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I had been visiting my mother in Ellsworth and was headed to Massachusetts to visit the in-laws and happened past this place. Didn't stop in as I'm the only one interested in model boats (5 of us were in the car), but I had my wife snap the pic as we drove by. 

1 hour ago, chris watton said:

Perhaps in the future, for now, I have already done a lot more than I initially intended. Plus, no matter what I do, what pose the figures, someone will always want one that I do not have.

So I suppose I shouldn't ask for one sitting on the head? 

🙂

5 minutes ago, James H said:

I do remember Chris Watton once telling me that he was once considering HMS Surprise himself.

Seems there would be a lot of demand for that. 

I really like brushing the glue on after it's put together. None of the panic and stress of trying to quickly fit everything with glue on it.  Just casually fit it together and brush on glue. Much more relaxing. 

6 hours ago, James H said:

Fresh from Vanguard Models. A 'sign' of things coming...

🤫😆

 

 

My wallet is already quivering with anticipation. I can hardly wait for the Sphinx to come out, it's going to be one hell of a beautiful kit. 

If you are going to brush on glue now I suggest not putting glue in the places where parts 21, 22, 23 and 24 go. It makes it more difficult to fit them if there is glue in the way. 

Looks like they have an "F" on the BBB site. 

https://www.bbb.org/us/pa/mayfield/profile/wholesale-hobby-supplies/internet-hobbies-0241-235973355

17 minutes ago, Jim Rogers said:

Did you order through Age of Sail?

 

I don't think they have them yet. We ordered right from Chris. https://vanguardmodels.co.uk/

1 hour ago, glbarlow said:

Well, aren’t we special😳😂

I'm on a tight budget so he cut mine from fallen fence boards from around his neighborhood. 

Got my email today and it does say it will be delivered today.   I'm guessing it will actually be here on Thursday, which is pretty fast shipping. 

1 minute ago, Rustyj said:

I gave in and ordered the DoK yesterday!

 

2 minutes ago, glennard2523 said:

UPS are scheduled to pick up the kits on Monday.

I figured patience was the way to go, but it's hard keeping the neurosis at bay. 😀

Some folks here have mentioned receiving an email from UPS for their DoK delivery. I haven't yet and I'm trying to figure out if I should be more patient or start panicking. 😬

I'd guess I'll get back at it in December. Maybe sooner as I have the Duchess of Kingston ordered and that might get the building juices flowing when it shows up. But I have a house that is almost rebuilt (after burning) that I'm going to have to move to pretty soon, sometime later this month. I'm guessing after I move and get the house set up I'll be inclined to resume the build. 

Thanks for the update, I appreciate it. 

Any update on this one? You get the correct parts yet?

I'm quite excited about this kit, so I can't help but ask. 😀

3 hours ago, bolin said:

Pre-order placed!

I just did the same. I've been looking through the construction manual and it looks like it will be a fun build. 

It looks like they are available on Jotika's site. I haven't tried to order from them so I don't know for sure. 

http://www.shipwrightshop.com/shop/contents/en-uk/d9_Nelsons-Navy.html#p64190

Beautiful work!

I've got the lower shrouds on now, but some life stuff is getting in the way and reducing my building time dramatically. I'll keep pecking away at it. 

1 hour ago, Old Collingwood said:

I have worn a patch on the floor from tapping my foot in anticipation of this being released - the most  exciting prospect  when this comes out.

 

OC.

I think I am equally as excited for the HMS Sphinx that Chris is working on. 

Another picture update...

I did the same thing and had to go back and remove them.

1 hour ago, glbarlow said:

Looks like James has competition for fastest builder. Nice work. 

I might match his speed, but he's way ahead when craftsmanship is included as well. 

I have a bunch of different hobbies that I switch between. Any skills that I build up are lost again when I put aside a hobby for a while. I'm sure I'll still be building boats when Chris releases the Duchess of Kingston. I'll try to raise my quality of build a little on that one. 

Some more progress...