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texxn5 got a reaction from augie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Might be good if you were catching EELs in the canals of Amsterdam, but could be tough otherwise....not real sure I would want to eat what you could catch off of a tug in most ports....might glow in the dark!
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texxn5 reacted to augie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hahahahaha. Your Morgan is looking great from here. No progress on this end though ---- fishin's been too good!
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texxn5 got a reaction from bhermann in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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texxn5 got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Charles W Morgan Whaleboat by Salty Sea Dog - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:25 - POF - first wooden boat build - SMALL
Wow, this is nice. I'm not so sure I'll go to that much detail on my 7 boats, or I might never finish. This are very nice.
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from rdsaplala in HMS PEGASUS by rdsaplala - Victory Models - 1/64 - A bit of bashing with TFFM
Looks very good. I'll be following your progress.
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from augie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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texxn5 got a reaction from augie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Looking forward to seeing pictures. Nice work Augie. Old Texas Cowboy Proverb: be careful if someone says it tastes like chicken!
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texxn5 got a reaction from augie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Looking good Augie. It's amazing how all the lines bring em to life.....and yes it does get tight. Thanks for the pictures, and I love the Larson's!
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from mobbsie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Here, here!! Ahoy Mates, we're on the right track here. Those of us who love this log and the forum have spoken. Welcome back to all, and just maybe Augie will have some pictures of progress. We know that will make you know who happy as well as those of us that do love a good ship build. Our banter shall continue, and one of the reads I read earlier, actually inspired another builder to take his Conny off the shelf where it's been for the last 3 years and maybe get started constructing her. Good for him and welcome aboard. By the way lads......where is Augie?????
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texxn5 got a reaction from gjdale in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well, I've been hesitating posting on this, but I'll stick in my two cents also. I agree with Keith and support his statements. I'll accept part of the blame also, even though I am new here, but I also didn't follow the "Practicum" format. There is always a sour grape in the bunch, and my suggestion is that if he doesn't like this forum then perhaps he should move on to another one, rather than ruining the whole bunch. The comradere of this forum is probably the main reason I just was able to finish a 44 year project. If I'm wrong here, then I'll sign off and go back to not posting things, and sharing no photos for anyone else to benefit from. If I would have thought that establishing friendships and some occaisional banter was offensive and against the rules, then I would have never joined in the first place. Reason is reason, and many of our comments relate to the subject of a great hobby, and sharing interest of our lives with it, and that makes it quite personal and enjoyable. Just the fact that the sour grape posted will probably only generate more banter and unfortunately take up some more space on Augie's build log. I guess it's time to get keel hauled!
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texxn5 got a reaction from augie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Here, here!! Ahoy Mates, we're on the right track here. Those of us who love this log and the forum have spoken. Welcome back to all, and just maybe Augie will have some pictures of progress. We know that will make you know who happy as well as those of us that do love a good ship build. Our banter shall continue, and one of the reads I read earlier, actually inspired another builder to take his Conny off the shelf where it's been for the last 3 years and maybe get started constructing her. Good for him and welcome aboard. By the way lads......where is Augie?????
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texxn5 reacted to augie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Like I said.......it's a family.
Complete with Black Sheep and those we hide in the closet (where IS Sjors).
Sounds to me like those on board enjoy the party. And frankly, so do I on this log. As Mark said (yeah, he aint bad as a moderator), the builder can set the tone and I respect that on the truly focused, technical logs.
No, MSW is not social media. But if one of the friends I've made in the last 2 years mentions something affecting their life (and build) that they want to share with this bunch.....I'm interested and/or concerned. We are people, and our lives effect our builds.
Of course I could build faster
Thanks to all who chimed in, pro or con.
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texxn5 reacted to realworkingsailor in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I think I found Sjors lurking at the fringes of my recent adventure claiming he had some brainwashed seal spying on me..... so I turned his seal into a double agent by tossing it a bucket of fish....
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texxn5 reacted to augie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Whew.....for a minute I thought that rogue transom he has drove him to don the clown suit and join the circus.
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texxn5 reacted to realworkingsailor in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Ahhh..... but we can only hope....
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texxn5 got a reaction from augie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well, I've been hesitating posting on this, but I'll stick in my two cents also. I agree with Keith and support his statements. I'll accept part of the blame also, even though I am new here, but I also didn't follow the "Practicum" format. There is always a sour grape in the bunch, and my suggestion is that if he doesn't like this forum then perhaps he should move on to another one, rather than ruining the whole bunch. The comradere of this forum is probably the main reason I just was able to finish a 44 year project. If I'm wrong here, then I'll sign off and go back to not posting things, and sharing no photos for anyone else to benefit from. If I would have thought that establishing friendships and some occaisional banter was offensive and against the rules, then I would have never joined in the first place. Reason is reason, and many of our comments relate to the subject of a great hobby, and sharing interest of our lives with it, and that makes it quite personal and enjoyable. Just the fact that the sour grape posted will probably only generate more banter and unfortunately take up some more space on Augie's build log. I guess it's time to get keel hauled!
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texxn5 reacted to lambsbk in USS Constitution by lambsbk – Revell – 1/96 - PLASTIC – With Fiber Optics
LR: Comradery is a great thing. I look forward to seeing your ideas on this old classic.
