the "I sure like the Bellona prototype" you developed I was curious if there is any new news on the release of her as a kit. If not, what is next for you for kit prototypes? Appreciate any information Mike Draper
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    Russ: Im now driven to finish her by pure stubbornness.. Mike Draper

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