gjdale Posted November 6, 2015 Share #1951 Posted November 6, 2015 And another Happy Birthday from me too Augie. Hope your feeling better. mtaylor, augie, Canute and 1 other 4 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...
dgbot Posted November 6, 2015 Share #1952 Posted November 6, 2015 Happy Birthday Matey, David B GLakie, augie, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateNY Posted November 7, 2015 Share #1953 Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) My best wishes as well..and like everyone, I just hope you are feeling better! Cheers, Nigel. Edited November 7, 2015 by UpstateNY GLakie, mtaylor, augie and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build Logs: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section, USF Confederacy Model Shipways Completed Log: Red Dragon Artesania Latina Gallery: Red Dragon: Artesania Latina Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted November 7, 2015 Share #1954 Posted November 7, 2015 Best wishes on your Birthday and wishing you a speedy recovery. Hopefully you can get back to Confederacy soon. She's a beauty. GLakie, dgbot, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted November 7, 2015 Share #1955 Posted November 7, 2015 Yeah I almost missed it too....."HAPPY BIRRTHDAY" Augie........ hope you're feeling better too!! Have a good one !! Frank GLakie, augie, Canute and 3 others 6 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...
lambsbk Posted November 7, 2015 Share #1956 Posted November 7, 2015 Awe shucks...I did miss it. Happy belated birthday Augie...and many more! Dave GLakie, Jack12477, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted November 10, 2015 Share #1957 Posted November 10, 2015 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! Canute, Jack12477, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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...
Trussben Posted November 12, 2015 Share #1958 Posted November 12, 2015 Hope you are feeling better Augie, and happy birthday of course. Ben GLakie, augie, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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...
Anja Posted January 13, 2016 Share #1959 Posted January 13, 2016 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. Martin W, UpstateNY, Kusawa2000 and 31 others 34 Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonbug Posted February 8, 2016 Share #1960 Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) 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 Nirvana, druxey, rafine and 58 others 61 Quote - Bug Current Build: HMS Pegasus - Victory Models Completed Builds - Augie's USF Confederacy AL Santa Maria - Heavily Bashed AL San Juan Nepomuceno AL Swift Pilot Boat Cris Craft AL Stagecoach Ship Blog - The Lehman Shipyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted February 8, 2016 Share #1961 Posted February 8, 2016 Big shoes to fill indeed Bug, but I'm sure you're up to it, and will do him proud! Anja, Sjors, mtaylor and 13 others 16 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAnderson Posted February 8, 2016 Share #1962 Posted February 8, 2016 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 avsjerome2003, mtaylor, Bobstrake and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted February 8, 2016 Share #1963 Posted February 8, 2016 Bug, I too am glad to see you completing Augie's build. mtaylor, Ryland Craze, druxey and 9 others 12 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...
Anja Posted February 8, 2016 Share #1964 Posted February 8, 2016 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, edmay, druxey and 16 others 19 Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted February 8, 2016 Share #1965 Posted February 8, 2016 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 _SalD_, GLakie, Martin W and 14 others 17 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...
Nirvana Posted February 8, 2016 Share #1966 Posted February 8, 2016 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, Canute, WackoWolf and 12 others 15 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...
edmay Posted February 8, 2016 Share #1967 Posted February 8, 2016 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, druxey, Canute, Jack12477 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted February 8, 2016 Share #1968 Posted February 8, 2016 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. Canute, WackoWolf, Sjors and 11 others 14 Quote Current Build: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-164-scale Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ finished 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ finished HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Poison Posted February 8, 2016 Share #1969 Posted February 8, 2016 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.. druxey, Bobstrake, Jack12477 and 9 others 12 Quote Completed.... Charles W. Morgan,Sea Horse,USS Constitution,Virginia 1819,San Fransisco II, AL HMS Bounty 1:48 L'Herminione 1:96 Spanish Frigate,22 cannons 18th C. 1:35 scale.Scratch-built (Hull only) Cutter Cheefull 1806 1:48 (with modifications) Current Project: Orca (This is a 35" replica of the Orca boat from the movie Jaws) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted February 8, 2016 Share #1970 Posted February 8, 2016 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. GLakie, _SalD_, druxey and 9 others 12 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted February 8, 2016 Share #1971 Posted February 8, 2016 That's a very generous gesture on your part, Bug - good on you! John WackoWolf, Martin W, riverboat and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted February 8, 2016 Share #1972 Posted February 8, 2016 Best wishes to you for taking on this challenge, Bug. It's a fitting salute to a much admired member. Martin riverboat, _SalD_, Anja and 7 others 10 Quote Current Build: HMS FLY 1776 Previous Builds: Rattlesnake 1781 Prince de Neufchatel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted February 8, 2016 Share #1973 Posted February 8, 2016 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 GLakie, SawdustDave, Anja and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 9, 2016 Share #1974 Posted February 9, 2016 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. Jack12477, Landlubber Mike, Canute and 14 others 17 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...
mobbsie Posted February 9, 2016 Share #1975 Posted February 9, 2016 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 newbuilder101, Martin W, Ryland Craze and 11 others 14 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...
UpstateNY Posted February 9, 2016 Share #1976 Posted February 9, 2016 Hi Bug, Everything has been said so just the very best of luck on this voyage. We are all cheering you on... Cheers, Nigel. riverboat, Canute, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build Logs: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section, USF Confederacy Model Shipways Completed Log: Red Dragon Artesania Latina Gallery: Red Dragon: Artesania Latina Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donrobinson Posted February 9, 2016 Share #1977 Posted February 9, 2016 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 Sjors, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 6 others 9 Quote Completed: MS-AVS, Amati Trabaccolo, Dusek ship's boat, AL-Mayflower, Batelina - MarisStella, MarisStella-Trabakul Liburnian Novilara - MarisStella, 17th Century Battle Station, Ragusian Galley-MarisStella Current: Barque Stefano - MarisStella, On Hold: Amati Pegasus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted February 9, 2016 Share #1978 Posted February 9, 2016 This is a wonderful thing you are doing Bug. Good on you for taking this on - I know you will do Augie proud. SawdustDave, Jack12477, GLakie and 5 others 8 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...
pompey2 Posted February 9, 2016 Share #1979 Posted February 9, 2016 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 GLakie, Sjors, riverboat and 4 others 7 Quote Current build USF Confederacy Previous log - HMS Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted February 9, 2016 Share #1980 Posted February 9, 2016 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. WackoWolf, Ryland Craze, Sjors and 4 others 7 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...
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