chris watton Posted November 11, 2020 Author #1111 Posted November 11, 2020 14 minutes ago, Nirvana said: Chris, have you tried to work with poplar? Seems to have the boxwood characteristic and easy to find and buy. Slightly more dense but beautiful too. No, I tried poplar ply though, and was weak as hell. It is quite light, and can have streaks of grey or green, which is no good for kit parts. I also thought this was quite a low density wood, being soft? mtaylor, Canute, hollowneck and 2 others 5 Vanguard Models on Facebook
Rustyj Posted November 11, 2020 #1112 Posted November 11, 2020 I'n the past I have used boxwood on numerous models. Your use of pear, along with you're beautiful design is why I've ordered the Duchess. 😁 Canute, Ryland Craze, chris watton and 3 others 6 Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout
chris watton Posted November 12, 2020 Author #1113 Posted November 12, 2020 Just thought I would mention that it looks like I will have an Australian distributor soon, Modelers Central. I think they will be placing an order in the new year. ccoyle, Richard44, Rik Thistle and 12 others 15 Vanguard Models on Facebook
Ronald-V Posted November 12, 2020 #1114 Posted November 12, 2020 Great to hear your bussiness is going well.👍 Rik Thistle, chris watton, hollowneck and 2 others 5 Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models
Gregory Posted November 12, 2020 #1115 Posted November 12, 2020 Chris, I noticed several members have already started or talked about starting Duchess builds. Would it be out of line to ask how many of these have flown off the shelf so far? Canute and mtaylor 2 “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon
chris watton Posted November 12, 2020 Author #1116 Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Gregory said: Chris, I noticed several members have already started or talked about starting Duchess builds. Would it be out of line to ask how many of these have flown off the shelf so far? It is selling quite well. In fact, I haven't got a lot of stock left, and need to re-order some parts. Sales ensure future kit investment, and good sales please me as I know I can continue what I want to develop and release. Looks like Royal George is likely at some point.. Edited November 12, 2020 by chris watton Gregory, usedtosail, BenD and 14 others 17 Vanguard Models on Facebook
chris watton Posted November 13, 2020 Author #1117 Posted November 13, 2020 Just received pictures of the Sphinx 3-d printed master carvings for stern and figurehead which will be cast in resin as per the Duchess.. KentM, Gord-Canada, p.hoek and 30 others 33 Vanguard Models on Facebook
glbarlow Posted November 13, 2020 #1118 Posted November 13, 2020 Nice! Canute, chris watton and mtaylor 3 Regards, Glenn Current Build: Royal Barge, Medway Long Boat Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose
chris watton Posted November 13, 2020 Author #1119 Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) Forgot to add, I had the production sets of carronade barrels arrive today, so they will be going on the website sometime next week. I have: 32 Pounder carronade barrel, slide carriage and PE (Standard armament of most British brigs/brig-sloops of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic era - an 18 gun brig like Cruiser would have had 16x32 pounder carronades and 2x6 pounder chase guns) 24 Pounder carronade barrel, slide carriage and PE 18 Pounder carronade barrel, slide carriage and PE 12 Pounder carronade barrel (early type with trunnions), with option of slide carriage or side carriage (like standard cannon) and PE Also available now is an 18 pounder short (42.75mm overall length), which were issued to most (but not all) 38 gun frigates Edited November 13, 2020 by chris watton p.hoek, KentM, Ryland Craze and 10 others 13 Vanguard Models on Facebook
James H Posted November 16, 2020 #1120 Posted November 16, 2020 Fresh from Vanguard Models. A 'sign' of things coming... 🤫😆 mtaylor, Ryland Craze, JeffT and 16 others 19 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
Glenn-UK Posted November 16, 2020 #1121 Posted November 16, 2020 19 minutes ago, James H said: Fresh from Vanguard Models. A 'sign' of things coming... 🤫😆 Looks like you may be busy Canute, BobG and mtaylor 3 Glenn (UK)
