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markjay reacted to James H in HMS Indefatigable 1794 (prototype) by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - FINISHED
Just for note, Pt.2 of my Indy article is now out in the Model Boats mag. Here's the intro pages.
My workroom has also had a serious deep clean too. It really needed it. I've reinstated my beck storage station, and stripped down the photo area where you can now see the Indy hull. New cutting mat and this weekend I'll have a new chair so I can work more comfortably.
Ignore the Spitfire kit. That will be started after Indy is complete and I go on a small hiatus from wood.
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markjay reacted to James H in Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner
The manual for this shows a couple of clear photos. All I did was run a single strip of tape along the keel, up against hull. From there I just added the plates in a brick fashion. That single run of tape can then later be scribed to fit the brick pattern. Add the tape plates above the waterline and then add a feint waterline over the copper. Use a fresh blade and cut along the line before removing the excess from above the waterline.
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markjay reacted to Aa-schipper in Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner
Extreme lines, not your ‘thirteen in a dozen’ ship. What a sleek hull, and that extremely long bowsprit 😍! Very beautiful and certainly on my wish list, too! Thanks, James, for this sneak preview into the building manual 😉
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markjay reacted to Malcolm Greig in Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner
Fantastic looking ship. Seek. I really like the colours. Flag looks great. US subject will be popular I would think. A kit I will definitely purchase.
regards
Malcolm
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markjay reacted to yvesvidal in Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner
What a fine and racy model! The bowsprit in itself, doubles the length of the ship.
It exudes elegance and performances.
Yves
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markjay reacted to JoeMacD in Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner
That's $404.63 USD, thank you! A very reasonably priced for such a beautiful ship!
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markjay reacted to James H in Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner
One last small update as I'm heading off to watch TV with my better half.
Grecian now has her flag. This is sprayed in a mild starch solution, weighted with croc clips until dry, and then small spots of PVA used to tack into final position.
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markjay reacted to chris watton in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
OK, Grecian is now fully complete and available for pre order:
The Baltimore privateer schooner Grecian 1812 – VANGUARD MODELS
I also have some extras for the Grecian kit, pearwood blocks:
Grecian Pearwood Block Set – VANGUARD MODELS
US Flag:
Grecian flag for US service – VANGUARD MODELS
PE copper plate set (to replace copper tape that is standard in the kit)
Grecian Copper Plates set – VANGUARD MODELS
And finally, a Grecian paint set:
Grecian paint set – VANGUARD MODELS
A big thank you to Jim for the superb build, pics and text for the manual!
I have attached a pic of the box label. Like the actual model, the box is long and sleek..
Now, I continue to work on Trial Cutter, the 14th kit. Next week, I will receive a truly massive shipment from Italy of photo etched sheets for almost all of my range (Fifie. Zulu, Sphinx, Duchess, Grecian etc.) plus my Trial Cutter sample sheets, so I can continue with this model.
Also included is a new set of Speedy PE. This kit will be out of stock (I think we have one left) until I have completed a little re design and updated the plans and manual, which I shall do once the Trial Cutter is complete.
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markjay reacted to aliluke in Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner
That's a brilliant build and a brilliant design! A stunning ship with those "go fast" lines. Thanks Jim and Chris - I'll seriously be considering adding the kit to my (so far...) meagre stash.
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markjay reacted to Blue Ensign in Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner
Very nicely done James, some great deck detailing on that kit.
B.E.
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markjay reacted to jpalmer1970 in Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner
Well done Chris and James - another great kit!
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markjay got a reaction from thibaultron in Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner
Stunning!
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markjay got a reaction from mtaylor in Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner
Stunning!
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markjay reacted to James H in Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner
Here's a pic I took of the optional flag. This is perfectly screen printed on both sides and has zero bleed.
I'll fit this to Grecian this week.
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markjay reacted to Glenn-UK in Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner
I will probably buy this kit as a side project at some point later in the year. I was given the Royal Yacht in bottle kit as a gift today which will be also be a side project.
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markjay reacted to Glenn-UK in Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner
Looks a great addition to the Vanguard range
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markjay reacted to chris watton in Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner
I have set the kit price at £325.
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markjay reacted to chris watton in Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner
...and a limited number of pear block sets
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markjay reacted to James H in Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner
There will also be an optional American flag. I'll post another picture next week showing the flag mounted to the model.
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markjay reacted to chris watton in Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner
And a very nice job Jim has done on Grecian, too!
For the production kits, I have changed the anchor hawse to something a little smaller in diameter. I have just completed the build manual, and have only the box label to complete, which I shall do tomorrow, with all files being sent off on Monday for printing.
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