Oboship Posted July 29, 2020 Share #901 Posted July 29, 2020 Although my Jalouse is still months away from completion I just ordered Speedy after I have been reading this entire thread! I am very excited to receiving this kit... Best, Uwe Nirvana, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share #902 Posted July 29, 2020 18 minutes ago, Oboship said: Although my Jalouse is still months away from completion I just ordered Speedy after I have been reading this entire thread! I am very excited to receiving this kit... Best, Uwe Thank you, I hope you like it. It is a world away from my Jalouse designs - but that was over two decades ago.. Tomorrow I will be receiving a huge order of pearwood blocks and deadeyes, to finally replenish stock, and once again have pearwood block and deadeye options for Alert, Speedy and standard Flirt. Ryland Craze, mugje, Canute and 3 others 6 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vane Posted July 30, 2020 Share #903 Posted July 30, 2020 I work on serveral kits in parallel and I must say its really difficult to go back to the older Caldercraft kits when working some time with the Speedy which goes together so much more easy and the plans and instructions are on the spot. Actually, last couple of days I been working on my Diana. Well, not ON her but rather putting number on parts and removed them from sheets and placed into boxes instead. And I have also done an enourmous amount of sanding until my fingers couldnt take it anymore. There is nothing wrong with my Diana kit, but compared to the Speedy you will have to spend alot of time preparing all parts. Vanguards lazercutted parts fits often directly with no or very little adjustments. And then the material is also much nicer than the traditional walnut and ply combo. glbarlow, mtaylor, Nirvana and 4 others 7 Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oboship Posted July 30, 2020 Share #904 Posted July 30, 2020 Yes, I know what you are talking about. Sanding these thick plywood parts is a tedious job, even with an electrical oscillating sander, and I'm not looking forward to this with my Diana... (One of the reasons why I have been concentrating on smaller kits). Actually, I am very curious to see that pearwood material! Uwe hollowneck, Nirvana, chris watton and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahka_est Posted July 30, 2020 Share #905 Posted July 30, 2020 Thats exactly the reason i cant order Speedy or Flirt as i would probably put my CC Cruiser on hold. I allready have basicly done that with Occre Terror - first build quality isnt something im proud of. mtaylor, hollowneck, Canute and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted July 30, 2020 Share #906 Posted July 30, 2020 Well this is pretty cool. I’m honored to have kit number 1 of Vanguard Model’s HMS Flirt Master Shipwrights Edition Thanks Chris for including the nice lasered board! Everything inside the box is such high quality. I’ve never seen so much boxwood. Very nice! Admiral Cochrane also approves WalrusGuy, JpR62, RichardG and 23 others 26 Regards, Glenn Current Build: HMS Winchelsea Completed Builds: HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted July 30, 2020 Share #907 Posted July 30, 2020 Oh boy, now you have a collectible on your hands; guess the only solution is to buy another 😉. Seriously, that looks awesome! Can’t wait to see what you do with it. Canute, hollowneck, Edwardkenway and 6 others 9 Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbuild Posted July 30, 2020 Share #908 Posted July 30, 2020 Just received my Flirt. 2.5 days from England to Minnesota. That is service. So don't hesitate to order if you are reluctant to order from Vanguard overseas if you are in USA. Need to finish his other models Alert and Speedy before this one! Nirvana, mtaylor, Canute and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted July 30, 2020 Share #909 Posted July 30, 2020 I’ll of course start a build log when the time comes but a few first look observations: -It arrived just a few after being shipped, no delays with UPS -the shipping sleeve is thick and sturdy, no dents from crossing the Atlantic. - more bubble wrap inside the kit box preventing anything from sliding around -everything inside in multiple sealed plastic bags grouped by instructions and plan, strip wood, boxes for the pear wood blocks, which look extremely sharp, detailed, and well made. -The lasered parts look soo much better than any kit I’ve ever seen. And of course everything is boxwood. I don’t know how many of the 18 Master shipwright Editions are left, I highly recommend getting one. Edwardkenway, Nirvana, Canute and 7 others 10 Regards, Glenn Current Build: HMS Winchelsea Completed Builds: HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny 007 Posted July 31, 2020 Share #910 Posted July 31, 2020 My little cutter arrived today to rural NZ. It’s a model boat all on its own! If you think the ship your building needs one, well the answer is yes. Yes it does! Thanks Chris. Just need to finish my current build so I can order an Alert! chris watton, Nirvana, Canute and 4 others 7 CURRENT BUILD HMS Bounty’s Jolly Boat - AL - FINISHED HM Schooner Ballahoo - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted July 31, 2020 Share #911 Posted July 31, 2020 20 hours ago, glbarlow said: Well this is pretty cool. I’m honored to have kit number 1 of Vanguard Model’s HMS Flirt Master Shipwrights Edition Can't wait to see your log for Flirt, if you do as nice as Cheerful it will look magnificent ( no disrespect to @James Hor @chris watton). 