texxn5 Posted August 24, 2014 Share #1291 Posted August 24, 2014 Congrats Aug.....can't believe it's been a year. Looks great as usual. We're in Custer, South Dakota for a couple of weeks. Then we're down into Colorado, New Mexico then eventually home to the ship yard. I think I forgot what the Morgan looks like...keep up the good work, now the fun begins...deck stuff. augie 1 Quote John Current Current Builds: US Brig Niagara on my website FINISHED BUILD LOGS: New Bedford Whaleboat - page on my Morgan Website: http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com/whaleboat-build-log-by-john-fleming.html C.W. Morgan - Model Shipways 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1785-cw-morgan-by-texxn5-johnf-ms-164-kit/ USS Constitution - Revell 1:96 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1796-uss-constitution-by-texxn5-johnf-revell-196-kit/ website US Brig Niagara Model http://www.niagaramodel.com website Charles W Morgan Model http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com website PROXXON DISCOUNT TOOL STORE http://proxxontoolsdiscount.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted August 24, 2014 Share #1292 Posted August 24, 2014 Happy Anniversary Augie - I can't believe it's already a year since you started this build! The pear decking looks great and the hooked scarphs........let's just say it's hard to believe this is your first go at them. 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...
riverboat Posted August 24, 2014 Share #1293 Posted August 24, 2014 Nice Augie, real Nice!!... like all the others, I too like the pear, good choice!! 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...
src Posted August 24, 2014 Share #1294 Posted August 24, 2014 Augie, that deck looks great! You say its unfinished? it looks so clean and, well, finished. I cant wait to see it with some finish on it. Sam augie 1 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmay Posted August 24, 2014 Share #1295 Posted August 24, 2014 Love the pear,truly a masterful build.scarphs are a quality touch,kudo's and congrates. edwin augie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 24, 2014 Share #1296 Posted August 24, 2014 Ah.. masterful work from the master... I bow to your excellence in planking. Ok.. seriously, that is one fine planking job you're doing. Great choice on wood color. You got me smiling. 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...
popeye the sailor Posted August 24, 2014 Share #1297 Posted August 24, 2014 wow Augie.......the deck looks super! the color looks nice as well looks to me....you gave her a very nice anniversary present! not much more to go....... 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...
Jim Lad Posted August 25, 2014 Share #1298 Posted August 25, 2014 Happy anniversary, Augie - she's looking top notch! John augie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share #1299 Posted August 25, 2014 WOW .....what a reception! Hearty thanks for all those attending the party. I really appreciate everyone stopping by. This round of encouragement gives me the shot in the arm I need to soldier on. Be closing down the workshop in about 2 weeks to take a long delayed vacation......and I'd like to leave her in Bristol fashion. edmay, Trussben and DCIronfist 3 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...
DCIronfist Posted August 25, 2014 Share #1300 Posted August 25, 2014 Two words museum quality augie 1 Quote David First Build: Corsair Brigantine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerryAmp Posted August 25, 2014 Share #1301 Posted August 25, 2014 Augie that is simply splendid work. Happy Anniversary and it has been a year already? That floored me when you said that - wow does time fly by eh? However, to the issue at hand. . . LOVE the pear! I have found pear to be a really nice addition to a ship for trim and accents, never though of decking with it but now I will after seeing yours - fantastic! Yeah, it can be a little hard - it is the cause for my goign through blades like they are going out of style, but hey- the final result is worth it right? WONDERFUL job!! Simply wonderful. augie 1 Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted August 25, 2014 Share #1302 Posted August 25, 2014 Happy anniversary. My Connie will celebrate one year September 1st. 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...
mobbsie Posted August 25, 2014 Share #1303 Posted August 25, 2014 WOW, that deck looks absolutely fabulous Augie, and those joints are superb. Here's to the next year mate, and enjoy your vacation. augie 1 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...
rafine Posted August 25, 2014 Share #1304 Posted August 25, 2014 I love the deck planking Augie. It is beautifully done. My one year anniversary on Essex is next week, so I can appreciate the feelings you must have. 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...
Gahm Posted August 25, 2014 Share #1305 Posted August 25, 2014 Excellent work on the planking, Augie! The Swiss pear fits right in to your outstanding Confederacy build! And Happy Anniversary! With my progress on the Syren I am counting not so much individual years but rather decades 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...
SawdustDave Posted August 25, 2014 Share #1306 Posted August 25, 2014 Augie, she is looking so good. Beautiful deck. I'm now considering ripping the deck off my Confederacy and replacing it with pear. Guess I had better finish a couple of Mayflowers first. Loving your fine work my friend. Dave augie 1 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussben Posted August 29, 2014 Share #1307 Posted August 29, 2014 Just realized I hadn't seen the completed deck! All I can say is WOW! That Swiss pear looks awesome, really nice choice on that! I thought it may of been a little dark but it looks great. Really well done and you are now passing my Confeds build mark which was also just around the one year mark at that point! Keep going man and you will be finished in another year unless you decide to rig her. Ben fnkershner, augie and DCIronfist 3 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...
