lb0190 Posted August 17, 2013 Share #1591 Posted August 17, 2013 Sjors, sorry to hear you were feeling ill. I hope you have a quick recovery. From your post I can tell your a ways from being 100% again - let me see if I help you... Augie - Pictures please. Sjors 1 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...
Sjors Posted August 17, 2013 Share #1592 Posted August 17, 2013 Thanks for the head up Andy I know what you mean. It is not the first time that I have this so I know how long it can be. I wish myself better……..I don't wanna be sick ! Thanks Larry So Augie…..you have to do what a sick men is asking….pictures 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...
augie Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share #1593 Posted August 17, 2013 Pictures of what ........ stained rags and worn out sandpaper ??????? SJORS-- I can't believe that you, who live only a stones' throw from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, have never seen his painting Starry Night. Here's a link to it for you: http://www.vangoghgallery.com/painting/starry-night.html I think he had pneumonia when he painted it. 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 August 17, 2013 Share #1594 Posted August 17, 2013 Augie, Thanks for the link. I never see this picture from him and yes, I was a few times at the front of that museum but went never inside. I don't like paintings…the same as Rembrandt….. I lived close by but again, never been inside. I prefer museums with old ships riverboat 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...
augie Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share #1595 Posted August 17, 2013 OK, you are forgiven. I prefer museums with ships myself Now, considering you are probably delirious but continue to ask for photos, here's the latest: Here, all the component parts have been sanded (220/320/400) until my right arm is double the original size. The pieces have been pre-stained and now begin to look like red oak. The next step will be applying the diluted light oak stain followed by a few coats of poly. lb0190, riverboat, popeye the sailor 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...
mtaylor Posted August 17, 2013 Share #1596 Posted August 17, 2013 Sjors, When you're healthy, go to the museums. Tell yourself you're looking for artwork for your ship. augie and riverboat 2 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted August 17, 2013 Share #1597 Posted August 17, 2013 Mark, I've seen so many museums in my life but not with paintings from someone who's is drunk at the moment they are painting. And paintings from someone who lives in 1600 is to old for me……. When they shows the battle of Trafalgar or some thing like that, then it is an other story . I'll be the first visitor. Just like the completed gallery at this forum. Some pieces are real museum pieces ! I can watch it for hours ! Augie, Thank you very much for the pictures. It's gonna be art work at the first level ! riverboat 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...
rvchima Posted August 19, 2013 Share #1598 Posted August 19, 2013 Hi Augie, I am glad to hear that you are home, feeling better, and back to work. I do have a question about the case for your Syren. The dimensions of my Syren are 32"L x 11 1/4"W x 26"H. The dimensions of the GM7W are 34"L x 12"W x 28"H. The width dimensions are pretty close. Do you have enough clearance for the width of your model? 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...
riverboat Posted August 19, 2013 Share #1599 Posted August 19, 2013 Rod..... I think he hopes so!! completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share #1600 Posted August 19, 2013 I measured everything about 27 times. Now that the case is here, she fits widthwise with perhaps 3/8" to spare on each side. Yes, it's tight and I had originally ordered the 36" case (which has a 14" width).......but that case wouldn't fit where I needed it to go so it will be used for Confederacy (suitably shortened in height). Progress report - The sanding, staining and poly operations have been completed. Not worth a photo but I will get some as I assemble the case and get the final measurements to get the glass cut. No margin for error there trippwj, Sjors, lb0190 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 August 19, 2013 Share #1601 Posted August 19, 2013 Thanks Augie. That's about what I expected on the width but I wanted to be sure. The price on that case is quite reasonable so I'm tempted to order one rather than build my own. Rod augie 1 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...
rdsaplala Posted August 21, 2013 Share #1602 Posted August 21, 2013 Hi Augie, Just catching up, congratulations on finishing your Syren, Sir, she's a masterpiece! That looks to be the start for a very elegant looking display case too, a perfect match for an equally elegant ship augie 1 Best regards,AldoCurrently Building: HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding) Past build:HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share #1603 Posted August 21, 2013 Thank you Aldo. Nice hearing from you, as always. rdsaplala 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...
augie Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share #1604 Posted August 21, 2013 Shot a quick photo of the completed case as it currently stands. As mentioned, all the finishing is complete and she's ready for final assembly. Syren's baseboard is screwed to the case base and she's very secure. The glass has been ordered. Took one of the slotted uprights to the glass shop and the 1/8" fits perfectly. Glad I sanded out the grooves just a tad before finishing! One final going over to make sure everything is clean and in Bristol fashion. Once the glass arrives we'll take that perilous voyage up the stairs to her final resting place. Don't laugh but I blew this 'transfer cruise' once back in '78 so I'm in no hurry to embark . Oh......getting the ME case to this point took only about 12 hours. It is definitely sturdy and I like the way it came out. Considering I'm not a power tool guy, the investment was well worth it ---- especially if you catch one on sale. Be back with the final installment when the glass comes in. For the first time in 21 months, I have nothing to do!!!!! This is intolerable. I have set up my lawn chair out by the mailbox and shall anxiously await the arrival of CONFEDERACY. Everyone take care, stay well and enjoy what remains of the summer. Børge, lambsbk, popeye the sailor and 9 others 12 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...
trippwj Posted August 21, 2013 Share #1605 Posted August 21, 2013 Nice work, Augie! I may send you my Harriet Lane to finish rigging if you are that bored..... 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...
