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Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston – 1778

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The Royal Yacht, built for the Duchess of Kingston – 1778

This kit depicts the royal yacht built for The Duchess of Kingston (1778)

Scale – 1:64 Length Overall – 576mm Height Overall – 480mm Width Overall – 208mm

           Kit includes:

• Laser cut parts in MDF and clear acetate. All visible parts are laser cut in pear wood sheet
• Laser cut pear wood ladders and gratings included as standard
• Laser etched and cut maple decks with treenail detail
• All of the area at and above deck level is pre-cut, it is only the area below this that requires planking – even the main wales are pre-cut.
• 5 sheets of photo etched brass
• Cast black resin 4 pounder cannon barrels along with black acrylic cannon balls
• Double planked hull in limewood for first planking and pear wood for second planking
• Walnut dowel for mast and yards
• Multiple sizes of both black and natural rigging thread along with all necessary blocks and deadeyes
• The full colour instruction manual is our most comprehensive yet, along with 13 full size plan sheets which include all masting and rigging drawings.

Note: All images shown are of the prototype model.

• To further increase the quality of our products, we have also invested in a new laser cutter bed which vastly decreases any blowback from the laser, reducing any heat effect further.

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The royal yacht built for The Duchess of Kingston was built by the shipbuilders JM Hillhouse of Bristol in the late 1770’s. This type of vessel seemed to retain many older, more classical features, compared to those built for the Royal Navy, making the yacht look more a product of the late 17th/early 18th Century.

The dimensions on the original plans are as follows:

Keel length – 68 Feet Range of deck length – 81 Feet Moulded Breadth – 24 Feet Depth of hold under beams – 10 Feet Burthen in tons – 206

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Duchess of kingston royal yacht – vanguard.

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Duchess of kingston royal yacht – 1778.

The latest release from Vanguard Models is the royal yacht built for The Duchess of Kingston (1778)

VM06 Scale – 1:64 Length Overall – 22.7″ (576mm) Height Overall – 18.9″ (480mm) Width Overall – 8.2″ (208mm)

Kit includes:

• Laser cut parts in MDF and clear acetate. All visible parts are laser cut in pear wood sheet
• Laser cut pear wood ladders and gratings included as standard
• Laser etched and cut maple decks with treenail detail
• All of the area at and above deck level is pre-cut, it is only the area below this that requires planking – even the main wales are pre-cut.
• 5 sheets of photo etched brass
• Cast black resin 4 pounder cannon barrels along with black acrylic cannon balls
• Double planked hull in limewood for first planking and pear wood for second planking
• Walnut dowel for mast and yards
• Multiple sizes of both black and natural rigging thread along with all necessary blocks and deadeyes
• The full colour instruction manual is our most comprehensive yet, along with 13 full size plan sheets which include all masting and rigging drawings.

Note: All images shown are of the prototype model.

The royal yacht built for The Duchess of Kingston was built by the shipbuilders JM Hillhouse of Bristol in the late 1770’s. This type of vessel seemed to retain many older, more classical features, compared to those built for the Royal Navy, making the yacht look more a product of the late 17th/early 18th Century.

The dimensions on the original plans are as follows:

Keel length – 68 Feet Range of deck length – 81 Feet Moulded Breadth – 24 Feet Depth of hold under beams – 10 Feet Burthen in tons – 206

More about the Duchess of Kingston Royal Yacht

In the late 18th century, the Royal Yacht was a symbol of wealth and power for the British monarchy. In 1778, a new Royal Yacht was commissioned for the Duchess of Kingston, a prominent figure in British high society. This yacht, also known as the HMY (Her Majesty’s Yacht) Royal Caroline, was a luxurious vessel that reflected the opulence and extravagance of the time.

The Duchess of Kingston, Elizabeth Chudleigh, was a controversial figure in British society. She was known for her lavish parties and extravagant lifestyle, and her relationship with King George III’s younger brother, the Duke of Cumberland, caused quite a scandal. As a result, the King himself commissioned the construction of a new Royal Yacht for the Duchess, perhaps as a way to appease her and maintain her loyalty to the monarchy.

The 1778 Duchess of Kingston Royal Yacht was designed by renowned shipbuilder John Williams and was built at the Woolwich Dockyard. It was a stunning vessel, measuring 106 feet in length and capable of reaching speeds of up to 10 knots. The yacht had three masts and was adorned with intricate carvings and decorations, including the Duchess’s coat of arms.

