mobbsie Posted April 4, 2014 Share #1021 Posted April 4, 2014 Hi Augie, I can only agree with all the plaudits above mate, your doing a superb job and she's going to be a credit to your skills. The windows are great and so realistic and that backside is wonderful, I do love a nice backside. Keep it up mate, looking forward to your next update. Be Good mobbsie augie, edmay, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share #1022 Posted April 4, 2014 Computer was down for 2 days and I just got back up. Thanks for all the kind comments and likes ----- all most appreciated. On the painted castings. Testor's Model Master enamel named 'wood'. Solvent based. No primer. Just thinned it a bit with acetone and did 6 coats brush on. Then one coat of Testors Acrlic Flat Lacquer. Now, I knew someone would notice the stern scrollwork not being reversed. Actually, not just someone ----- BEN! I'd like to say I did it as a test, but no....just an old fool stumbling along. I might just fix it. Hey ----- I got them right P/S :D Will be back in the shop soon to do pintles and dungeons ( I despise metal work). Trussben, mtaylor, riverboat and 2 others 5 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Script Posted April 5, 2014 Share #1023 Posted April 5, 2014 Computer was down for 2 days and I just got back up. Thanks for all the kind comments and likes ----- all most appreciated. On the painted castings. Testor's Model Master enamel named 'wood'. Solvent based. No primer. Just thinned it a bit with acetone and did 6 coats brush on. Then one coat of Testors Acrlic Flat Lacquer. Now, I knew someone would notice the stern scrollwork not being reversed. Actually, not just someone ----- BEN! I'd like to say I did it as a test, but no....just an old fool stumbling along. I might just fix it. Hey ----- I got them right P/S :D Will be back in the shop soon to do pintles and dungeons ( I despise metal work). Perhaps if you did gudgeons instead of dudgeons it would be less painful.... Sorry Augie, couldn't help myself.....great work....makes me rethink even starting...... Cheers, Jim augie and Sjors 2 Quote Completed Robert E Lee, Misisssippi riverboat Completed, HMS Victory Bow Section Completed, Wells Fargo Stagecoach...Picasa album.... Completed, Lackawanna tugboat converted to private yacht... Completed: Sopwith Camel, 1:16 Scale, Model Airways...at another location... Completed: 1961 Ferrari F-1 Sharknose Completed: (sorta) OcCre BR-18 Locomotive Completed: 1/35 Pz.KPfw.III Completed: Allerton Steam Pumper circa 1869 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted April 5, 2014 Share #1024 Posted April 5, 2014 How did you get the black background in all that fancy scroll work? Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted April 5, 2014 Share #1025 Posted April 5, 2014 That's a result to be proud of Augie. The stern looks fantastic. This kit is heading to near the top of my wish list due to yours and Ben's efforts. augie 1 Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share #1026 Posted April 5, 2014 You won't go wrong with this kit Timmo. The plans and instructions are just a pleasure to work with thanks to Chuck. Rich --- if you go back a few pages you'll see the transom is a kit-supplied laser cut piece. I just painted it black with about 8 coats of MS Hull Black acrylic and gave it a coat of flat acrylic lacquer. Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscadman Posted April 5, 2014 Share #1027 Posted April 5, 2014 Wow Augie, you are doing some beautiful work. Its simply amazing. I really like the windows, and your castings really do look like wood. They blend well, great choice of paint! Richard augie 1 Quote Current Build - U.S. Syren 2nd Build - HMS Bounty Launch When organizing your thoughts, never use the Dewey Decimal system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussben Posted April 5, 2014 Share #1028 Posted April 5, 2014 Now, I knew someone would notice the stern scrollwork not being reversed. Actually, not just someone ----- BEN! I'd like to say I did it as a test, but no....just an old fool stumbling along. I might just fix it. Hey ----- I got them right P/S :D Sorry Augie - they look fine as they are! ben augie 1 Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted April 9, 2014 Share #1029 Posted April 9, 2014 Your Confederacy just looks fantastic! Well done!! Thomas augie 1 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share #1030 Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) The rudder, gudgeons and pintels have been installed. We'll be adding some additional photoetched details to the hull next, including the sweep port hinges. Edited April 14, 2014 by Augie HIPEXEC, fnkershner, SkerryAmp and 27 others 30 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickmil Posted April 14, 2014 Share #1031 Posted April 14, 2014 Very nice rudder and fiddly bits Augie! Those last two pictures are excellent. augie 1 Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara Current: I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 "Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday" - John Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted April 14, 2014 Share #1032 Posted April 14, 2014 Ditto !! Patrick...... you're move'n right along Augie, classy looking ship!! Frank augie 1 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 14, 2014 Share #1033 Posted April 14, 2014 looking good Augie........well done on the rudder! augie 1 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted April 14, 2014 Share #1034 Posted April 14, 2014 Great work on the rudder Augie. It just adds to