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This is what my wife thinks of my boat building. 

This is what my wife thinks of my boat building. 

This is what my wife thinks of my boat building. 

I just use common or garden water based 'medium colour' filler, which I buy from my local DIY shop.

It's basically done.  There are a couple more things I can do to it, but I may or may not. I'm calling it done. I have the MASTER KORABEL BRIGANTINE PHOENIX on the way from Model Expo, should be here next week. I may try to shoot for more patience and higher quality work on that one. We'll see how that goes. 
 
Here are the final pictures to wrap up this build log. Thanks for following along.
 
 

Yup, that's been on there for many years. It's been so long that I wouldn't be surprised if there were never any new Nelson's Navy kits. 
 
Doesn't matter though, we now have Vanguard Models (Chris Watton) putting out great new kits. 

Yup, that's been on there for many years. It's been so long that I wouldn't be surprised if there were never any new Nelson's Navy kits. 
 
Doesn't matter though, we now have Vanguard Models (Chris Watton) putting out great new kits. 

Yup, that's been on there for many years. It's been so long that I wouldn't be surprised if there were never any new Nelson's Navy kits. 
 
Doesn't matter though, we now have Vanguard Models (Chris Watton) putting out great new kits. 

Hi Guys,
 
Thanks for the comments (I have just got back from work, (it is 1.07am).
 
Speedy is coming on just fine, I am working on the prototype model. Masts and spars turned, blocked up, stepped and shrouds and ratlines added. Hundreds of construction pictures taken, which I will need to assemble into a manual once the model is finished. I have to complete the model first as I then need to get the box art done and sent off to the printers. Printing the box lids can take a while, so getting the model finished, and then box art, and then instruction manual is the order of priority. When building and taking pics, I am away from the PC. When at Amati, others sorted out putting the manuals together, box art and sorting materials. I have to do it all, as I am the only one...
 
I have nothing to update when building the model, I have to spend a lot of time on it to make me look half decent for the pics, but rest assured, because I have been quiet on here doesn't mean I have been twiddling my thumbs. Also, I don't want to keep adding pics that look mostly the same, with one small part or a yard added, that would be boring. The next pics I put up will be of the completed, or very nearly completed model.
 
I think it may be a good idea to offer the pearwood strip for the second planking as the primary material, rather than Tanganyika for Speedy. No one wants the Alert with the cheaper wood, so I assume Speedy (which is more expensive anyway) will be the same. There will be three options though, pear or cherry at the same price, or a cheaper Tanganyika version. I am about to order the 4 and 3mm wide pearwood for Speedy.
 
Regarding Bristol, when I first started doing this, I really wanted Bristol as my second kit, and I do have some parts already made and cast for this model, plus I have drawn the bulkheads, keel and decks. However, a couple more smaller kits makes more economic sense, as Bristol is a big kit, and will take 6 months at least (full time). I want to start developing new kits full time as soon as possible. If I have three kits released and they sell well, I can give up my day job (safety net) and concentrate fully on Vanguard Models. A model like Bristol would prolong this - but the smaller models are taking 3-4 months each at the moment, even with my day job. But it is very long hours, hence the lack of updates on here. Saying that, I do not mind, as I chose to do this, I just wanted to try and explain what is going on right now. 
 
Cheers,
 
Chris
 
(Ready for bed...)
 

I just removed you from my Christmas card list. 

I just removed you from my Christmas card list. 

I just removed you from my Christmas card list. 

It's basically done.  There are a couple more things I can do to it, but I may or may not. I'm calling it done. I have the MASTER KORABEL BRIGANTINE PHOENIX on the way from Model Expo, should be here next week. I may try to shoot for more patience and higher quality work on that one. We'll see how that goes. 
 
Here are the final pictures to wrap up this build log. Thanks for following along.
 
 

It's basically done.  There are a couple more things I can do to it, but I may or may not. I'm calling it done. I have the MASTER KORABEL BRIGANTINE PHOENIX on the way from Model Expo, should be here next week. I may try to shoot for more patience and higher quality work on that one. We'll see how that goes. 
 
Here are the final pictures to wrap up this build log. Thanks for following along.
 
 

I don't know if you're just being modest, but I like to see mere mortals working on kits too. I'll never achieve the results of modeling gods like Chuck, but enjoy it nonetheless. 

I don't know if you're just being modest, but I like to see mere mortals working on kits too. I'll never achieve the results of modeling gods like Chuck, but enjoy it nonetheless. 

I don't know if you're just being modest, but I like to see mere mortals working on kits too. I'll never achieve the results of modeling gods like Chuck, but enjoy it nonetheless. 

It's basically done.  There are a couple more things I can do to it, but I may or may not. I'm calling it done. I have the MASTER KORABEL BRIGANTINE PHOENIX on the way from Model Expo, should be here next week. I may try to shoot for more patience and higher quality work on that one. We'll see how that goes. 
 
Here are the final pictures to wrap up this build log. Thanks for following along.
 
 

I can provide a scan of the instructions today but the plans will take a week or so.
I have to go into town to get some previously scanned plans (Charles W Morgan) printed and I can get the two page plan scanned at the same time.
 
Regards
Geoff
 
EDIT: Instruction PDF sent.

Hello friends,
I have started a new section on my model. In fact, I have attached small pillars that run on the handrail around the whole ship. As described in the instructions, I painted them black and connected them with a thin cord.
Then I started to make small nets. Here I had already gained experience when I made the nets at the bow. I knew that a lot of work would come to me. But what goes fast on this ship?
Today I finished the Poop Deck. The sides were very difficult, as they tapered towards the end. I therefore had to sew many small pieces together, but they cracked all the time and had to be glued again. I'm glad this part is now finished.
The other networks all have the same width. I have hope that this part is better and faster to manufacture.
But I like the result and am of the opinion that it is worth the work.
Many greetings and a sunny weekend!
 
-Heinz-

It's basically done.  There are a couple more things I can do to it, but I may or may not. I'm calling it done. I have the MASTER KORABEL BRIGANTINE PHOENIX on the way from Model Expo, should be here next week. I may try to shoot for more patience and higher quality work on that one. We'll see how that goes. 
 
Here are the final pictures to wrap up this build log. Thanks for following along.
 
 

It's basically done.  There are a couple more things I can do to it, but I may or may not. I'm calling it done. I have the MASTER KORABEL BRIGANTINE PHOENIX on the way from Model Expo, should be here next week. I may try to shoot for more patience and higher quality work on that one. We'll see how that goes. 
 
Here are the final pictures to wrap up this build log. Thanks for following along.
 
 

I have the yards on and most of the rigging done, there are a few more things I need to rig. Then all that's left are the flag poles, anchors and bulwark guns. Should be done in a couple days. 
 
 

I have the yards on and most of the rigging done, there are a few more things I need to rig. Then all that's left are the flag poles, anchors and bulwark guns. Should be done in a couple days. 
 
 

I have the yards on and most of the rigging done, there are a few more things I need to rig. Then all that's left are the flag poles, anchors and bulwark guns. Should be done in a couple days.