The interior of the yacht was even more lavish than its exterior. It boasted six cabins, including a grand state room for the Duchess herself. The state room was decorated with silk draperies, gold trimmings, and luxurious furnishings, making it fit for a royal. The other cabins were equally luxurious, with silk-lined walls and plush furnishings.

The Duchess of Kingston’s Royal Yacht was not just a means of transportation, but also a place for entertainment and leisure. It had a spacious dining room where the Duchess could host her famous parties and entertain her guests. The yacht also had a music room and a library, showcasing the Duchess’s love for the arts and literature.

The yacht was also equipped with the latest technology of the time. It had a state-of-the-art kitchen, a wine cellar, and even a private bathroom for the Duchess, a luxury that was unheard of on most ships at the time. The Duchess also had a personal staff of 26 people to cater to her every need during her voyages.

The 1778 Duchess of Kingston Royal Yacht was not just a symbol of luxury and extravagance, but it also served a practical purpose. The Duchess used the yacht to travel to the continent, often to attend grand events and visit her properties. It also served as a means for the Duchess to maintain her status and influence in British society.

Unfortunately, the Duchess’s reign as the owner of the Royal Yacht was short-lived. In 1786, she was accused of bigamy and had to flee the country to avoid prosecution. The yacht was seized by the government and eventually sold off. However, its legacy lived on, and it is still remembered as one of the most opulent and extravagant Royal Yachts of its time, a true representation of the lavish lifestyle of the British aristocracy.

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Length Overall – 22.7" (576mm) Height Overall – 18.9" (480mm) Width Overall – 8.2" (208mm)

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The latest release from Vanguard Models is the royal yacht built for The Duchess of Kingston (1778)

Scale – 1:64 Length Overall – 22.7" (576mm) Height Overall – 18.9" (480mm) Width Overall – 8.2" (208mm)

           Kit includes:

• Laser cut parts in MDF and clear acetate. All visible parts are laser cut in pear wood sheet
• Laser cut pear wood ladders and gratings included as standard
• Laser etched and cut maple decks with treenail detail
• All of the area at and above deck level is pre-cut, it is only the area below this that requires planking – even the main wales are pre-cut.
• 5 sheets of photo etched brass
• Cast black resin 4 pounder cannon barrels along with black acrylic cannon balls
• Double planked hull in limewood for first planking and pear wood for second planking
• Walnut dowel for mast and yards
• Multiple sizes of both black and natural rigging thread along with all necessary blocks and deadeyes
• The full colour instruction manual is our most comprehensive yet, along with 13 full size plan sheets which include all masting and rigging drawings.

Note: All images shown are of the prototype model.

The royal yacht built for The Duchess of Kingston was built by the shipbuilders JM Hillhouse of Bristol in the late 1770’s. This type of vessel seemed to retain many older, more classical features, compared to those built for the Royal Navy, making the yacht look more a product of the late 17th/early 18th Century.

The dimensions on the original plans are as follows:

Keel length – 68 Feet Range of deck length – 81 Feet Moulded Breadth – 24 Feet Depth of hold under beams – 10 Feet Burthen in tons – 206

Download the instructions here: Royal Yacht Duchess of Kingston Instructions

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Scale – 1:64 Length Overall – 22.7″ (576mm) Height Overall – 18.9″ (480mm) Width Overall – 8.2″ (208mm)

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Duchess of kingston royal yacht – 1778.

The latest release from Vanguard Models is the royal yacht built for The Duchess of Kingston (1778)

Kit includes:

• Laser cut parts in MDF and clear acetate. All visible parts are laser cut in pear wood sheet
• Laser cut pear wood ladders and gratings included as standard
• Laser etched and cut maple decks with treenail detail
• All of the area at and above deck level is pre-cut, it is only the area below this that requires planking – even the main wales are pre-cut.
• 5 sheets of photo etched brass
• Cast black resin 4 pounder cannon barrels along with black acrylic cannon balls
• Double planked hull in limewood for first planking and pear wood for second planking
• Walnut dowel for mast and yards
• Multiple sizes of both black and natural rigging thread along with all necessary blocks and deadeyes
• The full colour instruction manual is our most comprehensive yet, along with 13 full size plan sheets which include all masting and rigging drawings.

Note: All images shown are of the prototype model.

