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

[SkerryAmp]

Excellent color tone on those cannons,  they look slick!!!

[augie]

augie,

In referance to your comment on the background color, it looks as if your white balance was off. Did you shoot under fluorescent and had it set to daylight or auto?

Sam

I dunno Sam...I just point and shoot.  Actually, I have a combo of fluorescent and incandescent in the shop.  I believe I was on the macro setting without flash.  No big deal.

[src]

  No big deal.

Nah, not for this kind of stuff. Most people would never notice if you didnt point it out. Completed gallery, thats where is matters I would think.

Was just curious.

Sam

[texxn5]

That's looking goog Augie, I really like the brass muzzles. I might do that when I get to the Niagara someday..

[augie]

OK, time to have some fun.

 

Mass production of the gun carraiges has begun.  Like the guns themselves, the carraige sides also grow on trees:

 

 

Chuck's carraiges embody quite a few parts.  Here are a few ready to go:

 

 

 

Before things get too far down the road (I don't like surprises), I decided to more or less complete one 12 pounder to check that everything was going to fall into place.  Besides, I have some extra cannon so gun #1 was done to serve as the prototype.  It will not be appearing on the model.  Here are a few angles:

 

 

 

 

I'm happy to report that she fits nicely into the gun ports from a height and elevation standpoint so now I'm free to proceed with the next 28 !!

 

Take solace in the fact that this mini-model will not go to waste.  It's been deployed as a security measure to guard my vast collection of proof silver coins (one, at last count):

 

 

The assembly line is now in full production mode.

 

Everyone stay well ---- and WARM!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[riverboat]

Very nice Augie....

 

frank

[Jim Lad]

You've ben doing well while I've been away, Augie!

 

John

[Sjors]

Nice carriages Augie,

 

Where can I found that forrest ??????

Question,

Are you not painting the wheels ????

Or I'm to quick with my question....

 

Sjors

[augie]

The wheels are just stained, Sjors.  That's what the master (Chuck) calls for.

[Sjors]

Ok Augie,

 

If the master are reading this....is there a meaning for that ?

Maybe it was a common thing for the Confed ?

 

Sjors

[mtaylor]

Nice work Augie.  I'm with Sjors... where does this forest grow? 

[popeye the sailor]

swell job on the cannon Augie.  they should look real good on that deck.........very nice!

[newbuilder101]

 Wonderful looking cannons! If I could find this forest too, I'd bring a bushel basket!

[mobbsie]

Those guns are going to look quite formidable when their all put together mate, hope they fire more than cotton canon balls.

 

Be Good

 

mobbsie

[texxn5]

I guess that really puts the pressure on the carriages now, Will really be nice to look at.

[KenW]

Sometimes a 'like' is not enough; this is one of those times.  I've been very impressed with your build.  And, the first gun looks great.  Your work is definitely a goal for my next set of guns and, for that matter, for my next entire build. 

Fantastic work.

Cheers.

[augie]

Thank you very much, Ken.  I think you're being overly kind but, since we're both Brooklynites, I'll take it!

 

I've been following your Fair American and think you are doing a fantastic job.  I love your work on the sails ---- something I wouldn't even attempt.  Actually, with display space becoming a problem around here, I've been thinking of giving her a shot and see what 1:48 is like.  The builds by both yourself and Bob (Rafine) have been impressive!  

 

I'm happy the info on MSW has given you some ideas......it certainly has for me.  We all learn from each other.

 

Stay well!

[KenW]

Thanks for your kind words.  Actually I was thinking that some day I might like to build the Confederacy.  I may want to add masts and rigging though.

[augie]

A quick update :

 

The carpenters, painters and foundry workers have been sent home to enjoy the Holiday.  All the carraiges are built and the guns and hardware at the ready for the gun deck:

 

 

Gun placement will begin right after the Holiday.  Let me take the opportunity to wish everyone on this side of the pond a Happy Thanksgiving !

 

And peace and tranquility for all, no matter your home port.

[mtaylor]

That's a nice, clean, and impressive display in the armory, Augie. 

[trippwj]

Nice looking set of weaponry, Maestro.  Happy Thanksgiving to you and the Admiral as well.

[lambsbk]

How is it you called it Augie..."that's a lot of teeth." Good job mate and happy Thanksgiving.

 

Dave

[mrmadalena]

Augie, the guns look fantastic!

[texxn5]

Hi Augie, looks good as one would expect. Diane and I want to wish you and your family a very Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving, be safe my friend,

[JPett]

Ahoy Augie  

 

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours 

 

Just to be safe I will add that the your arsenal looks great too

[fnkershner]

Augie - Since I have a set of those Guns can you tell us how you shaped the quoin and the handle for the quoin.

[augie]

Sure Floyd.  The quoin handle is just 22 gauge black iron annealed wire.  It's glued in a hole drilled in the back of the carraige and extends out 5/32" so it sits behind the breech of the gun.  The 'handle' on the end is a small dollop of thick CA.  The whole thing is then given a few coats of black to blend things together.

 

I noticed this on Rusty's Confed log.  Although his narrative was lost from back then the glue seemed like a worthwhile try and it worked out ok.

[Gahm]

Beautiful view . . . all these guns! And a lot of work to get there! Excellent job, Augie!

 

Thomas

[fnkershner]

Thanks Augie, Now how did you shape the quoin itself? I know that Chuck provides the wood for this. But I was having the devil of a time holding it and shaping it at that size. Any chance for a close up view of one of your carriages? Also how do you plan to simulate the strap that holds the barrel in place? I used some left over Copper tape and painted it. I cut the copper plates in 1/2 length wise.

Edited November 28, 2014 by Floyd Kershner

[augie]

The tiny little quoins came laser cut on Confed, Floyd.  I'll try for a close up down the road.

 

In the past I've simulated the iron straps with artist's tape that I painted.  I've heard that others have also used painted masking tape and even vinyl trim tape.  I'm doing something new this time.  I found that cutting thin strips of (black) 1500 grit sandpaper gives me something very easy to work with.  It holds it's shape, the paper backing glues down very easily and looks great.  Pics in a few days.