knightyo Posted June 29 Share #541 Posted June 29 On 6/27/2024 at 3:19 PM, uss frolick said: Don't forget to do a Killick, holding the toasted cheese: "Which I'm coming, ain't I?" I actually have a secret wish for an Aubrey/Maturin set; adding Killick with a coffee pot would be magnificent. I'm sure Chris wouldn't be able to make a profit on them due to relatively small number of people who would purchase them, but I sure would. Maybe they could be a premium option with an HMS Surprise kit down the road. Alan Old Collingwood, cotrecerf, hollowneck and 7 others 9 1 Alan's POB Build Log HMS Triton 1/64 Alan's POB Build Log USS Syren 1/64 Alan's Build Log Nina 1/106 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted July 1 Share #542 Posted July 1 Lets not foreget Nelson a sculpt of him would be so cool. OC. mtaylor, chris watton, Canute and 1 other 4 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted July 1 Share #543 Posted July 1 A new Nelson figure has been created by Chris. BobG, chris watton, hollowneck and 8 others 11 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 July 1 Author Share #544 Posted July 1 (edited) In fact I have two Nelson figures, one is yet to be added, though. This was have been available for four years Edited July 1 by chris watton thibaultron, Pitan, GrandpaPhil and 15 others 16 2 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted July 1 Author Share #545 Posted July 1 (edited) I have been asked about 72nd scale versions of the 3-d printed boats. These are now done (well, almost, 18' cutter has about an hour's printing left), so later I shall have a 24 and 26' launch and an 18' cutter available in 72nd scale. Later this week I shall have print and laser cut files for a 24 foot cutter. ETA - Now in stock: 3D-Printed Ship’s Boats – VANGUARD MODELS Edited July 1 by chris watton Glenn-UK, Ronald-V, Trumper07 and 13 others 15 1 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollowneck Posted July 1 Share #546 Posted July 1 47 minutes ago, chris watton said: I have been asked about 72nd scale versions of the 3-d printed boats. Investing time and treasure with these 1:72 scale boats is a good move, Chris. As you're aware, there are quite a few kits from other manufacturers in this smaller scale (no names mentioned here) that need "upgrades." I'm almost certain that you'll continue to see orders for 1:72 figures for this same reason. 1:64 is the "sweet spot" for the majority of AOS kit builder/bashers; 1:72 comes in a close second. Good luck on moving house (and business!) and thank you for still paying close attention to your primary market! DB789, kurtvd19, thibaultron and 6 others 9 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...
chris watton Posted July 6 Author Share #547 Posted July 6 (edited) OK, over this weekend, I shall have three scales for the new 3-d printed 24 foot cutter in stock. 1:72nd, 1:64th (of course..) and 1:48th. Each will come with a fully detailed 3-d printed hull with nice clinker planking and a sheet of 0.8mm pear for the laser cut fore and aft floor, seats, knees and oars. 24′ Cutter (full kit – various scales) – VANGUARD MODELS This is not an enlarged file of the 18 foot cutter, but completely new and based off original plans. Edited July 6 by chris watton CiscoH, Glenn-UK, JpR62 and 41 others 38 3 3 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted July 10 Share #548 Posted July 10 Nice to see her set up for single banked rowing 👍 B.E. mtaylor, chris watton, thibaultron and 3 others 6 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...
glbarlow Posted July 12 Share #549 Posted July 12 I wanted a 1:48 version but unfortunately the postage to the US is near equal to the boat. Guess I’ll have to wait for me to have a larger order to optimize the postage. Still, very nice offering. I’ve never like making ships boats the old way. thibaultron, Canute and mtaylor 3 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...
chris watton Posted July 12 Author Share #550 Posted July 12 Damn! That's the trouble with the pre made hulls, they need to be packed well and in a box, otherwise they just won't make it in one piece. Stuff like that is always better if ordered with larger items. But we will look at the postage options, these are always a nightmare and sometimes way over charge. When that is the case, I always refund the difference. Canute, AJohnson, hollowneck and 6 others 8 1 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted July 12 Share #551 Posted July 12 I appreciate postage is not within your control. For reference it’s near the same amount as when you mailed me Sphinx a few years ago. Hence waiting for a bigger order. Adder appeals to me 😊… once my Winchelsea is complete. mtaylor, thibaultron, JeffT 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...
