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augie got a reaction from dgbot in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Congrats on losing the IV. Might have corrected your slice !!!!
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augie got a reaction from Gahm in US Brig Syren by rtropp - Model Shipways - 1:64
Just relax.....you're doing a great job. We all come across things like this and sometimes it's best to just take a break and think it through.
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augie got a reaction from GLakie in USF Confederacy by yancovitch - Model Shipways
Call it 'freestyle', Vic!
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augie got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Congrats on losing the IV. Might have corrected your slice !!!!
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augie got a reaction from GLakie in US Brig Syren by rtropp - Model Shipways - 1:64
Just relax.....you're doing a great job. We all come across things like this and sometimes it's best to just take a break and think it through.
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augie got a reaction from SawdustDave in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Congrats on losing the IV. Might have corrected your slice !!!!
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augie got a reaction from GLakie in USF Confederacy by yancovitch - Model Shipways
Looking really sharp and crisp. I've been putting off getting those catheads in but it's almost time......
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augie got a reaction from Canute in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Congrats on losing the IV. Might have corrected your slice !!!!
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augie reacted to dgbot in applying glue
One of the things I tell people using white glue or CA is less is more.
David B
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augie got a reaction from mtaylor in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Congrats on losing the IV. Might have corrected your slice !!!!
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augie got a reaction from STSCM in US Brig Syren by rtropp - Model Shipways - 1:64
I don't do social media at all Richard but have found the 'like' button useful. As Dirk says, it gives you an opportunity to let the author know you're looking and that you 'like' what you see ....... without sending the old 'great job' comment.
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augie got a reaction from Dubz in US Brig Syren by rtropp - Model Shipways - 1:64
Just relax.....you're doing a great job. We all come across things like this and sometimes it's best to just take a break and think it through.
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augie reacted to yancovitch in USF Confederacy by yancovitch - Model Shipways
well ....you guys put pressure on me to try harder ......and in spite of my fight with rushy impatience, i'll continue to try.....will not glue the decks down until i do the nails, adjust the stain a bit, and get all the parts fitting and ready to install.......
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augie reacted to JesseLee in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Making the stamps for the copper plates....
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augie reacted to JesseLee in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
After making the jig somehow glue flowed in & filled one of the small openings that the copper strips slide through. Didn't want to tear it apart & rebuild it so I tried to figure out a way to cut out the opening again. I found this old underwire from a bra I saved out of the dryer a long time ago ( you never know what use you might come up for stuff later on). I filed one end to a very sharp chisel edge. Jabbed it in over & over till it cut through. Worked pretty good!
I've noticed that a large majority of my pics have a pinkish hue to them. I've got to do something different with my lighting. I'm using an old aquarium light over my work bench. The old bulb must be emitting more of the red light spectrum. It isn't as noticeable to the eye but the camera picks it up too much.
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augie got a reaction from Canute in applying glue
I tape a piece of wax paper to the bench, put on a little glue then apply with a toothpick. You can keep the toothpick clean by stropping it across a sanding block every now and then.
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augie got a reaction from dgbot in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Couldn't agree with you more on Chuck's influence and the quality of his plans/instructions. And for the record, it took a little getting used to but I like the bamboo.
Now as to that blue........ I applaud your 'subtle solution'.
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augie got a reaction from mtaylor in applying glue
I tape a piece of wax paper to the bench, put on a little glue then apply with a toothpick. You can keep the toothpick clean by stropping it across a sanding block every now and then.
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augie got a reaction from ScottRC in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
The planking on the foredeck has been completed with the addition of the treenails (drill and fill method) and the finish applied. The belfrey and it's railing have also been completed. I left this mostly in natural finish to complement the similar railing on the quarterdeck. Here are a couple of views:
Now it's easy to see the alternating open decking areas fore/aft.
Next shall be the fabrication/installation of some head timbers and the catheads. The cats are quite large and require some 'surgery' to install so I'll be moving slowly ---- only get one shot at this. Cutting slots in the finished hull is not my forte.
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augie got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Just a quick update this time around.
The planking of the foredeck has been completed. The waterways, margin planks and planking are Swiss Pear supplied by Jeff. Only the port side has been planked to allow viewing the gundeck below. I used my usual hooked scarph joints where the planking meets the margins:
Next up will be to treenail this deck (drill and fill) and apply the finish before we proceed with additional foredeck details.
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augie got a reaction from Jack12477 in applying glue
I tape a piece of wax paper to the bench, put on a little glue then apply with a toothpick. You can keep the toothpick clean by stropping it across a sanding block every now and then.
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augie reacted to _SalD_ in US Brig Syren by _SalD_ – FINISHED - 3/16" scale
Dirk, how does this look, better?
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augie reacted to SawdustDave in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Just learned that the word got out to Dr. Pillsbury. He overheard a phone conversation about "the ship Dave is building for him".
No problem....I've got it covered.
Here's the ship he will first see sitting off to one side when we do the presentation....24 parts....about as complex as a Pinewood Derby racer. I've already assembled the several blocks that form the ships hull and decks. The black wale is my idea.
Goes something like this....
"Dr. P, in appreciation for you saving my life, I've built you a special ship...."
He sees this little ugly duckling sitting off to one side and, obviously, thinks it to be his "special ship"....right?
The real "Cheerful" is in another room and will be brought in by a staff member at the right time.
First time I've ever had three ship projects going at one time.
Should I start a separate build log for this one? Hahahaha
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augie reacted to GuntherMT in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
So I haven't made much progress since my last update, and I've discovered that I don't really like rope coils very much. Seems like a great thing to dislike given my subject choices, hahaha..
In any case, I'm working on getting a jig that makes coils I like, and I think I'm getting somewhat close, but still not there.
I started working at the stern, and I'm done with the stern, quarter-deck, boom, and shrouds now.
The coils are taking much longer than I expected them to, but oh well. Getting a bit better as I go along.
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augie reacted to mobbsie in Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 by mobbsie - FINISHED - 1/48 - cross-section
Hi Wayne, Augie & Carl, thanks gents for your remarks and comments.
Wayne, I cant wait to see the cannons either, gonna be interesting.
Augie, I surprise myself mate, there are some jaw dropping builds on the site, yours included and I can only try and emulate your achievements and skill.
Carl, That is an interesting set up mate, unfortunately it's one I wont be able to copy, I have a Proxxon Lathe so there is no travel bed on it, I would have to build a completely new bed for it and I don't have the facilities to do that. I love the idea though and I envy you guys that are able to do that kind of thing, thanks very much.
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mobbsie
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