Blue Ensign Posted November 28, 2021 Share #1711 Posted November 28, 2021 Nice work Chris. 👍 B.E. hollowneck, chris watton, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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...
Malcolm Greig Posted November 29, 2021 Share #1712 Posted November 29, 2021 Fantastic, I guess the sky is the limit now you have nailed the 3d printer. I struggle to get my ink printer synced to my computer!! I'm not suggesting for a minute that you consider a Sovereign of the Seas type model, but would 3d printer technology make such an undertaking possible (or practical)? Looking forward to the release of the two new fishing boats. They both look particularly attractive. regards Malcolm chris watton, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Completed builds; Caldercraft Mars; Vanguard Alert, Amati Revenge On the shelf; Vanguard DOK & the Sphinx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share #1713 Posted November 29, 2021 I would like to do a Restoration warship at some point, but the castings isn't the problem, it's getting the carvings done that is, and they would be very expensive to commission. But one day, I will, I have one in mind. (not Sovereign, though, that's a little too OTT for my mellowing taste) In the meantime, I have just booked the pick up for the Nisha and Erycina printed colour boxes, so should receive these Wednesday or Thursday, and kits go on sale Friday. I wasn't sure these boxes would be ready in time, so I was very pleased to learn they are just awaiting picking up! Edwardkenway, BobG, Viggen and 28 others 26 5 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share #1714 Posted November 29, 2021 Busy day! New laser machine arrived earlier (LaserPro Laser Engraving Machine Spirit GLS), and it's quite a bit larger than my trusty workhorse. I ordered it from the same company, as the software is identical. But the bed size is a lot larger. My Mercury 3 laser bed is 635x459mm, this one is 960x610mm. It is a big investment, but very necessary if I want to grow the business. The workshop is still a work in progress, as I am waiting for the wiring to be added for the electrics (lighting and plug sockets), and the doors will be changed to insulated roller doors. But it has had a brand new roof, floor levelled and a partition wall added, so this room is narrower than the other side. Bigger kits can now be developed! BobG, JpR62, DaveBaxt and 44 others 37 10 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted November 29, 2021 Share #1715 Posted November 29, 2021 Exciting times👍 B.E. chris watton, Canute, Rik Thistle 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...
hollowneck Posted November 29, 2021 Share #1716 Posted November 29, 2021 Chris, Nice set-up! Is the orange flash drive sending prototype files at 18.02 to the BIG GCC for the HMS Bristol?🤫 Inquiring minds need to know! Cheers, Ron thibaultron, Canute, chris watton and 1 other 4 Ron Director, Nautical Research Guild Secretary/Newsletter Editor, Philadelphia Ship Model Society Former Member/Secretary for the Connecticut Marine Model Society Current Build: Grace & Peace (Wyoming, 6-masted Schooner) Completed Builds: HMS Grecian, HMS Sphinx (as HMS Camilla) Ongakuka Maru, (Higaki Kaisen, It Takes A Village), Le Tigre Privateer, HMS Swan, HMS Godspeed, HMS Ardent, HMS Diana, Russian brig Mercury, Elizabethan Warship Revenge, Xebec Syf'Allah, USF Confederacy, HMS Granado, USS Brig Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubbyj427 Posted November 29, 2021 Share #1717 Posted November 29, 2021 Nice looking shop! Don’t even want to know what that set you back... nice machine though. So will it cut up to 960x610 or is that just the box size? thibaultron, mtaylor, chris watton and 1 other 4 Current Builds: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 - 5th rate 32 gun frigate (on hold for now) HMS Portland 1770 Prototype 1:48 - 4th rate 50 gun ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigie65 Posted November 29, 2021 Share #1718 Posted November 29, 2021 Are you teasing with the plans pinned to the wall? Is that a three decker on the far left? thibaultron, Canute, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Cheers Craig Current Build HMS Indefatigable Erycina - Vanguard Models Finished: HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft, HMS Pegasus - Victory models, Nisha - Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share #1719 Posted November 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, hollowneck said: Chris, Nice set-up! Is the orange flash drive sending prototype files at 18.02 to the BIG GCC for the HMS Bristol?