Jack12477

what is the significance of the colors red and blue ? Is one sail dyed one color and the other sail the second color ? (Last sail is called Mizzen Spanker)

because in britain it' a tradition to use sail with color,just the big one  and the last (i don't know how to translate)

Ken, it works well on the ropes, blocks, lashings, etc. It's slow drying, stays flexible and the needle point applicator is really good.  I only use it for the "ropes" to secure the knots, etc. nothing else. For metal to wood or metal to metal I use Medium CA, otherwise it is all PVA - Elmer's yellow carpenter glue.

Ken, it works well on the ropes, blocks, lashings, etc. It's slow drying, stays flexible and the needle point applicator is really good.  I only use it for the "ropes" to secure the knots, etc. nothing else. For metal to wood or metal to metal I use Medium CA, otherwise it is all PVA - Elmer's yellow carpenter glue.

Jack, sails look good. And how'd you like the Hypo cement? I know it's pretty useful with clear plastic, but I guess it does a good job to use it on the pole lashings.

Ofencer29350, why red and blue? And which sails ? All or just some ?

Bug, I too am glad to see you completing Augie's build.

What will be good it is to dye sails red and blue...

Thanks George.
 
Small update
 
Here's some pictures of the kit supplied sails - nicely sewn
 

Thanks Frank for the compliment and all who clicked the LIKE button.
 
Continuing on:
 
Finally completed all the masts, spars, booms, fishing poles, and the like. For the first time ever, AL shorted me material (I think). Since there is no itemized parts list (like some kits have) only the balloons with numbers which reference a parts list by number which in turn only gives the finished dimensions, I couldn't detect it till I got near the end.  The fishing poles are two parts and there are two of them. The parts lists calls out the longest piece as 335 mm in length, the actual plans measure 328 mm in length; however all I had left were 3 - pieces measuring 300 mm in length.  In an offline (PM) discussion with George (GLAKIE) we decided to substitute 1/8 inch dowels and use English Chestnut to try to match the walnut kit supplied dowels.  Found 4 ft lengths of 1/8 inch Poplar dowels in Lowes for 55 cents each - good !  Cut the 2 parts of each fishing pole to their respective lengths from the Poplar dowels and stained them as George suggested and it's a near perfect match. Thank you again, George for the suggestion.
 
The fishing poles are equipped with 2 mm rings lashed with rope to the poles at intervals along the length. The plans called for 0.015 mm thread for the lashings.  I decided the easiest way to lash them was to form a clove hitch thru the center of the rings such that the overlapping of the clove hitch occurred inside the ring; I followed this up by doing a half-hitch with one tail of the lashing above the ring and another half-hitch with the other tail belong the ring.  Worked pretty good and locked the ring in place. Sealed the ends with a drop of G-S Hypo Cement.
 
Completed spars, poles, etc
 

 
Fishing Poles

 
Remaining Spars and booms
 

 
Next up is attaching them and the sails to the model.

Augie is an enormous loss to MSW, his continuous strive to advise and help others was second to none,Thank you Bug for taking over to finish his build, I for one will never forget him as a mentor to many and his warm hearted help ,God bless his wife and family, I would call Augie a good friend. RIP.Edwin,

This is a great tribute to who was a respected member of MSW.
Thank you Bug to retake his job to hold it in our memories..

Very sad to read this news of Augie's passing, he was a great contributor to MSW and a fine model maker.
 
I'm sure you will do justice to Augie's memory by completing his build Bug.
 
B.E.

Thanks George.
 
Small update
 
Here's some pictures of the kit supplied sails - nicely sewn
 

It is with heavy heart, learning about Augies passing.
Now I take my hat off, to both Augie but also Bug, who I think not only do justice to Confederacy but knowing what Augie had in mind.
In an earlier part in the build log I wrote how much this one will help me once I am getting started.
Thank you

Bug,
 
My deepest respect for you that you want to take up the task to finish the Confederacy in memory of Augie!
I know that you will do her justice!
 
Sjors

Hello Bug,
 
Thank you for the beautiful introduction.
 
Augie's Confederacy is now in your capable hands. I wish you the best of luck. Take good care of her.
 
Anja

Thanks George.
 
Small update
 
Here's some pictures of the kit supplied sails - nicely sewn
 

Bug, I too am glad to see you completing Augie's build.

Bug, I too am glad to see you completing Augie's build.

Bug, I too am glad to see you completing Augie's build.

they are not mast  in french it's called tangon And they serve as fishing rod for catching the tunas

As one of the newer members her, I did not know Augie. He did comment on my Longboat build way back when I first started it. But this is one of the reasons I like it here so much. Hats off to you Bug, for taking on this project for Augie and his wife. It truly shows the respect that people here have for  their brethren in this fine hobby. Bug, I am sure you will do her justice if for no other reason than a kind, parting gesture for Augie. I believe he is appreciating this.
 
Paul

Big shoes to fill indeed Bug, but I'm sure you're up to it, and will do him proud! 

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