The royal yacht built for The Duchess of Kingston was built by the shipbuilders JM Hillhouse of Bristol in the late 1770’s. This type of vessel seemed to retain many older, more classical features, compared to those built for the Royal Navy, making the yacht look more a product of the late 17th/early 18th Century.

The dimensions on the original plans are as follows:

Keel length – 68 Feet Range of deck length – 81 Feet Moulded Breadth – 24 Feet Depth of hold under beams – 10 Feet Burthen in tons – 206

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By DocRob March 2, 2022 in Non LSM 'WIP

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Buenos tardes marineros, it's time to leave the trotten shores and start something different. A year ago, I purchased a wooden sailing ship kit direct from Chris Watton's homepage, called Vanguard Models. It's a kind of Yacht in the typical scale for Chris's ships of 1/64. At first, I would have preferred a larger scale, but viewing the kit, it's amazingly detailed. Alert and Speedy, two military vessels, were on my list too, but I chose the Duchess of Kingston, because she has risen decks and great decorative ornaments all around. The kit is mainly wooden, but there are resin parts, photo etch and metal parts included as well. There is no need for aftermarket and the only things I added, were better blocks made from pear and a rowing boat, made from wood.

Here is a link to the duchess of Kingston page on Vanguards website, where the complete manual (which is truly brilliant) available as PDF-file. Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston – 1778 – VANGUARD MODELS

There is a build review available written by James Hatch on our fellow forum Model Ship World. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - FINISHED - - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800 - Model Ship World™

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The parts I needed for the framework of spars on the false keel, were laser cut in MDf of different thickness. Cleanup is reduced to a minimum, due to the precise cutting and minimal attachment points, which are best cut with a sharp hobby knife and then sanded smooth. All parts are clearly marked and even the directions are printed on.

I started with the basic framework, where the first three and the last three spars needed beveling, to give a smooth bed for the later to install planks. I did that with a rotary grinder on my micro drill. It is very important, to add all the frame parts exactly, like they have to be, as the fit is very tight. After putting the spars and keel and framing parts together, I applied thinned PVA with a brush, which is far more convenient, than applying glue onto all the intersections beforehand.

Ok boy !!....harv

Can't wait for each and every update, as your build is going to be ground breaking, for at least me.  I went to the Vanguard Site and looked at the photographs of the completed models and OMG, she is magnificent. I downloaded the instructions and quickly looked through it and the model easily requires a different menu of skills then we plastic modelers have in our tool chest.

You're off to a terrific start and I'll be following every step of the way.

Keep 'em comin

Landlubber Mike

I've been a member of MSW for many years now.  Before getting back into plastic I worked on wooden ships.  This Chris Watton kit looks absolutely fantastic.  Not only is the subject beautiful, but he is an expert kit designer.  You'll have a lot of fun with this one!

belugawhaleman

Watching this one for sure!

15 hours ago, harv said: Ok boy !!....harv

4 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: Watching this one for sure!

Muchas gracias, Señhores, only starting with the DUK means fun, and I'm prepared for more fun to come, along a steep learning curve. I'm way out of my comfort zone, but the kit is amazing and helps with quality and perfect documentation.

15 hours ago, Peterpools said: Can't wait for each and every update, as your build is going to be ground breaking, for at least me.  I went to the Vanguard Site and looked at the photographs of the completed models and OMG, she is magnificent. I downloaded the instructions and quickly looked through it and the model easily requires a different menu of skills then we plastic modelers have in our tool chest. You're off to a terrific start and I'll be following every step of the way.

Thank you Peter, definitely no sprue cutters or Tamiya extra thin needed, but the whole journey seems to be a pleasure ride, with higher attention than normal, because of the used main material, wood, but until now, nothing to worry about.  As you have moved out of your comfort zone with the Ford GT, maybe there will be a future wooden ship. If so, a Vanguard ship is the way to go, as the perfection of the kits and manuals helps to get used to the new surroundings. If I succeed with the DUK, I will buy the Sphinx kit, as I wanted to build a larger military sailing boat since I read the Captain Hornblower stories in my teens.

Just could be, stranger things have happened

15 hours ago, Landlubber Mike said: I've been a member of MSW for many years now.  Before getting back into plastic I worked on wooden ships.  This Chris Watton kit looks absolutely fantastic.  Not only is the subject beautiful, but he is an expert kit designer.  You'll have a lot of fun with this one!