the beautiful overall appearance of the entire stern. Bob augie 1 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted April 14, 2014 Share #1035 Posted April 14, 2014 Very clean and neat Augie. augie 1 Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted April 14, 2014 Share #1036 Posted April 14, 2014 Very nicely done Augie - as Bob said, it really adds to the overall appearance of the stern. Can I borrow your photographer? - he seems to do a far better job than mine. augie 1 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted April 14, 2014 Share #1037 Posted April 14, 2014 Hi Augie, That is some great work on the stern and rudder. You took a very complex area and did yourself proud! augie 1 Quote Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbuilder101 Posted April 14, 2014 Share #1038 Posted April 14, 2014 Just love the look of the stern with that rudder - nice job! Tigerdvr and augie 2 Quote Sherry Every goodbye is the birth of a memory... Current Build: San Felipe Finished Builds: Mayflower Build Log Gallery: Mayflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share #1039 Posted April 14, 2014 Thanks to all for the comments. Always a shot in the arm for me. Very glad to be moving away from the stern for a while. We'll hold off on the rudder pendants until I get her back on the building cradle. Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 15, 2014 Share #1040 Posted April 15, 2014 Let me add to the chorus.... great looking rudder, Augie!!!! augie 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted April 15, 2014 Share #1041 Posted April 15, 2014 I love your rudder! augie 1 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted April 15, 2014 Share #1042 Posted April 15, 2014 Really a great job Augie !!!!!! When you are going with this speed, you need an another build before there is snow again...... riverboat, popeye the sailor, augie and 1 other 4 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 15, 2014 Share #1043 Posted April 15, 2014 don't say that word Sjors.....it's beautiful here at the moment! this lug here, already has his spring veggies in the ground! augie 1 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtosail Posted April 15, 2014 Share #1044 Posted April 15, 2014 Just caught up with your log, Auggie. What a fantastic job you have done. Quote - Tom - Current Build: Vanguard Speedy Completed: Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussben Posted April 15, 2014 Share #1045 Posted April 15, 2014 Yep, gotta agree you've done a masterful job there. Ben augie 1 Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted April 16, 2014 Share #1046 Posted April 16, 2014 The stern of your Confederacy is just amazing! Congratulations on an outstanding job! Thomas augie 1 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazmira Posted April 17, 2014 Share #1047 Posted April 17, 2014 Wow Augie, that stern is stunning!!! it looks so real, not model-like! augie 1 Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share #1048 Posted April 17, 2014 Having just logged the 500th hour in the build log, it's time for a small update. A portion of the photoetched parts for the outer hull have been added. The first photo shows them blackened and ready to deploy: For the blackening, I use the process described throughout MSW. Specifically, the trimmed parts are degreased by bathing in acetone for about 10 minutes followed by an 'etching' in a household vinegar bath for about the same time. They are then soaked in a bath of 50% 'Blacken-it' for 5-15 minutes, rinsed thoroughly then dried. Before gluing (using either CA or epoxy), the surface to be glued is roughened with a 150 grit sanding block. After the part is applied to the ship, a coat of Testors Flat Acrylic lacquer is applied. This protects the coating and (I think) gives a nice appearance. Stern gun port hinges and rings, keel fastener: Bilge port and sweep port hinges: Bridle port and forward keel fastener: Finally, just an overview of where she stands: It is now time to bid a fond farewell to the outer hull for the time being. There is still much to be done but we will now turn our attention to the innermost details of the ship. But first, a short break in the shipyard to acknowledge the arrival of good weather, tend to the garden and (long delayed) Spring cleaning. Everyone stay the course and be well! Script, rafine, tarbrush and 29 others 32 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickmil Posted April 17, 2014 Share #1049 Posted April 17, 2014 Dang it Augie, you did it again. Those pictures take my breath away. Those are outstanding details. You forgot to mention the beer and fishing for after spring cleaning. augie and riverboat 2 Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara Current: I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 "Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday" - John Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted April 17, 2014 Share #1050 Posted April 17, 2014 Augie, That rudder turned out amazingly! Very Nice Seems like you followed the instructions to the very detail. Looking forward to get my "beast" (weight wise) in the beginning of next week. She will not be the next in line though. Have the 18th century longboat first. But still a Passaro kit. With the upgraded wood from Jeff Hayes at Hobbymill. Talking about Jeff at HobbyMill, did you order any material from him and if so would it be possible for me get the list of changes? If so, please pm that one. augie 1 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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