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texxn5 reacted to Lord Robster in USS Constitution by lambsbk – Revell – 1/96 - PLASTIC – With Fiber Optics
I've had one of these Revell 1/96 Constitutions on my shelf for a few years but never considered getting into it again. After looking at the builds you and the other guys are doing on these I am almost tempted to open that thing open and work on it. I, like many others, have built this ship a couple of times over the years starting when it was first introduced and more recently about 20 years ago. Both are long gone. I was never happy with the three peice decks but looks like there are alot of good ideas on how to deal with those. I was thinking of using very thin prepainted styrene strips or thin wood strips on top of the deck. I've seen one log where wood strips are used but I thought the thin styrene (though costly) would just do the trick. Anyway, I think I will go home tonight and pull the thing down off the shelf and look into it. Thanks for the inspiration all.
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texxn5 reacted to themadchemist in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Make it a double Tequila barkeep (at least I can still have virtual tequila),... tmc says to the rogue with over 2000 posts.
Does anyone post more then Mark? He's everywhere at once, and with outstanding advice.
Diversity is such a great human attribute, and tolerance IS the key to it's success.
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texxn5 reacted to mtaylor in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
<soapbox mode on>
Just a quick input from a somewhat "rogue" moderator... The tone for a log is set by the personality of the builder. We have logs that are dead serious and always on topic. That's fine for them. For others, some logs are a free-for-all family riot/party. And that's fine for them. We're all from around the world that have a common interest... model shipbuilding. It's that thread that binds us all together.
In some builds, the chit-chat turns that interest into friendships. In the ones with minimal chit-chat, there's still a bonding that goes on but different. You'll know the difference when you see them. MSW has room for both types and even those in-between.
Perhaps the most important thing that we have is tolerance... tolerance for the serious builder and tolerance for the most casual of builders. We don't indulge in religion, politics, or any of the real world stuff that starts barroom brawls. We enjoy each other builds and company.
I'll now turn this free-for-all back over to Augie and his amazing build.
<kicks soapbox back into the corner> <opens >
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texxn5 reacted to SkerryAmp in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
The banter is half the draw to MSW for me.
Great builds, great advice, great information and great community.
Can't have that without the banter!
As for the build itself - My eyes are crossing looking at all the rigging. It is amazing looking and one of the draws to this hobby for me.
HOW you keep all the lines straight (no pun intended) and taught (intended) is beyond me.
-Adam
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texxn5 got a reaction from Shazmira in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well, I've been hesitating posting on this, but I'll stick in my two cents also. I agree with Keith and support his statements. I'll accept part of the blame also, even though I am new here, but I also didn't follow the "Practicum" format. There is always a sour grape in the bunch, and my suggestion is that if he doesn't like this forum then perhaps he should move on to another one, rather than ruining the whole bunch. The comradere of this forum is probably the main reason I just was able to finish a 44 year project. If I'm wrong here, then I'll sign off and go back to not posting things, and sharing no photos for anyone else to benefit from. If I would have thought that establishing friendships and some occaisional banter was offensive and against the rules, then I would have never joined in the first place. Reason is reason, and many of our comments relate to the subject of a great hobby, and sharing interest of our lives with it, and that makes it quite personal and enjoyable. Just the fact that the sour grape posted will probably only generate more banter and unfortunately take up some more space on Augie's build log. I guess it's time to get keel hauled!
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texxn5 got a reaction from mobbsie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well, I've been hesitating posting on this, but I'll stick in my two cents also. I agree with Keith and support his statements. I'll accept part of the blame also, even though I am new here, but I also didn't follow the "Practicum" format. There is always a sour grape in the bunch, and my suggestion is that if he doesn't like this forum then perhaps he should move on to another one, rather than ruining the whole bunch. The comradere of this forum is probably the main reason I just was able to finish a 44 year project. If I'm wrong here, then I'll sign off and go back to not posting things, and sharing no photos for anyone else to benefit from. If I would have thought that establishing friendships and some occaisional banter was offensive and against the rules, then I would have never joined in the first place. Reason is reason, and many of our comments relate to the subject of a great hobby, and sharing interest of our lives with it, and that makes it quite personal and enjoyable. Just the fact that the sour grape posted will probably only generate more banter and unfortunately take up some more space on Augie's build log. I guess it's time to get keel hauled!
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texxn5 got a reaction from Anja in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well, I've been hesitating posting on this, but I'll stick in my two cents also. I agree with Keith and support his statements. I'll accept part of the blame also, even though I am new here, but I also didn't follow the "Practicum" format. There is always a sour grape in the bunch, and my suggestion is that if he doesn't like this forum then perhaps he should move on to another one, rather than ruining the whole bunch. The comradere of this forum is probably the main reason I just was able to finish a 44 year project. If I'm wrong here, then I'll sign off and go back to not posting things, and sharing no photos for anyone else to benefit from. If I would have thought that establishing friendships and some occaisional banter was offensive and against the rules, then I would have never joined in the first place. Reason is reason, and many of our comments relate to the subject of a great hobby, and sharing interest of our lives with it, and that makes it quite personal and enjoyable. Just the fact that the sour grape posted will probably only generate more banter and unfortunately take up some more space on Augie's build log. I guess it's time to get keel hauled!
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texxn5 reacted to themadchemist in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
...and believe me I understand the frustration of keeping up with logs. I still have several to catch up on after my 4 week down time.
For example Andy's is many pages from where I stopped and I like reading everything before posting so I've been putting it off until I have several hours to devote (not as a chore though, but as entertainment). Last I was there the drill revolted during a mast turning episode. Heck it may be rigged by now. Banter is how I become someones friend. Practicums are great, but friends can answer questions and make you laugh.
If I had a wish it would be that MSW kept track of your last post in someones log, I spend so much time going back and rereading logs as I can't remember where I left off.
Although I have no idea how many times I've re-read Augies log, but always see something I missed before. Sometimes I just stop to stare at certain pictures, in many logs....
To me sub-plots make life ....well ...LIFE
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