I thought about a membership of MSW as well, but decided LSM is the place to be for me, as I like to jump between my preferred subjects, but not so much like to be a member in different forums. There were not so many wooden ship builds here, so this might be a good place to attract a little attention here to this beautiful niche. There are some builds of the DUK on MSW and lots of great information, which I generally like to absorb on my way.

Since yesterday, I finalized the framework of spars and let the glue cure. As you can see on the pic, the aft spars are pre-bevelled and will be sanded to their final contour later, as a fitting bed for the planks. You will also notice, the part numbering and orientation, which helps a lot with the photo based step by step instruction.

The framework, which is really sturdy looks like this, when finished. The wooden stand is only for the construction phase, there is another one made from transparent acrylic included into the kit.

First decks are on and fittet like a glove. The main deck is only a base for a later to follow planked version on top of this one. You had to bend the plywood, to get it into position, but the wood is very flexible and nothing broke. The inner deck shows engraved planking structure, but will not be seen later as it is the cabin floor. It is slightly bended and therefore clamped down.

great choice of kit. Vanguard is the Tamiya ( at least the latest ones) of wooden ship kits. Great research, precise engineering, and accuracy. You should really have an enjoyable time.

2 hours ago, DocRob said: Speaking of vessels, today arrived my largest surfboard by far. This supertanker is an inflatable standup surfboard. Today, I was too tired testing it as I had a long regular surf session in the morning in chaotic and demanding waves and run through the mountains yesterday.  At least, it was an excuse, not to continue with my smaller unmanned vessel   . Cheers Rob Unpacked Packed

My wife has a similar SUP board and she swears by it. Are you going to train the dog to go out with you?

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Very nice start!    

I’m still finishing up the second planking on my 1/64 HMS Speedy by Vanguard Models.   I kinda got all screwed up after the first few planks and had to peel a few off I didn’t narrow the ends as much as I should have to flow with the curve of the chine rails so off they came. An expensive smack in the face with boxwood planking. I’m looking forward to see this come together, Rob. I also have both of Chris’s fishing boats, as well as a couple more warships by him.  The decorative scrollwork on this terrifies me, actually, so I’m looking forward to see how you handle it.   

Ooh, how exciting!  A shipbuild.  I have been a member on Modelwarshipbuilders forum for a long time, but lost the fervor for it.  I am looking forward to your excellent progress, Rob.  I'm more into steel ships, but there's always a ton of stuff to admire when someone is building a wooden ship.

12 hours ago, HubertB said: Will follow this one with interest   ! great choice of kit. Vanguard is the Tamiya ( at least the latest ones) of wooden ship kits. Great research, precise engineering, and accuracy. You should really have an enjoyable time.

Thank you Hubert, I had the same thoughts about the comparison of the DUK-kit with Tamiya's finest, directly after opening the box then and even more now, when I started the build. I chose the Vanguard kit as the first attempt in wooden ships since a long time, as the perfection of it is absolutely helpful and the manual is full of good tips and hints.

9 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: Very nice start!     I’m still finishing up the second planking on my 1/64 HMS Speedy by Vanguard Models.   I kinda got all screwed up after the first few planks and had to peel a few off I didn’t narrow the ends as much as I should have to flow with the curve of the chine rails so off they came. An expensive smack in the face with boxwood planking. I’m looking forward to see this come together, Rob. I also have both of Chris’s fishing boats, as well as a couple more warships by him.  The decorative scrollwork on this terrifies me, actually, so I’m looking forward to see how you handle it. 

Thank you Ernie, bummer with the Speedy's planking. I'm a bit afraid of the planking too, specially with the tapering and beveling of the second planking, in my case that's pear wood. Let's see about the decorations, which will be demanding and there is another part of the build, which is frightening me a bit. It's about the finish of the wood, where I might try shellac for the wooden appearance, but have to find a way to prime the wood properly for painting and airbrushing with colors. The Amati Fifie, which I believe is designed by Chris is on my list as well as the Sphinx, but only if I succeed with the DUK.

9 hours ago, GazzaS said: Ooh, how exciting!  A shipbuild.  I have been a member on Modelwarshipbuilders forum for a long time, but lost the fervor for it.  I am looking forward to your excellent progress, Rob.  I'm more into steel ships, but there's always a ton of stuff to admire when someone is building a wooden ship.  

12 hours ago, GusMac said: My wife has a similar SUP board and she swears by it. Are you going to train the dog to go out with you?