Sjors Posted August 21, 2013 Share #1606 Posted August 21, 2013 Le Mirage is on her way Augie ! She is yelling for your attention….. And it take you mother 21 months to finish her 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...
realworkingsailor Posted August 21, 2013 Share #1607 Posted August 21, 2013 I'm sensing the rapid onset of a Colorado beer run..... popeye the sailor 1 Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lb0190 Posted August 21, 2013 Share #1608 Posted August 21, 2013 Augie, the case finish looks very good. Are you using standard glass? Someone mentioned to me if I use glass I may want to consider plexiglass or lexan for the top piece due to damage the glass would cause to the ship in the event of breakage. I ended up using plexiglass for all five pieces which turned out to be very flimsy and difficult to install. I'll try another material the next time. I asked about shatterproof glass but was told it would some show some distortion. 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 August 21, 2013 Author Share #1609 Posted August 21, 2013 Larry - yes, standard glass that will be removable if I need to move her. Have to take my chances on breakage, but that's true of many items around here including antique scales and clocks. What I don't need is an earthquake - but that's been a while out here I previously mentioned my dislike of plexiglass, including lexan. Too vulnerable to scratches in my estimation based on my long experience in an industrial environment. I guess I'm just stubborn .... the fact that my eyeglasses are glass attest to that 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...
Jim Lad Posted August 21, 2013 Share #1610 Posted August 21, 2013 Augie, did I somehow miss the completion of your Syren? It must have happened when we were away. That case looks really good; can't wait to see the final stages. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share #1611 Posted August 21, 2013 Thank you John. I'll never attain your level of craftsmanship or attention to detail. But I can keep trying. Nice to have you back on that beautiful cutter ---- Stag. 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...
mtaylor Posted August 22, 2013 Share #1612 Posted August 22, 2013 The case is looking grand, Augie. As for the "cruise"... maybe pre-assemble downstairs, take upstairs and final assemble? The thing will be a beast to carry. As for waiting by the mailbox, maybe we'll join you... a few resfreshments, maybe? 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted August 22, 2013 Share #1613 Posted August 22, 2013 hey Augie.......if yers bored.....yas kin come over ta my house an' play with one o' mine.......plenty o' beer in da fridge :) looks superb Augie.....she's gonna look great in the new case 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...
DSiemens Posted August 22, 2013 Share #1614 Posted August 22, 2013 Really coming together. Great work. That does sound like a tight fit. To much tighter and you'd be stepping into my part of the dark side and find yourself putting hinges at the base of the mast. Really though I think the tight fit will do her good. Makes it easier to get an up close look through the glass. augie 1 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...
augie Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share #1615 Posted August 22, 2013 The case is looking grand, Augie. As for the "cruise"... maybe pre-assemble downstairs, take upstairs and final assemble? The thing will be a beast to carry. As for waiting by the mailbox, maybe we'll join you... a few resfreshments, maybe? m1242.gif You must be a mindreader Mark. I've already recquisitioned the dining room table for final assembly and was hoping Sjors will be recovered for popcorn duties. It'll be a big day around here and all are invited . mtaylor, popeye the sailor, riverboat 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...
popeye the sailor Posted August 22, 2013 Share #1616 Posted August 22, 2013 black tie........or hawiian shirt? 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...
DSiemens Posted August 22, 2013 Share #1617 Posted August 22, 2013 Please say Hawaiian...please say Hawaiian..... trippwj and realworkingsailor 2 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...
Trussben Posted August 22, 2013 Share #1618 Posted August 22, 2013 I will await the festivities, 6 pack in the fridge, passing out the party poppers etc...... Can't wait to see her in the final position, don't get sunburn waiting by the mailbox for Confederacy! Ben Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share #1619 Posted August 22, 2013 Hawaiian shirts are fine. I gave up black tie when I left the East Coast. Formal wear is too easily tangled in blueberry bushes. OK, picked up the glass and got it home all in one piece ----- well, 5 pieces actually. AND ---- Confederacy hit the porch today . So I'll be back in business tomorrow. Besides, I don't want to start anything without Sjors back on board. Anja, mtaylor, lambsbk and 3 others 6 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 August 22, 2013 Share #1620 Posted August 22, 2013 I think a new build log may be his best medicine augie and popeye the sailor 2 Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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