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usedtosail reacted to DelF in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 20, 2023

Lovely model Tom. Well done!

Derek
usedtosail got a reaction from ccoyle in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 20, 2023

Thanks Glenn and the likes.

I finished adding the anchors this morning.

The model is now completed! I have to say I am really impressed with the work of @chris watton and Vanguard. This kit was my first Vanguard kit and it was so much fun to build without too many frustrations or headaches like other kits. The level of detail on these kits is amazing too.

I will be making a case for the model and then delivering it to our friends Joanne and Paul, who just bought a house here on Newfound Lake. This is the second model I have given away to friends and I am so flattered that they want them in their homes.

As it says in my signature, my next build will be the Vanguard Speedy. I have wanted to build this ship since the kit came out. I am building it for our first grandchild, Thomas Joseph (TJ), who was born at the end of January. His nursery is already a nautical theme so it will fit right in, but not until he is old enough, whenever that will be. I'll start a build log when I start the kit, probably around April or May.

For now I need to clean up the workshop and take some glam shots of the Duchess. I'll post some here and in the gallery, probably next week sometime. Thanks for your interest in this build and happy building yourselves.
usedtosail got a reaction from DelF in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 20, 2023

Thanks Glenn and the likes.

I finished adding the anchors this morning.

The model is now completed! I have to say I am really impressed with the work of @chris watton and Vanguard. This kit was my first Vanguard kit and it was so much fun to build without too many frustrations or headaches like other kits. The level of detail on these kits is amazing too.

I will be making a case for the model and then delivering it to our friends Joanne and Paul, who just bought a house here on Newfound Lake. This is the second model I have given away to friends and I am so flattered that they want them in their homes.

As it says in my signature, my next build will be the Vanguard Speedy. I have wanted to build this ship since the kit came out. I am building it for our first grandchild, Thomas Joseph (TJ), who was born at the end of January. His nursery is already a nautical theme so it will fit right in, but not until he is old enough, whenever that will be. I'll start a build log when I start the kit, probably around April or May.

For now I need to clean up the workshop and take some glam shots of the Duchess. I'll post some here and in the gallery, probably next week sometime. Thanks for your interest in this build and happy building yourselves.
usedtosail got a reaction from FriedClams in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 21, 2023

Thank you Glenn, Bob, Dave and Gary, and for those that pressed the Like button. I really appreciate it.

I am in the process of uploading better pictures of the completed Duchess to the gallery. Have a look there if you want to see more of the model.
usedtosail got a reaction from Dave_E in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 20, 2023

Thank you Glenn, Bob, Dave and Gary, and for those that pressed the Like button. I really appreciate it.

I am in the process of uploading better pictures of the completed Duchess to the gallery. Have a look there if you want to see more of the model.
usedtosail got a reaction from BobG in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 19, 2023

Thank you Glenn, Bob, Dave and Gary, and for those that pressed the Like button. I really appreciate it.

I am in the process of uploading better pictures of the completed Duchess to the gallery. Have a look there if you want to see more of the model.
usedtosail reacted to FriedClams in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 19, 2023

Beautiful work Tom! Congratulations on its completion.

Gary
usedtosail got a reaction from KARAVOKIRIS in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 18, 2023

Thanks Glenn and the likes.

I finished adding the anchors this morning.

The model is now completed! I have to say I am really impressed with the work of @chris watton and Vanguard. This kit was my first Vanguard kit and it was so much fun to build without too many frustrations or headaches like other kits. The level of detail on these kits is amazing too.

I will be making a case for the model and then delivering it to our friends Joanne and Paul, who just bought a house here on Newfound Lake. This is the second model I have given away to friends and I am so flattered that they want them in their homes.

As it says in my signature, my next build will be the Vanguard Speedy. I have wanted to build this ship since the kit came out. I am building it for our first grandchild, Thomas Joseph (TJ), who was born at the end of January. His nursery is already a nautical theme so it will fit right in, but not until he is old enough, whenever that will be. I'll start a build log when I start the kit, probably around April or May.

For now I need to clean up the workshop and take some glam shots of the Duchess. I'll post some here and in the gallery, probably next week sometime. Thanks for your interest in this build and happy building yourselves.
usedtosail got a reaction from KurtH in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 17, 2023

Thanks Glenn and the likes.