I never tried an ISUP until now and due to stormy conditions it will have to wait in the bag for some days. I thought, it's a nice break for calmer days, where proper surfing or bodyboarding is not possible. Due to the changing climate, we had more of these calm days with small waves and almost no wind lately. There's lot's of pittoresque coastline to discover on my island. My dog loves the sea as much as me, but only up to the belly. He runs into waves and back out, but doesn't like to swim, so for now, no passengers planned.

Cheers Rob 

There are more stabilizing and pre-forming elements to be added, like these beveled supports in the critical curved aft part. For the beveling, I marked the wooden parts, slotted in place, with a pencil, removed them and used my very effective disc sander to grind the angles right. All the beveling is not final and one of the next steps, is sanding the whole hull framework to accept the planks properly.

Next, I added the aft deck and glued it down, slightly warped and therefore forced to contour with brass nails and rubber band. I have to think about a nail pusher of some sort, because getting the brass nails into the wood is not that simple, as the wood is quite durable. I need lots of nails for the first planking and I will construct something from brass tube with a wooden handle.

Some stern support details where added, to help getting the shape of that area right later

Again clever thinking by Chris were the temporary bulkhead support beams, which allow to sand the outer contour of the hull to be sanded and later planked without breaking the fragile parts during handling. They were glued in place and will be removed later along with the bulkhead tabs above the deck, to accept the planked decking.

Now it's curing time for the glue, to have a durable base for the following hull sanding.

I always have to be prepared, so I build my own pin pusher to easier set the tiny brass nails in place and be able to push them into the wood without the nail slipping away, while holding it with tweezers or pliers. I used Albion Alloys brass tube with a inner diameter of 1,1 mm and micro sawed it in my tiny mitre (which will come in handy for making my own turnbuckles). I inserted a 1 mm brass rod of appropriate length and glued it into the tube with CA. This assembly was then glued into a round wooden grip, et voila, pin pushing the easy way. 

did you know that mr. Kopecek passed away recently?  His saws are legendary.   

I actually enjoy these models, Rob.  I just hit a setback with mine when I screwed up my second planking and had to redo it.  It happened in the area most visible: below the main wales but above the copper bottom sheeting, so I at least want that area to be as flawless as I can make it.

Basically I just got in a hurry.

The other area I was VERY careful on is the sternpost. I found out it's very important to thin the first planking as needed otherwise the rudder will be too thin.  

I just can't tell you how much I'm enjoying following your progress. Your work as always is flawless and precise .. the mark of a true craftsman. Kudo's on making your pin/nail pusher - nothing like Necessity being The Mother of Invention and being prepared.

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Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston – 1778

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Duchess of Kingston

The royal yacht built for the Duchess of Kingston was built in the late 1770s by the shipbuilders JM Hillhouse in Bristol. This type of ship appeared to have many older, more classical features compared to those built for the Royal Navy, making the yacht look more like a product of the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

The dimensions on the original plans were as follows: Length of keel - 68 ft Length of the deck - 81 ft Width of the hull - 24 ft Depth of the hold under the beams - 10 ft Load capacity in tonnes - 206

The unit of measurement English feed (ft) is still partly used in shipping and aviation today. 1 ft = 30.48 cm, which almost corresponds to today's shoe size 46.

The model kit is designed to be as accurate as possible in both scale and detail. According to the manufacturer, the estimated construction time is between 60 and 80 hours,

Contents of the kit: - Laser-cut parts from MDF and clear acetate. All visible parts are laser-cut from pear wood panels - Laser-cut ladders and gratings made from pear wood - Laser-cut and etched maple decks with nail details - The entire area above the deck is already pre-cut, only the area below still needs to be planked with mouldings - the bark timbers are also pre-cut. - 5 etched brass plates - Moulded black 4-pounder gun barrels made of resin and black acrylic cannonballs - Double planking for the hull made of lime wood for the first planking and pear wood for the second planking - Walnut roundels for mast and yards - Several thicknesses of black and natural-coloured rigging twine, as well as all the necessary blocks and maidens - The full-colour English building instructions are very comprehensive and the building steps are supplemented with many pictures. In addition, the kit comes with 13 full-size plans containing all the mast and rigging drawings.

