Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2

[Nipper]

15 hours ago, glbarlow said:

I hope you’ll reconsider not continuing to share as you have always done. I think the majority of us enjoy watching the development process. 
 

On the other hand there is no need for the designer to respond or justify every decision based on awkward and unnecessary commentary from the many arm chair experts about. A simple “this is my decision and direction, thank you for your comment,” then ignore it and move on. 
 

Your sharing as you do is in part what makes Vanguard special. Doesn’t mean every comment deserves or requires a response. 

I fully agree when Glenn says "Your sharing is what makes Vanguard special".

 

But, and it's a big but, I also understand how frustrating and sometimes how annoying it must be when Chris is deluged with niggly criticisms when he has spent ages, and probably a lot of money, on designing a part for the model.  Even more so when a big manufacturer attempts to steal the market by releasing an inferior version of the kit first.

 

In the end,  I think the most important things are that VM continues to succeed, and that this forum continues to be a place where model makers can have a discussion with Chris about his kits.  It's the on-going dialogue that is special - and news about new releases can wait until they are ready.

 

Nipper

 

[woodartist]

For those who have built your kits, and considering the time, effort, and expense of building a quality ship, they will not be seduced into buying an inferior kit. Those that do so will notice what could have been and that is a horrible realization. Been there done that, will not repeat the mistake!!

[LoydB]

After comparing the quality of Vanguard vs. other companies, I’m not sure I’ll buy anything other than Vanguard going forward (other than a battleship I want to do). I’ve got the Lady Eleanor and the Sherbourne in the queue, and can see myself just working my way up to the multi-mast kits.