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  1.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: For Sale....Vanguard's Grecian
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    Sale pending
  4. bigcreekdad
    How about $300 + shipping to USA only.
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    Of course!
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  12. bigcreekdad
    I received this as a gift, but with not too many starts left in me, I decided to do something a bit simpler. My first ship was a cutter by Jotika, which I enjoyed building. I really like the look of Vanguard's Cutter Alert and thought maybe that's what I should try next. In any case, I m going try selling the Grecian kit. It's been opened but that's it. Asking $325 US, plus shipping from 43528 (USA only). Message me if any interest.
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  14. bigcreekdad
    I use mine for masts and spars as well. Does a fine job. Used to use a power drill mounted upside down in a vice. It sufficed at the time, but the Proton is better just for the ability of accommodating larger lengths. A good deal for the money IMO. I do agree the collets are pretty cheap.
  15. bigcreekdad
    After seeing your planking job, I'm looking for a blowtorch for mine in progress. Magnificent!!
  16. bigcreekdad
    THanks Gregory...and yes, those are the clamps I was referring to. John
  17. bigcreekdad
    Gregory....any specifics on brand/type? so many options on Amazon. Also, would I need a heat gun or will a hair dryer do? Thanks again/John
  18. bigcreekdad
    Thanks Folks!
  19. bigcreekdad
    great idea!
  20. bigcreekdad
    I have many of those black or red rubber tipped clamps, but the tips come off, or wear thru, and the metal dents the wood. I'd spend more money if the darn things would last. Anything to recommend?
  21. bigcreekdad
    I took a near 2 year hiatus from serious building. I had started a collectable postage stamp store online and was pretty consumed with that. I had 5 very nice (IMO) builds behind me ( Convulsion, Sherbourne, Bluenose, Dos Amigos, and Flirt). None perfect re: planking but certainly more than passable (IMO). I've now quit two builds (Brig Supply and Cheerful) as my planking "skills" have disappeared. Maybe it's age (76), but it has discouraged me from continuing this hobby. Before just moving on, I thought maybe I should regroup and try a simpler build. Something with nice wood and better than average instructions. Vanguard seems to meet both those requirements. Any suggestion....Vanguard or otherwise? It does not need o be a warship (ie old fishing vessels maybe). Thanks in advance.
  22. bigcreekdad
    Fantastic work!!
  23. bigcreekdad
    Thanks Richard....looks pretty sturdy.
  24. bigcreekdad
    I threw my chopper away years ago. Couldn't get a straight vertical cut out of it. Wish there was something else to get perfectly straight vertical cuts.

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