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Moonbug got a reaction from Bill Hime in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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.
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Moonbug got a reaction from egkb in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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...!
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Moonbug got a reaction from trippwj in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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.
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Moonbug got a reaction from Bill Hime in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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...!
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Moonbug reacted to HIPEXEC in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I'll miss you, Augie
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Moonbug reacted to Canute in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Good start, Bug.
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Moonbug reacted to Nirvana in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Bug,
Seems like you are doing what Augie did, Confederacy will be a masterpiece.
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Moonbug got a reaction from canoe21 in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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...!
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Moonbug got a reaction from KenW in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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...!
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Moonbug got a reaction from trippwj in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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...!
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Moonbug got a reaction from WackoWolf in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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...!
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Moonbug got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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...!
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Moonbug got a reaction from WackoWolf in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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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Moonbug got a reaction from Martin W in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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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Moonbug got a reaction from VTHokiEE in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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
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Moonbug got a reaction from JPAM in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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
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Moonbug got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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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Moonbug got a reaction from rvchima in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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
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Moonbug got a reaction from Gahm in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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
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Moonbug got a reaction from Mike Y in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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
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Moonbug got a reaction from coxswain in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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
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Moonbug got a reaction from Jack12477 in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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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Moonbug got a reaction from egkb in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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
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Moonbug got a reaction from Ryland Craze in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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
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
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