I finished adding the anchors this morning.

The model is now completed! I have to say I am really impressed with the work of @chris watton and Vanguard. This kit was my first Vanguard kit and it was so much fun to build without too many frustrations or headaches like other kits. The level of detail on these kits is amazing too.

I will be making a case for the model and then delivering it to our friends Joanne and Paul, who just bought a house here on Newfound Lake. This is the second model I have given away to friends and I am so flattered that they want them in their homes.

As it says in my signature, my next build will be the Vanguard Speedy. I have wanted to build this ship since the kit came out. I am building it for our first grandchild, Thomas Joseph (TJ), who was born at the end of January. His nursery is already a nautical theme so it will fit right in, but not until he is old enough, whenever that will be. I'll start a build log when I start the kit, probably around April or May.

For now I need to clean up the workshop and take some glam shots of the Duchess. I'll post some here and in the gallery, probably next week sometime. Thanks for your interest in this build and happy building yourselves.
usedtosail got a reaction from FriedClams in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 16, 2023

Thanks Glenn and the likes.

I finished adding the anchors this morning.

The model is now completed! I have to say I am really impressed with the work of @chris watton and Vanguard. This kit was my first Vanguard kit and it was so much fun to build without too many frustrations or headaches like other kits. The level of detail on these kits is amazing too.

I will be making a case for the model and then delivering it to our friends Joanne and Paul, who just bought a house here on Newfound Lake. This is the second model I have given away to friends and I am so flattered that they want them in their homes.

As it says in my signature, my next build will be the Vanguard Speedy. I have wanted to build this ship since the kit came out. I am building it for our first grandchild, Thomas Joseph (TJ), who was born at the end of January. His nursery is already a nautical theme so it will fit right in, but not until he is old enough, whenever that will be. I'll start a build log when I start the kit, probably around April or May.

For now I need to clean up the workshop and take some glam shots of the Duchess. I'll post some here and in the gallery, probably next week sometime. Thanks for your interest in this build and happy building yourselves.
usedtosail reacted to Dave_E in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 16, 2023

OUTSTANDING Tom! Really nice work! 😀
usedtosail got a reaction from javajohn in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 16, 2023

Thanks Glenn and the likes.

I finished adding the anchors this morning.

The model is now completed! I have to say I am really impressed with the work of @chris watton and Vanguard. This kit was my first Vanguard kit and it was so much fun to build without too many frustrations or headaches like other kits. The level of detail on these kits is amazing too.

I will be making a case for the model and then delivering it to our friends Joanne and Paul, who just bought a house here on Newfound Lake. This is the second model I have given away to friends and I am so flattered that they want them in their homes.

As it says in my signature, my next build will be the Vanguard Speedy. I have wanted to build this ship since the kit came out. I am building it for our first grandchild, Thomas Joseph (TJ), who was born at the end of January. His nursery is already a nautical theme so it will fit right in, but not until he is old enough, whenever that will be. I'll start a build log when I start the kit, probably around April or May.

For now I need to clean up the workshop and take some glam shots of the Duchess. I'll post some here and in the gallery, probably next week sometime. Thanks for your interest in this build and happy building yourselves.
usedtosail got a reaction from BenD in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 15, 2023

Thanks Glenn and the likes.

I finished adding the anchors this morning.

The model is now completed! I have to say I am really impressed with the work of @chris watton and Vanguard. This kit was my first Vanguard kit and it was so much fun to build without too many frustrations or headaches like other kits. The level of detail on these kits is amazing too.

I will be making a case for the model and then delivering it to our friends Joanne and Paul, who just bought a house here on Newfound Lake. This is the second model I have given away to friends and I am so flattered that they want them in their homes.

As it says in my signature, my next build will be the Vanguard Speedy. I have wanted to build this ship since the kit came out. I am building it for our first grandchild, Thomas Joseph (TJ), who was born at the end of January. His nursery is already a nautical theme so it will fit right in, but not until he is old enough, whenever that will be. I'll start a build log when I start the kit, probably around April or May.

