Kusawa2000 Posted December 16, 2013 Author #31 Posted December 16, 2013 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 Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild
Kusawa2000 Posted January 26, 2014 Author #32 Posted January 26, 2014 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 WackoWolf, mtaylor, freewheelinguy and 2 others 5 Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild
Kusawa2000 Posted January 26, 2014 Author #33 Posted January 26, 2014 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 mort stoll, WackoWolf and mtaylor 3 Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild
russ Posted January 26, 2014 #34 Posted January 26, 2014 Mike: Excellent work. The decks look great. Looking forward to the stern ornaments. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
Sjors Posted January 26, 2014 #35 Posted January 26, 2014 Hi Mike, Great pictures ! Good luck with the ornaments. But.......the second cannon on starboard side is loose.... You have to fix that ! Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre
Kusawa2000 Posted January 26, 2014 Author #36 Posted January 26, 2014 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 Sjors 1 Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild
Kusawa2000 Posted February 13, 2014 Author #37 Posted February 13, 2014 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 dgbot, mobbsie, mort stoll and 9 others 12 Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild
Sjors Posted February 13, 2014 #38 Posted February 13, 2014 That is really nice Mike ! Great job on the letters !!!!!! Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre
dgbot Posted February 13, 2014 #39 Posted February 13, 2014 Mike it is good to see your Aggie again. I just found your build log and went through it. Your workmanship is as outstand as usual. I will be watching your build closely. Too bad you do not have the sufficient time to work on her all the time. PS Here in Waterloo IA and in Chicago beat you out on the cold temps for the past few weeks. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/
Kusawa2000 Posted February 13, 2014 Author #40 Posted February 13, 2014 David; I would believe it if you kids were beating us in cold weather... you kids down in central Canada and US have been getting pummeled this winter...we had a warm spell that made us the warmest place in Canada.. unfortunately we were paying for it this week with temps around -38c. But its breaking this weekend so we can emerge from our houses and hang outside for more than 5 minutes... Thanks on the comments everyone. I am glad I have this part completed as I had some trepidation on how it was going to look. Now get the catheads done and move onward to the channels and gunport lids! Mike Draper Whitehorse Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild
russ Posted February 13, 2014 #41 Posted February 13, 2014 Mike: Well done. The ornamentation and the color scheme all look great. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
RodR Posted February 24, 2014 #42 Posted February 24, 2014 Hi Mike. What a beautiful build. I am watching a number of Aggie builds on the forum.With so much information on hand I should have plenty of tips when I get around to starting mine in 2 or 3 years time. All the best. Rod Quote Rod Current Build: Colonial Brig Perseverance - Modellers Shipyard 1:48
janet bode Posted February 25, 2014 #43 Posted February 25, 2014 Janet B Great workmanship Mike truley insperational. Janet Quote
Kusawa2000 Posted May 27, 2014 Author #44 Posted May 27, 2014 Everyone: Its been a while.. have been busy getting the deck furniture finished off and I am now working on the lower gunport lids.. what a repetitive chore that has turned out to be.. Took a pic outside for a change as we are getting some great weather north of 60.. I have the lids finished on the lower gunports on the port side and Im halfway through on the starboard. Once they are done I will work one level up. then it will be the channels and chainplates.. this hull will never be done. Its good to see other lads out there taking up the Aggy challenge. She is a big beast for sure and takes a lot of your time.. Im really hoping I can get at the rigging by the fall and be somewhere near the progress that Mobbsie is making.. Enjoy Mike Draper cristikc, mtaylor, PMG and 4 others 7 Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild
russ Posted May 27, 2014 #45 Posted May 27, 2014 Mike: She is looking really good. The port lids look great. Keep it going. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
Kusawa2000 Posted May 27, 2014 Author #46 Posted May 27, 2014 Russ: Im now driven to finish her by pure stubbornness.. Mike Draper mtaylor 1 Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild
Sjors Posted May 27, 2014 #47 Posted May 27, 2014 I'am jealous !!!!!! That look great Mike ! I hope I can get mine a little like yours....... Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre
dgbot Posted May 27, 2014 #48 Posted May 27, 2014 Mike, I am glad to see in the game again. Your Aggy will look great. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/
Timmo Posted May 30, 2014 #49 Posted May 30, 2014 Nice work Mike. Keep on trucking and maybe Amati's Bellona will be on the market by the time you finish her.... Maybe... Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft
mort stoll Posted May 31, 2014 #50 Posted May 31, 2014 Hang in there big guy. One step, one day at a time. You are going to be amazed at the finished product. Mort Quote Current Build - Caldercraft Victory Completed - Artesiana Latina Swift, Harvey, MGS Prince de Neufchatel, Imai USS Susquehanna, Mamoli Constitution, Rattlesnake per Hunt Practium, Caldercraft Snake, Diana, Kammerlander Duke William Waiting to be Launched - Bluejacket Constitution Proud member of The New Jersey Ship Model Society
Kusawa2000 Posted September 14, 2014 Author #51 Posted September 14, 2014 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 mobbsie, Retired guy, Sjors and 8 others 11 Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild
Sjors Posted September 14, 2014 #52 Posted September 14, 2014 Great job Mike ! A few things and then....rigging time ! Good luck with that Sjors Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre
Kusawa2000 Posted September 14, 2014 Author #53 Posted September 14, 2014 Sjors: And experience has taught me Im still not even at the half way mark! oh well.. its been fun so far! :-) MIKE Sjors and mtaylor 2 Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild
Kusawa2000 Posted March 21, 2015 Author #54 Posted March 21, 2015 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 russ, cristikc, mtaylor and 7 others 10 Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild
russ Posted March 21, 2015 #55 Posted March 21, 2015 Mike: The hull looks great. Looking forward to rigging. Russ Kusawa2000 1 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
dgbot Posted March 21, 2015 #56 Posted March 21, 2015 Shaping up nicely it will be an impressive sight when you finish it keep up the great work. David B mort stoll and Kusawa2000 2 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/
Kusawa2000 Posted April 12, 2016 Author #57 Posted April 12, 2016 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) gieb8688, russ, druxey and 4 others 7 Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild
mobbsie Posted April 12, 2016 #58 Posted April 12, 2016 Hi Mike, Welcome back mate. It would appear you have a little dusting down to do before get back into the build. I built the same Pagoda a short time ago, it went together beautifully, lovely little kit and the perfect alternative to ships. Looking forward to some updates on the Aggy mate. Be Good mobbsie mtaylor 1 Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :-
Mirabell61 Posted April 12, 2016 #59 Posted April 12, 2016 beautiful looking model Mike, Nils mtaylor 1 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50
Kusawa2000 Posted April 13, 2016 Author #60 Posted April 13, 2016 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 mtaylor 1 Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild
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