PhillH Posted June 19, 2021 Share #1381 Posted June 19, 2021 Best wishes for the future of Vanguard models Chris, your kits are already the gold standard and your inovative ideas never cease to amaze me. I have Sphinx on my list as James' build looks amazing but now you tempt me with a hint of a (really) big one. I will need bigger house. Phill thibaultron, mtaylor, chris watton and 1 other 4 Current Build: HM Cutter Alert 1777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted June 19, 2021 Share #1382 Posted June 19, 2021 Good luck Chris, all the best for the future, and thank you @James H thibaultron, Canute, chris watton and 3 others 6 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aferox Posted June 20, 2021 Share #1383 Posted June 20, 2021 Congratulations, and more best wishes for you and your wife! Looking forward to Sphinx. chris watton, mtaylor, KentM and 2 others 5 Current builds: Santa Maria (multi-kit bash), Constellation (AL) Past builds: Beagle, Thermopylae (restoration), Blue Shadow, Wappen von Hamburg, Half Moon, America, Golden Hind Ships in bottles (some): Marco Polo, viking ship, Prince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share #1384 Posted June 30, 2021 I had a delivery today from one of my suppliers. This included more machined pearwood blocks, so these are again available as an option for Alert, Speedy, Flirt and Duchess. As well as lanterns, I also had new cannon barrels arrive. I did read in a few threads on the forum that more than a few are disappointed with standard kit barrels, as they never seem to be the correct size, made worse by mating them with equally inappropriate carriages. Someone mentioned that all kits have problems in this area. I don't think this is strictly true. Here are some pics (still got packaging fibres on them, sorry..) of the three sizes of barrel I had made for a future development - a 24 Pounder Armstrong long barrels, 12 Pounder Blomefield pattern long chase barrel (only 2 per kit), and a 42-Pounder carronade and fittings (the kit they are for has 18 of those bad boys)! These are all exact scale and correct for the model they are intended for. And finally, while I wait for the USB stick from Jim, which contain the Sphinx pics for the manual, I just started a new little kit. The pics show the very first time the parts for the hull were assembled (yesterday), and probably do not 100% reflect the final designs. I just needed to check all major structural parts - it will be quite a cute little thing... thibaultron, Beef Wellington, VonHoldinghausen and 30 others 33 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freezing Parrot Posted June 30, 2021 Share #1385 Posted June 30, 2021 I like the look of that new kit already! mtaylor, chris watton, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Mike currently SE of Disorder Current Build: HM Cutter Lady Nelson - Amati Previous Build: Swift 1805 - Artesania Latina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted June 30, 2021 Share #1386 Posted June 30, 2021 You surely are a master hand at this kit designing malarkey Chris, another irresistible model in the offing. 🤔 B. E Canute, Richard44, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share #1387 Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Blue Ensign said: You surely are a master hand at this kit designing malarkey Chris, another irresistible model in the offing. 🤔 B. E Actually, this little lady is Nisha, a Brixham 'Mumble-bee'! When I saw her sexy little lines in the Edgar J Marsh book, I couldn't resist... First off deck bereft of fittings location holes, as I am currently designing them. At least, until I can carry on with Sphinx.. Edited June 30, 2021 by chris watton JeffT, rusty b, BenD and 8 others 11 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted June 30, 2021 Share #1388 Posted June 30, 2021 I did sort of bend his ear about a Brixham boat.....y'know, being one of England's most important fishing ports 😆 Rustyj, Ryland Craze, chris watton and 6 others 9 SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Harpy - 1796 (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 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Thistle Posted July 2, 2021 Share #1389 Posted July 2, 2021 A lovely video on the new addition.... Richard Hsae, thibaultron, BenD and 20 others 22 1 Current build: U.S. Army K51 Radio Truck with K52 Trailer - 1944 - MiniArt - 1:35 Next build: PM Research Crank Shaper - late 1800s - 1:12 Part finished: HMS Flirt (MSE) - 1782 Vanguard Models - 1:64 Finished: Archer anti-tank gun Diorama - 1944 -Tamiya 1:35 : Churchill MkVII tank Diorama - Tamiya - 1:35 - 1944 : Sherman Firefly Tank Diorama - Revell - 1/76 - WWII : Humber MkII Scout Car Diorama - - Revell - 1:76 - WWII : PM Research Drill Press - 1895 - 1:12 : PM Research Milling Machine - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Engineering Lathe - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Beam model steam engine - 1770s onwards - 1:12 (est) : Stuart 10V model steam engine circa 1920s - 1:12 (est) : Lady Eleanor Fifie Circa 1900 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 : Dallas Cutter 1815 - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share #1390 Posted July 6, 2021 I now have 2 sizes of new lanterns in stock. They are not cheap, but are very detailed and 3-D printed in very hard resin. I have them