hollowneck Posted November 21 #991 Posted November 21 3 hours ago, robdurant said: Thanks for the new word, Chris, and all the best with this stunning new model Yes - and any vexillologist will know the proper manner to display an ensign on a spontoon. CiscoH, Canute, robdurant and 1 other 4 Ron Secretary/Newsletter Editor, Philadelphia Ship Model Society Former Member/Secretary for the Connecticut Marine Model Society Former Director, Nautical Research Guild, 2021-2025 @modelshipdood on Instagram Current Build: HMS Diana Update Completed Builds: HM Gunbrig Cracker #13 (HM Adder Gunbrig), Grace & Peace (Wyoming, 6-masted Schooner), 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
Cathead Posted November 22 #992 Posted November 22 17 hours ago, hollowneck said: Yes - and any vexillologist will know the proper manner to display an ensign on a spontoon. No going to lie, I initially read that as "spittoon" and did a double-take. Spit-take, even. thibaultron, Aa-schipper, Canute and 2 others 2 3 Eric Current project: MK&T railroad along the Missouri River (including steamboat) Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1893 steamboat Peerless; 1853 steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West; Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch
chris watton Posted yesterday at 05:21 PM Author #993 Posted yesterday at 05:21 PM (edited) Well, today, we made a huge step (for us) forward. We have been so busy, and right now, I can only run one laser machine at a time, as we have no space for another extractor, which we need to run both simultaneously - so have been drowning under work load, and running out of space for the business. We have totally outgrown the repurposed garage for the workshop. With that in mind, we went to look at some proper business units, and I have just put a deposit down for a nice little unit, over 4 times the space I currently have, which we move into in January. I will be able to run both lasers at full pelt, and have much more space to put stuff! I have added some pics of our modest little new unit – we have an option of having something larger as we grow more. Realistically, we had little choice, as with Surprise imminent, that’s 18 kits we need to find space for, and a 3-bed house and converted garage can no longer cut it…. Edited yesterday at 08:06 PM by chris watton CiscoH, BlackDog, ECK and 55 others 58 Vanguard Models on Facebook
woodartist Posted yesterday at 05:22 PM #994 Posted yesterday at 05:22 PM looks like a great place to get a lot of work done Clark, Nirvana, thibaultron and 3 others 6
hollowneck Posted yesterday at 05:38 PM #995 Posted yesterday at 05:38 PM Great News, Chris. You've taken an important step for the future of Vanguard Models. Hopefully, this business space isn't too far from home. chris watton, AJohnson, Nirvana and 3 others 6 Ron Secretary/Newsletter Editor, Philadelphia Ship Model Society Former Member/Secretary for the Connecticut Marine Model Society Former Director, Nautical Research Guild, 2021-2025 @modelshipdood on Instagram Current Build: HMS Diana Update Completed Builds: HM Gunbrig Cracker #13 (HM Adder Gunbrig), Grace & Peace (Wyoming, 6-masted Schooner), 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
scrubbyj427 Posted yesterday at 05:51 PM #996 Posted yesterday at 05:51 PM Nice!! you can probably acquire another laser now. Canute, chris watton, Nirvana and 2 others 5 Current Builds: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 - 5th rate 32 gun frigate HMS Portland 1770 Prototype 1:48 - 4th rate 50 gun ship
Strand Posted yesterday at 05:58 PM #997 Posted yesterday at 05:58 PM I'm happy for you. I'm self-employed myself, so I can empathise with how it feels to take the next big step. And it's a big step from the garage to a proper workshop. Good luck in your new workplace! scrubbyj427, Canute, AJohnson and 4 others 7
Mike_H Posted yesterday at 06:06 PM #998 Posted yesterday at 06:06 PM That's very exciting! And good news for us as customers and as folk who want to see the hobby prosper. You are going to be very busy preparing to launch Surprise, and then, I imagine, keeping up stock. Best of luck. chris watton, Nirvana, thibaultron and 3 others 6 Current Build:😪 Completed: Endeavour's Longboat - Artesania Latina HMS Snake - Caldercraft HMS Alert - Vanguard Models
druxey Posted yesterday at 06:19 PM #999 Posted yesterday at 06:19 PM Congratulations and very best wishes, Chris. Nice blank canvas for you fill! AJohnson, Canute, Ryland Craze and 5 others 8 Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
