Auger Posted January 21 Author #211 Posted January 21 For the loading ramp, I don’t like this. Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Auger Posted January 21 Author #212 Posted January 21 (edited) Better. A hammered and abused ramp is more believable to me. Never did I see a pristine ramp unless Admiral was aboard. I’ll sand it out slightly to make the wear more to scale. A small pleasure to build something, then scuff and file it all up. 🙂 Edited January 21 by Auger Add text yvesvidal, Cathead and Cleat 3 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Auger Posted January 21 Author #213 Posted January 21 Some work on the bow; starting to rig the ramp. Cathead and kgstakes 2 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Auger Posted January 21 Author #214 Posted January 21 (edited) K-9 has finally arrived to sweep cargo. Apparently they were stuck in traffic. Edited January 21 by Auger More text NavyShooter 1 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Auger Posted January 21 Author #215 Posted January 21 A well used ramp. Cleat, kgstakes, Cathead and 1 other 4 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Knocklouder Posted January 21 #216 Posted January 21 Great job on the ramp, putting figures on the boat brings them to life it seems. I have a Mark Twain figure on mine, waiting for company, 18 people and some livestock. Still sitting in the box. Boy your boat is getting crowded, looking great thought. Bob M. Auger 1 "Start so you can Finish!" In progress: Astrolabe 1812 - Mantua 1:50; In queue: Pegasus - Amati 1:64 Completed: The Dutchess of Kingston - 1:64 Vanguard Models 🙂 Santa Maria - 1:64, La Pinta - 1:64, La Nina - 1:64, Hannah Ship in a Bottle - 1:300, The Mayflower - 1:64, Viking Ship Drakkar -1:50 all by Amati. King of the Mississippi - Artesania Latina - 1:80 Queen Anne's Revenge - Piece Cool - 1:300 The Sea of Galilee Boat - Scott Miller - 1:20
Auger Posted January 21 Author #217 Posted January 21 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Knocklouder said: Great job on the ramp, putting figures on the boat brings them to life it seems. I have a Mark Twain figure on mine, waiting for company, 18 people and some livestock. Still sitting in the box. Boy your boat is getting crowded, looking great thought. Bob M. Of course. Have you ever experienced something of the like without a decent crowd? Especially when the company has gone long with repairs and upgrades. Everyone bites at the VIP cruise, it’s good for business. The weather is getting better, people are feeling good… This is what I want to convey with my model. Edited January 21 by Auger Knocklouder 1 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Auger Posted January 26 Author #218 Posted January 26 (edited) Looks like things are going to move soon! The crew has begun stowing the ramp. Edited January 26 by Auger Photo Paul Jarman, yvesvidal, Cleat and 2 others 5 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Cleat Posted January 29 #219 Posted January 29 The rope work is great. I nothing but trouble with the rigging (I failed trying to make the big knots). Current Build: Santisima Trinidad Cross-Section Completed Build: King of the Mississippi by Cleat
Auger Posted January 29 Author #220 Posted January 29 2 hours ago, Cleat said: The rope work is great. I nothing but trouble with the rigging (I failed trying to make the big knots). Thank you, Cleat. It’s been a while since I’ve done any rigging like that so I won’t lie, I wasted some lines trying to make my fingers remember the process. It was frustrating but things started to come back to me. Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Auger Posted February 6 Author #221 Posted February 6 (edited) Nearing completion. 🥰 Edited February 6 by Auger Cathead and Cleat 2 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Cleat Posted February 7 #222 Posted February 7 It is looking really good. What is left? Current Build: Santisima Trinidad Cross-Section Completed Build: King of the Mississippi by Cleat
Auger Posted February 7 Author #223 Posted February 7 1 hour ago, Cleat said: It is looking really good. What is left? Thank you. Not a whole lot left but I have a couple of ideas that are in the works. 😉 yvesvidal and Knocklouder 2 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Auger Posted February 8 Author #224 Posted February 8 (edited) I don’t like the kit flag much so I threw together a little paper test flag. I like it better but don’t know how long it’ll keep its shaped form in the long run. You know, humidity changes, etc. I rolled it as the glue stick paste was still humid so maybe there’s some hope it’ll stiffen the form. Edited February 8 by Auger yvesvidal and Cathead 2 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
yvesvidal Posted February 8 #225 Posted February 8 Oh yes, it will keep its shape for years. I have used that technique on a couple of models and they look like on the first day. Yves
