src Posted October 28, 2014 #1381 Posted October 28, 2014 Very clean and crisp! A joy to look at Augie. Great to see you getting some bench time in again. A question, I struggled with my ladders. Even with a jig I felt they were not a consistent as I would like. How did you do yours? Sam augie 1 Current Build Constructo Enterprise
augie Posted October 28, 2014 Author #1382 Posted October 28, 2014 I'll PM you on that Sam src 1 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
Nirvana Posted October 28, 2014 #1383 Posted October 28, 2014 Augie, as mentioned before I have the Confederacy waiting, and I enjoying every little bit of your build log. Question: Do you think it would be possible to plank the deck with thicker strips and no false deck; type Bluenose? Just curious. 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
augie Posted October 28, 2014 Author #1384 Posted October 28, 2014 Almost anything is possible, Dr. Per !! The decking strips supplied in the kit are 1/16" thick and the false deck is 1/32" so you would obviously need 3/32" thick planks. However, as you have the kit right there, you will see that the false deck includes deadly accurate laser engravings for positioning the hatches, masts etc. It also provides a nice solid base to lay your planks over. When I did Chuck's Syren, there was no false deck and that worked out fine. But to be honest, laying the Confed planks on top of the false deck just went a lot easier. So, IMHO yes, it's possible ---- but I wouldn't do it myself. Can't wait to see your rendition of Confed. She's a fun project. mtaylor 1 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
fnkershner Posted October 28, 2014 #1385 Posted October 28, 2014 Augie - I wouldn't hold my breath on Dr. Per actually starting the Confederacy. He currently has at least 3 projects in flight. LOL mtaylor 1 Current Builds - 18th Century Longboat, MS Syren Completed Builds - MS Bluenose, Panart BatteStation Cross section, Endevour J Boat Half Hull, Windego Half Hull, R/C T37 Breezing Along, R/C Victoria 32, SolCat 18 On the shelf - Panart San Felipe, Euromodel Ajax, C.Mamoli America, Its a sailor's Life for me!
popeye the sailor Posted October 29, 2014 #1386 Posted October 29, 2014 you would have to take into account for the framing........that might take up some thickness. augie 1 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
riverboat Posted October 29, 2014 #1387 Posted October 29, 2014 Nice to see you back Augie.... she's look'n real nice!! Frank augie 1 completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk)
chizelguy Posted October 29, 2014 #1388 Posted October 29, 2014 Augie, I have been following your Confederacy project and enjoying it very much. You are doing high quality craftsmanship and taking excellent photos. I am building the same model so your tips and advice are very helpful. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing. Chizelguy Pete augie 1
augie Posted October 29, 2014 Author #1389 Posted October 29, 2014 Thanks Pete. How about brightening our day with a build log??? Trussben, src and mtaylor 3 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
chborgm Posted October 30, 2014 #1390 Posted October 30, 2014 augie Could you also pm a copy of how youdid the ladders. I have not had good luck on previous models. Flying Fish -- MSW Essex --- MSW Constitution -- MSW Confederacy -- MSW Philadelphia -- MSW Chaperon -- MSW San Felipe -- Panart Portland -- Bluejacket
augie Posted October 30, 2014 Author #1391 Posted October 30, 2014 PM on the way. 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
Shazmira Posted October 30, 2014 #1392 Posted October 30, 2014 Just got caught up on your log Augie...whew, I have been gone a long time. I still say your work is exquisite, and breathtaking. I can only hope to be half as good as you in my own building. BTW, I was in Denver last weekend, and plan to return in 4-6 weeks, do you know of places to visit to see models? augie 1 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)
Bill Hime Posted October 30, 2014 #1393 Posted October 30, 2014 She looks as fresh as the day you stepped away! Nice details, your companion ways look superb Bill augie 1 Passion is Patience...and I am a carpenter in any scale. Current build; Endurance - 1:70 scale, Occre Current build; H.M.S. Surprise - 1796, 1:48 A L
chizelguy Posted October 30, 2014 #1394 Posted October 30, 2014 Augie, I am not very computer savvy, so am a bit bashful about a build log. If the model gets completed I may arrange for some pictures. Pete augie and edmay 2
augie Posted October 30, 2014 Author #1395 Posted October 30, 2014 Just got caught up on your log Augie...whew, I have been gone a long time. I still say your work is exquisite, and breathtaking. I can only hope to be half as good as you in my own building. BTW, I was in Denver last weekend, and plan to return in 4-6 weeks, do you know of places to visit to see models? Maritime museums are not really big out here, Robbyn. Unless you like Prairie Schooners . But if you contact DSiemens here on MSW, he's a member of Rocky Mountain Shipwrights and he might have some suggestions for you Shazmira 1 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
