First Impressions, Vanguard models, 1/64 HMS Indefatigable

[@christopherwatton1257]

I had wanted to design and develop an Indy for many years. I remember asking Amati, when I worked there, if I could do an Indy. They just laughed as they could not even pronounce the name - so that was a no. So Indy was always going to be one of the first of the larger kits I develop once I started my own range...

[@ModelkitStuff]

As you can see I love it, so glad you did it. now what about them fire buckets in the future...

[@christopherwatton1257]

@@ModelkitStuff Maybe! But I have to leave something for the modeller to stamp their own mark on the kits! :)

[@george_364]

Maybe the warning note at the beginning of the instruction book should be put on the website. I can't judge the quality of the kit, but I trust Jason's impressions.

[@manconefrederic8352]

to chris.. i read on the model ship world website about you are currently working on a 3 decker? which one will that be if i may ask ?

[@christopherwatton1257]

@@george_364 Each kit has a grade depending on difficulty on the website

[@jameshatch5324]

Started to watch this video and it looks great! One for me to watch fully later today. As I build the prototypes, it's so good to see that everything that goes into these kits is appreciated....even the photos I took of Bucklers Hard, where she was actually built. Now subscribed to your channel.

[@ModelkitStuff]

Thank you for the subscription, I now know who to ask when I am scratching my he'd on something!

[@jameshatch5324]

@@ModelkitStuff 😆BTW, the decals are made by Eduard.

[@neiltristram638]

Absolutely stunning. Another great review

[@ModelkitStuff]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@craigjewkes]

What a beautiful kit Jason, congratulations. Vanguard models have gone to town and made a show stopper. Enjoying the first impressions in segments.

[@ModelkitStuff]

Thanks 👍

[@joepucillo1338]

Wow! That’s the only comment I can make on that kit Jason. I would really enjoy watching you build that ship.

[@roncalverley]

Wow! What a magnificent kit.

[@ModelkitStuff]

It certainly is Ron

[@captaincharlemagne]

Ow my god Jason been looking hard at this model thank you for making a video on this beautiful ship

[@ModelkitStuff]

I knew you would enjoy this captain

[@george_364]

Looks like a great model for those who are into wooden ships and have the experience. And an interesting subject, I even learned Indefatigable was an actual ship in the period the Hornblower series is set.

[@AlbertD711]

That looks absolutely amazing. It looks very well engineered. It must have taken a tremendous amount of work to develop the kit. Although I would love to build it, I don’t think it’s something I would be able to do with my skill level. I may try one of Vanguards simple models to see if I want to develop the skills. I may just get the kit you’re currently building and follow along. Thank you for the wonderful review.

[@rogerstonham3631]

Thanks Jason - gone down with Covid and so viewing a long video was right up my street. A great video and ordered Duchess of Kingston on Friday I hope it is as good yours. Personally Indefatigable is a bit beyond me. Looking forward to seeing a build video - will keep up my Southbourne build up with yours.

[@ModelkitStuff]

get well soon

[@benkonczal4584]

Fantastic kit!!! Having started the rigging on the Duchess… I wish I knew about the dark brown rope earlier. I would have switched to that. Simply because it makes viewing the lines and all the work that went into them, easier to see. I’ll be getting it for my next build and I think it will work really well.

[@ModelkitStuff]

how the duchess going together, that's on my to get list

[@benkonczal4584]

@@ModelkitStuff great. I have a whole series on it. Watch: The Midwest Model Shop to see everything.

[@leefennell]

Top drawer, Jason. Superb review of a kit that I will admire from afar! (Still very tempted by the Sherbourne, though...)

[@domb77]

Hi Jason, that has been the longest review I have watched by far, but well worth it. Simply amazing, an ultimate kit. What a beauty! And I don't do wooden kits. I actually might try next year, maybe with Sherbourne? Thanks and have a great day, Dom

[@ModelkitStuff]

Glad you enjoyed the edited version, I may release the uncut version on day, only adds an hour 😮

[@domb77]

@@ModelkitStuff I will certainly watch it, this kit is just grand

[@JeffDonahueScaleModeling]

Hi Jason, Wow, this is quite a kit! I took a look at Wikipedia, it's a really interesting ship. It took just over 3 years to build the original. It will probably take longer to build the kit. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff

[@ModelkitStuff]

your probably not wrong!