Ronald-V Posted yesterday at 06:50 PM #1000 Posted yesterday at 06:50 PM Congratulations! 👏 Canute, hollowneck, Nirvana and 3 others 6 Build log HMS Sphinx 1:64 Vanguard Models Instagram page "ronaldcreations"
mgatrost Posted yesterday at 07:14 PM #1001 Posted yesterday at 07:14 PM This is great news, Congratulations! chris watton, Canute, AJohnson and 2 others 5
Craigie65 Posted yesterday at 07:20 PM #1002 Posted yesterday at 07:20 PM Exciting! I wish you well on the latest stage of your journey. hollowneck, Nirvana, Canute and 2 others 5 Cheers Craig Current Build HMS Indefatigable Erycina - Vanguard Models Finished: HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft, HMS Pegasus - Victory models, Nisha - Vanguard Models
Kevin Posted yesterday at 07:39 PM #1003 Posted yesterday at 07:39 PM is there room for me and two dogs to help you out now Ryland Craze, Canute, thibaultron and 5 others 6 2 All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table https://modelshipworld.com/topic/20302-amerigo-vespucci-184-panart-by-kevin-restarted-june-2020/ My other builds: Click HERE for my build log list
glbarlow Posted yesterday at 07:42 PM #1004 Posted yesterday at 07:42 PM Congratulations Chris. Such a big step forward in growing your business. chris watton, AJohnson, thibaultron and 3 others 6 Regards, Glenn Current Build: HM Flirt Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea, HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose, Royal Barge, Medway Long Boat
chris watton Posted yesterday at 08:10 PM Author #1005 Posted yesterday at 08:10 PM 2 hours ago, scrubbyj427 said: Nice!! you can probably acquire another laser now. This is the issue I have now - I already have the other laser machine (100w), the problem is that I have no room to run both at the same time, due to not being able to fit in another extractor, which is required to run when the machine is working. Now, I will be able to buy another and finally run both in concert. cotrecerf, JpR62, thibaultron and 9 others 12 Vanguard Models on Facebook
scrubbyj427 Posted yesterday at 08:25 PM #1006 Posted yesterday at 08:25 PM 13 minutes ago, chris watton said: This is the issue I have now - I already have the other laser machine (100w), the problem is that I have no room to run both at the same time, due to not being able to fit in another extractor, which is required to run when the machine is working. Now, I will be able to buy another and finally run both in concert. Oh I meant three of them😂. At which point a proper smokestack may be a viable option. Ronald-V, Nirvana, Rustyj and 6 others 3 6 Current Builds: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 - 5th rate 32 gun frigate HMS Portland 1770 Prototype 1:48 - 4th rate 50 gun ship
AJohnson Posted 22 hours ago #1007 Posted 22 hours ago Good luck Chris with this new step in the evolution of Vanguard Models. 👏 cotrecerf, Canute, chris watton 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
Pitan Posted 20 hours ago #1008 Posted 20 hours ago Good luck Chris, I hope the new space works well for you. hollowneck, Nirvana, chris watton and 3 others 5 1 Robert Current: Duchess of Kingston's yacht (Vanguard Models), HM Cutter Sherbourne (Vanguard Models), Captain John Smith's Shallop Finished: 15th century wooden boat
Some Idea Posted 12 hours ago #1009 Posted 12 hours ago Congratulations Chris and good luck with the latest venture Ryland Craze, Canute, thibaultron and 3 others 5 1
François de Saint Nazaire Posted 12 hours ago #1010 Posted 12 hours ago Bravo. A big step in your development and good news for us 😉 AJohnson, thibaultron, Ryland Craze and 4 others 6 1 François In progress Trabaccolo -MarisStella - 1:32 ________________ Completed : - Endurance (log - Gallery)(OcCre), Granado 1756 - HM Bomb vessel - JoTiKa/Caldercraft - 1:64
GrandpaPhil Posted 8 hours ago #1011 Posted 8 hours ago Congratulations! Canute, AJohnson, chris watton and 3 others 5 1 Building: 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:50 De Zeven Provincien (Based on Seahorse kit)
ECK Posted 8 hours ago #1012 Posted 8 hours ago Excellent News. Just waiting for the moment I can order your next new kit, HMS Surprise with all the bells and whistles ! ECK Canute, thibaultron, AJohnson and 3 others 5 1
KBo Posted 5 hours ago #1013 Posted 5 hours ago Amazing development of your business. Well done. Ryland Craze, AJohnson, thibaultron and 1 other 3 1
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