Erycina by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler - protoype build

[Steve G]

15 hours ago, chris watton said:

There is certainly more to these than the Fifie and Zulu, even the diminutive Nisha has already surpassed those in page count for the main manual, and have not even finished that yet!

 

Just because they're smaller doesn't mean they have less fidelity of detail, and because they may attract more beginners also doesn't mean corners being cut to keep prices down (the market is already awash with such products). They will not be the cheapest 'first or second kit' on the market, but I bet most will enjoy building them and, more importantly, finish them, before giving up in frustration. This is why everything is so important, from the materials and fit of parts, to the very important manual.

 

Love what Jim has done with the livery of these!

What a truly great philosophy.  I'm new to this, but my attitude is basically, I'm going to be investing hundreds of hours into building this model. The relative cost of the kit is insignificant compared to the man hours in producing a finished product. The last thing I want is the manufacturer cutting corners to save cost. That helps no one.

 

The thing I really appreciate is the way you adapt your design and construction to help the builder.

This is Demings wheel in action.

 

Bloody well done.

[glbarlow]

The details are great, really fine work with the laser. The companionway is especially nice looking. 
 

There are plenty of cheap, harder to build entry models out there. It’s so nice to see Vanguard providing such detailed quality models. Undoubtedly the get what you pay for, in this case well worth the price.  

[BobG]

3 hours ago, glbarlow said:

It’s so nice to see Vanguard providing such detailed quality models.

 

Glenn, even though fishing vessels don't seem to be your cup of tea, you could consider adding one of these models to your queue as a small side project while you are working on the Winnie. A little variety and change of scenery might add to the fun...

[James H]

And now the swan-song for this lovely little build. These will be released within a couple of weeks. It's as close to giving birth as I can get 😆

 

Unlike Nisha, there are two masts to make here, but the mizzen is just a single piece of tapered dowel. The only difference between this and Nisha is that the mizzen carries another sail and also needs some simple shrouds and rats installing. 

 

 

 

To fit the bowsprit, the opening needs elongating. I used some 3mm dowel wrapped in 180 grit paper. This was tested until I got a nice fit with the bowsprit. 

 

 

If you buy the optional sail set, you will need to fit the sails before masting. Note that I dyed the sails in dark brown, which was quite typical for a working vessel of this period. 

 

 

 

Those shrouds and rats are so easy, as you can see. A ratline spacing template is provided on the plans, making this a whole lot easier for you. 

 

 

No one wants an MDF stand when the acrylic is far nicer. Here is the stand, complete with keel plug to make sure the model is properly aligned to waterline for display.

 

 

And the finals!

 

 

 

Thanks for checking in. Watch out for release very soon. 

[yvesvidal]

It is so precious !!!! This is going to be a big hit on the market place.

 

Yves

[niwotwill]

Really nice and looks like fun to build. A couple of weeks to release. I better tell my Santa to order soon for Christmas.

 

Regards

Will

[Craigie65]

Takes me straight back to Devon and many happy memories.  Can’t wait for its release.