chris watton Posted March 7 Author #331 Posted March 7 28 minutes ago, mugje said: Great to hear your plans! What do you considering "medium size"? The Flirts and DoK or also Sphinx size? Just wondering Grecian is a kit I would consider 'Medium Size', with a hull length of over 500mm (vessels with a main deck length of around 100 feet, give or take a few feet). Speedy and Duchess would be Small/Medium, and Sphinx Medium/Large. BrochBoating, mtaylor, Canute and 7 others 9 1 Vanguard Models on Facebook
chris watton Posted March 15 Author #332 Posted March 15 To those who have bought a Sherbourne kit, I have just noticed an issue with one in every eight laser etched decks. If you have the deck on the left of the picture, with the bitt square hole not aligned like it is on the right of the picture, please contact me so that I can arrange a replacement deck. Nirvana, KARAVOKIRIS, JeffT and 11 others 14 Vanguard Models on Facebook
Jaager Posted March 23 #333 Posted March 23 On 8/2/2023 at 7:55 AM, chris watton said: My 'Future Projects' Folder, what I would very much like to do for main kits before I die. (not included are smaller subjects) - all 64th I offer another ship that you might give some consideration as a subject : Namure 90 1756 it underwent a bit of a metamorphosis for the Nelson Era but as launched is my choice. There is a bit of fame attached to it now. Canute, Kevin, mtaylor and 3 others 6 NRG member 50 years Current: NMS HMS Ajax 1767 - 74-gun 3rd rate - 1:192 POF exploration - works but too intense -no margin for error HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - POF Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - POF Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - POF framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - POF timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - POF timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 packet hull USN ship - POF timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - POF framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers
ccoyle Posted March 28 #334 Posted March 28 Look what just arrived in my mailbox. I enjoyed your interview -- maybe someday in this life I'll get a chance to tour your new facilities before getting James to take me to a proper fish and chips establishment. rlwhitt, Ronald-V, BenD and 22 others 25 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
JeffT Posted March 28 #335 Posted March 28 Good article. I enjoyed reading it 👍 mtaylor, Ryland Craze, hollowneck and 3 others 6 Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
glbarlow Posted March 29 #336 Posted March 29 Chris…the man, the legend. is this the NRG magazine all us members should receive? mtaylor, thibaultron, hollowneck and 4 others 7 Regards, Glenn Current Build: Royal Barge, Medway Long Boat 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
oakheart Posted March 29 #337 Posted March 29 7 hours ago, glbarlow said: us members Is that U.S. or us ? I would like to read the article but not yet a member. I should get round to joining here in the U.K. Tim Canute, mtaylor and thibaultron 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....
ccoyle Posted March 29 #338 Posted March 29 12 hours ago, glbarlow said: is this the NRG magazine all us members should receive? Spring '24 issue. oakheart, mtaylor, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
glbarlow Posted March 29 #339 Posted March 29 6 hours ago, oakheart said: that U.S. or us ? Us, as in us members thibaultron, oakheart, hollowneck and 4 others 6 1 Regards, Glenn Current Build: Royal Barge, Medway Long Boat 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
Jonny 007 Posted April 8 #340 Posted April 8 I have just ordered a Sherbourne and I’m pretty excited about it. I have the Caldercraft version in my shame pile. I’ve been wanted to build a Vanguard kit since they started but postage costs to NZ are crazy. (Because the kits are heavy and we are literally on the other side of the planet!) But I am a beginner, Chris is doing us beginners a solid and subsiding this kit for us beginners so I asked the Admiral and got permission to go straight at them. Im excited to finally join the Vanguard and ask respectfully that when I start my build log that I get a couple of you fine boat builders to follow along and help a new guy out. So excited! Knocklouder, wvdhee, DonSangria and 20 others 23 CURRENT BUILD HMS Bounty’s Jolly Boat - AL - FINISHED HM Schooner Ballahoo - Caldercraft
Kevin Posted April 8 #341 Posted April 8 i will tag along, and learn from you thibaultron, Jonny 007, chris watton and 3 others 6 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 April 8 Author #342 Posted April 8 5 hours ago, Jonny 007 said: I have just ordered a Sherbourne and I’m pretty excited about it. I have the Caldercraft version in my shame pile. I’ve been wanted to build a Vanguard kit since they started but postage costs to NZ are crazy. (Because the kits are heavy and we are literally on the other side of the planet!) But I am a beginner, Chris is doing us beginners a solid and subsiding this kit for us beginners so I asked the Admiral and got permission to go straight at them. Im excited to finally join the Vanguard and ask respectfully that when I start my build log that I get a couple of you fine boat builders to follow along and help a new guy out. So excited! Thank you! Next month, a YouTuber will start a build of Sherbourne, so this may also be of help for you: Tagliamare - YouTube Kevin, mtaylor, hollowneck and 12 others 15 Vanguard Models on Facebook
