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Moonbug got a reaction from Bill Hime in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64   March 28, 2016

Good morning,

One additional bit - As I've said, I think it's obviously pretty important to be familiar with the gal you'll be spending so much time with, so I ordered a couple books, looked at a couple Augie had, and did some research on the Confederacy when she came to the shipyard.

I didn't want to post it here, because I'm sure most people following Augie's log are already much more familiar with her than I; but if anyone is interested, I put a short synopsis of the Confederacy's history on my blog: http://lehmanshipyard.blogspot.com/2016/02/usf-confederacy-history.html for the other folks who follow along but don't have access to MSW.

It's a combination of a few different sources, and there are of course some inconsistencies from author to author. History seems to be nothing if not malleable.
Moonbug got a reaction from egkb in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 April 24, 2016

Good morning,

I accomplished some actual work last night on the Confed. After several hours of research and trying to get a good handle on where Augie was headed, how some of his ideas differed from the the plans (leaving some rails natural instead of painting, etc.), what he'd left for later, and what he'd done - I picked up with something simple just to get me going; adding the timber heads to the railing.

After separating the timber heads, I beveled the top of each one.

I started by mounting the lower portions of those on the bow, then matched up the top half.

Finally, I spent a little time looking up and matching paint combinations and painted. I still owe them a couple more coats then a finish of clear lacquer.

Off we go...!
Moonbug reacted to HIPEXEC in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 February 11, 2016

I'll miss you, Augie
Moonbug reacted to Canute in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 February 11, 2016

Good start, Bug.
Moonbug reacted to Nirvana in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 February 11, 2016

Bug,
Seems like you are doing what Augie did, Confederacy will be a masterpiece.
Moonbug got a reaction from Bill Hime in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 28, 2016

Good morning,

I accomplished some actual work last night on the Confed. After several hours of research and trying to get a good handle on where Augie was headed, how some of his ideas differed from the the plans (leaving some rails natural instead of painting, etc.), what he'd left for later, and what he'd done - I picked up with something simple just to get me going; adding the timber heads to the railing.

After separating the timber heads, I beveled the top of each one.

I started by mounting the lower portions of those on the bow, then matched up the top half.

Finally, I spent a little time looking up and matching paint combinations and painted. I still owe them a couple more coats then a finish of clear lacquer.

Off we go...!
Moonbug got a reaction from canoe21 in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 February 28, 2016

Good morning,

I accomplished some actual work last night on the Confed. After several hours of research and trying to get a good handle on where Augie was headed, how some of his ideas differed from the the plans (leaving some rails natural instead of painting, etc.), what he'd left for later, and what he'd done - I picked up with something simple just to get me going; adding the timber heads to the railing.

After separating the timber heads, I beveled the top of each one.

I started by mounting the lower portions of those on the bow, then matched up the top half.

Finally, I spent a little time looking up and matching paint combinations and painted. I still owe them a couple more coats then a finish of clear lacquer.

Off we go...!
Moonbug got a reaction from KenW in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 February 18, 2016

Good morning,

I accomplished some actual work last night on the Confed. After several hours of research and trying to get a good handle on where Augie was headed, how some of his ideas differed from the the plans (leaving some rails natural instead of painting, etc.), what he'd left for later, and what he'd done - I picked up with something simple just to get me going; adding the timber heads to the railing.

After separating the timber heads, I beveled the top of each one.

I started by mounting the lower portions of those on the bow, then matched up the top half.

Finally, I spent a little time looking up and matching paint combinations and painted. I still owe them a couple more coats then a finish of clear lacquer.

Off we go...!
Moonbug got a reaction from trippwj in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 February 15, 2016

Good morning,

I accomplished some actual work last night on the Confed. After several hours of research and trying to get a good handle on where Augie was headed, how some of his ideas differed from the the plans (leaving some rails natural instead of painting, etc.), what he'd left for later, and what he'd done - I picked up with something simple just to get me going; adding the timber heads to the railing.

After separating the timber heads, I beveled the top of each one.

I started by mounting the lower portions of those on the bow, then matched up the top half.

Finally, I spent a little time looking up and matching paint combinations and painted. I still owe them a couple more coats then a finish of clear lacquer.

