AJohnson Posted June 26 #511 Posted June 26 Having had chance to trawl back through the posts on this I’m astonished at the reaction from some. Think of the possibilities, Chris has a few times teased that a Centurion might one day appear in VM’s range, where would we be if we did not have a variation of the scene in post #499 with Anson and Saumarez consulting a map? Please stick with it Chris, your VM customers will support, never mind the ones carping from the sidelines. Nipper, DB789, hollowneck and 7 others 9 1 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
James H Posted June 26 #512 Posted June 26 17 minutes ago, AJohnson said: never mind the ones carping from the sidelines. Only a Yorkshireman would say 'carping' 😆 Canute, thibaultron, Ryland Craze and 7 others 3 7 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
AJohnson Posted June 26 #513 Posted June 26 3 minutes ago, James H said: Only a Yorkshireman would say 'carping' 😆 Guilty as charged…. 😆 chris watton, James H, thibaultron and 4 others 2 5 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
chris watton Posted June 26 Author #514 Posted June 26 The figure set is being reworked, so should have an update within the next few days. In the meantime, I am busy producing Harpy fittings, laser cutting kits parts for orders and still working on Harpy CAD drawings in between everything else. We have now become so busy that my wife will be working full time for Vanguard Models from September, as it is neither fair or untenable for her to have a full time day job, and then to come home and work again until late putting kits together. My accountant confirmed the validity of this today. Our house is up for sale, as we need a larger premises, but no bites as yet, dammit.... SimonV, jpalmer1970, Ronald-V and 29 others 30 2 Vanguard Models on Facebook
Blue Ensign Posted June 26 #515 Posted June 26 Interesting times ahead Chris, and best wishes for the fruition of your plans. B.E. Ryland Craze, hollowneck, Canute and 7 others 10 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.
glbarlow Posted June 26 #516 Posted June 26 So you’re saying you will have a new boss? Ronald-V, thibaultron, chris watton and 7 others 3 7 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
chris watton Posted June 26 Author #517 Posted June 26 2 minutes ago, glbarlow said: So you’re saying you will have a new boss? Same as the old boss.... mtaylor, davyboy, mgatrost and 11 others 1 13 Vanguard Models on Facebook
oakheart Posted June 26 #518 Posted June 26 1 hour ago, chris watton said: Same as the old boss.... Who are you? 🙂 Old Collingwood, thibaultron, Canute and 2 others 2 3 Current Builds : Cutter "Speedy" 1828 from Plans by Bill Shoulders at 148 Bounty Launch - Scratch build - FINISHED 85 ft. Harbour Tug. scratch built from plans by Francis Smith. ( FINISHED but no build log for this ) HMS Lightning. kit bashed from Deans Marine HMS Kelly kit ( FINISHED ) yes at last....
chris watton Posted June 26 Author #519 Posted June 26 (edited) OK, dare I show them...Gulp... Updated files To me, they look great! Edited June 26 by chris watton Blue Ensign, mnewsholme, wvdhee and 39 others 26 1 15 Vanguard Models on Facebook
Tossedman Posted June 26 #520 Posted June 26 Wow! These look great! Canute, chris watton, hollowneck and 7 others 10 "I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it." Vincent Van Gogh
Martes Posted June 26 #521 Posted June 26 (edited) Much better! Hanging tails of the sitting captain could probably use some work, but the ensemble is already sufficient in conveying recognizable shapes. So the sculptor can do it right after all, if pressured enough Edited June 26 by Martes druxey, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4
Thukydides Posted June 26 #522 Posted June 26 I think they look great. Lots of nice details and folds to highlight and give depth to the models. chris watton, thibaultron, Canute and 7 others 10 Current Builds: HMS Perseus (Scratch) Completed Builds: Type VII C U Boat (HobbyBoss); HM Cutter Alert (Vanguard Models)
Old Collingwood Posted June 27 #523 Posted June 27 They will look Superb painted and weathered - washes and highlights 😉 Superb sculpts there Chris. OC. chris watton, mtaylor, Canute and 5 others 8 Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1
mnl Posted June 27 #524 Posted June 27 (edited) Much better, definitely worth persevering. Edited June 27 by mnl Fouled by autocorrect. Old Collingwood, chris watton, mtaylor and 2 others 5
TJM Posted June 27 #525 Posted June 27 5 hours ago, Thukydides said: I think they look great. Lots of nice details and folds to highlight and give depth to the models. This is very true. At these scales, details, especially cloth details, needs to be accentuated a bit to give the painter a chance to play with highlights and shadows. This is a stable in wargaming miniatures. This looks perfect to me Chris, and I will buy a set for sure! BR TJM Thukydides, chris watton, mtaylor and 6 others 9 Current Build: Danish Light Frigate 'Christiania', based on HMS Sphinx kit by Vanguard Models Completed Build: HMS Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Blue Ensign Posted June 27 #526 Posted June 27 I'm in, thank you for pressing on with this project.👍 B.E. Old Collingwood, thibaultron, DB789 and 6 others 9 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.