🤫 Inquiring minds need to know! Cheers, Ron Hey Ron Sadly no, the little flash drive contained all the drivers and software for the new machine - but the external HDD also attached has all my files! 1 minute ago, scrubbyj427 said: Nice looking shop! Don’t even want to know what that set you back... nice machine though. So will it cut up to 960x610 or is that just the box size? That is the bed size (actual machine a lot larger), so it could cut up to 960 x610. However, more realistically, I will be cutting materials that are 800x600mm in size. Up until now, I have been restricted to a max material size of 600x400mm, which is fine for all kits I have done thus far. thibaultron, scrubbyj427, mtaylor and 6 others 9 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share #1720 Posted November 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, Craigie65 said: Are you teasing with the plans pinned to the wall? Is that a three decker on the far left? That is Royal George. I have a lot of plan sets I bought from the NMM, for future development purposes. Once scanned, they are often just left in their tubes forever. The Royal George plan is there because it is gorgeous, and I like to look at it The other two plans are future developments, with the one being very near future.. hollowneck, Craigie65, Thukydides and 8 others 10 1 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted November 29, 2021 Share #1721 Posted November 29, 2021 Chris, on top of being tidy and well-organized, your shop is even color-coordinated -- astonishing! chris watton, AJohnson, hollowneck and 4 others 7 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share #1722 Posted November 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, ccoyle said: Chris, on top of being tidy and well-organized, your shop is even color-coordinated -- astonishing! A happy coincidence! Damn, I am in desperate need of wall sockets! thibaultron, mtaylor, Canute and 3 others 6 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 29, 2021 Share #1723 Posted November 29, 2021 1 hour ago, chris watton said: That is Royal George. I have a lot of plan sets I bought from the NMM, for future development purposes. Once scanned, they are often just left in their tubes forever. The Royal George plan is there because it is gorgeous, and I like to look at it The other two plans are future developments, with the one being very near future.. One of the other sets of prints, the frigates, looks sort of Indefatigable style to me if I’m not mistaken. Gary mtaylor, Canute, Craigie65 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Posted November 29, 2021 Share #1724 Posted November 29, 2021 If you were nearer i would come and complete the electrical install for you. mtaylor, Canute and thibaultron 3 Current Build(s): H.M.S Diana 1794 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale Completed Builds: H.M.S. Cruiser 1797 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale H.M. Naval Cutter Speedy 1828 - Model Shipwright 1:48 Royal Caroline 1749 - Panart 1:47 H.M. Brig Supply 1759 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Pickle 1778 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.Y. Chatham 1741 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Resolution Cutter - Corel 1:50 H.M.S. Racehorse - Sergal 1:47 (Renamed H.M.S. Thunder 1740) first wooden kit build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share #1725 Posted November 29, 2021 12 minutes ago, Morgan said: One of the other sets of prints, the frigates, looks sort of Indefatigable style to me if I’m not mistaken. Gary It sort of is! Development starts soon. 4 minutes ago, Thunder said: If you were nearer i would come and complete the electrical install for you. Trying to get electricians has been a complete nightmare, no one seems to want the work! thibaultron, hollowneck, Canute and 1 other 3 1 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigie65 Posted November 29, 2021 Share #1726 Posted November 29, 2021 11 minutes ago, chris watton said: It sort of is! Development starts soon. Well that’s 2022 planned: build two fishing boats and save for a big frigate. Now how to tell the Admiral that DIANA is going in the stash…… thibaultron, mtaylor, chris watton and 1 other 4 Cheers Craig Current Build HMS Indefatigable Erycina - Vanguard Models Finished: HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft, HMS Pegasus - Victory models, Nisha - Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Posted November 29, 2021 Share #1727 Posted November 29, 2021 1 hour ago, chris watton said: It sort of is! Development starts soon. Trying to get electricians has been a complete nightmare, no one seems to want the work! Strange looks like an easy, straight forward job, as was your garage assume