Off we go...!
Moonbug got a reaction from WackoWolf in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 February 15, 2016

Good morning,

I accomplished some actual work last night on the Confed. After several hours of research and trying to get a good handle on where Augie was headed, how some of his ideas differed from the the plans (leaving some rails natural instead of painting, etc.), what he'd left for later, and what he'd done - I picked up with something simple just to get me going; adding the timber heads to the railing.

After separating the timber heads, I beveled the top of each one.

I started by mounting the lower portions of those on the bow, then matched up the top half.

Finally, I spent a little time looking up and matching paint combinations and painted. I still owe them a couple more coats then a finish of clear lacquer.

Off we go...!
Moonbug got a reaction from WackoWolf in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 February 15, 2016

Thanks so much everyone for the kind words and support. I very much appreciate knowing the team is here!

I hope to have some actual progress soon!
Moonbug got a reaction from Martin W in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 February 11, 2016

Thanks so much everyone for the kind words and support. I very much appreciate knowing the team is here!

I hope to have some actual progress soon!
Moonbug got a reaction from VTHokiEE in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64   November 12, 2021

Hello all,

We all lost a dear friend, great supporter and member of our Shipbuilding family when Augie Bruno passed in December. No one was as proud of his work or shared in his enjoyment of the hobby more than his lovely wife Diane.

    After being contacted by Popeye, Diane expressed how helpful and wonderful it would be if someone were able to finish Augie’s work on the Confederacy – both as a tribute to Augie, and as a way to keep us all connected with his memory. As Augie and Diane’s home is only about 15 miles from me, I was asked if I would be willing to take over Augie’s build.

    I had the pleasure of sharing a cup of coffee, some delightful cookies, and even more delightful stories with Diane – and she assured me that this is indeed what Augie would have wanted.

     So, it is with a warm heart, and substantial amount of humility that I’ll pick up where Augie left off.

     Thanks already - and in advance to Anja, Popeye, Mark and Sjors for their support. I’ll do my best give Augie’s build justice, and do right by Augie and Diane.

    As it stands – I’m embroiled in research, as this is my first American built ship, and I feel it’s important to get to know her as much as I can before I continue the build. Hope to have some actual progress to show soon, but in the meantime – here she is in her new shipyard.

- Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from JPAM in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64   January 15, 2017

Hello all,

We all lost a dear friend, great supporter and member of our Shipbuilding family when Augie Bruno passed in December. No one was as proud of his work or shared in his enjoyment of the hobby more than his lovely wife Diane.

    After being contacted by Popeye, Diane expressed how helpful and wonderful it would be if someone were able to finish Augie’s work on the Confederacy – both as a tribute to Augie, and as a way to keep us all connected with his memory. As Augie and Diane’s home is only about 15 miles from me, I was asked if I would be willing to take over Augie’s build.

    I had the pleasure of sharing a cup of coffee, some delightful cookies, and even more delightful stories with Diane – and she assured me that this is indeed what Augie would have wanted.

     So, it is with a warm heart, and substantial amount of humility that I’ll pick up where Augie left off.

     Thanks already - and in advance to Anja, Popeye, Mark and Sjors for their support. I’ll do my best give Augie’s build justice, and do right by Augie and Diane.

    As it stands – I’m embroiled in research, as this is my first American built ship, and I feel it’s important to get to know her as much as I can before I continue the build. Hope to have some actual progress to show soon, but in the meantime – here she is in her new shipyard.

- Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 February 11, 2016

Thanks so much everyone for the kind words and support. I very much appreciate knowing the team is here!

I hope to have some actual progress soon!
Moonbug got a reaction from rvchima in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64   September 10, 2016

Hello all,

We all lost a dear friend, great supporter and member of our Shipbuilding family when Augie Bruno passed in December. No one was as proud of his work or shared in his enjoyment of the hobby more than his lovely wife Diane.

    After being contacted by Popeye, Diane expressed how helpful and wonderful it would be if someone were able to finish Augie’s work on the Confederacy – both as a tribute to Augie, and as a way to keep us all connected with his memory. As Augie and Diane’s home is only about 15 miles from me, I was asked if I would be willing to take over Augie’s build.

