That is an amazing paint job. Really nice looking sails, I can see my sailors shiver upon site of them.
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That is an amazing paint job. Really nice looking sails, I can see my sailors shiver upon site of them.
One last ship for my pirate fleet, which now includes all the ships from the SoG starter set. I really liked how Jaime's (RickyBobbyFan) Queen Anne's Revenge turned out so I decided to use the British ship HMS Defense as the base model and painted it as close to what I think he had as a final version? It's now ready for rigging.
If Wikipedia can be trusted in this the Queen Anne's Revenge was originally a British frigate (Concord) built in 1710 and later captured by the French one year later. She was renamed La Concorde de Nantes and converted into a slave ship.
You can find the rest of the story here with additional information on a wreck found off North Carolina in 1996 that may well be the real Queen Anne's Revenge: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Anne's_RevengeQuote:
Sailing as a slave ship, she was captured by the pirate Captain Benjamin Hornigold on November 28, 1717, near the island of Martinique. Hornigold turned her over to one of his men —Edward Teach, later known as Blackbeard—and made him her captain. Teach's first mate, Christopher Blackwood (known as Blackbeard's Claw), was feared as a ferocious fighter and led many of Blackbeard's boarding parties.
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I absolutely love how the sails on the Flying Dutchman look. That green is perfectly ghostly spooky. You need to do something with the hull to go along with it. I'm thinking maybe you should try a light wash of that same green and do a practice run on something to see if you can get the suggestion of green glow from the hull, but still keep the basics of how it looks.
Thanks for the suggestion, Andy. I'd thought about doing the hull in the same green, but was concerned that it might be overkill. I went ahead and tried it this morning with a light black wash over the green to tone it down a bit. I think it turned out OK? Here are a couple of shots to see what you think?Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy Blozinski
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Now that is a nice touch to the Flying Dutchman, Jim. I also like your use of the brown. :hatsoff:
No kings ship would dare go near it.
I think that might be a good starting point. I was thinking in terms of a faint green "glow" from the hull in general. I think the stronger green sides works out well to set the tone, but you wouldn't want that all over. The brown accents do look good as well. What might top it all off is a light green wash only on the deck sections. It's kind of a risky move, so I would suggest a practice run on some other surface or mini. Some green settled down into the surface and still having the other projections (boats, cannons, etc) brown will probably give it just enough ghostly hint.
I finished up the Queen Anne's Revenge today. Some photos for the record. These ships improve so dramatically with a minimal amount of effort. I can't wait to see how the brass ratlines coming from the Anchorage Store will enhance them even more. Cheers!
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What you have been doing is not minimal effort! You've been putting lots of quality work into these and it shows.
I've just been painting the masts, cross beams and putting a wash on the sails. That's minimal effort. But...your statement is quite accurate. This minimal level of effort has a huge positive impact on how the mini looks.
When I get my wave 2 ships in, I fully plan on doing one of the heavy frigates up Hollywood pirate style and you have been the inspiration. I've never rigged a ship before and I just might go for it. I'm thinking on going for the Royal Fortune look you did as I really like that. It's going to have the ratlines and just maybe the rigging. When I do my demos, I want to have three levels of detail so prospective players can see the flexibility of options
1) Factory stock
2) Minimal level = masts, sails washed and maybe ratlines. I might do minimal level with and without ratlines.
3) All out = hull detail, masts, sails washed, ratlines, and rigging.
To me rigging is a maximum effort/level. Ratlines with Keith's brass would be the easy part. Thanks Keith.:hatsoff:
I will admit that the rigging is not something you do quickly, but after you've done just a few ships it starts to go much faster. The painting, washes, etc. are fairly easy to do and don't take up much time. The added green hull work on the Flying Dutchman took all of 10 minutes (with a black wash over the green). I'm anxious to see your demo ships and the AAR's as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy Blozinski
I agree that rigging is definitely more effort and the ratlines are the quickest part. As I've said before I can't wait to get my ships set up with Keith's custom brass ratlines.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunner
Nightmoss,
:hatsoff:
Anyone know how to get hold of Andy Roberts? He hasn't logged on in weeks and I was hoping he could modify the pirate logs he made so they would work for my ship.
Have you tried to PM him?
Not sure what happened to him, but his logs were very well done. Like Ed suggested a PM to him might go to his email and he'll check back with you?