consumer unit is handy. I've had the same problem with roofers and plumbers. My best friend, who was a plumber and we worked together, died early during the first lock down, finding someone since has been a nightmare. Canute, chris watton, Ryland Craze and 2 others 2 3 Current Build(s): H.M.S Diana 1794 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale Completed Builds: H.M.S. Cruiser 1797 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale H.M. Naval Cutter Speedy 1828 - Model Shipwright 1:48 Royal Caroline 1749 - Panart 1:47 H.M. Brig Supply 1759 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Pickle 1778 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.Y. Chatham 1741 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Resolution Cutter - Corel 1:50 H.M.S. Racehorse - Sergal 1:47 (Renamed H.M.S. Thunder 1740) first wooden kit build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted November 29, 2021 Share #1728 Posted November 29, 2021 Finding trades people the last year or so has been a nightmare. One of my local friends is pulling his hair out over it. We've talked about the both of us doing what he wants but then getting it inspected and approved is a big problem as the inspectors and codes insist on licenses for doing any plumbing or electrical. It's not that there's a shortage of them but that they are all so busy re-working houses that been bought by new owners. chris watton, hollowneck, Canute and 1 other 3 1 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...
Jonny 007 Posted November 30, 2021 Share #1729 Posted November 30, 2021 Hi Chris, I’m super keen on building the Nisha and would like to do it with sails. As I am on the opposite side of the planet and shipping is niggly am I better off to wait till they are in stock? Or do I just buy one on Friday and get the sails sent out at a later date? Been following all your builds with great interest and am looking forward to building one of you ships. Thanks Canute, mtaylor and chris watton 3 CURRENT BUILD HMS Bounty’s Jolly Boat - AL - FINISHED HM Schooner Ballahoo - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted November 30, 2021 Share #1730 Posted November 30, 2021 Be careful of that heater plugged into the power strip! My friends had the cord to their's catch fire 2 weeks ago! Thankfully they caught it in time. mtaylor, hollowneck, chris watton and 2 others 4 1 Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Posted November 30, 2021 Share #1731 Posted November 30, 2021 7 hours ago, mtaylor said: Finding trades people the last year or so has been a nightmare. One of my local friends is pulling his hair out over it. We've talked about the both of us doing what he wants but then getting it inspected and approved is a big problem as the inspectors and codes insist on licenses for doing any plumbing or electrical. It's not that there's a shortage of them but that they are all so busy re-working houses that been bought by new owners. I only gave my part P up recently as too busy as Electrical Engineer for Nestle. Had my own business on days off. You can get signed off by local council, need to inform before start and they will inspect at first fix and then at end of works. The trouble is electricians are getting big money for contracts so don't want the smaller jobs. mtaylor, Canute, Rik Thistle and 3 others 5 1 Current Build(s): H.M.S Diana 1794 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale Completed Builds: H.M.S. Cruiser 1797 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale H.M. Naval Cutter Speedy 1828 - Model Shipwright 1:48 Royal Caroline 1749 - Panart 1:47 H.M. Brig Supply 1759 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Pickle 1778 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.Y. Chatham 1741 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Resolution Cutter - Corel 1:50 H.M.S. Racehorse - Sergal 1:47 (Renamed H.M.S. Thunder 1740) first wooden kit build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share #1732 Posted November 30, 2021 5 hours ago, Jonny 007 said: Hi Chris, I’m super keen on building the Nisha and would like to do it with sails. As I am on the opposite side of the planet and shipping is niggly am I better off to wait till they are in stock? Or do I just buy one on Friday and get the sails sent out at a later date? Been following all your builds with great interest and am looking forward to building one of you ships. Thanks All sail sets ordered with the new kits will be sent as soon as I receive. I did think I ordered them far enough ahead that I would have them by now, but alas.... Canute, mtaylor, thibaultron and 3 others 4 2 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasseji Posted December 