    I had the pleasure of sharing a cup of coffee, some delightful cookies, and even more delightful stories with Diane – and she assured me that this is indeed what Augie would have wanted.

     So, it is with a warm heart, and substantial amount of humility that I’ll pick up where Augie left off.

     Thanks already - and in advance to Anja, Popeye, Mark and Sjors for their support. I’ll do my best give Augie’s build justice, and do right by Augie and Diane.

    As it stands – I’m embroiled in research, as this is my first American built ship, and I feel it’s important to get to know her as much as I can before I continue the build. Hope to have some actual progress to show soon, but in the meantime – here she is in her new shipyard.

- Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from Gahm in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64   May 20, 2016

Hello all,

We all lost a dear friend, great supporter and member of our Shipbuilding family when Augie Bruno passed in December. No one was as proud of his work or shared in his enjoyment of the hobby more than his lovely wife Diane.

    After being contacted by Popeye, Diane expressed how helpful and wonderful it would be if someone were able to finish Augie’s work on the Confederacy – both as a tribute to Augie, and as a way to keep us all connected with his memory. As Augie and Diane’s home is only about 15 miles from me, I was asked if I would be willing to take over Augie’s build.

    I had the pleasure of sharing a cup of coffee, some delightful cookies, and even more delightful stories with Diane – and she assured me that this is indeed what Augie would have wanted.

     So, it is with a warm heart, and substantial amount of humility that I’ll pick up where Augie left off.

     Thanks already - and in advance to Anja, Popeye, Mark and Sjors for their support. I’ll do my best give Augie’s build justice, and do right by Augie and Diane.

    As it stands – I’m embroiled in research, as this is my first American built ship, and I feel it’s important to get to know her as much as I can before I continue the build. Hope to have some actual progress to show soon, but in the meantime – here she is in her new shipyard.

- Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from Mike Y in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64   May 4, 2016

Hello all,

We all lost a dear friend, great supporter and member of our Shipbuilding family when Augie Bruno passed in December. No one was as proud of his work or shared in his enjoyment of the hobby more than his lovely wife Diane.

    After being contacted by Popeye, Diane expressed how helpful and wonderful it would be if someone were able to finish Augie’s work on the Confederacy – both as a tribute to Augie, and as a way to keep us all connected with his memory. As Augie and Diane’s home is only about 15 miles from me, I was asked if I would be willing to take over Augie’s build.

    I had the pleasure of sharing a cup of coffee, some delightful cookies, and even more delightful stories with Diane – and she assured me that this is indeed what Augie would have wanted.

     So, it is with a warm heart, and substantial amount of humility that I’ll pick up where Augie left off.

     Thanks already - and in advance to Anja, Popeye, Mark and Sjors for their support. I’ll do my best give Augie’s build justice, and do right by Augie and Diane.

    As it stands – I’m embroiled in research, as this is my first American built ship, and I feel it’s important to get to know her as much as I can before I continue the build. Hope to have some actual progress to show soon, but in the meantime – here she is in her new shipyard.

- Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from coxswain in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64   May 2, 2016

Hello all,

We all lost a dear friend, great supporter and member of our Shipbuilding family when Augie Bruno passed in December. No one was as proud of his work or shared in his enjoyment of the hobby more than his lovely wife Diane.

    After being contacted by Popeye, Diane expressed how helpful and wonderful it would be if someone were able to finish Augie’s work on the Confederacy – both as a tribute to Augie, and as a way to keep us all connected with his memory. As Augie and Diane’s home is only about 15 miles from me, I was asked if I would be willing to take over Augie’s build.

    I had the pleasure of sharing a cup of coffee, some delightful cookies, and even more delightful stories with Diane – and she assured me that this is indeed what Augie would have wanted.

     So, it is with a warm heart, and substantial amount of humility that I’ll pick up where Augie left off.

     Thanks already - and in advance to Anja, Popeye, Mark and Sjors for their support. I’ll do my best give Augie’s build justice, and do right by Augie and Diane.

    As it stands – I’m embroiled in research, as this is my first American built ship, and I feel it’s important to get to know her as much as I can before I continue the build. Hope to have some actual progress to show soon, but in the meantime – here she is in her new shipyard.

- Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from Jack12477 in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 February 10, 2016

Thanks so much everyone for the kind words and support. I very much appreciate knowing the team is here!

I hope to have some actual progress soon!
Moonbug got a reaction from egkb in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64   April 24, 2016

Hello all,

We all lost a dear friend, great supporter and member of our Shipbuilding family when Augie Bruno passed in December. No one was as proud of his work or shared in his enjoyment of the hobby more than his lovely wife Diane.

    After being contacted by Popeye, Diane expressed how helpful and wonderful it would be if someone were able to finish Augie’s work on the Confederacy – both as a tribute to Augie, and as a way to keep us all connected with his memory. As Augie and Diane’s home is only about 15 miles from me, I was asked if I would be willing to take over Augie’s build.

    I had the pleasure of sharing a cup of coffee, some delightful cookies, and even more delightful stories with Diane – and she assured me that this is indeed what Augie would have wanted.

     So, it is with a warm heart, and substantial amount of humility that I’ll pick up where Augie left off.

     Thanks already - and in advance to Anja, Popeye, Mark and Sjors for their support. I’ll do my best give Augie’s build justice, and do right by Augie and Diane.

    As it stands – I’m embroiled in research, as this is my first American built ship, and I feel it’s important to get to know her as much as I can before I continue the build. Hope to have some actual progress to show soon, but in the meantime – here she is in her new shipyard.

- Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from Ryland Craze in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 February 10, 2016

Thanks so much everyone for the kind words and support. I very much appreciate knowing the team is here!

I hope to have some actual progress soon!
Moonbug got a reaction from Bill Hime in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64   March 26, 2016

Hello all,

We all lost a dear friend, great supporter and member of our Shipbuilding family when Augie Bruno passed in December. No one was as proud of his work or shared in his enjoyment of the hobby more than his lovely wife Diane.

    After being contacted by Popeye, Diane expressed how helpful and wonderful it would be if someone were able to finish Augie’s work on the Confederacy – both as a tribute to Augie, and as a way to keep us all connected with his memory. As Augie and Diane’s home is only about 15 miles from me, I was asked if I would be willing to take over Augie’s build.

    I had the pleasure of sharing a cup of coffee, some delightful cookies, and even more delightful stories with Diane – and she assured me that this is indeed what Augie would have wanted.

     So, it is with a warm heart, and substantial amount of humility that I’ll pick up where Augie left off.

     Thanks already - and in advance to Anja, Popeye, Mark and Sjors for their support. I’ll do my best give Augie’s build justice, and do right by Augie and Diane.

    As it stands – I’m embroiled in research, as this is my first American built ship, and I feel it’s important to get to know her as much as I can before I continue the build. Hope to have some actual progress to show soon, but in the meantime – here she is in her new shipyard.

- Bug
Moonbug reacted to flyer in HMS Pickle by flyer - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 - my interpretation February 10, 2016

Hi Martin
Shouldn't you watch your language? Murphy says that all the children reading this forum speak symbols fluently.

Thanks Jason.

Thank you Frank. I hope you are enjoying the 80ies!

Dear John
The sails! Be relaxed, if you don't hoist them, there isn't hardly any hard part.
I still wonder how so many strops could break. Just try to bend it into the right form in the first try and don't bend it too sharp. I think that if you manage to put the open ends completely into the channels' slits and seal them all with a healthy dose of epoxy, it should hold. In the meantime I found that Granado uses the same kind of strops for the smaller deadeyes. I didn't have problems there.
Regarding your pending decision: From Amati/Victory I only know the Pegasus kit. It's a marvellous one but not without difficulties. The big difference was the building manual. Caldercrafts manuals are, in my opinion, unsurpassed.

Thank you bug. I'm also wondering about the life span of our models. If you keep them in a good, stable environment the first to give in could perhaps be the plastics parts and the CA glue. But I hope this will only be a problem for the next but one generation.

Cheers
peter
Moonbug got a reaction from riverboat in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 February 10, 2016

Thanks so much everyone for the kind words and support. I very much appreciate knowing the team is here!

I hope to have some actual progress soon!

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