augie Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share #1411 Posted July 30, 2013 Yeah, wouldn't want to have Andy miss his leadoff spot! Good work on marmots One comment about Coors beer though. Oh, sorry, can't write that here. Make mine Heinekin Dark. mtaylor and Salty Sea Dog 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted July 30, 2013 Share #1412 Posted July 30, 2013 It's Heineken Augie…... Here are a beer for you ! 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...
trippwj Posted July 30, 2013 Share #1413 Posted July 30, 2013 Hmm...do marmots drink beer while snacking on rigging spiders? Your Syren really did turn out a beauty, Augie. You can be quite proud of the result! Salty Sea Dog 1 WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share #1414 Posted July 30, 2013 Drink enough and who cares how it's spelled 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted July 30, 2013 Share #1415 Posted July 30, 2013 We do our best for it. But sometimes you have to tell something about his build….. Hey Augie, Once a page you have to mention the case you are building just to meet you know who's standard! Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share #1416 Posted July 30, 2013 Oh heck.......Andy lost his leadoff spot! OK, I'm still waiting for the case to be delivered. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted July 30, 2013 Share #1417 Posted July 30, 2013 That's ok... I'll have a few more before this is over.... Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Sea Dog Posted July 30, 2013 Share #1418 Posted July 30, 2013 I suggest we not let this thread die until Augie hits at least 100 pages... That's what I was thinking - marmots and beer, or whatever it takes! We do our best for it. But sometimes you have to tell something about his build….. You are right Sjors, but just about all of the accolades have already been heaped on Augie. This could require more creativity... Augie's work has transended superb or excellent, it's Augdacious! augie and gjdale 2 -Buck Current build: AL Morgan's Whaleboat (1st build) Kits in the ships locker: I cannot confirm nor deny that there may be a few kits in there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lb0190 Posted July 30, 2013 Share #1419 Posted July 30, 2013 Oh yes..., the build. I do have a serious question for you Augie - regarding your build. Based on your experience with the Syren, did this build influence you in your next ship selection in regard to scale, wood type, manufacturer, POB, POF, etc... or was your next selection based on some other criteria? I'm really enjoying and learning from my current build, but it will definitely influence my next purchase from many aspects. Regards, Larry ---------------------------------------------------- Current Build US Brig Niagara Completed Builds George W Washburn - 1890 Tugboat Future Builds 18th Century Longboat by MS HM Cutter Cheerful Wappen Von Hamburg by Corel If your not making mistakes, your not challenging yourself – my life has been full of challenges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share #1420 Posted July 31, 2013 Definitely Larry. Scale was important. I've just barely gotten used to 3/16" and preferred not to go smaller. As for wood type, I want to stay away from basswood which means I may be picking an alternative from Hobbymill. Have to check the new plans first. As for manufacturer, I like MS especially the newer kits with the improved instructions and first class plans. This is why I like Chuck's work and would also do fine with Sam's --- he is also upgrading some of their older kits. I'll never do POF. Drive me nuts. Most important, it had to be a ship I like. I'm totally partial to US and British. Also, although I would have liked another fully rigged lady, I don't have the room to display another good sized one ---- hence the choice of Confederacy as the admiralty version. fnkershner, SkerryAmp, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvchima Posted July 31, 2013 Share #1421 Posted July 31, 2013 Augie, What are your plans for a case for your model? Did you buy a case from ME? What size did you get? I designed and built a case for my Flying Fish not too long ago and was thinking about building another for my Syren, but ME has a big sale going on .... Rod Rod Current Build - HMS Sphinx, 20 Gun Frigate from 1775 Previous Builds Bismarck, WWII German Battleship, Prinz Eugen, WWII German Heavy Cruiser (Aeronaut), U-Boat 47 (Amati), HM Bark Endeavour (Caldercraft), US Brig Syren (MS), Arno XI Ferrari Hydroplane (Amati), Osberg Viking Ship (Billings), Anteo Harbour Tug (Panart), Marie Felling Harbour Tug (Caldercraft), Arleigh-Burke guided missile destroyer (Bluejacket) Seguin, Steam Tug from 1884, Mississippi Steamboat Robert E. Lee (Amati) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share #1422 Posted July 31, 2013 Rod- Yes, it's an ME case. I had originally gotten one based on the published dimensions but it was a bit too big for my taste. So I ordered a GM7W which will give a tight, but adequate, fit. The smaller case also allows me to use a better display space. The larger case will be reduced in height and shall serve nicely for Confederacy down the road. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted July 31, 2013 Share #1423 Posted July 31, 2013 Forget the Marmot throw on the jackalope.....that is if you can find it. (I'm not contributing to nonsense really!) Daniel We're ship in bottle builders, it's an occupational hazard. www.siemensbottlingco.blogspot.com http://www.bottledshipbuilder.com Current Builds: Bermuda Sloop Wood Krafters Pirate Ship Completed: 20 Gun Frigate Olympic 470 Bermuda Sloop Super Mini Queen Anne's Revenge German Cutter Mercury Santa Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted July 31, 2013 Share #1424 Posted July 31, 2013 And what kind of material is the case make from? Plexiglass or glass? 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...