[@andrewjones1649]

Great and detailed review. The kit is off the scale in its scope and detail. It's way beyond my skill level, and quite possibly always will be, but what potential there is in that box. My only other reservation would be is how many times you said you could purchase additional/extra/alternative parts. Extra for the sails and boats, I kind of get, but for such big bucks, I thought perhaps the flags and extra crew might have been in the box. Other than that, it looks amazing.

[@christopherwatton1257]

There are no sails as extra for most of my kits, as I do not like them so much, and even less on something as large as Indy. In any case, a set of high quality sails for Indy would cost way too much. Regarding the ships boats, these are all included in with the kit. I have commissioned a set of boats for 3-d printed hulls and laser cut pear parts for the future, only for those who do not want to make up the ones provided in the kit. So everything is included in the Indy kit. Quite a few customers build the model without masts and rig, so if I included the more expensive machined blocks and flag set, this would be an extra cost to the modeller who may not even want them (making the kit cost £150 more) - but the options are there if you want them.

[@andrewjones1649]

@christopherwatton1257 Thank you for your detailed answer. It wasn't a huge criticism, moreover a query, really. The kit is a work of art in itself.

[@jameshatch5324]

Everything you see in that finished build is built with only the pear blocks added. Nothing else is needed, but the options are there if you wanted to take it to another level.

[@GregWilson635]

"A kit that you will move heaven and Earth to get" . That was the Caldercraft Victory for me ... but gee you have started that itch again for me lol. Looks to be a magnificent kit. Will watch you build it with envy 😊

[@panzerleader49]

As my English relations would say "Goodness Gracious Me!' Pricey but just the plans are worth the cost. This model has made my bucket list.

[@ukdave57]

Excellent in-depth review of what looks to be a fantastic kit. Congratulations should go to the designer, Chris Watton, for producing such a well engineered quality kit. Good advice regarding this not being a beginners kit, how many unfinished HMS Victory models out there? I have a tip about keeping wood bundles together, I use small nylon cable/zip ties, just don't over tighten otherwise you could end up marking the wood.

[@ModelkitStuff]

good tip

[@johnmarley6695]

Oh, I’m more than a little bit jealous, Jason! Well done that man!

[@ModelkitStuff]

Well now you know my retirement plan John!

[@james.carnahan]

Pause and have a cuppa? Forget that! Opened a bottle of wine and finished it before the end, mate! What a beauty - I see what you mean…. Many thanks for sharing your guilty pleasure 😂 They really have detailed a step by step approach - which is much more that Artesania Latina have done - kudos to Vanguard for that 👍🏻👍🏻

[@markkennard5414]

Fire buckets are quite easy to produce using Aluminium foil from "take away" oven food trays at supermarkets. (Lots of thicknesses available.) Wrap a strip around a tapered dowel or thick pencil. Superglue a straight joint. Cut top and bottom parallel, and add thin wire for handle. Use a leather punch to produce a circle to fit as base.

[@grantvanderpol5392]

That ship is awesome. I really hope you are going to do a build series on it.

[@eteocles4452]

Impressive kit and review.

[@philjolly6965]

This is fantastic Jason! I will take your advice and not order this kit yet. However, I will be ordering HMS Sherborne in 2025. I am excited! Cheers Phil

[@andrewjones1649]

I'm going to have to watch this in segments. 😊

[@ModelkitStuff]

Is that to get more tots of Rum in? 🤣

[@andrewjones1649]

​@@ModelkitStuffmugs of tea and a sausage sandwich. 😊

[@goforitpainting]

So cool. ⛵

[@aberration3869]

“Indefatigable “ persisting tirelessly. Yep that’s pretty much what you’re going to have to be Jason.

[@cajunrandy2143]

wow !

[@richardweiner6815]

Lovely but beyond my skill level and at around 1,800 USD beyond my price range. Nice to dream about though.

[@RaymondFraser-f8f]

Why Indefatigable and not Agamemnon ?

[@ModelkitStuff]

At a guess, its a much more widely known ship thanks to Hornblower.

[@malcolmmacdougall]

wait till you plank the hull, for a beginner i mean !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@skipschauer5535]

All for under a thousand quid? Lol

[@richardsinger01]

He said £1300 if I recall correctly. Phew!