glbarlow
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Nice looking little boats - I'm thinking that side moulding might be a challenge for a beginner but I'm sure you explain it well in your instructions. This is the kind of kit I'd like to get my grandson when he gets a bit older, I wish you the best of luck in finding a market for it. There is just so much mass produced, but heavily marketed crap, on the places and website beginners would go to look I hope they can separate from all that to find a kit of this quality. I'm a fan.
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glbarlow got a reaction from BobG in Cutter Cheerful Scratch Build
Here is my Cutter Cheerful for my first scratch build, it’s not quite done yet.
Thanks @Chuck for amazing material. The task ahead is daunting but I have great wood, plans, guidance, and mini-kits to get there. The Alaskan Yellow Cedar is like butter.
Build log to follow once I begin.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I was referring to the outside of the hull. I know we just glue on the strips, but for beginners to get them lined up and spaced properly will be a good test. I really hope they sell well, its important beginners have a good first experience. For me, although I'd built the Blue Nose first, I really learned the good stuff from building the Virginia AVS using a detailed practicum from Bob Hunt. I still use that for reference on rigging methods (that I forget between models). So my recommendation is the model itself is of course important, but the accompanying instructions - which you are really good at. The beginner won't have a clue about using plans, but learning all the steps and how to do that will lead them to their next purchase of the Alert or Speedy 🙂
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glbarlow got a reaction from coxswain in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Nice looking little boats - I'm thinking that side moulding might be a challenge for a beginner but I'm sure you explain it well in your instructions. This is the kind of kit I'd like to get my grandson when he gets a bit older, I wish you the best of luck in finding a market for it. There is just so much mass produced, but heavily marketed crap, on the places and website beginners would go to look I hope they can separate from all that to find a kit of this quality. I'm a fan.
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glbarlow reacted to chris watton in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Thanks!
Scale is 64th, I think the one I did for Amati was 35th scale, memory hazy. Both these new (and smaller) kits are pure sailing vessels, with no motor. I have been in contact with James Pottinger, an expert of these vessels, to help get the details and overall look right.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Bobbuild in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I was referring to the outside of the hull. I know we just glue on the strips, but for beginners to get them lined up and spaced properly will be a good test. I really hope they sell well, its important beginners have a good first experience. For me, although I'd built the Blue Nose first, I really learned the good stuff from building the Virginia AVS using a detailed practicum from Bob Hunt. I still use that for reference on rigging methods (that I forget between models). So my recommendation is the model itself is of course important, but the accompanying instructions - which you are really good at. The beginner won't have a clue about using plans, but learning all the steps and how to do that will lead them to their next purchase of the Alert or Speedy 🙂
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Nice looking little boats - I'm thinking that side moulding might be a challenge for a beginner but I'm sure you explain it well in your instructions. This is the kind of kit I'd like to get my grandson when he gets a bit older, I wish you the best of luck in finding a market for it. There is just so much mass produced, but heavily marketed crap, on the places and website beginners would go to look I hope they can separate from all that to find a kit of this quality. I'm a fan.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Rustyj in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Nice looking little boats - I'm thinking that side moulding might be a challenge for a beginner but I'm sure you explain it well in your instructions. This is the kind of kit I'd like to get my grandson when he gets a bit older, I wish you the best of luck in finding a market for it. There is just so much mass produced, but heavily marketed crap, on the places and website beginners would go to look I hope they can separate from all that to find a kit of this quality. I'm a fan.
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glbarlow got a reaction from BobG in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Nice looking little boats - I'm thinking that side moulding might be a challenge for a beginner but I'm sure you explain it well in your instructions. This is the kind of kit I'd like to get my grandson when he gets a bit older, I wish you the best of luck in finding a market for it. There is just so much mass produced, but heavily marketed crap, on the places and website beginners would go to look I hope they can separate from all that to find a kit of this quality. I'm a fan.
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glbarlow reacted to Chuck in Lining the hull
If you are cutting your planks to shape with the spiled curve, you will need to use a wide sheet the same thickness as your planking.
if you only have thin strips, you can bend them edge wise.
see this video series
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glbarlow reacted to DelF in HMS Speedy by Delf - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright edition
I've had a good go at initial sanding. I still need to thin down the area where the stern post will fit, but otherwise I'm quite pleased with the result so far. Edge bending went well. There is some variation in the wood colours, but that won't be as noticeable when the wale is painted and the hull coppered below the waterline (I think I've decided to go down that route). In the following pictures I've applied some sanding sealer as a reveal coat, in other words to show up any areas needing further sanding.
The run of the strakes may offend purists - especially in the lower hull area just behind the bows - but that will be covered by plating and for me the pleasing thing is how flat all the planks are laying. Having said that, I'm keen to try the edge bending technique in conjunction with properly marking out the frames. For example as Chuck has done with the Winchelsea group build.
I'm glad this part of the build is nearing completion - I'm relieved I've not made a total hash of the hull - and I'm looking forward to the next stage.
I must say it's great to follow along with other people's logs now that there are several of us in the Speedy club, and I'm looking forward to seeing SpyGlass catching up now that he's got his accommodation sorted.
Derek
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Fairing is so much fun. I have a collection of various sanding tools, but I’m always looking for a better way. Thanks for the replies and the link. I ordered the cedar version from Chuck yesterday.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale
Good to know Chuck, but don’t tell my wife, I’m looking for justification to buy one 🙂
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale
I'm sure I'll sort it out. It looks like I'll have to first invest in a scroll saw and then learn how to use it while keeping all ten fingers 🙂
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Chuck - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - kit prototype
Planning to use this great log to help guide me in my build of the Cheerful.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Ryland Craze in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Chuck - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - kit prototype
Planning to use this great log to help guide me in my build of the Cheerful.
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glbarlow reacted to Glenn-UK in HM Brig-Sloop Speedy by glennard2523 - Vanguard Models - 1/64
Today I removed the excess bulkhead tabs from the inner bulwark's. This turned out to be a very easy task, the tabs came away without too much effort and the deck required very little sanding to get the surface smooth.
I then went ahead and painted the inner stern and inner prow area's red. I can see from this photo beneath that the top edge of the stern panel requires a little bit more attention which is strange as it actually looked OK to the naked eye.
After the laser cut main deck has been fitted the inner bulwark's can be planked. I have estimated that each side will require approx. 4 planking strips. I have therefore painted 8 strips, using the red paint in preparation for this task.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Duanelaker in HM Cutter Alert by VTHokiEE - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
I corrected the link. Thanks for the catch.
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Fairing is so much fun. I have a collection of various sanding tools, but I’m always looking for a better way. Thanks for the replies and the link. I ordered the cedar version from Chuck yesterday.
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale
Good to know Chuck, but don’t tell my wife, I’m looking for justification to buy one 🙂
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Chuck - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - kit prototype
Planning to use this great log to help guide me in my build of the Cheerful.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Rustyj in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Chuck - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - kit prototype
Planning to use this great log to help guide me in my build of the Cheerful.
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glbarlow got a reaction from MEDDO in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Chuck - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - kit prototype
Planning to use this great log to help guide me in my build of the Cheerful.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Stuntflyer in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Fairing is so much fun. I have a collection of various sanding tools, but I’m always looking for a better way. Thanks for the replies and the link. I ordered the cedar version from Chuck yesterday.
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glbarlow reacted to VTHokiEE in HM Cutter Alert by VTHokiEE - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Thanks, I have some coming my way. It really seems to work well for me planking, trying to figure out how to attach clamps was getting to be a Herculean effort.
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