USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64

[gjdale]

And another Happy Birthday from me too Augie. Hope your feeling better.

[dgbot]

Happy Birthday Matey,

David B

[UpstateNY]

My best wishes as well..and like everyone, I just hope you are feeling better!

 

Cheers,

 

Nigel.

Edited November 7, 2015 by UpstateNY

[dvm27]

Best wishes on your Birthday and wishing you a speedy recovery. Hopefully you can get back to Confederacy soon. She's a beauty.

[riverboat]

Yeah I almost missed it too....."HAPPY BIRRTHDAY"  Augie........  hope you're feeling better too!!  Have a good one !!

 

Frank

[lambsbk]

Awe shucks...I did miss it. Happy belated birthday Augie...and many more!

 

Dave

[popeye the sailor]

it would've been a great birthday present,  to see this log hit 100.......if you weren't feeling so poorly     fingers are crossed for you my friend.......good luck at the doctor's tomorrow! 

[Trussben]

Hope you are feeling better Augie, and happy birthday of course.

 

Ben

[Anja]

Dear friends,

 

I am very saddened to write that our friend Augie passed away on December 18th.

 

Popeye has opened 'Augie Bruno' in the Shore Leave section.

Please join us there to say goodbye and in offering his wife Diane, family and friends our condolences.

 

Goodbye Augie, rest in peace.

You are gone, but not forgotten.

[Moonbug]

  Hello all,

 

      We all lost a dear friend, great supporter and member of our Shipbuilding family when Augie Bruno passed in December.  No one was as proud of his work or shared in his enjoyment of the hobby more than his lovely wife Diane.

 

    After being contacted by Popeye, Diane expressed how helpful and wonderful it would be if someone were able to finish Augie’s work on the Confederacy – both as a tribute to Augie, and as a way to keep us all connected with his memory. As Augie and Diane’s home is only about 15 miles from me, I was asked if I would be willing to take over Augie’s build.  

 

    I had the pleasure of sharing a cup of coffee, some delightful cookies, and even more delightful stories with Diane – and she assured me that this is indeed what Augie would have wanted.

 

     So, it is with a warm heart, and substantial amount of humility that I’ll pick up where Augie left off.

 

     Thanks already - and in advance to Anja, Popeye, Mark and Sjors for their support. I’ll do my best give Augie’s build justice, and do right by Augie and Diane.  

 

    As it stands – I’m embroiled in research, as this is my first American built ship, and I feel it’s important to get to know her as much as I can before I continue the build. Hope to have some actual progress to show soon, but in the meantime – here she is in her new shipyard.

 

 

 

- Bug

Edited February 8, 2016 by Moonbug

[GLakie]

Big shoes to fill indeed Bug, but I'm sure you're up to it, and will do him proud! 

[PAnderson]

As one of the newer members her, I did not know Augie. He did comment on my Longboat build way back when I first started it. But this is one of the reasons I like it here so much. Hats off to you Bug, for taking on this project for Augie and his wife. It truly shows the respect that people here have for  their brethren in this fine hobby. Bug, I am sure you will do her justice if for no other reason than a kind, parting gesture for Augie. I believe he is appreciating this.

 

Paul

[Jack12477]

Bug, I too am glad to see you completing Augie's build.

[Anja]

Hello Bug,

 

Thank you for the beautiful introduction.

 

Augie's Confederacy is now in your capable hands. I wish you the best of luck. Take good care of her.

 

Anja

[Sjors]

Bug,

 

My deepest respect for you that you want to take up the task to finish the Confederacy in memory of Augie!

I know that you will do her justice!

 

Sjors

[Nirvana]

It is with heavy heart, learning about Augies passing.

Now I take my hat off, to both Augie but also Bug, who I think not only do justice to Confederacy but knowing what Augie had in mind.

In an earlier part in the build log I wrote how much this one will help me once I am getting started.

Thank you

[edmay]

Augie is an enormous loss to MSW, his continuous strive to advise and help others was second to none,Thank you Bug for taking over to finish his build, I for one will never forget him as a mentor to many and his warm hearted help ,God bless his wife and family, I would call Augie a good friend. RIP.Edwin,

[Blue Ensign]

Very sad to read this news of Augie's passing, he was a great contributor to MSW and a fine model maker.

 

I'm sure you will do justice to Augie's memory by completing his build Bug.

 

B.E.

[Captain Poison]

This is a great tribute to who was a respected member of MSW.

Thank you Bug to retake his job to hold it in our memories..

[Canute]

Thank you Bug, for taking on an awesome responsibility. I know you will do it right. And I bet Augie is looking down now and smiling at this.

[Jim Lad]

That's a very generous gesture on your part, Bug - good on you!

 

John

[Martin W]

Best wishes to you for taking on this challenge, Bug.  It's a fitting salute to a much admired member.

 

Martin

[mtdoramike]

WOW, I didn't realize Augie had left us. He will be sorely missed. To you Moonbug, what a wonderful thing you are doing for our friend. I didn't personally know Augie, but will offer my services to you at any time that you feel the need of assistance. I will pm you.

 

 

mike

[mtaylor]

Bug,

 

I think this will mean a lot not only to Diane but to the rest of us here at MSW.  I'm sure that Augie would agree that Confed is in very capable hands.  A fitting tribute and memorial to a wonderful human being and a great friend.  

[mobbsie]

Hi Bug,

 

Your actions are to be commended mate.

 

I can only agree with all the above comments and sentiments posted above and I wish you every success in this worthy endeavour.

 

I'm sure Augie is nodding approval and very pleased with your decision to take this emotive task on.

 

Power to your elbow mate, Good Luck.

 

Be Good

 

mobbsie

[UpstateNY]

Hi Bug,

 

Everything has been said so just the very best of luck on this voyage. We are all cheering you on...

 

Cheers,

 

Nigel.

[donrobinson]

You are a wonderful person, Bug, for doing a good man such justice. You have some of the masters offering help already, all I can offer is that I will sit back watch and offer my encouragement as you start this fantastic journey.

 I will also promise to stop in from time to time tip one in memory of Augie and another one for you for doing such a generous feat.

 

Take Care

[gjdale]

This is a wonderful thing you are doing Bug. Good on you for taking this on - I know you will do Augie proud.

[pompey2]

Only just seen the news about Augie, what a very sad loss.

He was an inspiration and a great contributor to the site, he will be missed.

Confederacy is my next build, just a month or two away so I was a keen watcher of this log.

 

Bug, what a truly charitable act, it does you real credit, I'm sure Augie would agree.

I will be continuing to keep a close look.

 

My condolences to Diane and family.

 

Nick

[SawdustDave]

I knew Augie was having health issues, but shocked and extremely saddened to hear of his passing. His love for modeling.... And his excellent craftsmanship is a great loss to the MSW community.

My sincere condolences to Diane and all friends and loved ones.