popeye the sailor Posted July 31, 2013 Share #1425 Posted July 31, 2013 the party is just warming up............Augie, you just might make it to 100 after all! 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...
gjdale Posted July 31, 2013 Share #1426 Posted July 31, 2013 ... Augie's work has transended superb or excellent, it's Augdacious! Okay, I guess we could fill a few pages with new superlatives based on Augie's name. Let's see: On this Augspicious occasion.......... That's really rather Augcellent work........ Quite Augstanding actually......... This Augurs well for your next build....... You can take that for Granted (oops, wrong name! What was I thinking? ) :P Salty Sea Dog, augie, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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...
Kevin Posted July 31, 2013 Share #1427 Posted July 31, 2013 . Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 HMHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished St-Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share #1428 Posted July 31, 2013 I hasten to post a reminder that it was Floyd's wish to get this log to 100! I've been brain dead for 3 days (I know, hard to tell). Sjors- Case is oak and will use glass all around. I'm old school - plastic hasn't been invented yet. mtaylor, Salty Sea Dog and popeye the sailor 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share #1429 Posted July 31, 2013 . Hey Kevin --- you've set a new record. A blank post!!!!!!! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbuilder101 Posted July 31, 2013 Share #1430 Posted July 31, 2013 I'll try to help things along with this post. Surely we can push this to 100! augie 1 Sherry Every goodbye is the birth of a memory... Current Build: San Felipe Finished Builds: Mayflower Build Log Gallery: Mayflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted July 31, 2013 Share #1431 Posted July 31, 2013 And that's an other page…….. Still 3 to go Thanks Augie but a question….is it not to heavy with only glass? augie 1 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...
SkerryAmp Posted July 31, 2013 Share #1432 Posted July 31, 2013 Hey Kevin --- you've set a new record. A blank post!!!!!!! It wasn't blank, it was a zen post. If you stare at it long enough you can feel his admiration for the model and the attempts at reaching 100. The eternal struggle between man and post is vivid. His attempts to reach our inner modeler through his minimalist approach is commendable. -Adam mtaylor, gjdale, Sjors and 2 others 5 -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnkershner Posted July 31, 2013 Share #1433 Posted July 31, 2013 I'm not sure I was wishing for 100 pages. Just predicting that this crazy group would get there. And now I have done my bit to nudge it even closer. augie 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted July 31, 2013 Share #1434 Posted July 31, 2013 Thanks for clarifying that, Adam. For a moment I thougjt Kevin's wabbits had hijacked his computer! augie 1 WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share #1435 Posted July 31, 2013 "The eternal struggle between man and post is vivid. His attempts to reach our inner modeler through his minimalist approach is commendable." Something oddly fascinating about this comment. Not the meaning but rather the mind that generated the thought. I'm beginning to wonder what you folks do (did) in 'real life'. Oh wait ------ MSW is our real life Sjors---- Yes, the glass will make it somewhat heavy, but not exceedingly so. It's only approx. 1/8" (3mm) thick and the oak frame is strong. Someone on here used glass twice that thickness --- now THAT would be heavy. I need to see what type of glass we have available locally out here. I've used a special non-reflective glass on some large photos I have hanging but that may not be available. At any rate, no glass cutting until we have the case ---- and the wait continues. Salty Sea Dog 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 31, 2013 Share #1436 Posted July 31, 2013 . Lol - it was a mistake, an honest mistake just think if i deleted it - it would take longer to get to 100 so by not deleting - i am helping out - this repost - well is that a mistake? augie 1 Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 HMHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished St-Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share #1437 Posted July 31, 2013 We'll just chalk it up to you being a team player. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted July 31, 2013 Share #1438 Posted July 31, 2013 I think you were speachless Kevin........I get that way sometimes when I see something this awesome! you'd be cheating yourself Augie, if you didn't build another ship about the case.........I have heard horror stories about the use of glass.......lots of folks use the plexi glass. I forget what they call that certain type, but there is some out there that resists scratches. is this something you've thought about? 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted July 31, 2013 Share #1439 Posted July 31, 2013 It wasn't blank, it was a zen post. If you stare at it long enough you can feel his admiration for the model and the attempts at reaching 100. The eternal struggle between man and post is vivid. His attempts to reach our inner modeler through his minimalist approach is commendable. -Adam Amen ! 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...
lambsbk Posted July 31, 2013 Share #1440 Posted July 31, 2013 It is not the glass that gets you...it is the broken glass that does (although I don't actually know of anyone to whom that has happened). I suppose it could turn a fine ship into a battle weary one. Here in Charleston we sit on a fault line. I am planning to use plexi. Augie I don't think those Rockies move. I'll bet glass works out fine. popeye the sailor and augie 2 Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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