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glbarlow got a reaction from tkay11 in HM Cutter Alert by VTHokiEE - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Your method produce great results so go with what works for you. I use the drill only for the corners and slice my way there with a #11 blade, finishing with the files. I also do it with each layer of planking both inside and out so the final bulwarks layeyer is just following the previous two. But again, it’s whatever works and yours did.
I’m with you on the paint. Some acrylics come in a tube and have to be thinned. I use Admiralty paints exclusively, one coat generally does it Except for my white hull, to get that look takes about 10 coats). I may try the thinned method on Cheerful, but for now... Your paint work looks great as well.
Maybe paint the gun ports before removing your tape.
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glbarlow got a reaction from DelF in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Congratulations on your next best seller. Well done!
And...amazing instructions. I agree with the best way to bring on new modelers is kits with sufficient instructions to guide them to success. Chris does just that.
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Congratulations on your next best seller. Well done!
And...amazing instructions. I agree with the best way to bring on new modelers is kits with sufficient instructions to guide them to success. Chris does just that.
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glbarlow got a reaction from paulsutcliffe in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Congratulations on your next best seller. Well done!
And...amazing instructions. I agree with the best way to bring on new modelers is kits with sufficient instructions to guide them to success. Chris does just that.
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glbarlow reacted to NewbyMark in HMS Speedy by NewbyMark - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64
Well by comparison with some of the beautiful work on the site this isn’t the best effort, but I am ok with how this turned out in the end. I may redo some of the ‘slivers’ of copper at the waterline and I didn’t get the waterline perfect but compared to how she looked at the weekend I’ll take it! I’m not sure I would do another coppered hull though to be honest.
Anyway I won’t post about copper again just wanted to show what I managed to achieve in the end. Thanks again to everyone who provided help.
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glbarlow got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in HMS Speedy by Delf - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright edition
Nice post, very informative. I've not converted square stock to mast and spars yet, but its time to learn. So:
Between yours and the other couple of posts I can make the jig to hold the wood for planing. I ordered by first planer ever, it will be key to not slice off my thumb. However I don't have the means to work with metal or the metal to work with - your jig looks like an excellent tool but I don't think I can make it so I'll have to find another way to mark the wood.
Where did you get the boxwood, it seems like it’s a magical wood that no one can find.
This is really good work Derek, I'm looking forward to watching your masts and yards progress. I have to figure this out for Cheerful, I better start slicing some wood for practice.
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I’ve been at it awhile. Chris also provides brilliant and detailed plans. My point is he (and Chuck) is the exception not the rule.
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glbarlow reacted to hollowneck in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I have always used the superbly drawn plans that accompany Chris's models, even the "old school" drafted ones that come with the Caldercraft kits. His more recent plans with Amati/Victory are CAD and excellent. I've noted only a few minor errors over the past few years in these drawings. I agree with Glenn that plans (in logical reference scales- like in the Vanguard Alert/Speedy kits) are sufficient for me; a caveat however: there are many modelers who do not have technical/engineering backgrounds, so "instruction manuals" (with explanations and photos) are an important component to building a model without creating undue anxiety.
I applaud Chris's efforts to keep EXPANDING his (and our unique hobby) customer base by investing considerable effort to make very good "Building Manuals."
Ron
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glbarlow got a reaction from NewbyMark in HMS Speedy by NewbyMark - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64
Copper patinas over time and it evens out. Both my coppered ships look much better with “aged” copper. In my opinion, bright and shiny becomes the main focal point and detracts from the rest of the ship. I wiped off excess CA with acetone and left it alone other than that.
Another point is overlapped copper plates may look off up close but are lost viewing on the shelf, gaps stand out. I mentioned this because I see a gap in your photo. Just a thought...
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glbarlow got a reaction from Rustyj in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Just a suggestion, look at the plans even if its after you've read Chris' instructions. Chris is unique, seldom will you see instructions as good as his. I built the model I just finished without ever looking at the instructions. I was able to build the whole model just using the plans.
