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Strand
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HMS Portland 1770 by scrubbyj427 - 1:48 - 4th rate 50-gun ship
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Hi JJ thank you for your quick response. I would be delighted if you could add me to your pre-order list. Do you have a price yet? WR Albin
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HMS Portland 1770 by scrubbyj427 - 1:48 - 4th rate 50-gun ship
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Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
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I'm happy for you. I'm self-employed myself, so I can empathise with how it feels to take the next big step. And it's a big step from the garage to a proper workshop. Good luck in your new workplace!
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HMS Portland 1770 by scrubbyj427 - 1:48 - 4th rate 50-gun ship
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Of that I am firmly convinced with this remarkable project. Many more will follow. I don't want to be the only one, I just want to be the first...
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Can I pre-order already? Or can you at least put me on the list so that I'm among the first five?
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And finally, a few impressions of life on the USS Constitution It was a wonderful first project that left me wanting more. So I immediately started my second project, the HMS Flirt from Vanguard Models. This will be my first real ship. I can already show you a photo of it... And hopefully many other projects will follow. One of them must be an "Admiralty style" ship and a POF in 1:48 scale. But before that, I would like to build the Surprise from Vanguard Models. Plans, plans, plans... Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. It has been a pleasure to be part of a larger community and to receive encouragement from experienced and veteran shipwrights. Goodbye and see you next time. Albin
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So, after a long time, I'm continuing my career as a shipwright. I started with the shrouds; everything to do with ropes and blocks is completely new to me. I've bought a "few" books on the subject... And then we were ready to go. The assistant has already arrived and is waiting patiently for his assignment. By the way, this is my workplace, a box with a lid that can be closed. The first shrouds were installed, the first knots tied, the first ratline knotted – all completely new territory for me. But it's fun.
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Thank you, your words make me happy and I will continue to strive to improve my skills. I am not yet a real shipbuilder, but I have already started building my first complete ship, the HMS Flirt, which is just the right thing to start with.
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Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. You've inspired me to post some photos of the almost finished project.
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Hi, this is one of the most amazing models I have ever seen. It is so full of perfect craftsmanship that one can only take one's hat off in admiration. You have really awakened a desire in me with this model, especially because I like Admiralty models incredibly well. I like your hybrid approach. I have two questions about the HMS Portland model: When are you planning to release the first edition of this model? What is your target price range? I look forward to every new post from you. It's always amazing to see the solutions you come up with and the great quality of your work.
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HMS Surprise 1796 (prototype) by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64
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Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
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The copper wasn't so bad after all. But that only applies to my expectations. Perhaps the result isn't as good as I think it is. In any case, I'm satisfied. I built a device where I could cut the foil and attach the rivets. And once again, I took the liberty of a model builder and only used the rivet rows very sporadically. In my opinion, and I'm really no expert here, the many rivets look too dominat on a scale of 1:76. In any case, I decided to take the next step and bought the HMS Flirt from Vanguard Models. I'm really looking forward to it; it's almost like Christmas for me. Hopefully, the steps I'm taking aren't too big, but I'll find out. That's called learning the hard way... Or as a political heavyweight once said: ‘Not because it's easy, but because it's hard.’ But I don't want to go to the moon; I want to be able to build the HMS Surprise when it goes on sale soon. That's my goal. But first, I'll finish the USS Constitution, as the next big challenge is coming up soon: the masting and rigging. Another completely new thing for me. With the guns and carronades, I was able to work with blocks and ropes for the first time and am constantly improving. I quite like the lad, but again, that's not an expert opinion, just my humble opinion.
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