BrochBoating Posted April 8 #343 Posted April 8 6 hours ago, Jonny 007 said: I have just ordered a Sherbourne and I’m pretty excited about it. I have the Caldercraft version in my shame pile. I’ve been wanted to build a Vanguard kit since they started but postage costs to NZ are crazy. (Because the kits are heavy and we are literally on the other side of the planet!) But I am a beginner, Chris is doing us beginners a solid and subsiding this kit for us beginners so I asked the Admiral and got permission to go straight at them. Im excited to finally join the Vanguard and ask respectfully that when I start my build log that I get a couple of you fine boat builders to follow along and help a new guy out. So excited! You couldn't choose a better brand of kits to learn with. Start a build log, plenty of us will follow though many are finer than I! mtaylor, chris watton, thibaultron and 6 others 9 Simon. Current builds HMS Speedy v2023 - Vanguard Models Nisha - Vanguard Models HM Gun Brig Adder - Vanguard Models Previous HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard Models Saucy Jack - Vanguard Models Polaris - OcCre
Pitan Posted April 9 #344 Posted April 9 On 4/8/2024 at 11:46 AM, Jonny 007 said: I have just ordered a Sherbourne and I’m pretty excited about it. Welcome to the Vanguard builders, I'm building Sherbourne; it is a very nice (as in fine) kit with some elegant laser work. chris watton, thibaultron, Canute and 3 others 6 Robert Current: HM Cutter Sherbourne (Vanguard Models), Captain John Smith's Shallop Finished: 15th century wooden boat
hollowneck Posted April 9 #345 Posted April 9 On 3/28/2024 at 8:44 PM, glbarlow said: Chris…the man, the legend. is this the NRG magazine all us members should receive? Yep. The print edition has shipped late to subscribers; I had my digital edition 2 weeks ago. thibaultron, chris watton, Canute and 2 others 5 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 April 9 #346 Posted April 9 On 3/29/2024 at 3:49 AM, oakheart said: Is that U.S. or us ? I would like to read the article but not yet a member. I should get round to joining here in the U.K. Tim You should, Tim; well worth the dosh. Very nice publication if I say so myself* And allow me to suggest the digital edition that arrives promptly, unencumbered by two postal entities... *Full disclosure: I'm a Director of the NRG, the owner/operators of ModelShipWorld. thibaultron, Canute, oakheart and 2 others 1 4 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
oakheart Posted April 10 #347 Posted April 10 17 hours ago, hollowneck said: allow me to suggest the digital edition Hi Hollowneck @hollowneck Can I get back issues once I have joined? Tim Canute, Ryland Craze, thibaultron and 1 other 4 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....
James H Posted April 10 #348 Posted April 10 36 minutes ago, oakheart said: Hi Hollowneck @hollowneck Can I get back issues once I have joined? Tim I'm pretty sure all digital editions will become available. Canute, mtaylor, thibaultron and 1 other 4 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
hollowneck Posted April 10 #349 Posted April 10 10 hours ago, oakheart said: Hi Hollowneck @hollowneck Can I get back issues once I have joined? Yes, but be aware that digital editions of the Journal are relatively new. Send a query to our editor, Paul Fontenoy, he'll have a good handle on when the Journal went digital (nrjeditor@gmail.com). Also, check out www.thenrgstore.org for Back Issues, Articles, etc. You'll discover yet another treasure trove of all things ship modeling there. mtaylor, Canute and Ryland Craze 3 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
tlevine Posted April 11 #350 Posted April 11 Or go to the NRG store. https://thenrgstore.org/collections/the-nautical-research-journal Nirvana, Canute, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Toni Chairman Nautical Research Guild Member Nautical Research and Model Society Member Midwest Model Shipwrights Current Builds: Utrecht-1742 Completed Builds: Longboat - 1:48 scale HMS Atalanta-1775 - 1:48 scale Half Hull Planking Project Capstan Project Swallow 1779 - 1:48 scale Echo Cross Section NRG Rigging Project Utrecht-1742 Gallery: Hannah - 1:36 scale.
oakheart Posted April 12 #351 Posted April 12 12 hours ago, tlevine said: Or go to the NRG store Ha - that looks a really good resource, is there an index for what's on them ? Thanks toni @tlevine Sorry Chris @chris watton I have hijacked your thread. Tim mtaylor, thibaultron and Canute 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....
