Mirabell61 Posted June 1, 2019 #61 Posted June 1, 2019 excellelent sample of enscribed deck planking on 0,8 mm ply Chris Looks great Nils chris watton, mtaylor and Canute 3 Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50
druxey Posted June 1, 2019 #62 Posted June 1, 2019 Were there really mitred surrounds to the hatch and mast openings? Otherwise, that looks very good. Bob Cleek, mtaylor, paulsutcliffe and 2 others 5 Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
chris watton Posted June 1, 2019 Author #63 Posted June 1, 2019 33 minutes ago, druxey said: Were there really mitred surrounds to the hatch and mast openings? Otherwise, that looks very good. Not sure 100%, but the openings are mostly covered with the laser cut combings and shot garlands anyway. I thought it looked neater than just having the planks terminate to the edges. ErnieL, paulsutcliffe, druxey and 3 others 6 Vanguard Models on Facebook
Snow Posted June 1, 2019 #64 Posted June 1, 2019 Top effort cant wait to see the rest I just bought the vanguard from amati- victory I read you had a lot to do with her Good luck mtaylor, chris watton and Canute 3
chris watton Posted June 2, 2019 Author #65 Posted June 2, 2019 21 hours ago, Snow said: Top effort cant wait to see the rest I just bought the vanguard from amati- victory I read you had a lot to do with her Good luck Thank you! Yes, regarding Vanguard, that is one of mine. (All of the Victory Models range is) I threw out the anchor hawse rope I was going to use for Alert and other models, I wasn't happy with the quality as it didn't really match with the rest of the rigging. With that in mind, I will use Chuck's thick rope for the hawse for all kits. So, I have the boxes made and printed in the Czech Republic, resin castings from Hungary, laser cut and PE parts, some wood and other fittings from Italy, pear and boxwood strip from Germany, rope from the US, manuals printed in the UK, and smaller rigging thread from the UK. A year ago I was convinced I'd never design, let alone produce another kit again! Ryland Craze, coxswain, DelF and 18 others 21 Vanguard Models on Facebook
Jim Rogers Posted June 2, 2019 #66 Posted June 2, 2019 Glad you changed your mind. druxey, Canute and mtaylor 3 Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
jimvanlan99 Posted June 3, 2019 #67 Posted June 3, 2019 I think a lot of us are glad you, Chris, changed your mind. And we are excitedly awaiting the availability of "Alert" for purchase. At least, I know I am. druxey, Canute, paulsutcliffe and 3 others 6
chris watton Posted June 7, 2019 Author #68 Posted June 7, 2019 I now have all the parts with me to start making the Alert kits and the 160kg pallet arrived earlier today with photo etch and laser cut parts, It may take some time to sort the kits, a few days I think, but at least I now have everything I need (including Chuck's fantastic rope for the anchor cables), at last! JeffT, Canute, ErnieL and 6 others 9 Vanguard Models on Facebook
Haliburton Posted June 7, 2019 #69 Posted June 7, 2019 Great news! Chris for those of us that don’t know the subtle differences in cutter designs, how would you describe Alert compared to Lady Nelson? Canute, mtaylor and chris watton 3 Currently building: HM Yacht Chatham - 1:64 - Caldercraft
chris watton Posted June 7, 2019 Author #70 Posted June 7, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Haliburton said: Great news! Chris for those of us that don’t know the subtle differences in cutter designs, how would you describe Alert compared to Lady Nelson? Cheers Alert was of a much larger design, being the largest class of cutter. In fact, she was as big as some smaller brig-sloops (Speedy is only marginally larger). Even having 12 6-Pounder guns, instead of the usual 4-Pounders. ETA - Alert has a much finer hull, a lot less 'tubby' looking than Lady nelson. Edited June 7, 2019 by chris watton Canute, mtaylor, ErnieL and 1 other 4 Vanguard Models on Facebook
jimvanlan99 Posted June 7, 2019 #71 Posted June 7, 2019 Chris, your news about receipt of everything you need to ready "Alert" for sale to those of us anxiously awaiting her availability is wonderful news. You are bringing increasing excitement to a lot of folks. Good luck in your work to put the kits into their final forms!!!!! Jim Haliburton, mtaylor, ErnieL and 2 others 5
chris watton Posted June 7, 2019 Author #72 Posted June 7, 2019 15 minutes ago, jimvanlan99 said: Chris, your news about receipt of everything you need to ready "Alert" for sale to those of us anxiously awaiting her availability is wonderful news. You are bringing increasing excitement to a lot of folks. Good luck in your work to put the kits into their final forms!!!!! Jim Thank you When we have all the parts together and bagged for the first kit, I shall take a pick of the contents and post it on here. JpR62, Cabbie, ErnieL and 2 others 5 Vanguard Models on Facebook
jimvanlan99 Posted June 7, 2019 #73 Posted June 7, 2019 Great, we'll be waiting!!!!!!!!! Canute and mtaylor 2
