Blanch diced fresh baby red potatoes in boiling water until tender. Cool and hold separately. Cook bacon in heavy bottomed saucepan until the bacon begins to crisp. Add butter, onions, and celery. Saute until tender. Add flour, lower heat and cook for 7 minutes at 165 degrees. Mix and dissolve all clam base with clam juice separately. Add clam base mixture, milk, cream, and herbs. Heat until almost boiling (185 degrees), blending with a wire whip. Add blanched red potatoes and clams. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes at 185 degrees. Cool quickly or serve immediately.