20 hours ago, VTHokiEE said: Oh boy, now you have a collectible on your hands; guess the only solution is to buy another 😉. Totally agree cos you cant even take it out the box chris watton, mtaylor, glbarlow and 4 others 7 Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted July 31, 2020 Share #912 Posted July 31, 2020 32 minutes ago, Edwardkenway said: Can't wait to see your log for Flirt, if you do as nice as Cheerful it will look magnificent ( no disrespect to @James Hor @chris watton). Totally agree cos you cant even take it out the box I cant wait to see another Flirt here! mtaylor, glbarlow, Edwardkenway and 3 others 6 SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. 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 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oboship Posted July 31, 2020 Share #913 Posted July 31, 2020 On 7/29/2020 at 10:52 PM, Oboship said: Although my Jalouse is still months away from completion I just ordered Speedy after I have been reading this entire thread! I am very excited to receiving this kit... Best, Uwe After a speedily order processing HMS Speedy arrived already today! What an outstanding kit! And yes, I definitely do like it ! 😄 Kevin, VTHokiEE, chris watton and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted July 31, 2020 Share #914 Posted July 31, 2020 1 hour ago, James H said: you cant even take it out the box 😄 mtaylor and Canute 2 Regards, Glenn Current Build: HMS Winchelsea Completed Builds: HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted July 31, 2020 Share #915 Posted July 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Edwardkenway said: Can't wait to see your log for Flirt, I told James I'm just going to use his photos, I can't top his work. Plus I'm outsourcing the cannon to Derek 😄 Rustyj, DelF, chris watton and 4 others 7 Regards, Glenn Current Build: HMS Winchelsea Completed Builds: HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelF Posted August 1, 2020 Share #916 Posted August 1, 2020 12 hours ago, glbarlow said: Plus I'm outsourcing the cannon to Derek 😄 I'd be very happy to rig your cannon Glenn, but after having let you persuade me to fully rig all fourteen guns on Speedy I think it's only right you should have the pleasure of rigging your own 🤪 Seriously though, congratulations on getting another great looking kit from Vanguard. It's good to see Chris doing well on both sides of the pond, and beyond. I was seriously tempted to go for Flirt as well, especially now that Chris is doing his own laser cutting, but I just felt she was a bit too similar to Speedy. I've got another of Chuck Passaro's small boats on the stocks to keep me going for a while after Speedy, so I've got time to wait and see what Chris comes up with next. Derek mtaylor, chris watton, Nirvana and 1 other 4 Cheers, Derek Current build: Duchess of Kingston On hold: HMS Winchelsea Previous builds: HMS Speedy, English Pinnace, Royal Yacht Caroline (gallery), Victory Cross-section (gallery), US Clipper Albatros, Red Dragon (years ago!) On the stocks: 18th Century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share #917 Posted August 1, 2020 Very pleased to read that UPS make good on their delivery times! Am sure I have mentioned this before, but I do include all blocks needed to rig the cannon for Flirt. The 'Standard' (pearwood) has 2mm single blocks and the Master Shipwright has the pearwood 2.5mm 2 hole blocks. I am aiming for a November release for the royal yacht, all going well, and if my mental acuity holds up. After this, I aim to consolidate my fittings range. For example, offer full cannon kits with barrels and PE as well as the laser cut parts. All sizes of barrel are being cast for me right now. I will also offer more PE fittings like deadeye strops, rigging hooks, and maybe offer the hand pumps as separate fittings. I will need to design a new ships Stove for my next (much larger) kit, so this should be available as a separate fitting too. But right now, I am slowly doing the drawings for plan sheets for the royal yacht - always forget just how long these take, they are a real time sink.... realworkingsailor, BobG, Bobbuild and 13 others 16 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted August 1, 2020 Share #918 Posted August 1, 2020 1 hour ago, chris watton said: am aiming for a November release for the royal yacht Looking forward to it Nirvana, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted August 1, 2020 Share #919 Posted August 1, 2020 4 hours ago, chris watton said: pearwood 2.5mm 2 hole blocks. All the blocks look great, very well made. 6 hours ago, DelF said: you should have the pleasure of rigging your own 🤪 I guess you have a point, so okay....🙂 BobG, Canute, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Regards, Glenn Current Build: HMS Winchelsea Completed Builds: HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted August 2, 2020 Share #920 Posted August 2, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 9:55 PM, glbarlow said: Well this is pretty cool. I’m honored to have kit number 1 of Vanguard Model’s HMS Flirt Master Shipwrights Edition Thanks Chris for including the nice lasered board! Everything inside the box is such high quality. I’ve never seen so much boxwood. Very nice! Admiral Cochrane also approves Any chance of some photos of the box contents? I'd love to see this epic kit on show. Ryland Craze, Canute and Nirvana 3 SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. 