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augie got a reaction from Canute in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Wow.....looking good. Can I rent you for 2 weeks???
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augie got a reaction from mtaylor in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Wow.....looking good. Can I rent you for 2 weeks???
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augie got a reaction from Omega1234 in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Wow.....looking good. Can I rent you for 2 weeks???
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augie got a reaction from Martin W in Rattlesnake by KenW - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - American Privateer
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)?
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augie got a reaction from Piet in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Wow.....looking good. Can I rent you for 2 weeks???
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augie got a reaction from Burroak in USF Confederacy by yancovitch - Model Shipways
Looks like you're off to a fine start. That swiss pear looks fabulous. Keep us posted on your progress.
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augie got a reaction from Jack12477 in Rattlesnake by KenW - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - American Privateer
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)?
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augie got a reaction from GLakie in USF Confederacy by yancovitch - Model Shipways
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!
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augie reacted to KenW in Rattlesnake by KenW - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - American Privateer
Hey Augie. Thanks.
My son actually likes the nick. He thinks it makes the door look like a 'real door'.
Anyway, I really hope you're feeling well and had a Happy Birthday.
Cheers.
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augie reacted to yancovitch in USF Confederacy by yancovitch - Model Shipways
thanks gratefully........i'll post an occasional where i'm at, but it will probably take a longer time in between....they should call ALL these sailing ships dreadnoughts, like i dread tying noughts on all those ratlines, as i'd rather nought...but i can't cheat and glue of course.....
oh....another thing....i noticed too late that the inverted knees on the channels are tapered at the bottom....didn't think one could laser cut on an angle.....may put a tiny bit of fill there....if i sanded them down i thought they would be too thin....but of course, that's what i should have done .....like i said i reveal my errors to help a new builder.......and embarrass myself in the process ha ha...
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augie reacted to Kevin in Bismarck by Kevin - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Good evening
Work on the Bissi has restarted but have moved out of my mancave for now into the conservatory- at least i am able to do some boat building, better than not being able to do anything, I apologise to anyone how does not have a proper workspace
This is why I have to re-site for now - meet Dobbie (now 13 weeks old) Cocker spaniel,
it is impossible to let him into the mancave, it was never designed around a hyper active pup, and it is all set up around the Victory in the rigging stage
Did quite a lot on the main armament and PE work on all the ships boats, the longest part was working out where I have left off
The hull needs the be touched up around the boot line,
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augie reacted to Jaxboat in Confederacy by Jaxboat - Model Shipways
Been really bad filing progress, The hull is basically finished. I am finishing up the stern fittings then onto the Ship interior. I really struggled with the windows . I finally developed a method to install them properly. I also had problems with the drops on the quarter galleries. The drop castings are terrible and don't fit the laser cut pieces designed for them, I have genuinely enjoyed building this kit. Chucks kit is beautifully designed and the instructions are clear.
Pics soon
Best Jaxboat
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augie reacted to riverboat in Alert by riverboat - FINISHED - Krick - 1/25th scale
Thanks everyone for your comments, it's always nice to get encouraging words ...... well, it's back to the mizzen!!
Frank
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augie reacted to riverboat in Alert by riverboat - FINISHED - Krick - 1/25th scale
"UP DATE TIME"......... I just finishd up the main mast rigging and put the name on the stern''''
looks like I got all of the ropes tied off to where they're supposed to be,if not I can always say the Capt. is trying out a new belaying plan. No major problems were encountered on this journey, (again, thanks to Dirks excellent build) The mizzen will be next, then I'll add the jib sails....... I still need to add ropes to the cleats and belaying pins, but that will be the last thing I do along with the oars, and the rope railing.
Thanks for look'n in!!
Frank
Thanks again for look'n in.......
Frank
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augie got a reaction from Piet in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Love 'em !
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augie got a reaction from Canute in Help with Model Shipways kit choice
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.
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augie reacted to dgbot in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Nice work Dave and am happy that you are doing okay. Question I like the look of hard maple but have never planked with it. How pliable is it or is it on the brittle side?
David B
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augie reacted to texxn5 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Tony, yeah, she's getting real busy and crowded. I'm currently working on the Upper Topsail Yard and wondering how all of this is going to fit inside her...lol. Still pondering the scratch, not sure what I'm going to do yet....still got time to think about it.
Thanks for dropping in BE, nice to see you here. She is a working boat for sure, glad you like the effect.
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augie reacted to texxn5 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
OK, today I managed to finish the remaining whaleboats. They are sitting on the boat bearers for photographs only. These little buggers were a lot of work but lots of fun. Repetitious, but each a model in their own. All details are explained and photographed on my website for those following along. This completes BUILD LOG V on the site. Off to finish the running rigging...the end is in sight...wow!
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augie reacted to texxn5 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Finished another whaleboat. Both are just sitting in position but not lashed yet. won't tie em down until I finish the Running Rigging.
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augie reacted to john_wilmer in Help with Model Shipways kit choice
If you go to the Syren page on Model Expo's site, you can see the instructions written by Chuck under the "Documents" tab, and read through them for yourself. They are superior to most other instructions out there. If you start a build log on this site, the combination of excellent instructions and the actual kit designer's oversight will give you a huge boost on tackling a higher skill level build. Sorry if I seem partial!!
-John
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augie got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Help with Model Shipways kit choice
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.
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augie got a reaction from mtaylor in Help with Model Shipways kit choice
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.
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augie got a reaction from RichardG in Help with Model Shipways kit choice
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.
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augie reacted to Trussben in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hope you are feeling better Augie, and happy birthday of course.
Ben
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