Jack12477 Posted September 2, 2014 Share #1308 Posted September 2, 2014 Auggie I'm new to MSW but not the hobby of model ship building; spent the last several months reading a number of build logs including yours. Magnificent workmanship on your model! Thanks for the info on the Micromark mini sander, I get their catalog regularly and have been debating whether that sander was worth the investment; your demonstration convinced me to order it, should be here tomorrow. Your discussion, I think back on page 54, on plank bending is very interesting to me since it is one area I struggle with; however none of your pictures will display. Can this be fixed ? I will be following your build with great interest. Thanks Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" --------------------------------------------- Completed solo-builds: AL Swift , AL Armed Virginia Sloop, AL Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch, AL Morgan Whaleboat, Dumas 3/8"=1' Scale model of 41 ft USCG Utility Boat Completed co-builds: MS Phantom, MS Sultana, MS Morgan, MS Niagara, Amati Lady Nelson, AL Swift (2nd time) In dry-dock for solo-builds: AL 1798 US Constellation, AL Marie Jeanne, MS Willie Bennett, MS Picket Boat, Dumas Donzi Z65 Tournament Fisherman (R/C) Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share #1309 Posted September 2, 2014 Hello Jack. Thanks for stopping in. On the photos, I'm afraid those were lost during an MSW glitch earlier this year. However, I didn't save the originals so I can't replace them. If you have a specific question I will try to help out. 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...
Jack12477 Posted September 2, 2014 Share #1310 Posted September 2, 2014 Thanks Augie ! No specific question, was just trying to see how others do their planking. I've been mostly reading and observing various modelers techniques looking for easier ways of doing things, before I start my next project. If I do hit upon a problem I will definitely stop by and ask for advise. Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" --------------------------------------------- Completed solo-builds: AL Swift , AL Armed Virginia Sloop, AL Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch, AL Morgan Whaleboat, Dumas 3/8"=1' Scale model of 41 ft USCG Utility Boat Completed co-builds: MS Phantom, MS Sultana, MS Morgan, MS Niagara, Amati Lady Nelson, AL Swift (2nd time) In dry-dock for solo-builds: AL 1798 US Constellation, AL Marie Jeanne, MS Willie Bennett, MS Picket Boat, Dumas Donzi Z65 Tournament Fisherman (R/C) Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted September 4, 2014 Share #1311 Posted September 4, 2014 just checking to see if you've got your latest up yet............. 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...
augie Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share #1312 Posted September 4, 2014 Never let it be said that I kept Popeye waiting------ The installation of the gun deck has been completed Just to review (since it's taken so long), the deck is Swiss Pear supplied by Jeff at HobbyMill. Fantastically uniform material -- BIG thanks to him. The planks are all scale length of about 25 feet. The meeting of the deck planks to the margin planks was carried out using hooked scarph joints. I received some queries on these: As I came to discover, Swiss Pear is pretty tough stuff but it holds an edge very well. After going through several Social Security checks worth of Exacto blades, I came up with the following procedure: A card stock template was carefully fitted into the spot to be filled and, using double-sided tape, attached to the plank. The outline was then cut using a fine belt on a belt sander. Takes a steady hand. Given my aversion to power tools, I was surprised how well it worked. So here are a series of photos showing the deck from different perspectives: The treenailing was created using the 'drill and fill' method using #75 pin vise drills. There are about 1200 holes (but who's counting). The fill material is Hobbylite that I dyed with some acrylic paint to get just a tiny bit of contrast with the deck itself. The entire deck was finished using the sequence of Minwax Pre-Stain followed by Natural stain, 2 coats of WOP and 2 coats of Testor's Clear Flat Acrylic: A lot of this deck will be obscured by the partial upper decks and deck beams. I need to do some touching up here and there on the ship and install some ladders in the hatchways. At that point the shop will be closed for about a month as the Admiral and I are off to do some globetrotting After that it will be on to the cannons. Thanks to all for stopping by. Enjoy the upcoming change of the Seasons ! Kevin, Bill Hime, DCIronfist and 36 others 39 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...
HIPEXEC Posted September 4, 2014 Share #1313 Posted September 4, 2014 Amazing work! I only wish I could be half as good. Enjoy your travels. 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...
SkerryAmp Posted September 4, 2014 Share #1314 Posted September 4, 2014 Just awesome to look at my friend, really easy on the eyes. Loving watch this all come together. augie 1 Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted September 4, 2014 Share #1315 Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) Beautiful!!!! Augie..... Frank P.S. Oh yeah!... Have a nice vacation!! Edited September 4, 2014 by riverboat 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...
edmay Posted September 4, 2014 Share #1316 Posted September 4, 2014 Augie,Bon Voyage ,Enjoy your vacation, love the Swiss pear deck very rich looking,Edwin augie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted September 4, 2014 Share #1317 Posted September 4, 2014 Augie, that deck is a real beauty. Everything about it looks great. 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...
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JPett Posted September 4, 2014 Share #1319 Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) Ahoy Augie "Sir" Beautiful work, and thanks for all the tips. Is the sander new for the shop Have a safe trip with the Admiral too, You being the rear on that team and all. See you in October Edited September 4, 2014 by JPett augie 1 Quote On with the Show.... J.Pett “If you're going through hell, keep going” (Winston Churchill) Current build: MS Rattlesnake (MS2028) http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/45-model-shipways-rattlesnake-ms2028-scale-164th/ Side Build: HMS Victory: Corel http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3709-hms-victory-by-jpett-corel-198/?p=104762 On the back burner: 1949 Chris Craft Racer: Dumas http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/939-1949-chris-craft-racer-by-jpett-dumas-kit-no-1702/ Sometime, but not sure when: Frigate Berlin: Corel http://www.corel-srl.it/pdf/berlin.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted September 4, 2014 Share #1320 Posted September 4, 2014 That looks amazing SIR !!!!!!!! It's almost a shame that you have to cover it up with all kind of stuff. Maybe for the future I can put it my house ?????? Again.....well done !!!! Enjoy your vacation and please....come back ! A month is to long for us ! Sjors augie 1 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...
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