Auger Posted February 8 Author #226 Posted February 8 2 minutes ago, yvesvidal said: Oh yes, it will keep its shape for years. I have used that technique on a couple of models and they look like on the first day. Yves Thanks for the reply. I think this is the route that I’m going to take with my flags then. Knocklouder 1 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Auger Posted February 11 Author #227 Posted February 11 Added the first American flag and am testing the local city / state / historical flags. Still working on these as I’m finding my way with them. kgstakes, yvesvidal and Scott Crouse 2 1 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Auger Posted February 11 Author #228 Posted February 11 Scott Crouse, kgstakes, Knocklouder and 2 others 4 1 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Knocklouder Posted February 11 #229 Posted February 11 You diffinly have that party curise atmosphere looking good.. Bob M. Auger 1 "Start so you can Finish!" In progress: Astrolabe 1812 - Mantua 1:50; In queue: Pegasus - Amati 1:64 Completed: The Dutchess of Kingston - 1:64 Vanguard Models 🙂 Santa Maria - 1:64, La Pinta - 1:64, La Nina - 1:64, Hannah Ship in a Bottle - 1:300, The Mayflower - 1:64, Viking Ship Drakkar -1:50 all by Amati. King of the Mississippi - Artesania Latina - 1:80 Queen Anne's Revenge - Piece Cool - 1:300 The Sea of Galilee Boat - Scott Miller - 1:20
Auger Posted February 11 Author #230 Posted February 11 41 minutes ago, Knocklouder said: You diffinly have that party curise atmosphere looking good.. Bob M. If all works according to mental imagery, you’ll like the final product… I hope. Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Auger Posted February 14 Author #231 Posted February 14 Pleated fan flags. Two flat, one folded and the rest ready for application. eatcrow2, yvesvidal and Knocklouder 3 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Auger Posted February 14 Author #232 Posted February 14 (edited) Uhhhh… yeah. Need to oil the rails still. 🙄 I believe you all see where this is going… Edited February 14 by Auger Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Auger Posted February 14 Author #233 Posted February 14 (edited) The smaller flags have been re-worked and scaled down a bit. I’m ok with this. Not much more I can really do with the paper. I’ve been through about 6 sets of flags by now and I’ve tried to add more detail but the paper just won’t take it; the flag either folds or splits between the layers. I believe the final product gets the point across though. It’s a moderately breezy day between 5 and 10 kts, with light chop on the river. Good to go. Edited February 14 by Auger Text yvesvidal, Cleat and Knocklouder 3 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Auger Posted February 14 Author #234 Posted February 14 (edited) Although, that’s…. kind of bothering me. Let me fix that. Edited February 14 by Auger yvesvidal 1 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Auger Posted February 14 Author #235 Posted February 14 Better… Knocklouder 1 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Auger Posted February 14 Author #236 Posted February 14 Workstation Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Auger Posted Monday at 11:13 AM Author #237 Posted Monday at 11:13 AM (edited) The moment you’ve all been waiting for! I thought it was fitting that I ‘completed’ my, “Dignitary Visit Riverboat” on President’s Day. Maybe just a few odds-n-ends to tend to but for the most part, this build is wrapped up. I’m definitely going to build a case for this one as the details can’t support the dust ‘round these parts. I also need to reflect upon a good base as well, but that will come soon. So, stay tuned, just a little more to do before I close this one out. 😉 Much love goes out to the crew who followed me into these waters. Your comments are always well received. Thank you for your support along the way. 🙏 I know how many builds are going on on MSW, so I’m flattered that you were always around. I also would like to apologise for the long gaps. Life, family, work and a few broken bones stalled my progress. Anyway, enjoy the VIP cruise! Maybe you’ll even get a photo or your book signed. Never know! Edit: I’ll try to get some less cluttered photos up soon. Edited Monday at 11:14 AM by Auger Text eatcrow2, Cleat, Cathead and 1 other 4 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Auger Posted Monday at 11:57 AM Author #238 Posted Monday at 11:57 AM (edited) …as for K9; Officer Billy and, “the Kid” are sweeping the decks. While working, the Kid cannot be touched. But once underway and clear, Officer Billy will bring the Kid around to meet the passengers. The children love how the kid wears a badge too. Just a shout out to all of our K9 officers (dogs), our brethren, our family. Edited Monday at 01:55 PM by Auger Photo and punctuation Cleat and eatcrow2 2 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
Cleat Posted Tuesday at 04:31 PM #239 Posted Tuesday at 04:31 PM Your riverboat looks great. The people give it a realistic feel. Knocklouder 1 Current Build: Santisima Trinidad Cross-Section Completed Build: King of the Mississippi by Cleat
Auger Posted Tuesday at 04:37 PM Author #240 Posted Tuesday at 04:37 PM 4 minutes ago, Cleat said: Your riverboat looks great. The people give it a realistic feel. Thank you. My end goal was to bring the build to life. yvesvidal 1 Completed Builds: AL Bounty Jolly Boat, Constructo Enterprise (logs lost in the great crash) Current Builds: Constructo Bounty, AL King of the Mississippi Up next: undetermined
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