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Blue Ensign
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Blue Ensign reacted to VTHokiEE in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Oh boy, my time is very limited at the moment and I have projects on the shelf but this style of model is very interesting to me. I can’t wait to see what you do with her and who knows maybe (as with the Alert) I’ll be following in your footsteps again.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I have written only recently that the era of building large 18th century square rigged warships was over for me, feeling perhaps 75 was too old to start such a project, coupled with where to put it issues.
However, despite my best resolve I have once again fallen victim to the siren song of Chris’s latest offering.
I spent yesterday evening looking at the eye candy photo’s provided by Chris’s fellow conspirator, James, looking for reasons not to wing £665 across to the Forest of Dean.
All to no avail, even Mrs W said stop messing about and press the button.
So, Sphinx will be my next project, but there will be compromises; I will build her as a Navy Board Style model without masting and rigging, and with much of the decking left off to reveal the wealth of detail provided by Chris.
At least with this model, Chris has thoughtfully designed all the below decks detail so I won’t have to gut the innards as I did with Pegasus.
In the meantime, back to figure bashing for the barge.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I have written only recently that the era of building large 18th century square rigged warships was over for me, feeling perhaps 75 was too old to start such a project, coupled with where to put it issues.
However, despite my best resolve I have once again fallen victim to the siren song of Chris’s latest offering.
I spent yesterday evening looking at the eye candy photo’s provided by Chris’s fellow conspirator, James, looking for reasons not to wing £665 across to the Forest of Dean.
All to no avail, even Mrs W said stop messing about and press the button.
So, Sphinx will be my next project, but there will be compromises; I will build her as a Navy Board Style model without masting and rigging, and with much of the decking left off to reveal the wealth of detail provided by Chris.
At least with this model, Chris has thoughtfully designed all the below decks detail so I won’t have to gut the innards as I did with Pegasus.
In the meantime, back to figure bashing for the barge.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I have written only recently that the era of building large 18th century square rigged warships was over for me, feeling perhaps 75 was too old to start such a project, coupled with where to put it issues.
However, despite my best resolve I have once again fallen victim to the siren song of Chris’s latest offering.
I spent yesterday evening looking at the eye candy photo’s provided by Chris’s fellow conspirator, James, looking for reasons not to wing £665 across to the Forest of Dean.
All to no avail, even Mrs W said stop messing about and press the button.
So, Sphinx will be my next project, but there will be compromises; I will build her as a Navy Board Style model without masting and rigging, and with much of the decking left off to reveal the wealth of detail provided by Chris.
At least with this model, Chris has thoughtfully designed all the below decks detail so I won’t have to gut the innards as I did with Pegasus.
In the meantime, back to figure bashing for the barge.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Neill in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I have written only recently that the era of building large 18th century square rigged warships was over for me, feeling perhaps 75 was too old to start such a project, coupled with where to put it issues.
However, despite my best resolve I have once again fallen victim to the siren song of Chris’s latest offering.
I spent yesterday evening looking at the eye candy photo’s provided by Chris’s fellow conspirator, James, looking for reasons not to wing £665 across to the Forest of Dean.
All to no avail, even Mrs W said stop messing about and press the button.
So, Sphinx will be my next project, but there will be compromises; I will build her as a Navy Board Style model without masting and rigging, and with much of the decking left off to reveal the wealth of detail provided by Chris.
At least with this model, Chris has thoughtfully designed all the below decks detail so I won’t have to gut the innards as I did with Pegasus.
In the meantime, back to figure bashing for the barge.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from VonHoldinghausen in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I have written only recently that the era of building large 18th century square rigged warships was over for me, feeling perhaps 75 was too old to start such a project, coupled with where to put it issues.
However, despite my best resolve I have once again fallen victim to the siren song of Chris’s latest offering.
I spent yesterday evening looking at the eye candy photo’s provided by Chris’s fellow conspirator, James, looking for reasons not to wing £665 across to the Forest of Dean.
All to no avail, even Mrs W said stop messing about and press the button.
So, Sphinx will be my next project, but there will be compromises; I will build her as a Navy Board Style model without masting and rigging, and with much of the decking left off to reveal the wealth of detail provided by Chris.
At least with this model, Chris has thoughtfully designed all the below decks detail so I won’t have to gut the innards as I did with Pegasus.
In the meantime, back to figure bashing for the barge.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from glbarlow in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I have written only recently that the era of building large 18th century square rigged warships was over for me, feeling perhaps 75 was too old to start such a project, coupled with where to put it issues.
However, despite my best resolve I have once again fallen victim to the siren song of Chris’s latest offering.
I spent yesterday evening looking at the eye candy photo’s provided by Chris’s fellow conspirator, James, looking for reasons not to wing £665 across to the Forest of Dean.
