Ship Mats

[Panzer_Leader]

I have a couple of official mats, plus a sea mat which is a vynal type table cover, plus a light cloth mat from Tinywargames.
I quite like the Tiny mat, but must admit to wanting one of the mouse mat type sea mats from Deepcut studios when I next get to a show

https://www.tinywargames.co.uk/sea

https://www.deepcutstudio.com/produc...caribbean-sea/

Well thats my dream anyway

Thanks Capn Duff, I agree the Deepcut mats also look excellent. I also like how they include a storage and carrying bag as an option. I’ll be very interested to compare the felt surface of the Cigar Box Battle mat versus the potential of the ‘mouse-pad’ PVC of the Deepcut mat, given they’re both available in 4’x6’ sizes and feature “photo realistic” designs. While the PVC will be stiffer and more durable, the felt will be foldable to match the playing surface. I’ve now got my eye on a Caribbean mat for scenarios there or in the Indian Ocean, so will need to decide which way to go when the time comes! Thanks for the pointer, I wasn’t aware of Deepcut mats until your post.

[Bligh]

You are right Rhys, as my table was designed to fit two Ares mats, I had to trim a bit off the edges of my Deepcut mat to accommodate it.
Rob.

[Vagabond]

You are right Rhys, as my table was designed to fit two Ares mats, I had to trim a bit off the edges of my Deepcut mat to accommodate it.
Rob.

Hi Rob, I have the same problem with my 6 x 4 Deepcut mat as my table is 1.5m sq. I just let it hang over the edge, because you never know if the table may grow a little longer one day.

However I have thought if cutting it down and I'm just curious how you did yours. Scissors! Straight edge and stanley knife! Or some other way?

[Bligh]

Right John,
As two of my edges are against the wall I cant let the excess hang or it will slide the rest off the table.
I cut the mat with a straight edge and my carpet knife, but a Stanley will do just as well if it is really sharp.

Rob.

[Vagabond]

Thanks Rob, I've never tried to cut mouse mat material and wondered if the knife method would sort of snag and stretch the material as you cut. I take your point about the sharp blade.

I thought about slicing the foot of spare mat into 9" slices to add to the depth of the mat making it 5' x 4'9".
Cheers and thanks for the info.

[Bligh]

I kept my offcutts for Captain Kiwi, because he does small dioramas, and it makes a good ground cover for the plinths when he has a dogfight going on above.

Rob.

[DeRuyter]

Thanks Capn Duff, I agree the Deepcut mats also look excellent. I also like how they include a storage and carrying bag as an option. I’ll be very interested to compare the felt surface of the Cigar Box Battle mat versus the potential of the ‘mouse-pad’ PVC of the Deepcut mat, given they’re both available in 4’x6’ sizes and feature “photo realistic” designs. While the PVC will be stiffer and more durable, the felt will be foldable to match the playing surface. I’ve now got my eye on a Caribbean mat for scenarios there or in the Indian Ocean, so will need to decide which way to go when the time comes! Thanks for the pointer, I wasn’t aware of Deepcut mats until your post.

Here is the one I have for the Caribbean. They have a lighter color mat for around the islands. Tablewar mats are cheaper for me than ordering from the UK or EU.

https://tablewar.com/collections/fat...x4caribbeansea