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augie got a reaction from fatih79 in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
With Frank getting back on his feet and Sjors turning his attention to the Spanish fleet, I thought it would be a good time for a small update with some long promised photos.
The main and fore lower yards have been completed with the exception of the braces and sheets as I would surely entangle myself if those were in place. The spaghetti all over the deck are those ropes ready to be deployed later.
The main and fore topsail yards have been pinned in place and are ready to be rigged. We'll set the rigging spiders loose after celebrating the Memorial Day holiday here in the US.
I gotta tell ya that this rigging is a slow process but I haven't had so much fun since........planking......or was it coppering?
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augie got a reaction from Ferit in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
Those are all beautifully clean and crisp fittings. WOW!
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augie reacted to hamilton in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
Ferit:
Please - I'm blushing!! If there is any "incompetence" in your build, you've done an expert's work at covering it up! All I can see is nice, clean and well-detailed craftsmanship!
hamilton
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augie 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
Perhaps 'tenacious' would be a better middle name ????
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augie reacted to Salty Sea Dog in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Wow! That is a real treat for the eyes! Beautiful work Augie!
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augie reacted to trippwj in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Not much i can add to what the others have said, Augie - NICE!!!!
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augie reacted to Ferit in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Modelling skills and the ability to successfully manage all episodes are concluding at a really great build...
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augie reacted to Anja in Half Moon by Anja - Corel - Wood - 1:50 - (d'Halve Maen)
Mobbsie and Wayne,
You guys are too much, but that's why I like you so much.
And yes Wayne, the test went okidoki!
Anja
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augie got a reaction from Script in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Um......no comment on the power tool remark.
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augie reacted to Kevin in HMS VICTORY by Kevin - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1/72
Good afternoon from Somerset on a chilly bank holiday Monday
managed a good few hours this weekend, but still find myself working around the stern area, the window sill are in and look better than the brass profile as directed by the manual
port side windows are fitted, also without glazing, at least both side are the without it,
will try and do some more later on today, but for now i have my treadmill wanting to take me 5KM,
all the best
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augie reacted to gjdale in HMS VICTORY by Kevin - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1/72
That is the submariner's version of a longboat isn't it Kevin?
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augie got a reaction from Sjors in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks to everyone for looking in and for the great shot in the arm. This forum is just the greatest place for instruction and encouragement.......because of the people on it.
Still a long way to go...and a lot more things to work around. But somewhere along the line the time and effort to show progress has been replaced by the satisfaction of getting it (almost) right.
Be back once we get more yards aloft.
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augie got a reaction from realworkingsailor in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Um......no comment on the power tool remark.
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augie reacted to gjdale in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Augie - ROFLMAO!!!!!
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augie reacted to rafine in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I've been out of touch for a while, but just got a look at your progress, Augie. It's simply great. Into the homestretch!
Bob
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augie reacted to ZyXuz in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
your riggings work is neat!
bravo!!
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augie got a reaction from trippwj in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Um......no comment on the power tool remark.
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augie reacted to realworkingsailor in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Grant, don't even worry about it for one minute
Every little tidbit of extra information is always appreciated. The timing may not allow me to implement the correction, but don't worry... As I've said there's always "next" time
Andy
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augie reacted to texxn5 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well, something happened and I lost what I just put here as a post, so I'll start over again.....the time has come and I couldn't stand it any more, so I at least got started good today. I sat outside, watched the boats and the bods on the lake formed the fillers, shaped the bulkheads, glued all of that to the keel. She's started....pictures to show the progress. My goal is to be prepared to plank her while I'm on the road, so that means I need to be at the planking stage before I leave in the next few weeks. But, Tuesday, back to reality, and things to do besides work in the shipyard. In the pictures, the plankshear is just laying on the ship for reference, it is not shaped or glued, I just wanted to see what's next. Have a wonderful Memorial Day, and for the vets on this site....Thank You for Serving!.....
John
USN 1969-75, USS John F Kennedy, CVA 67, EM2
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augie got a reaction from mtaylor in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks to everyone for looking in and for the great shot in the arm. This forum is just the greatest place for instruction and encouragement.......because of the people on it.
Still a long way to go...and a lot more things to work around. But somewhere along the line the time and effort to show progress has been replaced by the satisfaction of getting it (almost) right.
Be back once we get more yards aloft.
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augie reacted to riverboat in Half Moon by popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:40 scale kit
Popeye, I'm a little curious........ are you by any chance involved in some type of " How Many Models Can You build In a Month " contest ?? ..... Man , you are like lightning when it comes to model building.... I noticed a bottle of meds in one of your pictures, they wouldn't happen to be " model building " pills ,would they?? ..... Your Half-Moon is coming along nicely... I don't know how you do it, but you do it!!!
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augie reacted to Rustyj in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Augie, that is one fine job of rigging you have done. You're making a complex process
seem effortless. I always enjoy catching up on your build.
Well done.
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augie got a reaction from Rustyj in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks to everyone for looking in and for the great shot in the arm. This forum is just the greatest place for instruction and encouragement.......because of the people on it.
Still a long way to go...and a lot more things to work around. But somewhere along the line the time and effort to show progress has been replaced by the satisfaction of getting it (almost) right.
Be back once we get more yards aloft.
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augie got a reaction from Gahm in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
With Frank getting back on his feet and Sjors turning his attention to the Spanish fleet, I thought it would be a good time for a small update with some long promised photos.
The main and fore lower yards have been completed with the exception of the braces and sheets as I would surely entangle myself if those were in place. The spaghetti all over the deck are those ropes ready to be deployed later.
The main and fore topsail yards have been pinned in place and are ready to be rigged. We'll set the rigging spiders loose after celebrating the Memorial Day holiday here in the US.
I gotta tell ya that this rigging is a slow process but I haven't had so much fun since........planking......or was it coppering?
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augie got a reaction from trippwj in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks to everyone for looking in and for the great shot in the arm. This forum is just the greatest place for instruction and encouragement.......because of the people on it.
Still a long way to go...and a lot more things to work around. But somewhere along the line the time and effort to show progress has been replaced by the satisfaction of getting it (almost) right.
Be back once we get more yards aloft.
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