Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2

[Blue Ensign]

 

A few things to enjoy from the bow image.

Look at the subtle curve of the hull form.

The elegance of the headworks, and graceful sweep of the main Rail.

The provision of double seats of ease.

The hinged bracket for the  Boomkins in the False rail.

The cills around the gunports.

A fine figure for the head.

and knowing that behind the bow the space is properly formed allowing the detailing of mangers and Bowsprit stop.

The Maturin figure, provides the interesting task of getting that subtle patina to the cello surface.

 

Tasty stuff indeed  Chris.👌

 

B.E.

[chris watton]

17 minutes ago, Blue Ensign said:

 

A few things to enjoy from the bow image.

Look at the subtle curve of the hull form.

The elegance of the headworks, and graceful sweep of the main Rail.

The provision of double seats of ease.

The hinged bracket for the  Boomkins in the False rail.

The cills around the gunports.

A fine figure for the head.

and knowing that behind the bow the space is properly formed allowing the detailing of mangers and Bowsprit stop.

The Maturin figure, provides the interesting task of getting that subtle patina to the cello surface.

 

Tasty stuff indeed  Chris.👌

 

B.E.

Thank you!

 

The version that Jim will have will be much more refined, the V frames and rails took an age to prefect, and that pic is the result of 4 previous versions that were added, ripped off, copy/paste.

For the 5 V frames, I will include as standard 2 full sets on 2mm pear, and a set on 2mm MDF. I do this because the edges and notches for the rails do need bevelling, so perhaps having a set or two to practise on will help.

 

No PE decoration on this one, as I find the PolyBak or thin pear much better, and looks a lot more ‘natural’. I find PE is still better to use for window frames at this scale, however. I have tried to limit the PE to mostly ‘Ironwork’, parts that would have been in some sort of metal in real life – or some parts simply because they would be far too fragile in any other material.

Here is a pic of the starboard quarter gallery, just after I added the ‘shingles’
 

I will now spend the next week or so adding the parts I have already designed to the hull, and then send Jim the remaining laser cut parts, so he will have the full kit. One last decision will be how the stern davits are secured - not 100% sure yet....

Edited 15 hours ago by chris watton

[glbarlow]

Well done. I imagine in the “refined” version the figureheads butt will be closer to sitting on the head rails (if that’s the right word, head rails,not butt)😀

[chris watton]

[glbarlow]

Just recommending the top rail go to the skirt, not cut off just short as shown, but what do I know…