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 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted August 2, 2020 Share #921 Posted August 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, James H said: Any chance of some photos of the box contents? Sure, I’ll take a few and post them mtaylor, Canute, Nirvana and 3 others 6 Regards, Glenn Current Build: HMS Winchelsea Completed Builds: HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted August 2, 2020 Share #922 Posted August 2, 2020 Glenn, if you have any pieces of pear from another kit that you can show side by side in a photo to show the difference in color between the pear and the boxwood for comparison that would be great too. Thanks. Nirvana, mtaylor, VTHokiEE and 1 other 4 Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted August 2, 2020 Share #923 Posted August 2, 2020 44 minutes ago, BobG said: show side by side in a photo to show the difference in color between the pear and the boxwood for comparison My Alert came with boxwood deck planking that I didn’t use as I bought the etched deck when it came out. This is an iPhone shot and the boxwood is still in plastic but it should give you an idea. Also this pear sheet was not laser cut by Chris but by his contractor prior to him purchasing a laser cutter. JpR62, DelF, chris watton and 6 others 9 Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted August 2, 2020 Share #924 Posted August 2, 2020 Thanks. That's a dramatic difference in color. Nirvana, mtaylor, chris watton and 2 others 5 Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted August 2, 2020 Share #925 Posted August 2, 2020 Here’s some photos. They may be a little disappointing because the parts are in their sealed plastic bags. I have a long way to go on Cheerful so in their bags they’ll remain. I included a bag of boxwood next to my bag of pear for Speedy. Again sorry also in their bags. You can see how neatly it’s packaged, every bag has a part number including the ropes and blocks Many of the lasered parts are also numbered. I can say I’ve never seen a kit so well packed and packaged... well except for Speedy .. but Chris has taken it up a notch with this MS version of Flirt. I really want to tear into the bags, but will resist. Pear from Speedy on top, Boxwood for Flirt on bottom Notice the thick, full color, spiral bound instructions. So much boxwood JpR62, Ryland Craze, Nirvana and 10 others 13 Regards, Glenn Current Build: HMS Winchelsea Completed Builds: HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 2, 2020 Share #926 Posted August 2, 2020 Glenn, that's amazing! Mr. Watton has done a terrific job of creating another grand model. Rustyj, chris watton, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 3, 2020 Share #927 Posted August 3, 2020 6 hours ago, VTHokiEE said: My Alert came with boxwood deck planking that I didn’t use as I bought the etched deck when it came out. This is an iPhone shot and the boxwood is still in plastic but it should give you an idea. Also this pear sheet was not laser cut by Chris but by his contractor prior to him purchasing a laser cutter. Hang on to that boxwood. The way things are going it will be worth it's weight in gold. Ryland Craze, chris watton, VTHokiEE and 2 others 5 Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErnieL Posted August 4, 2020 Share #928 Posted August 4, 2020 I got mine today! Plus, from Dave, I received this: So, I now own all five of Chris’s releases, plus the 1/72 Bellerophon. Without purchasing another kit, at my building pace I now have enough Vanguard Models kits to give me 574 years of quality bench time, give or take a decade or two. gjdale, GuntherMT, Ryland Craze and 15 others 18 On the bench: Vanguard Models 1/64 HMS Speedy On Deck: Vanguard Models 1/64 Zulu, Vanguard Models 1/64 Fifie, Victory Models 1/72 HMS Bellerophon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelF Posted August 4, 2020 Share #929 Posted August 4, 2020 5 hours ago, ErnieL said: I now own all five of Chris’s releases C'mon Ernie, play fair - leave some for the rest of us! Between you and Glenn it seems like Texas is cornering the market in Vanguard models. 5 hours ago, ErnieL said: 574 years of quality bench time If you rig all the guns, add another 200 years 😁 Derek ErnieL, mtaylor, Canute and 4 others 7 Cheers, Derek Current build: Duchess of Kingston On hold: HMS Winchelsea Previous builds: HMS Speedy, English Pinnace, Royal Yacht Caroline (gallery), Victory Cross-section (gallery), US Clipper Albatros, Red Dragon (years ago!) On the stocks: 18th Century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted August 4, 2020 Share #930 Posted August 4, 2020 11 hours ago, ErnieL said: So, I now own all five of Chris’s releases, I only have the two, guess I better get busy ordering stuff. Texans are very competitive 😁 Ryland Craze, Rustyj, chris watton and 3 others 6 Regards, Glenn Current Build: HMS Winchelsea Completed Builds: HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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