chris watton Posted July 25 Author Share #552 Posted July 25 (edited) Just a little update: We now have premium sail sets back in stock for Saucy Jack and Ranger, plus machined walnut blocks (including sister blocks) sets for Speedy. And today, my wife starts working for Vanguard Models full time, my peace is shattered! Edited July 25 by chris watton robdurant, DelF, AJohnson and 22 others 15 10 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted July 25 Share #553 Posted July 25 49 minutes ago, chris watton said: And today, my wife starts working for vanguard Models full time, my peace is shattered! Good luck to you Chris 😆 - Seriously, hope the VM team goes from strength to strength. 👍 DB789, Canute, thibaultron and 4 others 6 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollowneck Posted July 25 Share #554 Posted July 25 6 hours ago, chris watton said: And today, my wife starts working for Vanguard Models full time, my peace is shattered! And now, you'll need to regularly submit mission plans to the Admiralty. Cheers! Canute, chris watton, mtaylor and 3 others 4 2 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...
chris watton Posted July 25 Author Share #555 Posted July 25 Cheers guys! This does mean that orders will be done a lot quicker, and we will be able to actually build up more stock. Within the next week, I will have completed/finalised the Harpy plan sets (am on the final 4, rigging). There will be 16 x A1 size plan sheets for Harpy, along with the manual. I will start laser cutting the production sheets soon. Once I finished the plans, I shall have one last look at these darned officers/table/chair figures, as they have been revised again, but I don't want to waste time on these until all my work for Harpy is complete. Today, I did think about adding the nice CNC machined blocks as standard for Harpy. However, I backed off, as this would increase the kit price by around £40. So I think having them as an optional extra would be better. I know people moan about the standard blocks, but in all honesty, they are the only viable choice when they have to be bought in the tens of thousands, some in the hundreds of thousands. It takes suppliers time to produce 50 kits worth for just one kit. hollowneck, PaddyO, AJohnson and 24 others 27 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitzilla Posted July 30 Share #556 Posted July 30 Just wanted to say I love the models you put out, Chris. I've been eyeing the Vanguard for a while now, but I may have to start a bit smaller and go with the Sphinx. Either way, they both looks like loads of fun to build. Nirvana, thibaultron, Canute and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted August 7 Author Share #557 Posted August 7 Just a little update, I have had quite a few enquiries asking if I will ever have the Flirt Master Shipwright in stock. I was going to retire this, as I could no longer get the machined blocks that are standard with this kit. However, I now have really nice CNC machined blocks in stock again, so have ordered enough boxwood and 3mm birch ply to produce a small run of these kits. When I say 'small run., I do mean that, not 'Limited Edition' of 'only' 1000! I will do two runs of 6 kits, 12 in total. The only change I made from the original Master Shipwright Flirt is the 18' cutter, which will be a 3-D printed hull and laser cut boxwood floors, seats and oars. Regarding Harpy, I have completed all of the A1 size plan sets and started the manual. Once Jim has completed the model and I finish the manual, the kit will be released - am thinking October time. mgatrost, Ronald-V, Thukydides and 18 others 21 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 7 Share #558 Posted August 7 I want to build one of the ships so badly, but my current stockpile is my issue. AJohnson, Ronald-V, mtaylor and 3 others 2 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...
AJohnson Posted August 7 Share #559 Posted August 7 17 minutes ago, Nirvana said: I want to build one of the ships so badly, but my current stockpile is my issue. Since when has that stopped us S.A.B.L.E’s (Stock Acquired Beyond Life Expectancy) 🤣 - you know you want to Dr. Per…. 👼 ccoyle, Knocklouder, chris watton and 11 others 4 10 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...
thibaultron Posted August 8 Share #560 Posted August 8 The advantage of S.A.B.L.Es are that you have a large selection of subjects to choose your next project from. Ronald-V, cotrecerf, Canute and 6 others 9 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...