in 12 and 15mm sizes, the 15mm is the same that is used for Sphinx (ordered extra for fittings stock). They come in two parts for the main body and top canopy, brass rod and pre cut glazing. Lanterns – High Detail (sold individually) – VANGUARD MODELS Kevin, Glenn-UK, Richard44 and 9 others 12 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelF Posted July 7, 2021 Share #1391 Posted July 7, 2021 14 hours ago, chris watton said: They are not cheap They seem very reasonable to me, especially considering the quality (I've just seen them on James's Sphinx). The only ones I know of comparable quality are Syren's and they're $12.75 & $13.75 for the two sizes (roughly £9 and £10, and leaving aside any differences in shipping charges). Pity Speedy doesn't need lanterns! Just one question - you say they're made from very hard resin but the website says they're not resin? KentM, catopower, mtaylor and 3 others 6 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 July 7, 2021 Author Share #1392 Posted July 7, 2021 Will have to check that. The lanterns are 3-D printed in the same hard resin as the Sphinx boat beam brackets. I am assuming it is a resin of some sort. catopower, thibaultron, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share #1393 Posted July 10, 2021 Just realised I never got back to you DelF. The reason for the difference in description for the new lanterns is because we wanted to differentiate between actual resin castings and and 3-d printed parts, which is a completely different resin anyway. I have just completed all laser cutting for Sphinx. I can now tell you that the laser time for each kit is six and a half hours. There are 33 separate laser cut sheets in 8 different thicknesses from 0.5-4mm One of the reasons I really need a second machine... Richard44, toms10, Glenn-UK and 17 others 13 3 4 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted July 10, 2021 Share #1394 Posted July 10, 2021 Six and a half hours of laser cutting! That's a lot of parts. hollowneck, chris watton, Ryland Craze 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...
James H Posted July 19, 2021 Share #1395 Posted July 19, 2021 NEW AT VANGUARD MODELS! - 'BUY NOW, PAY LATER' (Pay In Three) from PayPal. I've been helping Chris with his website and PayPal have really been bugging us with rolling out this system for VM customers. VM satisfies their criteria which allows customers to make purchases from £30 to £2000 using a three-payment system. Once you go to PayPal checkout, you will have an option to choose this. The total cost is split into three equal payments at 0% interest, and then the remainder is paid on the due dates over the following two months. The great news is you of course get your items shipped straight away as you would if you'd paid up-front. That'll help break up some of those costs we all have when it comes to buying our kits and stuff! https://vanguardmodels.co.uk https://www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/paypal-payin3/faq There are some territory restrictions, but can't remember them at moment! Glenn-UK, jpalmer1970, Richard44 and 15 others 16 2 SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Harpy - 1796 (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 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share #1396 Posted July 21, 2021 Started designs on a companion to the Brixham Mumble Bee Nisha, a larger relative from Plymouth, which was later converted into a yacht - great lines, so fine. Not sure if I shall develop these two together, like Fifie and Zulu, as these are a little more complex (larger one has 16 bulkheads, and only around 350mm long) but am hoping to have the smaller Nisha out first. I have drawn fittings specific to each, like winch drums and the distinctive tow posts. These will have 1x4mm limewood first planking, and 0.8x3mm pear for second planking. JeffT, scrubbyj427, realworkingsailor and 33 others 33 3 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted July 21, 2021 Share #1397 Posted July 21, 2021 Chris, time matter question; Have you been able to make my regular 24 hour day to 30 hours? Seems like you, James and Chuck have found the golden source to extend the day. Looking good and fascinating. thibaultron, Ryland Craze, hollowneck and 5 others 8 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...
James H Posted July 21, 2021 Share #1398 Posted July 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Nirvana said: Seems like you, James and Chuck have found the golden source to extend the day. I only wish. I'm now on starting Sphinx shroud pendants and my room is blistering hot. It's almost unworkable for I need to stay in there for as long as I can before it makes me feel drained and sick. Neill, Ryland Craze, chris watton and 5 others 3 5 SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Harpy - 1796 (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 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted July 21, 2021 Share #1399 Posted July 21, 2021 Warm/hot work shop is no fun. I have the same issue every once in a while. I like to build the Sphinx some day. First I have to reduce (with other words build) what I have in my shop. Today is going to be perfect day in the shop, not to warm and with a nice breeze. mtaylor, Ryland Craze, thibaultron and 1 other 4 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...
