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Grecian 1812 by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - protype build of US Baltimore Clipper Privateer Schooner

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James H

James H

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There will also be an optional American flag. I'll post another picture next week showing the flag mounted to the model.

On the bench: HMS Surprise - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64

Future work: HMS Agamemnon - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Ongoing: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72.
My other builds:  https://modelshipworld.com/topic/38761-a-place-to-post-your-long-signatures/

 

James H

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5 minutes ago, Glenn-UK said:

Looks a great addition to the Vanguard range

I hope you'll try your hand at this one.

On the bench: HMS Surprise - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64

Future work: HMS Agamemnon - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Ongoing: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72.
My other builds:  https://modelshipworld.com/topic/38761-a-place-to-post-your-long-signatures/

 

Glenn-UK

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Just now, James H said:

I hope you'll try your hand at this one.

I will probably buy this kit as a side project at some point later in the year. I was given the Royal Yacht in bottle kit as a gift today which will be also be a side project.

Glenn (UK)

James H

James H

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Here's a pic I took of the optional flag. This is perfectly screen printed on both sides and has zero bleed.

 

I'll fit this to Grecian this week.

 

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On the bench: HMS Surprise - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64

Future work: HMS Agamemnon - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Ongoing: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72.
My other builds:  https://modelshipworld.com/topic/38761-a-place-to-post-your-long-signatures/

 

aliluke

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That's a brilliant build and a brilliant design! A stunning ship with those "go fast" lines. Thanks Jim and Chris - I'll seriously be considering adding the kit to my (so far...) meagre stash.

Cheers

Alistair

 

Current Build - 

On Hold - HMS Fly by aliluke - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64

Previous Build  - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways

Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log)

 

Blue Ensign

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Very nicely done James, some great deck detailing on that kit.

 

B.E.

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.

jpalmer1970

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Well done Chris and James - another great kit!

 

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Current Build Hayling Hoy 1760 - First POF scratch build

 

Completed HMB Endeavour's Longboat by Artesania Latina

Completed HM Armed Cutter Alert by Vanguard Models

Completed 18ft cutter and 34ft launch by Vanguard Models

Completed Pen Duick by Artesania Latina

Aa-schipper

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Extreme lines, not your ‘thirteen in a dozen’ ship. What a sleek hull, and that extremely long bowsprit 😍! Very beautiful and certainly on my wish list, too! Thanks, James, for this sneak preview into the building manual 😉

                                                             
Current build: privateer brig Mars

Completed: Sperwer (Billing Boats; 1st wooden model)
                      Batavia (Revell plastic kit)

James H

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One last small update as I'm heading off to watch TV with my better half.

 

Grecian now has her flag. This is sprayed in a mild starch solution, weighted with croc clips until dry, and then small spots of PVA used to tack into final position.

 

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On the bench: HMS Surprise - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64

Future work: HMS Agamemnon - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Ongoing: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72.
My other builds:  https://modelshipworld.com/topic/38761-a-place-to-post-your-long-signatures/

 

DB789

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She looks fantastic. 
 

Does anyone know a good beginners resource or a log on here on how to copper a ship’s hull? In particular, how do you get the waterline cut straight? I’m very keen to build Grecian, but I need to master coppering. 
 

Many thanks 

 

Dan

Dan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Current Build: Sherbourne (Vanguard Models, 1:64)

Previous Builds (All Vanguard Models 1:64):

Fishing Boats: Fifie, Nisha, Zulu, Saucy Jack, Erycina, Ranger

Warships (and Yacht): HMS Alert, Grecian, HM Gun Brig Adder, Duchess of Kingston Yacht 

Waiting to be Built: Speedy (Vanguard Models, 1:64)

James H

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4 minutes ago, DB789 said:

She looks fantastic. 
 

Does anyone know a good beginners resource or a log on here on how to copper a ship’s hull? In particular, how do you get the waterline cut straight? I’m very keen to build Grecian, but I need to master coppering. 
 

Many thanks 

 

Dan


The manual for this shows a couple of clear photos. All I did was run a single strip of tape along the keel, up against hull. From there I just added the plates in a brick fashion. That single run of tape can then later be scribed to fit the brick pattern. Add the tape plates above the waterline and then add a feint waterline over the copper. Use a fresh blade and cut along the line before removing the excess from above the waterline. 

On the bench: HMS Surprise - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64

Future work: HMS Agamemnon - (Prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Ongoing: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72.
My other builds:  https://modelshipworld.com/topic/38761-a-place-to-post-your-long-signatures/

 

DB789

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1 hour ago, James H said:


The manual for this shows a couple of clear photos. All I did was run a single strip of tape along the keel, up against hull. From there I just added the plates in a brick fashion. That single run of tape can then later be scribed to fit the brick pattern. Add the tape plates above the waterline and then add a feint waterline over the copper. Use a fresh blade and cut along the line before removing the excess from above the waterline. 

Thanks Jim! 

Dan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Current Build: Sherbourne (Vanguard Models, 1:64)

Previous Builds (All Vanguard Models 1:64):

Fishing Boats: Fifie, Nisha, Zulu, Saucy Jack, Erycina, Ranger

Warships (and Yacht): HMS Alert, Grecian, HM Gun Brig Adder, Duchess of Kingston Yacht 

Waiting to be Built: Speedy (Vanguard Models, 1:64)

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myxyzptlyk2003

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Currently on step 69 of my Grecian.    Please note that the two parts noted in step 69  ( 57 and 58)   are labeled  58P   and 5SS on my 1mm wood sheet.       As a future upgrade it would have been nice to see a close up picture of the bow tapering at this point in order to get the proper taper and alignment at the bow.     (I did find a useful close up at step 115)

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