All to no avail, even Mrs W said stop messing about and press the button.
So, Sphinx will be my next project, but there will be compromises; I will build her as a Navy Board Style model without masting and rigging, and with much of the decking left off to reveal the wealth of detail provided by Chris.
At least with this model, Chris has thoughtfully designed all the below decks detail so I won’t have to gut the innards as I did with Pegasus.
In the meantime, back to figure bashing for the barge.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from mtaylor in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I have written only recently that the era of building large 18th century square rigged warships was over for me, feeling perhaps 75 was too old to start such a project, coupled with where to put it issues.
However, despite my best resolve I have once again fallen victim to the siren song of Chris’s latest offering.
I spent yesterday evening looking at the eye candy photo’s provided by Chris’s fellow conspirator, James, looking for reasons not to wing £665 across to the Forest of Dean.
All to no avail, even Mrs W said stop messing about and press the button.
So, Sphinx will be my next project, but there will be compromises; I will build her as a Navy Board Style model without masting and rigging, and with much of the decking left off to reveal the wealth of detail provided by Chris.
At least with this model, Chris has thoughtfully designed all the below decks detail so I won’t have to gut the innards as I did with Pegasus.
In the meantime, back to figure bashing for the barge.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
That's great news for Chris, providing a much welcome return on his outlay in producing this rather wonderful kit. 👍
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
That's great news for Chris, providing a much welcome return on his outlay in producing this rather wonderful kit. 👍
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Oboship in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
That's great news for Chris, providing a much welcome return on his outlay in producing this rather wonderful kit. 👍
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from BobG in Queen Anne Royal Barge circa 1700 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Models - 1:24 scale
Thank you Guys, I've now created such books for my last eight builds, it's fairly straightforward to do with the build photo's already on file, they're really an abridged build log from MSW. 🙂
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from DelF in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
That's great news for Chris, providing a much welcome return on his outlay in producing this rather wonderful kit. 👍
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from FriedClams in Viking longship by Cathead - Dusek - 1:35 - FINISHED
Just read thro' your log Eric, and what a journey you have been on, and what an excellent result.
The model has great presence and I love the natural finish you have achieved. The display is spot on and the figures are a great addition to the overall effect. Love the bow shot with your first figure onboard.
Very well done👍
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from thibaultron in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
That's great news for Chris, providing a much welcome return on his outlay in producing this rather wonderful kit. 👍
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Martin W in HMS Fly by TimC - FINISHED - Amati/Victory Models - First Time Builder
She does have a nice look about her Tim, and incidentally I quite like the look of a model completed with just lower masts and rigging in place, convenient where space is an issue.
Congratulations on your forthcoming all important 'project'. 🥂
Later this month it will be 50 years and many models completed in my case, I do hope your wife to be is sympatico with your modelling interests, as mine has been over all these years. 🙂
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Martin W in HMS Fly by TimC - FINISHED - Amati/Victory Models - First Time Builder
Hi Tim,
The kit provided Amati swivels are of very poor quality, I replaced them with RB Models brass 15mm guns which are perfect for scale but do need the yokes making to hold them.
I think Chris Watton may have some swivels as supplied with the Cutter Alert kit, but I don’t know if he supplies these as a separate fitting.
I also have an idea that Chuck (Syren) also makes a gun suitable for use as a swivel.
If you wish to stick with the kit versions you don’t have to fit them to all of the posts, I left some of them off on my Pegasus build.
Cheers,
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Richard44 in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
That's great news for Chris, providing a much welcome return on his outlay in producing this rather wonderful kit. 👍
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from mtaylor in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
That's great news for Chris, providing a much welcome return on his outlay in producing this rather wonderful kit. 👍
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Rik Thistle in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
That's great news for Chris, providing a much welcome return on his outlay in producing this rather wonderful kit. 👍
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Blue Ensign reacted to BobG in Queen Anne Royal Barge circa 1700 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Models - 1:24 scale
The book is fantastic, BE! I would never have thought to do that but what a great family heirloom it will be. If I could build a model 1/2 as good as yours, I might consider a book also!
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from chris watton in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
That's great news for Chris, providing a much welcome return on his outlay in producing this rather wonderful kit. 👍
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Blue Ensign reacted to glbarlow in Queen Anne Royal Barge circa 1700 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Models - 1:24 scale
This is such a great idea. Well done!
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Blue Ensign reacted to drjeckl in Queen Anne Royal Barge circa 1700 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Models - 1:24 scale
So that's why your photos look so good...You're making a book of them. Ahhh...yes! Nice companion to the build.
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Blue Ensign reacted to Tigersteve in Queen Anne Royal Barge circa 1700 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Models - 1:24 scale
Very nicely done!
Steve
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