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  1. augie
    Just something to keep in mind for the future. You've hit a major milestone so sit back and enjoy it. She's really coming together beautifully.
  2. augie
    Fine looking planking there, Sal. I'm glad the Admiral is happy!!!!!! Just curious ---- did you use any pre-stain on that basswood?
  3. augie
    Well done, mate!
  4. augie
    Dust and nicks? Looks like she just rolled out of the showroom to me! VERY nice. The belaying pins are really Cap'ns choice. You're starting with brass and you could use them 'as is' which looks nice but is not really accurate. Personally, I would only leave them brass on an all natural (unpainted) ship. You can blacken chemically or with paint. Actually, I've done both together --- blackening first then painting. That gives a very durable finish. Or you can go with a wood finish (paint). Decisions, decisions
  5. augie
    I'm not even sure what you call it but the joinery looks terrific. This is downright exciting.
  6. augie
    How did this classic get by me?????? She's going to be a great project and serve a wonderful purpose. Glad to hear you have a proper propeller at the ready. The gauge bezels look terrific. I'm ABOARD!
  7. augie
    Nice work on the skylight. That quarterdeck has come alive.
  8. augie
    Thanks for the pics! That Tasman Hauler looks like a real, no-nonsense ship.
  9. augie
    Darned, they both look good. But it's Maple for me!
  10. augie
    They look dead on from here!
  11. augie
    Looking forward to the final samples. Holly should give you a brite, clean look with plenty of contrast. But that maple may surprise you
  12. augie
    I won't cloud your decision with another opinion. However I will ask --- have you applied any finish whatsoever to the samples in the photos? I wouldn't make the final decision until I see what the totally finished product will look like.
  13. augie
    Excellent craftsmanship and a great choice of material.
  14. augie
    Sorry about the sills ..... and the surgery. Glad to hear you have a plan. Feel better......
  15. augie
    Great to hear you're feeling well enough to get back to it. Yup.....there's not much more frightening than breaking out the old 1/2" drill on a 5/32" scale ship model. Don't sweat the ratlines. Master the knot and don't let the rats pull in the shrouds. Take your time. Just a bit of swag is a good thing.
  16. augie
    Well done, Brian.
  17. augie
    Sorry that didn't solve your problem. She looks very nice.
  18. augie
    See if this link helps you join the pieces of the bowsprit together: http://www.modelexpo-online.com/images/docs/MS2260/MS2260-Syren-Instructions-Chapter-16.pdf
  19. augie
    All right --- she's shaping up!!!!! Don't forget my royalties on the pencil sander. Best of luck with the new job.
  20. augie
    Looks like a good smooth foundation for the second layer. Treenails eh? You're a brave man. Go for it!
  21. augie
    Sorry about the mishap Popeye. But now she's looking pretty sharp. I guess we won't be hearing how she looks too 'white' anymore
  22. augie
    If copper tape will do the job, Model Expo carries it in several different widths.
  23. augie
    Getting everything Bristol Fashion! NICE
  24. augie
    Nicely done, Ron. There's no time limit on any of this.
  25. augie
    Patience on picking your next subject. That being said, there is nothing more pleasing to the eye than the clipper.....the pinnacle of the age of sail. True, I love men of war, but clippers are special. I've had good luck with MS kits. Just keep in mind the Flying Fish is a fairly small scale 1:96 I believe.

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