Tried that and no response. His last log in date was June 6th.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nightmoss
Well, I hope he's just busy or maybe lost interest in SoG rather than something having happened to him?Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy Blozinski
Maybe someone else here can help you modify the existing logs he did for the Black Pearl, Royal Fortune or Queen Anne's Revenge? I expect he used something like Photoshop, which I don't have.
I'm completely lacking in access to fancy photo editing software.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nightmoss
I can ask Sue if Andy does not return. Being summer, he could be busy with vacation, covering for folks at work, etc.
Hello Everyone!
Please pardon my going awol, one thing after another has kept me busy. My job was getting way out of hand and I was working 12 hour days, 7 days a week. Then the company decided that it was not enough and let me go. I am having to sell my house and move in with relatives for the time being. Oh, and to add insult to injuries, someway, somehow, the entire file with all of my templates for the SoG ship bases and mats was deleted from my computer. Having said all of this - if you can give me a few days I will have everything remade and can make whatever you require.
Regards,
Andy Roberts
Hey Andy. We're glad you're back, but very sorry to hear the unfortunate news about your job and home. Under the circumstances I wouldn't worry too much about getting things here back up to where you had them unless it's something you're going to enjoy doing? Take your time and enjoy reading up on the stuff that's happened while you were busy. Take care! :salute:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Roberts
Hi Andy,
I am very sorry to hear of your situation. I think all of us would say our concern is for you and your family, so to echo Jim, unless you find site interaction a welcome relief, don't worry about our desires.
I truly hope you experience more favorable winds, and do so soon.
Hi Andy
I can only reiterate what the other guys have said. Know you have a port in any storm here. :thumbsup:
Jim, Thanks to you and the others for the kind words and thoughts. Not having a job at the moment gives me the time that I didn't have to work on and play some SGN. So, I am in the process of remaking my templates and helping Andy B. with his needs. Anyone else that needs ship mats or base cards I can help them also.
I'm going to work on a personal project having to do with ironclads and will be sharing that once I have something to show.
Andy
Sounds good, Andy. I know Andy B. has been working on a "Hollywoodized" pirate ship for SoG. I'll be interested to see how that turns out. Your project also sounds very interesting. Please do share when you get to the point where you wnat to show stuff off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Roberts
If (and only if) you have some extra time the two SoL's I did repaints for above will need base cards and ship logs. I did the Flying Dutchman and Queen Anne's Revenge, but as they are way too powerful to be realistic pirate/privateer ships there's no rush. It was just a fun repaint on both.
Cheers!
Has anyone created cards and ship logs for pirate sloops yet?
No, not that I'm aware of.Quote:
Originally Posted by AirborneEnginee
One of the sloops is an American privateer.Quote:
Originally Posted by AirborneEnginee
Yes, the Thorn was a Massachusetts privateer: http://www.awiatsea.com/Privateers/T...Cowell%29.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by Andy Blozinski
But, I'm thinking Airborne wants Pirates, like the Crimson Permanent Assurance? :wink:
I thought the Black Pearl flag file was previously uploaded, but couldn't locate it. So here it is if anyone is so inclined to be Captain Jack. Four flags for the price of one. Cheers!
I'm a little late, but, please tell me her sails glow in the dark.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nightmoss
(overkill?)
Hmmm...There is glow in the dark paint.Quote:
Originally Posted by RotS-Targe
Forgot to thank you for Jack's flag. I will use it when I get around to building some pirate ships.:drinks:Quote:
Originally Posted by Nightmoss
Yes but, that's a good way of getting sunk at night.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coog
She's the Dutchman, I highly doubt she has much to fear from any mortal ship or crew.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunner
You're very welcome.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunner
You know, I was just thinking that Jack's flag might look kind of cool on the Millennium Falcon?! :wink:
They don't actually glow in the dark, but they do reflect and react to light in a rather eerie manner. Kind of creepy as a matter of fact. :shock:Quote:
Originally Posted by RotS-Targe
Yes it would, flying right over the quad laser cannon.:beer:Quote:
Originally Posted by Nightmoss
It beats an overall orange paintjob with a Confederate Battle Flag and "01"....Quote:
Originally Posted by Nightmoss
...or black overall with the number "3"Quote:
Originally Posted by csadn
Those models look fantastic! My models for the black pearl will Embuscade, i will only own 1 starter set and dont want to use a ship i cant replace individually.
Shes on her way to me as i type. Shopping around on ebay seems the most cost effective way of getting what i want in blighty, which is a shame because i do like to help bricks and mortar stores where possible.
Well done with those repaints guys.