augie Posted November 1, 2014 Author #1396 Posted November 1, 2014 Gun Preparation Each gun port on the gundeck requires 4 eyebolts to secure the gun tackles and breech lines. The holes were drilled and the upper eyebolts fitted. The lower eyebolts will go in with the breech lines: As a review, I'll be using Chuck's brass canon from the Syren Co. in place of the kit-supplied white metal canon: You can see a small bit of flashing in the trunion hole in the uppermost canon. For this purpose, keep a 1/16" drill bit handy for (gentle) easy removal by hand (12 pounders) . In the case of the smaller 6 pounders, a #67 bit will suffice. Also, keep a small sanding stick ready to smooth the ends of the trunions. I cleaned the guns by soaking in acetone before fitting the trunions. Here's what the guns look like with the trunions installed: Although one could choose to solder in the trunions, I chose to simply use the smallest dab of thick CA for this purpose. It gives you time to work . The next step will be fitting the brass rings for the breech lines to the guns. edmay, KenW, GuntherMT and 29 others 32 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
src Posted November 1, 2014 #1397 Posted November 1, 2014 Augie, those are some nice looking cannons! I wish Chuck was offering hem back when I bought mine. I would have paid half the price I think. I dont envy you putting all those rings etc together. I only have 14 to do and find after stropping 2 or 3 blocks I am done for a while. Looking forward to your next update. Sam augie 1 Current Build Constructo Enterprise
mtaylor Posted November 1, 2014 #1398 Posted November 1, 2014 Great guns, Augie. Obviously well worth the time and investment. Will you be blackening or painting the barrels? augie 1 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)
edmay Posted November 1, 2014 #1399 Posted November 1, 2014 Nice work on the guns Augie,Edwin augie 1
gjdale Posted November 1, 2014 #1400 Posted November 1, 2014 Nice guns Augie augie 1 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
SawdustDave Posted November 1, 2014 #1401 Posted November 1, 2014 Just catching up Augie....what a beautiful job on the deck! The guns are going to look great. I think I have used those same guns before.... Nice. augie 1 Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com
augie Posted November 1, 2014 Author #1402 Posted November 1, 2014 Thanks all. MARK- I'll be painting the barrels. That way it will be reversible. I need to check Ben's log to see if he used only 20 coats. mtaylor, Sjors and Trussben 3 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
Gahm Posted November 2, 2014 #1403 Posted November 2, 2014 What a difference in the quality of the guns! Well, you are awarding a magnificent built with the right guns! Thomas augie 1 Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864)
riverboat Posted November 2, 2014 #1404 Posted November 2, 2014 Good choice in the guns Augie, they'll look really nice. Frank augie 1 completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk)
Trussben Posted November 2, 2014 #1405 Posted November 2, 2014 No 20 coats on the cannons Augie!! I pickled them in vinegar! If you use CA for the trunnions DO NOT pickle in Acetone, it is a CA debonder, as I found out. As for paint, I used tamyia primer in the spray can which gave a great even and light coat without hiding details, then as recommended by some scratch builders I tried the black automotive flat black from Testors and was very happy how they came out. Ben augie and Sjors 2 Current builds: HMS Portland, HMS Pegasus . Completed builds: HMS Winchelsea. ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat. QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
mobbsie Posted November 3, 2014 #1406 Posted November 3, 2014 Going to send you a PM in a little mate, you might find it handy. Be Good mobbsie augie 1 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 :-
augie Posted November 3, 2014 Author #1407 Posted November 3, 2014 PM received. Many thanks, mate. I love the fact that this Forum provides a mechanism to receive valuable input from shipmates halfway around the globe. texxn5 1 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
Guest Tim I. Posted November 3, 2014 #1408 Posted November 3, 2014 Chuck's cannons are great. I have bought a few myself. I am really enjoying following your build log. Stellar craftsmanship! - Tim
augie Posted November 4, 2014 Author #1409 Posted November 4, 2014 At 700 HRS. into the build, it's time to finish off the cannon barrels. We'll be using 1/16" eyebolts with just a short length of the base left to insert into the gun: The hole was drilled with a #76 pin drill at an angle so that the ring sits hard to the small knob. A very small dab of thin CA was applied prior to insertion. Here's the 32 gun cannon 'forest' ready for painting: Now ready for painting.......see you in 2 weeks!!! Script, lambsbk, mtaylor and 24 others 27 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
Guest Tim I. Posted November 4, 2014 #1410 Posted November 4, 2014 Augie, Looks great! What will you be painting them with? Thanks, Tim
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