VTHokiEE Posted November 16, 2020 #1122 Posted November 16, 2020 Does the cutter currently available come with a small stand (for display as a stand alone model)? or will any of these assuming they will also be available by themselves? Canute 1 Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG)
James H Posted November 16, 2020 #1123 Posted November 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, VTHokiEE said: Does the cutter currently available come with a small stand (for display as a stand alone model)? or will any of these assuming they will also be available by themselves? You'll have to ask Chris that. I just have to build these up. Canute and mtaylor 2 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
dkuehn Posted November 16, 2020 #1124 Posted November 16, 2020 6 hours ago, James H said: Fresh from Vanguard Models. A 'sign' of things coming... 🤫😆 My wallet is already quivering with anticipation. I can hardly wait for the Sphinx to come out, it's going to be one hell of a beautiful kit. Canute, BobG, BenD and 2 others 5
chris watton Posted November 17, 2020 Author #1125 Posted November 17, 2020 6 hours ago, VTHokiEE said: Does the cutter currently available come with a small stand (for display as a stand alone model)? or will any of these assuming they will also be available by themselves? Only boats that are made for the kits, as they need to have specific distances, especially if stowed on beams. If they came with cradles, there would be a good chance they would be in the wrong positions, depending on where and how they are stowed. Canute and mtaylor 2 Vanguard Models on Facebook
VTHokiEE Posted November 17, 2020 #1126 Posted November 17, 2020 Hmm, I think that I am misunderstanding the answer (or I phrased the question poorly, both very possible). I didn’t mean a cradle for display on another ship model, but for display on your desk on its own for example. One of the small ships boats that Master Korabel sells (here at agesofsail.com: Yawl) seemingly comes with a nice display stand so that it makes a complete package on its own. I was thinking that would be a neat addition, but as I think about it more it is not that difficult to scratch build one. hollowneck, Canute, KentM and 1 other 4 Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG)
chris watton Posted November 23, 2020 Author #1127 Posted November 23, 2020 I now have 1:64th carronade kits available. These are: 12 Pounder early carronade with choice of truck or sliding carriage. (These really are quite dinky...) 18, 24 and 32 Pounder carronades. They are sold as singles and include the black resin barrel, PE and laser cut pear carriage parts. For the 18, 24 and 32 Pounder carriages, there are choices for mounting on the deck or on the lower gun port opening ledge. In the pics, the trunnion bracket on the carronade barrels overhang the upper bed slightly, it does not on the production kit parts. https://vanguardmodels.co.uk/product/carronade-kits/ Also available now is the 18 Pounder short barrel. Canute, Glenn-UK, JeffT and 8 others 11 Vanguard Models on Facebook
Morgan Posted November 23, 2020 #1128 Posted November 23, 2020 Just in time for my Trincomalee upper deck! Are the 9 and short 18 pounder cannon Blomefield or Armstrong pattern? Gary mtaylor and Canute 2
chris watton Posted November 23, 2020 Author #1129 Posted November 23, 2020 They are the earlier versions, without the ring Morgan, mtaylor and Canute 3 Vanguard Models on Facebook
chris watton Posted November 24, 2020 Author #1130 Posted November 24, 2020 I had to log off and go to work when I typed that reply. I meant to add that the cannon are of the Armstrong pattern, as most of the subjects I will be doing are from around 1720-1800 - although I do know that after 1794, the Bloomfield pattern was to become standard in the navy (where the loop was forged over the knob on the cascabel). Canute, mtaylor, Morgan and 1 other 4 Vanguard Models on Facebook
chris watton Posted December 4, 2020 Author #1131 Posted December 4, 2020 Just a little update - In case some of you tried to make purchases on my website with a credit card and payment not completing, I had a long talk with the payment gateway tech support, and it appeared that one of my payment plug ins was not updated to to the latest version (should have done it automatically). We have now installed a new plug in that WorldPay gave me, which seems to have solved the payment fail problems. If you did try and order and wonder what the hell was wrong, sorry, it wasn't you, it was a pesky plug in... All is fine now... KentM, VTHokiEE, Canute and 3 others 6 Vanguard Models on Facebook
