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Robert: Wow.. Couldn't asked for a better pot of information. I will definitely start looking for the material in clothing and drapery stores. Having your pictures in my pocket will definitely help. And I really appreciate your sketch work on how you applied it. I totally agree with you on having a good material for the hammock netting is crucial. I havent found any yet that works for me and as a result I have gone without with my models. Now I have something to look for.. Thanks again! Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon
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Robert: I stumbled on your pics of your hammock netting for you Victory and I have to let you know its the best hammock netting I have seen. I have struggled over the years in finding the best material for hammock netting and it appears you have hit the mark. Could you pass along what did you use for Hammock netting and what was your process of weaving them into the brackets. I checked all of your posts and didnt find any information so I hope you can pass along any information. Thanks ahead of time! Mike Draper
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Chuck: Good news that the launch/pinnace is still in the picture.. While I know that will be a slow, detailed project it will be a neat addition to the Winnie.. I see some neat work ahead of me with the Winnie! Mike Draper
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Stuntflyer: Most definitely I will be providing a build log! Looking forward to getting into this new experience! I have been keen on getting started on Winnie since the project has been started by Chuck but I decided to finish the Agamemnon project I have been working on by fully rigging her with sails (silly me...). Its been a long process but the end of its getting close and it will be good to her on the "done" pile. Stay tuned.. Mike Draper
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Chuck: Wasnt there talk about you putting together a separate kit/project for a pinnace/launch for the Winnie? Just trying to keep this all organized in my brain. Mike Draper PS. just finished the rigging on the Agamemnon.. have some rope coils, flags and stern lanterns and she is done.. Winnie is next!
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Hamilton: Try it on a few test plates first to see if you like how it dries and looks first. I suspect humidity isn't a factor but I live in a dry climate and the plates looked great after it dried but I dont know if there is a different result in a humid climate. And dont overdue it.. just enough to act as a sealer. Let me know how it turns out! Mike Draper
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Chuck: I assume the 1 9/16 cannon you have referenced are available in your 'Ship model Cannon" section of your webpage? Mike Draper
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Henrik; Two things.. dont get stressed out about the overlapping of the plates.. the thickness of the plates that Caldercraft supplies its not possible. If you were using copper foil like from a stained glass shop it would work but not with the plates that come with the kit. Do make sure they are snug with each other so that the wood underneath doesnt show.. as far as the dimbles in the copper plates.. they are a bit more pronounced than they need to be. But I think they work for the Agamemnon. In the future if you feel they are too much you can substitute the copper plates with stained glass tape or take the existing plates and hammer the nails in a bit with a hobby hammer on a flat hard surface. it does make a difference. Good luck with your Aggy.. looking good! If you are in for more work you should add sails I have with my Agamemnon. 🙂 Mike Draper
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jim: Yes.. they are the upper and lower lines of the main wale. And.. the two lines that are located where the chainplates meet is the upper wale. MIKE
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Yves; Thanks for the reply and detailing what is in Session 5. When I received session 2 I was surprised by the size of the gun carriages. The gun must be massive! I didnt appreciate how big this kit is. Having the spar deck 12 inches wide at the widest spot was mind boggling. Judging from your post the stern ornamentation and figurehead on the bow is also plastic? Keep up the great build log! Mike Draper
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Everyone: Just a quick update on getting the sails on my Agamemnon. The deck is a mess but Im slowly getting to the final stretch. The square sails are up and now working on the jib sails.. More to come.. making that final push to the finish line! 🙂 Mike Draper
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Yves: I agree with your approach on the wales.. just make sure you measure.. measure and measure.. the location of the wales need to be exact as everything else is affected including channels. 🙂 Also,, if you want a alternative for copper plates supplied.. go to a stained glass store and buy their copper tape.. its in different sizes and it works great for copper plated. You will need a ponce wheel for simulating nails and you will need to cut them into individual plates which can be a tad tedious... Keep up the good work MIKE
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Chuck: I assume it was a matt finish? MIKE
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Chuck: Quick question. As I get closer to getting my Agamemnon project finished (finally), I was wanting to ask if there has been a consensus on what sealer to use on the planking. I remember there was some discussion on using Wipe on Poly or Tung oil, but I was curious to hear what people have been successful with. Judging from some photos some just leave the wood unsealed. I do like how the grain is enhanced with a Tung oil but I was curious what has been everyone's experience (as I have never worked with Alaskan Cedar before). Thanks MIKE
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Chuck: Good news! While the Winchelsea sits waiting for me to finish the Agamemnon, I can tell you I wouldnt have invested in the time keeping on top of your posts, and everyones building efforts if I think it was a second rate exercise.. Keep your hand steady on the tiller! Thanks you for your efforts MIKE
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Yves: Thanks for the reply..Im working up to buying the kit and was just wondering what the lay of the land was with the guns.. Kits that have the half length dummy guns without carriages is a real pet peeve of mine.. It bugs me so much that I built the Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon with full guns and carriages on the lower gun decks.. Good news that CAF models has not gone that direction. Keep the pics coming. its great to see your progress. MIKE
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