For now I need to clean up the workshop and take some glam shots of the Duchess. I'll post some here and in the gallery, probably next week sometime. Thanks for your interest in this build and happy building yourselves.
usedtosail got a reaction from Keith Black in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 15, 2023

Thanks Glenn and the likes.

I finished adding the anchors this morning.

The model is now completed! I have to say I am really impressed with the work of @chris watton and Vanguard. This kit was my first Vanguard kit and it was so much fun to build without too many frustrations or headaches like other kits. The level of detail on these kits is amazing too.

I will be making a case for the model and then delivering it to our friends Joanne and Paul, who just bought a house here on Newfound Lake. This is the second model I have given away to friends and I am so flattered that they want them in their homes.

As it says in my signature, my next build will be the Vanguard Speedy. I have wanted to build this ship since the kit came out. I am building it for our first grandchild, Thomas Joseph (TJ), who was born at the end of January. His nursery is already a nautical theme so it will fit right in, but not until he is old enough, whenever that will be. I'll start a build log when I start the kit, probably around April or May.

For now I need to clean up the workshop and take some glam shots of the Duchess. I'll post some here and in the gallery, probably next week sometime. Thanks for your interest in this build and happy building yourselves.
usedtosail reacted to BobG in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 15, 2023

Fantastic model, Tom. Very well done!
usedtosail reacted to Glenn-UK in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 15, 2023

She looks great, well done.
usedtosail reacted to chris watton in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 15, 2023

Very nicely done, Tom, Joanne and Paul will be delighted with that, I have no doubt!
usedtosail got a reaction from AJohnson in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 15, 2023

Thanks Glenn and the likes.

I finished adding the anchors this morning.

The model is now completed! I have to say I am really impressed with the work of @chris watton and Vanguard. This kit was my first Vanguard kit and it was so much fun to build without too many frustrations or headaches like other kits. The level of detail on these kits is amazing too.

I will be making a case for the model and then delivering it to our friends Joanne and Paul, who just bought a house here on Newfound Lake. This is the second model I have given away to friends and I am so flattered that they want them in their homes.

As it says in my signature, my next build will be the Vanguard Speedy. I have wanted to build this ship since the kit came out. I am building it for our first grandchild, Thomas Joseph (TJ), who was born at the end of January. His nursery is already a nautical theme so it will fit right in, but not until he is old enough, whenever that will be. I'll start a build log when I start the kit, probably around April or May.

For now I need to clean up the workshop and take some glam shots of the Duchess. I'll post some here and in the gallery, probably next week sometime. Thanks for your interest in this build and happy building yourselves.
usedtosail got a reaction from BobG in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 15, 2023

Thanks Glenn and the likes.

I finished adding the anchors this morning.

The model is now completed! I have to say I am really impressed with the work of @chris watton and Vanguard. This kit was my first Vanguard kit and it was so much fun to build without too many frustrations or headaches like other kits. The level of detail on these kits is amazing too.

I will be making a case for the model and then delivering it to our friends Joanne and Paul, who just bought a house here on Newfound Lake. This is the second model I have given away to friends and I am so flattered that they want them in their homes.

As it says in my signature, my next build will be the Vanguard Speedy. I have wanted to build this ship since the kit came out. I am building it for our first grandchild, Thomas Joseph (TJ), who was born at the end of January. His nursery is already a nautical theme so it will fit right in, but not until he is old enough, whenever that will be. I'll start a build log when I start the kit, probably around April or May.

For now I need to clean up the workshop and take some glam shots of the Duchess. I'll post some here and in the gallery, probably next week sometime. Thanks for your interest in this build and happy building yourselves.
usedtosail got a reaction from Glenn-UK in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 15, 2023

Thanks Glenn and the likes.

I finished adding the anchors this morning.

The model is now completed! I have to say I am really impressed with the work of @chris watton and Vanguard. This kit was my first Vanguard kit and it was so much fun to build without too many frustrations or headaches like other kits. The level of detail on these kits is amazing too.

I will be making a case for the model and then delivering it to our friends Joanne and Paul, who just bought a house here on Newfound Lake. This is the second model I have given away to friends and I am so flattered that they want them in their homes.

