src #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 1 augie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
augie #1382 Posted October 28, 2014 I'll PM you on that Sam 1 src reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nirvana #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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
augie #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. 1 mtaylor reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fnkershner #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 1 mtaylor reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubz #1386 Posted October 28, 2014 The pear deck looks great Augie! Dirk 1 augie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popeye the sailor #1387 Posted October 29, 2014 you would have to take into account for the framing........that might take up some thickness. 1 augie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riverboat #1388 Posted October 29, 2014 Nice to see you back Augie.... she's look'n real nice!! Frank 1 augie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chizelguy #1389 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 1 augie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
augie #1390 Posted October 29, 2014 Thanks Pete. How about brightening our day with a build log??? 3 src, Trussben and mtaylor reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chborgm #1391 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
augie #1392 Posted October 30, 2014 PM on the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shazmira #1393 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? 1 augie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Hime #1394 Posted October 30, 2014 She looks as fresh as the day you stepped away! Nice details, your companion ways look superb Bill 1 augie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chizelguy #1395 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 2 augie and edmay reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
augie #1396 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 1 Shazmira reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
augie #1397 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. 32 realworkingsailor, texxn5, mobbsie and 29 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
src #1398 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 1 augie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtaylor #1399 Posted November 1, 2014 Great guns, Augie. Obviously well worth the time and investment. Will you be blackening or painting the barrels? 1 augie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edmay #1400 Posted November 1, 2014 Nice work on the guns Augie,Edwin 1 augie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjdale #1401 Posted November 1, 2014 Nice guns Augie 1 augie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SawdustDave #1402 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. 1 augie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
augie #1403 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. 3 Sjors, Trussben and mtaylor reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gahm #1404 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 1 augie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riverboat #1405 Posted November 2, 2014 Good choice in the guns Augie, they'll look really nice. Frank 1 augie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trussben #1406 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 2 Sjors and augie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobbsie #1407 Posted November 3, 2014 Going to send you a PM in a little mate, you might find it handy. Be Good mobbsie 1 augie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
augie #1408 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. 1 texxn5 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim I. #1409 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 2 texxn5 and augie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
augie #1410 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!!! 28 mobbsie, KenW, egkb and 25 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