Technical data of the model Scale - 1:64 Overall length - 576mm Overall height - 480mm Width overall - 208mm

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The latest release from Vanguard Models is the royal yacht built for The Duchess of Kingston (1778)

           Kit includes:

• Laser cut parts in MDF and clear acetate. All visible parts are laser cut in pear wood sheet
• Laser cut pear wood ladders and gratings included as standard
• Laser etched and cut maple decks with treenail detail
• All of the area at and above deck level is pre-cut, it is only the area below this that requires planking – even the main wales are pre-cut.
• 5 sheets of photo etched brass
• Cast black resin 4 pounder cannon barrels along with black acrylic cannon balls
• Double planked hull in limewood for first planking and pear wood for second planking
• Walnut dowel for mast and yards
• Multiple sizes of both black and natural rigging thread along with all necessary blocks and deadeyes
• The full colour instruction manual is our most comprehensive yet, along with 13 full size plan sheets which include all masting and rigging drawings.

Note: All images shown are of the prototype model.

The royal yacht built for The Duchess of Kingston was built by the shipbuilders JM Hillhouse of Bristol in the late 1770’s. This type of vessel seemed to retain many older, more classical features, compared to those built for the Royal Navy, making the yacht look more a product of the late 17th/early 18th Century.

The dimensions on the original plans are as follows:

Keel length – 68 Feet Range of deck length – 81 Feet Moulded Breadth – 24 Feet Depth of hold under beams – 10 Feet Burthen in tons – 206

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Duchess of Kingston 1778 by Rustyj - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Royal Yacht

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By Rustyj December 12, 2020 in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800

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Great looking model Rusty, fine workmanship, crisp and clean details. The rigging is especially nice, I always enjoy seeing your work. 

Current Build:  HMS Winchelsea Completed Builds: HM Flirt (paused)   HM Cutter Cheerful ,  Lady Nelson ,  Amati HMS Vanguard,    HMS Pegasus , Fair American, HM Granado , HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose

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3 hours ago, Rustyj said: That happy sad moment is rapidly approaching.

Savor the former "happy" part, Rusty!

You've done a beautiful job with this model - similar to all your others. I've always thought that, like me, you enjoy the challenges of rigging.

• Ryland Craze and Mr Whippy

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Secretary/Newsletter Editor, Philadelphia Ship Model Society

Former Member/Secretary for the Connecticut Marine Model Society

Current Build: Godspeed 2, (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

Thanks Glenn, the fine design really helps create a nice looking model.

Current Builds:  Speedwell

Completed Build Logs:   HMS Winchelsea 1/48    Duchess of Kingston   USF Confederacy  , US Brig Syren  , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section ,  Cutter Cheerful ,  Queen Anne Barge , Medway Longboat

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren  , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat  , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

I enjoy rigging, just don’t have a lot to say about how it’s done…lol

• Rustyj and hollowneck
• 3 weeks later...

Well, the Dutchess of Kingston has officially been finished. It took me some time to finish working around

my other builds, but it was well worth it. I want to commend Chris Watton for producing such a wonderful

kit that looks great and is a pleasure to build. I look forward to some of Vanguards future releases and trying

to figure out what one I want to build next.

To those who built the Duchess before me thank you for your logs. They saved me more times that I can count.

Thanks to all of you for your comments, support and likes. It was deeply appreciated.

• James G , Jorge_Goncalves , hollowneck and 18 others

Absolutely beautiful, Rusty!

• Rustyj , hollowneck and chris watton

Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco

Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix , Speeljacht

She came out really nice! 

Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build)

Previous Builds:  HM Cutter Alert ,  Sharpie Schooner ,  Chesapeake Bay Flattie ,  Half-Hull (NRG)

A great looking completed model

• hollowneck and Rustyj

Its beautiful Rusty. Great job.

Current Build: Vanguard Speedy

Completed:  Vanguard Duchess of Kingston ,  Stove Project ,  Ships Wheel Project ,  NRG Capstan Project ,  Billings Half Moon ,  Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back ,  Panart Santa Lucia   ,  Model Shipways Constitution  ,   MS Bounty Launch  ,  HMS Beagle

Member: Nautical Research Guild  

We’ll done and beautifully built Rusty. Another fine model!

2 hours ago, Rustyj said: Well, the Dutchess of Kingston has officially been finished. It took me some time to finish working around my other builds, but it was well worth it. I want to commend Chris Watton for producing such a wonderful kit that looks great and is a pleasure to build. I look forward to some of Vanguards future releases and trying to figure out what one I want to build next.