As it says in my signature, my next build will be the Vanguard Speedy. I have wanted to build this ship since the kit came out. I am building it for our first grandchild, Thomas Joseph (TJ), who was born at the end of January. His nursery is already a nautical theme so it will fit right in, but not until he is old enough, whenever that will be. I'll start a build log when I start the kit, probably around April or May.

For now I need to clean up the workshop and take some glam shots of the Duchess. I'll post some here and in the gallery, probably next week sometime. Thanks for your interest in this build and happy building yourselves.
usedtosail got a reaction from chris watton in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 15, 2023

Thank you Gary and for the likes.

Here are some quick shots showing the completed rigging, except for the anchors. I finished adding the lifts then the braces, adding rope coils as I went along. I also tightened up and fixed the fore topG stay.

The final steps are the anchors and the display stand. I am assembling the supplied anchors using black construction paper for the irons on the stocks. I wrapped the anchor rings with tan line and fixed the ends with some lacquer. I still need to trim the ends of the paper after the glue dries and tie the anchors to the lines I already installed on the model. I also added cat blocks to the cat heads, using a couple of left over double blocks, and will hook them onto the anchor rings.

I will take better pictures when the model is completed, probably later this week.
usedtosail got a reaction from chris watton in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 15, 2023

Thanks Glenn and the likes.

I finished adding the anchors this morning.

The model is now completed! I have to say I am really impressed with the work of @chris watton and Vanguard. This kit was my first Vanguard kit and it was so much fun to build without too many frustrations or headaches like other kits. The level of detail on these kits is amazing too.

I will be making a case for the model and then delivering it to our friends Joanne and Paul, who just bought a house here on Newfound Lake. This is the second model I have given away to friends and I am so flattered that they want them in their homes.

As it says in my signature, my next build will be the Vanguard Speedy. I have wanted to build this ship since the kit came out. I am building it for our first grandchild, Thomas Joseph (TJ), who was born at the end of January. His nursery is already a nautical theme so it will fit right in, but not until he is old enough, whenever that will be. I'll start a build log when I start the kit, probably around April or May.

For now I need to clean up the workshop and take some glam shots of the Duchess. I'll post some here and in the gallery, probably next week sometime. Thanks for your interest in this build and happy building yourselves.
usedtosail got a reaction from Prowler901 in Duchess of Kingston by Usedtosail - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 February 15, 2023

Thanks Glenn and the likes.

I finished adding the anchors this morning.

The model is now completed! I have to say I am really impressed with the work of @chris watton and Vanguard. This kit was my first Vanguard kit and it was so much fun to build without too many frustrations or headaches like other kits. The level of detail on these kits is amazing too.

I will be making a case for the model and then delivering it to our friends Joanne and Paul, who just bought a house here on Newfound Lake. This is the second model I have given away to friends and I am so flattered that they want them in their homes.

As it says in my signature, my next build will be the Vanguard Speedy. I have wanted to build this ship since the kit came out. I am building it for our first grandchild, Thomas Joseph (TJ), who was born at the end of January. His nursery is already a nautical theme so it will fit right in, but not until he is old enough, whenever that will be. I'll start a build log when I start the kit, probably around April or May.

For now I need to clean up the workshop and take some glam shots of the Duchess. I'll post some here and in the gallery, probably next week sometime. Thanks for your interest in this build and happy building yourselves.
usedtosail reacted to KurtH in USS Constitution by KurtH - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1/96 - First wood model kit February 14, 2023

Gripes installed. The straps are made from black construction paper. I did not use the rings from Model Expo because they were too small and the next size up was too big. These are the same rings I used as breeching rings on the 24 pounder guns on the gun deck. I have lost track of where I got them.

Now to rig the main braces. I will also attempt to hang the flag which will add a dash of color. Whether or not I use it will depend on being able to make it hang in a realistic fashion.
usedtosail reacted to James H in HMS Indefatigable 1794 (prototype) by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - FINISHED February 13, 2023

And lastly:

As with other VM kits, this comes with an acrylic stand. This one is quite heavy too, with a gold/black nameplate.

Final hull pics:

And with that, I'm having a week or two abusing my PlayStation5 with Hogwarts Legacy and Call of Duty. Modern Warfare 2.

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