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    Everyone: I have managed to now complete the stern ornamentation on the Agamemnon (it has been easy when you have had 4 days of -30c). I found it went easier than planned. I had concerns that things wouldn't line up properly but I found out that if you took your time everything fit in nicely. For some reason I seem to have more room on the upper stern gallery so I took the liberty of adding some scroll work just to fill in the stern gallery. My next step now is to get the catheads on the bow and then start working on gunport lids and then channels.. Enjoy the pic Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    wow.. I bought the Mantua kit of the Titanic at 1:200 and I thought I was going to build a beast. Do keep use posted on this kit Mike Draper
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    Sjors: Yes.. I noticed that after the picture was taken and posted.. I was hoping no one would notice but I should have known better with a forum full of ship modelers! :-) Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Cnada
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    Everyone: Posted the wrong picture in the last package.. shows that I shouldn't do this without having my morning coffee.. enjoy the new and improved pic! Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    Everyone: Managed to finish the deck furniture on the Agamemnon. Still have to add the pinrails but I have managed to finish the deck planking, fife rails and the big stuff. I plan to work on the stern ornamentation for a while for a change and then get back and finish the pin rails. Still have channels and cat heads to finish before I can start thinking about rigging. So much work still ahead... Wish me luck Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    If you want to get rid of the shine I often use steel wool -just gently rub the hull with it until you get the finish you want.. be ready with a vacuum cleaner as the steel wool sheds as you use it Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    Thanks everyone... Im quite happy on how she is looking. It was a bit touch and go for a while as I didn't know how the ochre colour would work but Im glad I went that avenue. Onwards! Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    Everyone: Not a lot of progress in this bundle of pics but I have managed to get the rear poop deck planked, treenailed and have the railing capped. It took a bit of work but I can now finally say that I have finished decking the Agamemnon. Of course I have to fill in the details. I also noticed I haven't installed the steps on the port and starboard side of the mid hull so that is my next small project. A lot to still do before I can even think about rigging her.. Enjoy the pics Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    Cnemo: Thank you for the great news! I will definitely be waiting for that release. Definitely keep us posted with any new information. Thanks again. Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    Sjors: I should add that after you seal the wood with Polyuretane, quickly sand it with 400 to 600 grit sandpaper.. that gets rid of the fuzz and leaves a clean piece of wood. Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    Sjors: any piece of the hull that was to be painted a colour than left as natural wood was subject to my process. Yes.. I use Polyurethane to see the wood as I have found if you try painting it even with a primer the primer tends to raise wood fibers and make the wood appear to have fuzz. Glad to hear you bought the Agamemnon kit. You wont be disappointed. Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    Sjors: First, thanks for the compliment on my Agamemnon.. I have been putting a lot of work into her for the last couple of years and its nice to see her finally turn out the way I had envisioned. As far as the deck beams called skids, I did look through my reference books I didn't see any reference to the deck beams called "skids" but for discussion purposes it works for me. The paints I use are from Model Shipways, Its their dealer line of acrylic paints and I have applied them using a brush or airbrush. They work great and I have been happy with them. I have heard admiralty paint as well Vallejo paints work equally well. One thing I would point out that when I paint a wooden hull I first seal the hull with a Polyurethane, then sand it with 600grit sandpaper to eliminate any "fuzz" that may occur on the wood. I then add a primer to the wood and once that is dry then apply the paint. I found acrylic paint needs several coats to get the final finish that I prefer. As mentioned earlier I have done a few modifications to the kit (ie replacing the dummy guns on the lower gun deck with full gun and carriages) but I have found it to be a great kit. You have something to look forward to! I will have more pics later next week as I get the poop deck completed. Enjoy Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    Hey Mort: My building of the Agamemnon has got me interested in the painting schemes of the British ships during that time which resulted in me using a more ochre colour in my Agamemnon. I was always fascinated in how some of the Agamemnons out there were using a more bring yellow colour while everything I found indicated using ochre. In any case I was happy with the results when the paint dried.. as far as the colour of the skids, I was looking at models from the Preble collection and was emulating the look they had (thus the red colour) but when I looked at it and decided it was a little too much I decided to fall back on the black colour which definitely toned down the overall look and now in hindsight is probably more accurate. As far as progress shots... now that winter is well under way here I will be making more progress that can be noticed (the rigging of the guns was a long haul). And again.. thanks for the comments Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    Mort: Im impressed that you noticed. The reason I repainted the lifeboat skids black was that looking at the overall look of the ship there seem to be too much red. I did some researching (eg. looking at pics of models from Preble collection) and figured out there were 3 colours for the skids.. natural wood, black or red.. So.. I wasn't interested in getting the skids back to a natural wood tone, and the red was too much soo.. what was left was black. I do like the look now with the black skids but red would have worked as well. Now.. don't ask me if I have decided what colour Im going to paint the boats that are going to sit on the skids Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    Hey Russ: Thanks... they were what seem to take the most time to complete. I am sure glad that is the last of the guns to rig... Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    Everyone: Its been a few months since I have posted some progress shots but with the firewood piled and the temps outside around -30c I have been making amazing progress on my Agamemnon. I have managed to finish most of the work on the spar deck (still need to add some stairs) but before I add the rear poop deck I thought I would take a few quick pics. The work was a bit slow as I fully rigged the guns as well as treenailed the hull. I am glad to see this work finally done. I will get the stairs in that run from the spar deck to the lower gun deck but I really would like to get the work done on the rear poop deck so expect some planking pics soon! Sorry for taking so long but life seem to keep me out of trouble these days... Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    Hey Chris: Any news is good news.. looking forward to those updates when then happen! Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon
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    George: Figured as much.. thanks for letting me know.. I glued on netting on my last project Model Shipways Constitution and it was a bugger to get it taut.. looks like you got the look just right on your aggy... Thanks Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    George: thanks for the response. I never have heard of Tulle but I will have to look around and see what I can find about it. Did you sew it on or glue it to the brackets? Again.. a great job at your Agamemnon. a lot of work to get where you are at. Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    I also forgot to mention that I noticed you fully rigged your guns.. good on ya.. I think it always adds that extra level of detail that is often overlooked. Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    George: Great job on the Agamemnon. Im working on the kit as well and just finishing up the deck furniture on the gun deck. I noticed you used netting for the storage rails along the edges of the deck. What did you use as I was planning to do the same thing and I haven't found anything that gets the look that I want Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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    Chris: Thanks for posting those pics.. your Vic is a impressive warhorse when sitting beside the Vanguard. Been reading your posts and I have been dying to ask.. any discussion with Amati about the Bellona? I know.. I know.. Im a nag but your really got me hooked on your prototype :-) Mike Draper
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    Chris: Make sure you let your friends at Amati that there is a "Please release the Bellona as a kit" club and that they would be very interested in seeing the prototype released as a kit in the near future. Have a safe trip. Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon
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    It is definitely a treat to see the pics of the conference. Wish I could have got down there but its good to see what amazing models were on display Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon
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    This conference was in my sights as well but personal commitments prevented me from going so make sure there are a lot of pics available as I would be keen on seeing them. Hope the weather is good down there! :-) Mike Draper

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