Kurt Johnson Posted June 7, 2019 #74 Posted June 7, 2019 Your such a tease! Kurt mtaylor, Canute and Cabbie 3 Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
chris watton Posted June 8, 2019 Author #75 Posted June 8, 2019 Spent all day sorting all of the laser cut wood, phot etched sheets and wood strip. Here are a couple of pics of the strip and laser and PE sheets bagged up, ready to go in the first kit box. All of the wood strip will have its part number on the bag, so my wife tells me (she is packing the kits..) Ryland Craze, Murphy, JpR62 and 29 others 32 Vanguard Models on Facebook
James H Posted June 8, 2019 #76 Posted June 8, 2019 OUTSTANDING! chris watton, paulsutcliffe and Canute 3 SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: Zip, nada! On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48
BenD Posted June 9, 2019 #77 Posted June 9, 2019 (edited) Now that look's top notch!!! Look's like I'm making a cutter for my next build. I think you might be quitting your day job. These thing's are going to sell. Edited June 9, 2019 by Duncbe ErnieL, chris watton, paulsutcliffe and 2 others 5 Ropes of Scale.com - Rope and cable for the scale modeler. Finished builds: HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft - 1:64 - 9th century longship - Falkonet - 1:72 Current builds: HMS Snake - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Tender Avos by BenD - Master Korabel - 1:72 - 19th Century Four-Oared Yawl by BenD - Falkonet - 1:24 scale
maaaslo Posted June 10, 2019 #78 Posted June 10, 2019 On 6/9/2019 at 4:47 AM, Duncbe said: These thing's are going to sell. Awww yes!!! mtaylor, chris watton and Canute 3 Pavol stands for Paul, Pablo, Paolo etc. Please do not try to pronounce it, just call me Pav...
chris watton Posted June 11, 2019 Author #79 Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) Finally have everything here and first 10 kits are almost ready, so the website is now live. Still negotiating with UPS for better tariffs, which should be sorted very soon. The website is all thanks to Steve Urwin, who has helped me more than I could have hoped. My wife tells me that she has really enjoyed the time it takes in making up the rigging thread, and didn't curse me at all.... lol https://vanguardmodels.com/ Right, I can now carry on with Speedy... Edited June 11, 2019 by chris watton Canute, Murphy, st george and 9 others 12 Vanguard Models on Facebook
Kurt Johnson Posted June 11, 2019 #80 Posted June 11, 2019 Chris, My order has been placed! Kurt mtaylor, chris watton, Canute and 1 other 4 Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
jimvanlan99 Posted June 11, 2019 #81 Posted June 11, 2019 Chris, And so is mine. Jim Canute, mtaylor and Jorge Diaz O 3
chris watton Posted June 11, 2019 Author #82 Posted June 11, 2019 Thank you! I appreciate it, scary and exciting time for me. Hope you like it, this has been one hell of a learning curve, and am sure things will become easier and more streamlined as I get used to it all. Jorge Diaz O, mtaylor, BLACK VIKING and 4 others 7 Vanguard Models on Facebook
Kurt Johnson Posted June 11, 2019 #83 Posted June 11, 2019 Chris, Best of luck! Kurt Canute, mtaylor and chris watton 3 Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
druxey Posted June 11, 2019 #84 Posted June 11, 2019 I hope that you number the kits so that whoever gets 1/40 has extra cachet! chris watton, Canute and mtaylor 3 Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
Kevin Posted June 11, 2019 #85 Posted June 11, 2019 Congratulations Chris, she looks great Canute, chris watton and mtaylor 3 Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat
chris watton Posted June 11, 2019 Author #86 Posted June 11, 2019 Cheers guys, your comments are much appreciated! What's going on with the Like button being so far off to the right! amateur, Canute, ErnieL and 2 others 5 Vanguard Models on Facebook
amateur Posted June 11, 2019 #87 Posted June 11, 2019 Congrats!! Hope your business will flourish! question: did I miss it, or did you not mention the size of the finished model in the description? Jan Canute and mtaylor 2
chris watton Posted June 11, 2019 Author #88 Posted June 11, 2019 10 minutes ago, amateur said: Congrats!! Hope your business will flourish! question: did I miss it, or did you not mention the size of the finished model in the description? Jan Thank you! The Alert is just under 640mm long and around 530mm high amateur, BenD, ErnieL and 1 other 4 Vanguard Models on Facebook
JeffT Posted June 11, 2019 #89 Posted June 11, 2019 Order placed. I'll work this one after finishing the longboat. Kevin, chris watton and Canute 3 Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
chris watton Posted June 11, 2019 Author #90 Posted June 11, 2019 Thank you so much guys, I have literally spent all night on the UPS website raising shipping invoices, ready to ship the first batch! Haven't been able to carry on with my Speedy model tonight... lol JeffT, ErnieL, Canute and 3 others 6 Vanguard Models on Facebook
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