Superb job, Rusty. Congratulations.

Having personally seen your models up-close these last few years, I can attest that your work is an excellent example of high-quality craftsmanship combined with a good quality kit!

I can highly recommend Vanguard's HMS Sphinx kit. It's the "next level" for high-end kits IMHO. Lot's of innovation and excellent materials and extensive plans. Also, the next large kit from Vanguard will be the HMS Indefatigible, an (in)famous 64. It won't likely be available until next year. It's on my short list.

Absolutely beautiful result Rusty, the Duchess looks amazing as you finished her showing all the beauty of the ship.

3 hours ago, Rustyj said: To those who built the Duchess before me thank you for your logs. They saved me more times that I can count. Thanks to all of you for your comments, support and likes. It was deeply appreciated.

BTW: Thanks for your competent and informative build log which, among others, helped me through my build, where I will reference often to for the pending rigging.

Current builds:                                  Shelby Cobra Coupe by DocRob - Model Factory Hiro - 1/12                                 McLaren Mp4/6 - Ayrton Senna - Fujimi - 1/20 - paused                               Duchess of Kingston - paused                                

Finished builds:  F4U-1A Corsair - Tamiya 1/32

                              USS Arizona 1/350 Eduard                               Caudron C.561 French Racing Plane 1/48                               Nachtigall on Speed Arado 234 B-2N by DocRob - 1/32 - Fly

                              Renault RE20 Turbo - Tamiya - 1/12                               P-38J Wicked Woman - Tamiya - 1/48                               AEG G.IV Creature of the Night - WNW - 1/32                               "Big Tank" Crocker OHV motorcycle by DocRob - Model Factory Hiro - 1/9

Blue Ensign

Nice result Rusty, a fine model. 👍

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

Q ueen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensi gn

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/      

H MS-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.

Another fine model completed Rusty. Congratulations! 👏 👏 👏

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African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam

Previous builds:   The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama) ,  Hannah - Ship in a Bottle ,   NRG Capstan Project ,   1869 Allerton Steam Pumper ,   Medway Longboat ,  Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher)  ,  Da Vinci Flying Machine ,   1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio ,  Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild ,  HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria

At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link)

In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803 , Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section ,  1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout

chris watton

Excellent job, very well done!

• Rustyj , BenD , FrankWouts and 2 others

Outstanding!

• Rustyj , hollowneck and BenD

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On the bench:

HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64

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.  

Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72 .   H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64 .   HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48

Thanks, Chris C, Tim, Glenn (UK), Tom, Glenn (US), Ron, Rob, B.E., Grant, Chris W, James and all the likes.

It's very much appreciated.

Ron I was thinking about the Sphinx until I saw Indefatigable! So that's high on my list.

I've got a lot of work to do on the Winnie before I think of something new though.

• DocRob and Ryland Craze
• 4 weeks later...

Well done Rusty - superb model!

Cheers, Derek

Current build :    Duchess of Kingston

On hold :               HMS Winchelsea

Previous builds :   HMS Speedy ,  English Pinnace , Royal Yacht Caroline  (gallery),

                             Victory Cross-section  (gallery), US Clipper Albatros, Red Dragon (years ago!)

On the stocks :    18th Century Longboat

On 9/7/2022 at 9:08 PM, Rustyj said: Ron I was thinking about the Sphinx until I saw Indefatigable! So that's high on my list.

Rusty, either would be an epic build and the "next step" for a superb kit.

Keep a keen weather eye on the £-to-$ exchange rate, currently about 1£ = $1.09. This is almost parity and is a nominal 20% "discount" on the previous and long-standing rate between the two countries. I believe that by the time Indy is actually available (late Winter, early Spring 23), the rate will be close to "dollars-for-pounds" - as the English say. Chris has already indicated a price range that's going to hover around £1,100-1,200. If this is true, it could be the most expensive kit ever introduced to the hobby (am I wrong?).

Life is a lot about timing- and luck. The former is something we can control.

Looking forward to seeing your continued work on Winchelsea. Then it seems we’ll have Chuck’s Speedwell to look forward to.  It seems that will be another next level jump. 

• Knocklouder

Hi Ron and Glenn. Yes, both the  Indefatigable and the Speedwell are looking like winners to me.

I'll enjoy dreaming about them while working on the Winnie. I'm saving my bottles and cans to fund them.  🤣

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