ASAT Posted December 4, 2020 #1132 Posted December 4, 2020 Any updates on Sphinx? Lou, In Pleasant View Harvey by ASAT- AL Scale 1:50 - Kitbash Fair American by ASAT - LSS Craftsman Plus https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23121-revenge-1577-by-asat-amati-164/
chris watton Posted December 5, 2020 Author #1133 Posted December 5, 2020 31 minutes ago, ASAT said: Any updates on Sphinx? I am working on it, just CAD stuff though, so no nice pics to show. Mainly masts and yard drawings, just to get the laser cut and PE associated with these assemblies nailed. I do have the sample cast resin stern and figurehead decoration arriving next week, and the PE for the three ships boats arriving too. These will be included in the Sphinx kit, but also available to buy as separate mini kits once ready (22 foot yawl, 24 foot launch and 28 foot pinnace) I am back at work full time, too, which is a pain, and I have had to spend a lot of time at the laser machine, cutting production parts for existing kits Edwardkenway, BenD, DelF and 9 others 12 Vanguard Models on Facebook
chris watton Posted December 6, 2020 Author #1134 Posted December 6, 2020 A little update. It has come to my attention that a lot of emails have gone unanswered. I can only apologise, the email account was not added to my main accounts, as I thought all mail came via 'enquiries@..' I feel really bad about this, as there are a lot of emails from people that I didn't even know I had, and must have thought I was ignoring them. However, this has now been resolved, so no more unanswered emails! Sorry, Chris jpalmer1970, Rustyj, mtaylor and 20 others 23 Vanguard Models on Facebook
James H Posted December 9, 2020 #1135 Posted December 9, 2020 Chris has just asked me to say that his website is just migrating to a new server and it's currently offline. Told it won't be too long now, so hold tight! glbarlow, Canute, Ryland Craze and 5 others 6 2 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
James H Posted December 9, 2020 #1136 Posted December 9, 2020 VM website back online at of 8.30pm GMT tonight. Canute, BobG, Glenn-UK and 3 others 5 1 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
chris watton Posted December 16, 2020 Author #1137 Posted December 16, 2020 Yesterday I had a small amount of stock for a selected few Blomefield pattern cannon. I will be having more sizes made in the future, but what I have now is shown in the line drawings. These are 3-d printed and are of a dull black colour. I will be using the 9 pounder Armstrong shorts for Sphinx. These (Blomefield) were introduced in around 1795, so it is very probable that if the model you are making was launched around this time, it would have had the newer Blomefield pattern. However, I would assume that older ships that were still active after this date would have kept their original armament throughout their operational careers (Armstrong pattern). I will get some pics of the castings soon. Cannon Carriage and gun sets (Blomefield) – VANGUARD MODELS GrandpaPhil, Captain Poison, glbarlow and 21 others 24 Vanguard Models on Facebook
AnobiumPunctatum Posted December 27, 2020 #1138 Posted December 27, 2020 Chris, is it possible that you offer the Armstrongs and also the Blombfields in scale 1/48? mtaylor and Canute 2 Regards Christian Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36 On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777 Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48 "Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." Salvador Dali
AlanDavison Posted December 27, 2020 #1139 Posted December 27, 2020 If Chris can’t do them then you can try the Model Monkey web site, they do a range of 3D printed 1/48 (and most other scales) ships canon as well as a host of other nautical items. mtaylor, egkb, AnobiumPunctatum and 1 other 4
chris watton Posted December 27, 2020 Author #1140 Posted December 27, 2020 I could get them in 48th, but it would take a few weeks. If you tell me the sizes I can let you know. mtaylor, bruce d and Canute 1 2 Vanguard Models on Facebook
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