oakheart Posted April 12 #352 Posted April 12 Hi Chris On topic question ( I hope ), I recently ordered and received your excellent figure for 'Hornblower', I would like to remove the base so I can fit him to the deck of a ship. Can I just Dremel it off, not sure how the plastic will respond? Tim mtaylor, Canute and thibaultron 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 April 12 Author #353 Posted April 12 8 minutes ago, oakheart said: Hi Chris On topic question ( I hope ), I recently ordered and received your excellent figure for 'Hornblower', I would like to remove the base so I can fit him to the deck of a ship. Can I just Dremel it off, not sure how the plastic will respond? Tim Hi Tim, Honestly, I am not sure as I have never tried to remove the base. I guess a Dremel would work if you are careful. Canute, thibaultron and oakheart 3 Vanguard Models on Facebook
oakheart Posted April 12 #354 Posted April 12 52 minutes ago, chris watton said: I guess a Dremel would work Thanks Chris @chris watton Only one way to find out, I will let you know. Tim mtaylor, thibaultron and Canute 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....
Blue Ensign Posted April 12 #355 Posted April 12 I gently rub the base on sandpaper until it is very thin, and then snip around the feet with sharp cutters, I suspect using a dremel would be overkill. B.E. scrubbyj427, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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.
Thukydides Posted April 12 #356 Posted April 12 (edited) 2 hours ago, oakheart said: Hi Chris On topic question ( I hope ), I recently ordered and received your excellent figure for 'Hornblower', I would like to remove the base so I can fit him to the deck of a ship. Can I just Dremel it off, not sure how the plastic will respond? Tim I did this and you have to be really gentle as resin is brittle. First I used a saw to cut off most of the excess, then once there was only the small bit near his feet I used a craft knife to carefully shave it off the bottom in thin layers. The key is to go slow, especially as you get nearer the feet. BE's suggestion of sanding down would also work. I wouldn't recommend power tools, I suspect you will end up breaking it. Edited April 12 by Thukydides thibaultron, mtaylor and Canute 3 Current Builds: HMS Perseus (Scratch) Completed Builds: Type VII C U Boat (HobbyBoss); HM Cutter Alert (Vanguard Models)
Pitan Posted April 12 #357 Posted April 12 (edited) 3 hours ago, oakheart said: Hi Chris On topic question ( I hope ), I recently ordered and received your excellent figure for 'Hornblower', I would like to remove the base so I can fit him to the deck of a ship. Can I just Dremel it off, not sure how the plastic will respond? Tim To the other advice, I'd suggest supporting each foot while you trim off the base. When you display the figure, consider adding a bit of supporting scenery below the knee to help keep the figure safe and upright. This is common on stone (and ceramic) statues, e.g. Nelson's column (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson's_Column#/media/File:Admiral_Horatio_Nelson,_Nelson's_Column,_Trafalgar_Square,_London.JPG) Edited April 12 by Pitan thibaultron, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Robert Current: HM Cutter Sherbourne (Vanguard Models), Captain John Smith's Shallop Finished: 15th century wooden boat
HardeeHarHar Posted April 12 #358 Posted April 12 I’ve been planning on removing the base, I thought everybody did!!! Now wondering if you could print some out without the base 🤔 mtaylor, Canute and thibaultron 3 Brian Current Builds: HMBV Granado 1/64 Caldercraft; HMS Sphinx 1775 by HardeeHarHar - Vanguard Models 1:64-V2 Completed Build: HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat 1/25 Artesania Latina; Master Korabel - 1:36 Yefin Nikonov's Secret Vessel On the Shelf: HMBV Granado 1/48 CAF Model
chris watton Posted April 12 Author #359 Posted April 12 47 minutes ago, HardeeHarHar said: I’ve been planning on removing the base, I thought everybody did!!! Now wondering if you could print some out without the base 🤔 I may try that one day, but please bear in mind I have around 15 different figures, with most in 4 different scales, with the files already made for these. I would need to do the same again without the base. mtaylor, Canute, Thukydides and 1 other 4 Vanguard Models on Facebook
Thukydides Posted April 12 #360 Posted April 12 31 minutes ago, chris watton said: I may try that one day, but please bear in mind I have around 15 different figures, with most in 4 different scales, with the files already made for these. I would need to do the same again without the base. Seems like a bunch of work for minimal gain. Removing the base is not hard. That being said if you ever go down this route I would say the way to go to avoid too many different versions would be to include a base as a separate piece that anyone who wants can then glue to the figure. That way you don't have to produce two different types of models. SighingDutchman, oakheart, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Current Builds: HMS Perseus (Scratch) Completed Builds: Type VII C U Boat (HobbyBoss); HM Cutter Alert (Vanguard Models)
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