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glbarlow got a reaction from chris watton in HMS Speedy by Delf - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright edition
Nice post, very informative. I've not converted square stock to mast and spars yet, but its time to learn. So:
Between yours and the other couple of posts I can make the jig to hold the wood for planing. I ordered by first planer ever, it will be key to not slice off my thumb. However I don't have the means to work with metal or the metal to work with - your jig looks like an excellent tool but I don't think I can make it so I'll have to find another way to mark the wood.
Where did you get the boxwood, it seems like it’s a magical wood that no one can find.
This is really good work Derek, I'm looking forward to watching your masts and yards progress. I have to figure this out for Cheerful, I better start slicing some wood for practice.
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glbarlow got a reaction from chris watton in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Just a suggestion, look at the plans even if its after you've read Chris' instructions. Chris is unique, seldom will you see instructions as good as his. I built the model I just finished without ever looking at the instructions. I was able to build the whole model just using the plans.
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glbarlow got a reaction from VTHokiEE in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Just a suggestion, look at the plans even if its after you've read Chris' instructions. Chris is unique, seldom will you see instructions as good as his. I built the model I just finished without ever looking at the instructions. I was able to build the whole model just using the plans.
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Just a suggestion, look at the plans even if its after you've read Chris' instructions. Chris is unique, seldom will you see instructions as good as his. I built the model I just finished without ever looking at the instructions. I was able to build the whole model just using the plans.
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glbarlow reacted to Vane in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
The manual to Speedy is super. So far I have basically not looked at all at the plans which I think will first be needed when i start with the masts. The manual is also much more easy to have at the workbench without taking up too much space. Sometimes I have done things in a slightly different order but most of it has worked out well for me. The only thing I am missing is more close up photos of the stern.
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glbarlow reacted to VTHokiEE in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
As a beginner and maybe a hair above a complete novice this is critical. I would hate to mess something up when I intend on putting so much time and effort in and having quality explanations and detailed pictures helps give one confidence in carrying out each step. For a beginner I think the instructions are probably the most important aspect of the kit. One of the more difficult steps (to me so far) was fairing and seeing those guides etched into the frames will certainly help the build!
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Send me your bottle of Macallan 25, I’ll burn some boxwood and let you know...
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glbarlow reacted to DelF in HMS Speedy by Delf - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright edition
Thanks guys, much appreciated.
I didn't know what you meant Glenn, until I looked at the post on my iphone. Yikes! I've edited and hopefully it's OK now.
Derek
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glbarlow reacted to Rustyj in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48
Thanks Glenn, Funny your builds have always inspired me!
I agree the cherry on our Fair American's have aged very nicely.
A large portion of the pear I'm using came from Jeff too.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Armed Virginia Sloop by Ciciak35 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48
In addition to Ryland’s comments: Are you soaking the planks, hard to see but looks some of the warping may be due to too much soaking, or perhaps your fairing is off. Your tapering also seems, by this point there should be much more taper there by that point. The link Ryland provided addresses both issues.
You can make up a lot with sanding and filler on the first planking, but as you said you want the first planking to be practice for the second.
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glbarlow reacted to chris watton in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Hiya!
As all boxes have been populated with everything except the plans and instruction manual, which are arriving next Thursday, I have opened the Zulu, Lady Isabella for pre order, to be shipped on Friday 1st May and Monday 4th.
I will have to wait a little longer for the sail sets, as they are stuck in Russia, they are all ready and all paid for, but they cannot be shipped until lockdown is lifted.
https://vanguardmodels.co.uk/
Cheers,
Chris
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glbarlow got a reaction from druxey in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Send me your bottle of Macallan 25, I’ll burn some boxwood and let you know...
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glbarlow got a reaction from VonHoldinghausen in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Send me your bottle of Macallan 25, I’ll burn some boxwood and let you know...
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glbarlow got a reaction from davyboy in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Send me your bottle of Macallan 25, I’ll burn some boxwood and let you know...
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glbarlow got a reaction from hollowneck in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Send me your bottle of Macallan 25, I’ll burn some boxwood and let you know...
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