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I suspect that a few of you have heard of Patrick O'Brian, the naval historical fiction writer. I've really been getting into his Aubrey/Maturin series, on book 12 right now. Without his incredible books that take place during the Napoleanic wars I never would have gotten into model ship building. Just thought I'd give a shout out and see if anyone else has read his books or even built some of hi…