DB789 Posted January 20, 2023 Author #31 Posted January 20, 2023 On 1/19/2023 at 8:49 AM, Craigie65 said: Well recovered, you are nearly there. Loving the paint scheme. If you think the white is too bright for the rubbing strake, perhaps an off-white might be more in keeping? Thanks Craigie, you’re entirely right an off-white would be better - but I won’t be able to repaint it nearly so neatly now it’s attached to the model and has chainplates crossing the rubbing strake - I think I’ll leave rather than risk making a mess. AJohnson 1 Quote Dan Current Build: Yacht Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Previous Builds: Fifie (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Nisha (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Zulu (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Saucy Jack (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Erycina (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HMS Alert (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Grecian (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Ranger (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HM Gun Brig Adder (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Waiting to be Built: Speedy (Vanguard Models, 1:64)
DB789 Posted January 24, 2023 Author #32 Posted January 24, 2023 So, Erycina is almost finished. Main, mizzen and topsail added. Inner jib in the process of being tied on. Sails and rigging all added. Almost finished except for the stand and adding a few coils of rope next weekend. Erycina is welcomed to the fishing fleet. Only Ranger still to join. The fleet, Erycina is the second largest after the Zulu. With the two smaller trawlers. Erycina like the rest of the Vanguard fishing fleet was a great pleasure to build and her hull has some of the most pleasing lines of the fleet. Thanks Chris for another superb kit and James H for another excellent set of instructions and build log. Thanks also to the other Erycina build logs: Glennard, Niwotwill, Bowline and Craigie - a hugely valuable resource. How did Erycina stack up compared to the rest of the fishing fleet? Under Chris’s new difficulty classification she’s rated “Amateur” which is the second level of difficulty above “Novice”. I think that he’s right. Her hull was straightforward to build despite the lovely curved shape. But her rigging was a little trickier that the other builds. Part of it was just two masts, sets of shrouds, ratlines, running rigging, etc. This added complexity meant that for each piece of rigging you might need to refer to two or three plans not just one sheet to ensure that rigging was routed correctly and tied off at the right points. All the info is there on the plans, but on this build you had to look a little for it. For example, I missed the set of blocks at the bottom of the top halyards on both masts and only added them later. This was a great learning curve for me as I head onto my first more complex build. The other added complexity is that, like Nisha, the plans are not full size and all measurements need to be scaled up. I can’t recommend these little Vanguard boats strongly enough for someone new to the hobby, as I am, and with limited modelling skills. Next I’ll be sticking with Vanguard but need to decide whether to build Ranger and complete the fishing fleet or challenge myself more and build a warship, Alert. I’m erring towards having a change and building Alert. chris watton, Knocklouder, wool132 and 5 others 6 2 Quote Dan Current Build: Yacht Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Previous Builds: Fifie (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Nisha (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Zulu (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Saucy Jack (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Erycina (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HMS Alert (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Grecian (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Ranger (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HM Gun Brig Adder (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Waiting to be Built: Speedy (Vanguard Models, 1:64)
Montaigne Posted January 24, 2023 #33 Posted January 24, 2023 Looking very good, well done! AJohnson 1 Quote
Diver Posted January 25, 2023 #34 Posted January 25, 2023 What a fine collection of vessels. I am in the process of building the Medway longboat by Syren. When complete I have decided to try my hand at the Lady Elanor. AJohnson 1 Quote
DB789 Posted January 25, 2023 Author #35 Posted January 25, 2023 14 minutes ago, Montaigne said: Looking very good, well done! Thank you! AJohnson 1 Quote Dan Current Build: Yacht Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Previous Builds: Fifie (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Nisha (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Zulu (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Saucy Jack (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Erycina (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HMS Alert (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Grecian (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Ranger (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HM Gun Brig Adder (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Waiting to be Built: Speedy (Vanguard Models, 1:64)
