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  1. augie
    To me, you've made a good choice, John.
  2. augie
    She's really sparkliing now, Bob. Nicely done.
  3. augie
    Very well done, mate ...... all around. Thanks for sharing with us.
  4. augie
    Really nice, Dave. Highest quality work and innovative to boot!
  5. augie
    My Admiral has a few of those Ott lights for her weaving. They're pretty good as well.
  6. augie
    AHA! The stain brings everything together. Nice work, Popeye!
  7. augie
    Like you, I have a goodly amount of natural light coming into the shop. But I also have both incandescent and flourescent lights up on the celilng so I can check things out under all 3 conditions or combinations. It's not a really big deal as our ships are mainly to be displayed indoors but it does make a big difference with flying model aircraft. Whatever you decide, put in more than you think you need. You can always turn them off! And try to have light coming in on both sides of the ship.
  8. augie
    A year well spent, mate.
  9. augie
    That's a really awesome stern light.
  10. augie
    Hmmmmm......good excuse for some planking practice!
  11. augie
    We usually count on Sjors for the popcorn.
  12. augie
    WOW!!!!!
  13. augie
    Nice find! Always great to discover how other cultures do things.
  14. augie
    Nice and neat!
  15. augie
    Glad to hear you're back, Robbyn. Hope all is well.
  16. augie
    John- I built the OcCre Ulises Tug for R/C back in 2009 (she's in the Gallery). She has a plank on bulkhead hull. Of course there's every possibility that they've modified the kit but I can't seem to find a fiberglass version.
  17. augie
    Wow.....looking good. Can I rent you for 2 weeks???
  18. augie
    Came to the same conclusion on mine a while back so I have several size dowels to consider. But first I have to get there!
  19. augie
    I like the contrasts. Maybe a thin kick plate to cover the ding. I know it's probably not 'authentic'. Or maybe some filler given some light stain coat(s)?
  20. augie
    Syren was my 4th wooden kit. But, in all fairness, the first was a solid hull some 30 years ago, the second a cross section 20 years ago and the third a 1:36 scale tug that, although plank on frame, lacked a lot of detail.......probably like your French trawler. Syren was a whole new ball game but, thanks to lots of help/prodding by folks here on MSW, she came out well enough to proudly display in my home. She taught me a LOT. Could I do a better job now? A resounding yes. But isn't that what it's all about ...... improving from one model to the next? The 1:64 scale is certainly doable and allows a little more detail than say a 1:96. But you're already used to working at small scale. It's a great place to start ..... and Chuck Passaro's instructions will guide you every step of the way. And having him here on MSW, keeping a watchful eye, is a real bonus.
  21. augie
    Love 'em !
  22. augie
    Very nice, Vic. Don't be bashful.....we all want to see her reaching for the sky !
  23. augie
    Good advice there from Chris. Especially the fact that Model Expo, who carries all of the Model Shipways kits, does regularly offer specials sometimes as much as 40-50 % off. Check their website regularly as, with Christmas approaching, they are due for a sale. I'm a big fan of Syren having completed here as my first plank on bulkhead wooden ship. Keep in mind she's at a smaller scale (1:64) versus the larger 1:48 Fair American. As for 'add-ons', of course you'll need paints and adhesives and manual cutting/sanding tools. You do not NEED expensive power tools like mills or lathes to successfully build Syren. As you move along, you'll see these tools can improve the level of your work but they can come later once you can see their utility. And the woods supplied by Model Expo in the kits is generally reasonable. You can easily drop $ 1,000's of dollars on power tools and hundreds on exotic woods. Spending that kind of money would best be done as you progress in the hobby. Whatever you choose, start a build log here on MSW. There's a wealth of knowledge and help on board.....all you need do is ask. Good sailing, mate.
  24. augie
    Good luck with the move. No room for the shipyard in the attic/loft? Looks nice! CONGRATS !!!!!
  25. augie
    That's a LOT of teeth. Well done, mate!

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