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

[riverboat]

Augie: You sit too much!! You know what happens when you sit too much, don't you ??? Your rearend is going to start barking and howling, and screaming and finally, the inevitable itching!!  You don't want that do you?? Now ,that is said and done, your Syren is looking

soooooooooo Good!!

Frank

[Sjors]

Hi Augie,

 

When I was at work I only receive e-mails on my I phone that is saying…..Augie Syren build!

Man you are posting a lot!

But great rigging!

 

Sjors

[popeye the sailor]

nice to see an update Augie........I just came up for air from the Lobsie twins.......DONE!!!  figured I'd better wander around to catch some air.   the rigging looks great......you do excellent work!  such a superb looking ship!

 

 

I do most of my work standing up........no 'cushion butt' here,  Frank!

[augie]

Thanks to everyone.  Flattery will get you everywhere      .

 

 

I've said it before though ---- if it weren't for the fine work exhibited by you guys and gals (and what I learn there), my ship would be a REAL mess, probably sitting in a corner behind a sponge mop.

[lb0190]

Augie,

 

She looks very impressive. Before you know it, you'll be starting your next build.

[rafine]

While your modesty is becoming, Augie, I think that its time for you to admit to yourself that you're good at this.. The rigging is coming along great.

 

Bob

[augie]

Getting there Bob.  But I'm not patting myself on the back until this one is in the case!

[popeye the sailor]

looks as though it will be soon.........looking great!

[Landlubber Mike]

Looking great Augie!  

[Anja]

Hello Augie,

 

Neat job on the rigging. Will be looking in when those, as you say, 'cursed ratlines are done'.

 

Take care,

 

Anja

[fnkershner]

Augie - Could you or maybe Chuck estimate the size of the base of a display case for the Syren? I am going to be selling my full size Tablesaw as I prepare to down size. I thought i might cut some wooden bases before she goes. 

Edited February 24, 2013 by Floyd Kershner

[augie]

Floyd-  She measures just about 32" from bowsprit tip to the end of the staysail boom that overhangs the stern and about 11 3/8" wide at the main yard.  I like a little clearance so I'm going with 36x13 on the base (inner dimensions).

 

Height, of course, will depend on your mounting setup.

[fnkershner]

That works for me! Thanks

[augie]

OK, we've played this tune before on the main mast but now we've moved forward!  In spite of Sjors recent allegations, I did not 'forget' to rig the foremast.

 

The upper foremast shrouds, shear strips/futtocks, cleats, sister blocks and catharpins are complete.  Even better, the last of the ratlines have been tied.  I am stuck as to which title to bestow upon myself........'King of the Clove Hitch' or Edward Tweezerhands.    Anja can now return!!!!

 

We shall now be moving on to the more sweeping aspects of the forward standing rigging.  Looking forward to seeing the bowsprit once again

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Gahm]

Excellent job, Augie! You can soon think about your next project 

 

Thomas

[JPett]

Congratz Augie

 

She looks magnificent.

 

Thanks for posting the full image. It really shows what a great job you have done on the entire build.

 

_{I am presuming that you used the magic cam for those pics, Only cause thier flawless} “LOL”

 

 

 

Thanks for posting  

[Trussben]

Nicely done Augie ( edward tweezerhands. ROFLMAO!  ).

 

Must be a real satisfiying feeling finishing the ratlines.

 

So what are your plans for the next build? Any Ideas?? Confederacy maybe??

 

ben

[Anja]

Hello Augie,

 

Very neat .... Excellent job on the rigging.

And the champagne is well deserved, but don't drink the whole bottle. Save some for us.

 

Take care,

 

Anja

[augie]

Thanks Thomas, Ben and JP.  Ben remembers my secret about the 'Better than Real Life' setting on my camera.

 

Thinking about next project.  Confederacy has always been tempting (no ratlines  ).  Fully rigged she would be immense.  JP knows I like Rattlesnake but how could I ever top his?  The there is the frontrunner ---- the new MS Essex.  If she comes out with a rigging kit, depending on the dimensions, she might be the one.  You see the first wooden ship I built back in the 70's was the old MS Essex, solid hull, I think 1/8 scale.  She's the one I dropped down a flight of stairs during a move.  Lousy aerodynamics!!!!!!  So that might complete the 'circle of life'

 

But we're MONTHS away yet and, with Spring coming, it could be Fall before a new keel hits the ways.

[Sjors]

I hate to say it but i have to…….

Amazing job Augie.

And that for an oldtimer 

My compliments!

 

And indeed your next build?

 

 

Ben ,I think he is scratching a 

 

 

Sjors

[SkerryAmp]

Augie,  the full pic is perfect - nice to see the ship as she sits overall and what a job it is.  Your work is most certainly top notch!!!

 

-Adam

[gerty]

Terrific work Augie !  Beautiful !

[rafine]

It's all looking great Augie. Not all bad for someone who feared rigging.

 

Bob

[popeye the sailor]

love that photo Augie........she looks superb!   shrounds and ratlines look very well done.........good work!

[fnkershner]

So what is that? Over 1000 clove hitches? Nice Job Augie. I dream of some day being where you are. She is impressive. Now all you need is some spars. lol

[j21896]

Clean Man!  Real clean!

 

Oh yuh, she's going to display well

 

Cheers,

Robert

[newbuilder101]

The rigging is absolutely terrific Augie!  Thanks fo rhte update photos!

[lb0190]

That's an excellent looking ship Augie.

[Rustyj]

Well done Augie, I know what a bugger they can be and you nailed it!

[Jim Lad]

Very nicely done, Augie, very nicely done.

 

John