DB789 Posted January 25, 2023 Author #36 Posted January 25, 2023 11 minutes ago, Diver said: What a fine collection of vessels. I am in the process of building the Medway longboat by Syren. When complete I have decided to try my hand at the Lady Elanor. Thanks, I really enjoyed the Lady Eleanor, I thought that she was the easiest build of the Vanguard fishers. Good luck with your build! AJohnson 1 Quote Dan Current Build: Yacht Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Previous Builds: Fifie (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Nisha (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Zulu (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Saucy Jack (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Erycina (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HMS Alert (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Grecian (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Ranger (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HM Gun Brig Adder (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Waiting to be Built: Speedy (Vanguard Models, 1:64)
Bowline Posted January 25, 2023 #37 Posted January 25, 2023 What a fine fleet - and totally agree with all your positive comments on Vanguard kits. Congrats. AJohnson and DB789 2 Quote
Prowler901 Posted January 25, 2023 #38 Posted January 25, 2023 What a beautiful fleet! Outstanding work for sure. Todd AJohnson and DB789 2 Quote
Glenn-UK Posted January 25, 2023 #39 Posted January 25, 2023 Congratulations on completing another Vanguard build, your fleet looks impressive. I think you're ready to build The Alert. DB789, dunnock and AJohnson 3 Quote Glenn (UK)
Craigie65 Posted January 25, 2023 #40 Posted January 25, 2023 Those are lovely boats, Dan. The colours work well together. You should be very proud of your fleet and your skills. I think you would enjoy the challenge of one of Vanguard’s smaller warships - HMS Alert looks a sweet little model. With the instructions online you can always look to see how involved the build would be. AJohnson, dunnock and DB789 3 Quote Cheers Craig Current Build HMS Indefatigable Erycina - Vanguard Models Finished: HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft, HMS Pegasus - Victory models, Nisha - Vanguard Models
AJohnson Posted January 25, 2023 #41 Posted January 25, 2023 What a great looking fleet Dan! Well done on another nice build. Knocklouder, DB789 and dunnock 3 Quote 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
DB789 Posted January 25, 2023 Author #42 Posted January 25, 2023 Thank you all for your very kind comments and encouragement. Alert it is next! AJohnson and Craigie65 1 1 Quote Dan Current Build: Yacht Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Previous Builds: Fifie (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Nisha (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Zulu (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Saucy Jack (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Erycina (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HMS Alert (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Grecian (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Ranger (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HM Gun Brig Adder (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Waiting to be Built: Speedy (Vanguard Models, 1:64)
Craigie65 Posted January 25, 2023 #43 Posted January 25, 2023 Looking forward to you log Quote Cheers Craig Current Build HMS Indefatigable Erycina - Vanguard Models Finished: HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft, HMS Pegasus - Victory models, Nisha - Vanguard Models
DB789 Posted February 2, 2023 Author #44 Posted February 2, 2023 Last couple of photos. Erycina is finished. Montaigne, AJohnson, coxswain and 7 others 9 1 Quote Dan Current Build: Yacht Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Previous Builds: Fifie (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Nisha (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Zulu (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Saucy Jack (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Erycina (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HMS Alert (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Grecian (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Ranger (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HM Gun Brig Adder (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Waiting to be Built: Speedy (Vanguard Models, 1:64)
Dave_E Posted February 2, 2023 #45 Posted February 2, 2023 Very nice Sir indeed! 👍👍😀 Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models
DB789 Posted February 2, 2023 Author #46 Posted February 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Dave_E said: Very nice Sir indeed! 👍👍😀 Thanks Dave! Quote Dan Current Build: Yacht Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Previous Builds: Fifie (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Nisha (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Zulu (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Saucy Jack (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Erycina (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HMS Alert (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Grecian (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Ranger (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HM Gun Brig Adder (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Waiting to be Built: Speedy (Vanguard Models, 1:64)
Gus M Posted February 16, 2023 #47 Posted February 16, 2023 what a nice job and how well explained the progress, every day I like more and more these Vanguard fishing boats. Congratulations Quote Greetings Gus ------------------------------------------------------------------- Current build log: San Francisco Cross Section
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