My GHQ Models

When I bought my first GHQ model several years ago, I planned to paint it with much detail and put rigging on it. I found it at that time quite challenging due to the small size of the model, particularly in that I am more interested in the frigates and sloops of the era. I settled on putting a basic paint job and no rigging. I found that suitable for producing models quickly, but looked decent on the gaming table. I am looking forward to what I expect to be detailed paint jobs on the SoG Ares models but for now will stick with this method.

Here is a photo of Commodore Rodgers' squadron that put to sea in an attempt to intercept a homeward bound British convoy from Jamaica at the outbreak of the War of 1812.

Shown are my models for President 44, United States 44, Congress 38, Hornet 18, and Argus 16.

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Those look pretty good. I still need to paint the couple ships I bought several months ago :(

Even more super ships Bobby.
Rob.:)

As soon as it dries up and I can use some spray paint, it has been rainy with a lot of humidity here, I'll do a "how to" thread on a quick and easy method of giving ships a basic paint job.

They look great, Coog. Well done!

More model photos.

Captain Philip Broke takes a squadron to sea from Halifax to cruise against the United States at the outbreak of the War of 1812. Broke's Shannon 38, Africa 64, Belvidera 36, and Aeolus 32 are joined by Guerriere 38 off Nantucket.

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Broke's squadron pursues Constitution 44. Constitution was able to escape.

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A size comparison of a British 38, an American 44, and a British 74.

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It is amazing how little they are and they can look fine in detailing.

Very nice.

I am impressed with those Bobby.
Bligh.

The Constitution is a really big one.

The last picture shows us the differences very well.

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USS Hornet 18 chases down a 22-gun Tripolian xebec.

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A British 36-gun frigate fires at an American privateer as it makes an escape.

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A British 74-gun SOL and a French 74-gun SOL slug it out.

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This may sound impertinent -- because it is :) -- but: Why are the flags flying in the direction opposite the wind?

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This may sound impertinent -- because it is :) -- but: Why are the flags flying in the direction opposite the wind?

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I just need to bend some of them into correct position. I've also wrestled with the idea of flag position and what was better realism or visibility. And of course one problem that cannot be overcome with models...they all are sailing with the wind. I have noticed that the Ares models appear that they will have a flag on a staff at the stern instead of flying from a line at the rear of the spanker.

Great job on the ships and also enjoy the photos. A salute to you sir.

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I just need to bend some of them into correct position. I've also wrestled with the idea of flag position and what was better realism or visibility. And of course one problem that cannot be overcome with models...they all are sailing with the wind. I have noticed that the Ares models appear that they will have a flag on a staff at the stern instead of flying from a line at the rear of the spanker.

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I've been thinking about that -- if the masts are not glued in place, but held only by friction, one could rotate them to simulate a quartering wind or other phenomenon, as well as allowing for easier storage by removing the masts altogether....

Great Pictures! Makes me want the release even more. I have a few GHQ ships around here someplace that I bought years ago.

Great ships and pictures!!Makes me wat to buy some!

Nick

These pictures are inspiring. I cannot wait to start playing and collecting. The addition of the cotton adds quite a bit - makes it seem alive.

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Great broadsides Coog. The cotton looks good for smoke.