Roger Pellett Posted July 21, 2021 Share #1400 Posted July 21, 2021 As they used to say in the Navy, “If you can’t get your job done during the 24 day, work nights.” Roger Canute, mtaylor, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted July 27, 2021 Share #1401 Posted July 27, 2021 Ooh, what's this? GrandpaPhil, Nirvana, egkb and 19 others 18 4 SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Harpy - 1796 (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 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted July 27, 2021 Share #1402 Posted July 27, 2021 It seems to be one long string of Christmasses in your workshop, James.... looking forward to seeing this take shape. I do wonder whether those 42 pounders are destined for that hull though?!? Exciting developments, Chris! mtaylor, Canute, ccoyle and 3 others 6 Current build(s): Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler "Erycina" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Paused on the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) / HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share #1403 Posted July 30, 2021 Just to let you know, Sphinx will be available for pre-order tomorrow, well, in about 90 minutes time. I now have everything with me apart from the plans and manual, which I cannot submit to the printers until the prototype model is complete (for final shots for box art and manual). robdurant, BenD, JeffT and 9 others 12 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted July 30, 2021 Share #1404 Posted July 30, 2021 43 minutes ago, chris watton said: Just to let you know, Sphinx will be available for pre-order tomorrow, well, in about 90 minutes time. I now have everything with me apart from the plans and manual, which I cannot submit to the printers until the prototype model is complete (for final shots for box art and manual). Great news, do you have a forecast date in mind for kits being available, noting you are waiting for Jim to complete the prototype. mtaylor, Canute and thibaultron 3 Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted July 30, 2021 Share #1405 Posted July 30, 2021 Pre ordered😀 Rustyj, Canute, chris watton and 3 others 6 Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share #1406 Posted July 31, 2021 10 hours ago, glennard2523 said: Great news, do you have a forecast date in mind for kits being available, noting you are waiting for Jim to complete the prototype. I think three weeks. I could get plans and manual printed right now, but prefer to wait until the model is complete - but I do want the actual release to be no later than three weeks. I will show you work in progress box art, some pics and text are just placeholders, and the bar code is for Duchess... PRE-ORDER KIT HERE: https://vanguardmodels.co.uk/product/hms-sphinx-1775/ PRE-ORDER PEAR BLOCK SET HERE: https://vanguardmodels.co.uk/product/hms-sphinx-pearwood-block-set/ Neill, realworkingsailor, druxey and 20 others 16 1 6 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted July 31, 2021 Share #1407 Posted July 31, 2021 (edited) Chris, Any thoughts on coming up with display pedestals for your box art and promo pictures that are a little more in keeping with the quality of this beautiful piece of art? I realize display option details will be up to each builder, but I find the base as shown somewhat distracting from the rest of the fine workmanship. Edited July 31, 2021 by Gregory Canute, mtaylor and Old Collingwood 3 “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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share #1408 Posted July 31, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Gregory said: Chris, Any thoughts on coming up with display pedestals for your box art and promo pictures that are a little more in keeping with the quality of this beautiful piece of art? I realize display option details will be up to each builder, but I find the base as shown somewhat distracting from the rest of the fine workmanship. In every kit, I include two stands, the one shown above, which is for the build only, and a much nicer acetate stand to display the finished model which, for Sphinx, has a laser engraved nameplate for each side. I know that a lot of kits do not include any stand, and if they do, they call it a 'Bonus'! I have attached a pic of the display stand for Sphinx, and next to it is the two stands for my upcoming sub £100 kit - the MDF is for the build and the acetate version with nameplates is for the final display. No matter what cost the kit, they all have the two stands. Edited July 31, 2021 by chris watton Viggen, DelF, jpalmer1970 and 16 others 19 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted July 31, 2021 Share #1409 Posted July 31, 2021 The acetate is very nice. I was reluctant to make comments that sound critical, I just felt the MDF cradle really detracted from the otherwise beautiful model in the photographs.. thibaultron, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 “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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted July 31, 2021 Share #1410 Posted July 31, 2021 Not many, if any kit providers include one stand let alone two. Thanks Chris! chris watton, Old Collingwood, Canute and 2 others 5 Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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