Pitan Posted August 8 Share #561 Posted August 8 On 8/7/2024 at 6:38 PM, AJohnson said: Since when has that stopped us S.A.B.L.E’s (Stock Acquired Beyond Life Expectancy) 🤣 - you know you want to Dr. Per…. 👼 Interesting, never heard that one before ... think I'd make a small change, Stable. Same expantion, but not so black. thibaultron, chris watton, Canute and 2 others 3 2 Robert Current: HM Cutter Sherbourne (Vanguard Models), Captain John Smith's Shallop Finished: 15th century wooden boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 9 Share #562 Posted August 9 On 8/7/2024 at 5:26 PM, thibaultron said: The advantage of S.A.B.L.Es are that you have a large selection of subjects to choose your next project from. That is so very true. AJohnson, chris watton, Canute and 2 others 5 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...
Knocklouder Posted August 9 Share #563 Posted August 9 On 8/7/2024 at 12:38 PM, AJohnson said: Since when has that stopped us S.A.B.L.E’s (Stock Acquired Beyond Life Expectancy) 🤣 - you know you want to Dr. Per…. 👼 A true shipaholic would risk life and limb, and the rath of the First Mate. Lol like me So I bought a Vanguard Model , @Nirvana I won't tempted you by telling you how great they are. The instructions, quality of material, looks, All I can say is you only live once go for it lol . Bob M. chris watton, AJohnson, Canute and 4 others 5 1 1 Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , Amati } Hannah Ship in a Bottle:Santa Maria : LA Pinta : La Nana : The Mayflower : Viking Ship Drakkar The King Of the Mississippi Artesania Latina 1:80 Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston-Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted August 9 Share #564 Posted August 9 Just be careful not to buy a model that comes in a box big enough for her to hide the body in! mtaylor, Canute, GrandpaPhil and 4 others 7 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...
DB789 Posted August 10 Share #565 Posted August 10 I was one of those enquiring about a Master Shipwright Flirt, but now have a new Speedy waiting to be built. Much as I love your models Chris, and I’m on my ninth VM kit, even for me building both Speedy and Flirt might be a step too far… chris watton, thibaultron, Guyuti and 4 others 5 2 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted August 13 Author Share #566 Posted August 13 OK, I have a small batch of the Master Shipwright Flirt kits back in stock: HMS Flirt – Master Shipwright Edition (2024 Updated Kit to include 3-D Printed Cutter) – VANGUARD MODELS I am told my 3-d printed boat sets will be ready soon, so hopefully, I shall be able to offer full replacement 3-d printed boat sets for Sphinx and Indy, as well and being sold separate. There will be: 22 foot cutter 22 foot yawl 26 foot launch (alternative) 28 foot pinnace 32 foot pinnace TJM, GrandpaPhil, Ronald-V and 11 others 14 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted August 20 Author Share #567 Posted August 20 (edited) OK, I finally have the officers at table figure set available, after much changing and back and forth, and almost completely giving up on this little project. It is now done, however. I have printed off all 64th sets, and now working on 48th and then 32nd. Officers at Table – VANGUARD MODELS Here are a couple of pics from a set made by Blue Ensign, I sent a pre production set to to gauge feelings towards the set. I have included two standing officers with each set, with each having a different hand/finger position, so you can choose whichever you think is best Edited August 20 by chris watton Pitan, Knocklouder, BLACK VIKING and 49 others 39 13 Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted August 20 Share #568 Posted August 20 I think they look great and will be a fine addition for any of your models with cabins, a great pleasure for viewers finding partially “hidden” details when looking over a model. 😁 jpalmer1970, mtaylor, Canute and 6 others 9 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...
thibaultron Posted August 20 Share #569 Posted August 20 Wow, just Wow! mtaylor, Canute and AJohnson 3 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...
Ronald-V Posted August 21 Share #570 Posted August 21 (edited) Shouldn't you change that bit there?..... No kidding Chris, they look great! 😃 Edited August 21 by Ronald-V Canute, AJohnson, DelF and 4 others 1 6 Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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