US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64

[Anja]

Hello Augie,

 

Congratulatins on your promotion Captain Sir .....

 

Take care,

 

Anja

[Jim Lad]

Ah, good.  Augie's the Captain - now we have someone to blame when there's a problem!

 

John

[augie]

A hearty thanks to all my 'friends'

[augie]

Shall we nominate Augie for this most prestigious award?????

Now this takes the cake.  Here we have a new recruit who looked like he might fit right in.  In less then 2 days you folks have completely corrupted him.

 

Yeah, he fits in ------   with this group     

[texxn5]

Aye Skipper, I must admit, I have been bribed unmercifully to inflict bs when appropriate.....

[augie]

Payback can be painful ---- and swift 

[texxn5]

Aye Sir, however as many a good Captain knows, it can work both ways...

[gjdale]

Congrats on the promotion CAPTAIN Augie! Good to see someone able to keep CAPT Sjors in check!

[DSiemens]

Just wanted to through my congrats on the promotion as well Captain Augie.  

[DCIronfist]

Not that you need another but congrats Capt.

[popeye the sailor]

you had to do it huh..........Sjors did it,  and now you.........SALUTE!!!  couldn't have happened to a better guy 

 

 

I'll look forward in seeing the start of your project Tex! 

[texxn5]

Well.....she's started!   Among the various posting and learning things......I got her goin'  .... first picture is posted, now all I have to do is remember what I did to get it posted...lol...The Voyage has Begun.....bad weather tomorrow....probably won't be able to work outside on the patio....rain and cold damn weather....gonna get in the 50's overnight....brrrrr....shiver me timbers.....don't know what I did Augie.......but I'll try to keep it goin'.......

[DSiemens]

Oh no the 50's how dreadful.    Sorry couldn't resist after the whats a snow shovel comment.     On the bright side sounds like a good day to stay in and build.  

Edited April 17, 2013 by DSiemens

[texxn5]

Yeah Daniel, the 50's....sucks....I've lived in Costa Rica for the last year and when it's 72 or below, out come the sweaters and long pants....Houston is freezing at that level.....

[DSiemens]

Yea I'm in Colorado not to far south of Augie and we've been having quiet the snow storm.  I'll post some pictures on my log later.  Around here 50's is when the sweaters come off.  

Edited April 18, 2013 by DSiemens

[texxn5]

OK, Skipper, the Constitution log has also been started.  You guys are going to keep me busy and on my toes....dang, I wanted to do this slowly.  Pictures will be posted tomorrow now that I've hopefully figured out how to do it.  I'm into the Running Rigging now on her, and hopefully don't screw up too bad from now on....

[JPett]

Ahoy Tex

 

There is no rush. I think our logs prove this

[texxn5]

Oh, I've got the plan figured out, but when I figure out the technical parts, I proceed while my pea brain can remember what I need to do, so now that I'm up and running, I'll be able to hopefully post easily since I'll only have 2 things to work on instead of 10-12.....lol...So, with that said, I think I'm on my own pace now, and will be "steady as she goes"....posting as progress is made, and ............

[mtaylor]

Tex... look here:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/540-how-to-add-pictures-in-your-posts-and-pms/

  that should help with the tech stuff.

[texxn5]

Thanks Mark, I'll check it out. I might have it figured out since I "learned" how to readjust the size with my camera....but I'll check the site to be sure and learn some more about the site if nothing else.....I appreciate the input

[texxn5]

Well, for you boys in Colorado, time to batten the hatches, looks like you're getting another storm....keep warm, good for building ships....

[augie]

Take a few sticks, some wire, a piece of copper tubing and some line.  Add a lot of sweat, some tears (but no blood) and you have rigged yards!!!!!

 

 

 

The footrope stirrups are 28 gauge wire, the footropes were wiped with 50% PVA to add just enough stiffness and the boom irons are 1/8" copper tube sliced into 1/16" sections and drilled for the wire joiner.  Frank (riverboat) confessed to sneaking into my shop and adding extra blocks to the plans for the yards each night ---- but I finally caught up with him

 

I'm taking a day off to watch the next snowfall then we'll see if these babies actually fit on the ship.  Finally, for the first time, we'll be adding that important 3rd dimension ...... width !

[realworkingsailor]

Pretty sweet Augie!

 

No more schooner for you...

 

Andy

[popeye the sailor]

YEA BABY!!!  they look great Augie!  poor Frank must be going stur-crazy!   once he gets back on his build.......that'll keep him busy,  tying all those loose ends!

[rafine]

Beautifully done, Augie. One more storm and you should be done.

 

Bob

[Jim Lad]

Thay look really good, Augie.  Can't wait to see them sent aloft!

 

John

[trippwj]

Looking good, Augie - look forward to seeing them on the masts! 

 

Enjoy your (hopefully) final snowfall of the year!

[JPett]

Ahoy Augie

 

The yards look great

 

Thanks for taking the time to include the "how to" part

 

I am hoping that there will be some rigging in my future

[mtaylor]

Great work, Augie.  Now you can take the outboard motor off and use a proper propulsion system for brig.     That is some seriously nice work on the yards.

 

Enjoy the snowfall... I guess shoveling it is next?

[j21896]

Talk about ship shape!  Beautiful Augie.

 

Robert