1, 2021 Share #1733 Posted December 1, 2021 On 11/30/2021 at 12:19 AM, mtaylor said: Finding trades people the last year or so has been a nightmare. One of my local friends is pulling his hair out over it. We've talked about the both of us doing what he wants but then getting it inspected and approved is a big problem as the inspectors and codes insist on licenses for doing any plumbing or electrical. It's not that there's a shortage of them but that they are all so busy re-working houses that been bought by new owners. There is an influx of trades People in other parts of Europe now tho, a lot of those who were working in the UK and Now cant get a work permit are getting back to the mainland thibaultron, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 3 1 Jacek Current Build: HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models 1/64 On Hold/Parallel: Lady Nelson - Amati/Victory Models 1/64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Posted December 1, 2021 Share #1734 Posted December 1, 2021 The main reason there is no trades in the UK, other than those due to retire, is that no one has been going into apprenticeships. For the last three generations parents have pushed everyone to have a degree. To make it worse they made the apprenticeships easier so that those who could not get it at uni could do it. Most of our young trades persons are lacking in knowledge. The colleges can't train them so us, older Engineers, are having to do it in house. Rik Thistle, thibaultron, davyboy and 3 others 5 1 Current Build(s): H.M.S Diana 1794 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale Completed Builds: H.M.S. Cruiser 1797 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale H.M. Naval Cutter Speedy 1828 - Model Shipwright 1:48 Royal Caroline 1749 - Panart 1:47 H.M. Brig Supply 1759 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Pickle 1778 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.Y. Chatham 1741 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Resolution Cutter - Corel 1:50 H.M.S. Racehorse - Sergal 1:47 (Renamed H.M.S. Thunder 1740) first wooden kit build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted December 1, 2021 Share #1735 Posted December 1, 2021 Can we steer this topic back to what it was, and not skirt around politics please... WestPort, DaveBaxt, mtaylor and 10 others 13 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...
Craigie65 Posted December 3, 2021 Share #1736 Posted December 3, 2021 Well that’s Christmas all sorted. Nisha and Erycina ordered. 😍 AJohnson, chris watton, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Cheers Craig Current Build HMS Indefatigable Erycina - Vanguard Models Finished: HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft, HMS Pegasus - Victory models, Nisha - Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share #1737 Posted December 3, 2021 Nisha and Erycina are now in stock: Nisha – Brixham ‘Mumble Bee’ – VANGUARD MODELS Erycina – Plymouth Trawler – VANGUARD MODELS I waited until I have all the kit ingredients for the kits here with me, but optional pre made sail sets are still to come. Craigie65, Oboship, mtaylor and 11 others 14 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted December 3, 2021 Share #1738 Posted December 3, 2021 Lovely 😁 Couldn't resist, Just ordered a "Nisha" to have a go at during the Christmas period onwards... 🎄 Btw. Chris I don't know if you keep a "wants list" - but I love Thames Sailing barges, just saying..... thibaultron, Craigie65, BobG and 4 others 7 Andrew Current builds:- HM Gun-brig Sparkler - Vanguard (1/64) , HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64) Completed (Kits):- Vanguard Models (1/64) :- HM Cutter Trial , Nisha - Brixham trawler Caldercraft (1/64) :- HMS Orestes(Mars), HM Cutter Sherbourne Paper Shipwright (1/250) :- TSS Earnslaw, Puffer Starlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share #1739 Posted December 3, 2021 I know Billings do a sailing Thames barge, that was my first ever wooden kit purchase! I will have another two fishing related kits out after these, and that will be it for this line for a very good while. Here are the new boxes, fully printed box tops for these. thibaultron, usedtosail, kurtvd19 and 22 others 25 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oboship Posted December 4, 2021 Share #1740 Posted December 4, 2021 Just ordered Nisha! My wife has "mildly" encouraged me after she saw the model on Chris' website ("That's a sweet ship! Why don't you order one -now?") I'm looking forward to receiving the kit... Uwe AJohnson, mtaylor, Rustyj and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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