Craigie65 Posted June 27 #527 Posted June 27 Lovely, add me to the queue of buyers 😍 mtaylor, AJohnson, DB789 and 5 others 8 Cheers Craig Current Build HMS Indefatigable Erycina - Vanguard Models Finished: HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft, HMS Pegasus - Victory models, Nisha - Vanguard Models
AJohnson Posted June 27 #528 Posted June 27 1 minute ago, Craigie65 said: Lovely, add me to the queue of buyers 😍 And me! thibaultron, mtaylor, chris watton and 3 others 6 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
Kevin Posted June 27 #529 Posted June 27 10 minutes ago, AJohnson said: And me! me as well chris watton, Old Collingwood, AJohnson and 4 others 7 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
chris watton Posted June 27 Author #530 Posted June 27 I should get the final files for the figures next week, which I then need to set up on my 'slicing' program. I am thinking the more delicate parts may be better left on their base and supports, to help protect the more delicate parts, and the customer removes the supports. This isn't an issue, as I always use the lightest supports I can get away with to minimise the 'pock-marks' they leave behind. I hope to have the full suite of 3-d printed ships boats before the year's out (so Sphinx and Indy will have an option for all 3-d printed hull boats) - this will be quite a large investment in money, but I think worth it, as even I prefer the 3-d printed hulls, so imagine quite a few customers may, too. Regarding Harpy, I shall be sending Jim the laser cut, PE, 3-d printed parts next week, so you should see a build log of this soon. (I am very much looking forward to seeing what Jim does to this, I love the lines). I still have around 4-5 full working weeks for CAD (plan) work, so still plenty for me to do before even starting preliminaries for kit 18, which I anticipate starting in September. Finaly, I have been told by my PE supplier that copper is back on the menu, but more expensive. So, I will eventually have the PE copper plate option back for kits that have copper bottoms. I will keep them a separate option, as I know some prefer not to copper the bottom, or some even prefer the tape, so do not want to increase the cost of a kit to take into account the expensive PE copper when not everyone will use it - Best to keep it an option. dunnock, mtaylor, KentM and 25 others 26 2 Vanguard Models on Facebook
Morgan Posted June 27 #531 Posted June 27 2 hours ago, chris watton said: I hope to have the full suite of 3-d printed ships boats before the year's out (so Sphinx and Indy will have an option for all 3-d printed hull boats) - this will be quite a large investment in money, but I think worth it, as even I prefer the 3-d printed hulls, so imagine quite a few customers may, too. Any chance of adding 1:72 to the boat line-up to compliment some of your legacy kits from your earlier career 😁 Gary mtaylor, Canute, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4
chris watton Posted June 27 Author #532 Posted June 27 4 minutes ago, Morgan said: Any chance of adding 1:72 to the boat line-up to compliment some of your legacy kits from your earlier career 😁 Gary For the boats, yes, when I get time. Not the new figures, though, as I am pushing my luck at 64th for the delicate parts hollowneck, AJohnson, BobG and 6 others 9 Vanguard Models on Facebook
Ronald-V Posted June 27 #533 Posted June 27 Looking forward for Jim tackling the Harpy! hollowneck, thibaultron, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models
Nipper Posted June 27 #534 Posted June 27 Thank you Chris for perservering with the figures. There is nothing comparable to this on the market! Nipper Canute, mtaylor, hollowneck and 6 others 9 Current build: HMS Sphinx 1775 - 1/64 - Vanguard Models Completed build: HM Cutter Alert 1777 - 1/64 - Vanguard Models
GrandpaPhil Posted June 27 #535 Posted June 27 The figures look amazing! mtaylor, Old Collingwood, hollowneck and 4 others 7 Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
hollowneck Posted June 27 #536 Posted June 27 6 hours ago, chris watton said: so do not want to increase the cost of a kit to take into account the expensive PE copper when not everyone will use it - Best to keep it an option. Smart decision, Chris. The revised CAD drawings of the figure sculpts look excellent. For my figure set in 1:64, I'll design and print out a miniature, postage stamp sized color add-on to glue to the unfurled map. Where in the world might these officers be? HardeeHarHar, thibaultron, Old Collingwood and 4 others 7 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
hollowneck Posted June 27 #537 Posted June 27 Captain Aubrey just texted me to say that he and Lt. Pullings are on the Far Side of The World, in the Galapagos Islands. Works for me. I probably have a little time to locate a map... scrubbyj427, chris watton, mtaylor and 3 others 6 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
mnewsholme Posted June 27 #538 Posted June 27 figure set looks spot on now, chris watton, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Matt Current Builds HMS Winchelsea by Mnewsholme Duchess of Kingston by Mnewsholme Vanguard models 1:64 Previous Builds Lady Eleanor Vanguard models 1:64 completed
uss frolick Posted June 27 #539 Posted June 27 Don't forget to do a Killick, holding the toasted cheese: "Which I'm coming, ain't I?" scrubbyj427, Kevin, thibaultron and 9 others 7 5
Kevin Posted June 29 #540 Posted June 29 we all await James to make an amazing job of Harpy Old Collingwood, DB789, thibaultron and 6 others 9 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
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