Here you go Dobbs.
Your graveyard puts mine to shame.
Rob.
Here you go Dobbs.
Your graveyard puts mine to shame.
Rob.
Last edited by Bligh; 03-16-2021 at 01:55.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Thank you Sven and Rob for the rep.
Thanks to Dobbs idea for giving ships some grip I invested in this little lot which arrived this morning. Now just 180 odd ships to do.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Originally Posted by Bligh
Thanks to Dobbs idea for giving ships some grip I invested in this little lot which arrived this morning. Now just 180 odd ships to do.
Rob.Have fun with that!
For me, my two Proserpines continue their transformation to flush decked frigates (the mastless hulls will continue to languish in the experimental collection), while in the boat shed progress is made on the new ship's boat.
All looking good Dobbs, and I am on number one of mine. Just another 179 to go.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Here you go. one down.Rob.
Last edited by Bligh; 03-16-2021 at 10:27.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
My current WIP three of Henry's Spanish 74s
Masts are blu tacked on for now, just for seeing how they look. bowsprit sails seem a bit big and nearly jammed against the foresail, maybe have to reduce a bit, unfortunately broke one or two masts but glue back. in my opinion they will need rigging to stand handling for games, may not be useful for playing at shows. will se once rigged. Models lovely but had to repair a couple of lanterns.
all in all nice, need to do stats and follow up on bases.
await comments and suggestions
His ships are beautifully detailed alright, but they are also very delicate. Likewise the resin masts are easily broken. One reason I am building all the masts for mine out of more durable material. But the resin mast are useful for measurements. Have you had any difficulty drilling holes for rigging on thes specific hulls Chris?My current WIP three of Henry's Spanish 74s
Masts are blu tacked on for now, just for seeing how they look. bowsprit sails seem a bit big and nearly jammed against the foresail, maybe have to reduce a bit, unfortunately broke one or two masts but glue back. in my opinion they will need rigging to stand handling for games, may not be useful for playing at shows. will se once rigged. Models lovely but had to repair a couple of lanterns.
all in all nice, need to do stats and follow up on bases.
await comments and suggestions
Hi Vol, not drilled any holes for rigging purposes, I use the nylon bristle method for my rigging, makes things a bit sturdier I found, plus I am not a big fan of fully detailed rigging, looks great yes, but for me it tends to overpower the ships, so my rigging is more representative than accurate.
However I did try to drill into the deck of one ship to widen for the masts. This was a minor hic-up as the drill broke the deck a bit. i had to carefully replace and a bit of paint covered the break, I think.
So care needs to be taken when drilling, I would suggest using the tile drilling method. Not tried it yet myself but will let you know once I do.
I now drill these delicate resin models by hand, and slowly, using the bit between thumb and forefinger. This is the only way I have had success without beakouts. The FDM prints are no problem, easily drilled with mechanical aid.
Truly wonderful work, everyone!
Sorry I haven't been spending much time in the shipyard the last couple of weeks. The weather has been so nice I have been spending most of my time outdoors trying to get a headstart on spring cleanup. But I did order an Ender 5 Pro 3D printer yesterday. I don't know what came over me. I'm too old to learn a new complicated technolgy. I spent the evening watching YouTube videos on assembly, operation, essential modifications, using STL files, slicer programs, etc. My brain hurts! What was I thinking?
Great shots and in the right setting Jonas.
We have a few units over here, but re-enacting ACW in England just does not seem right somehow.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
I have a few photos of the camps an so on, but at least that gave an idea of the battle.
They were proud of having a limber of six or eight horses.
This is what’s on my workbench right now:
I am now in batch production mode for the foam inserts.
USS Squadron and Algerines completed. Just starting on my HEIC Squadron. Then iot will be the turn of my Chileans.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
HERE IS ONE FOR YOU JONAS.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJRywMYzh7s
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
You're all doing very nice work on the modelling front, I'm afraid I'm very much of a light weight where actual modelling is concerned but I'm enjoying seeing what you are turning out.
I finally got round to painting the Purisima Conception 1st rate this evening
I now have measurements to make the masts for this and the other two 1st rates, San Jose and Santa Ana, thanks to Nightmoss.
Immaculate work as usual Vol. The detail on those Stern Gallery windows took my breath away.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
My first attempts at terrain. First at varying states of completion and then on the game table.
Nice work Anthony.
If you want to harden the styrene after cutting it out, just run a blast of hot air from an electric paint stripper over it. I would trial this on a scrap offcut before committing to one of your important pieces. It can be a bit critical. Not sure if a hair dryer may even work.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Thanks for the tip Rob. I will certainly give hot air a try. My wife says I'm full of it but I think I'll try the paint stripper first. Anthony
Very droll Anthony.I hope you find it works for you O.K. I got the tip many years ago from a friend of my son, who made terrain models of all sorts for Games Workshop demos, and shops. They needed something which could stand the knocks from kids.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
I just picked up this privateer from GHQ, as well as a cutter. I'll post more pictures when I get it painted up.
Looks a very nice model Jason.
I look forward to seeing it displated in all its glory.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
I love this Boston Clipper, but I am partial to GHQ ships. Wish they made more.I just picked up this privateer from GHQ, as well as a cutter. I'll post more pictures when I get it painted up.
I know it is almost the end of March but I finally got my portable "work station" up and running. So I had two things on it - building the actual painting station and light and the ships. Sorry not sailing ships, but she still has masts! A German patrol trawler - "Vorpostenboot". Finishing up the camo before whethering. Finished Schnellboot in picture as well Need to reglue the ensign. 1/300 scale Warlord ships.
Nice workstation Eric.
I keep intending to clear mine up. it is getting a bit overcrowded. I also have some ships to paint from the Cruel seas range.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Ooh, nice paint scheme Eric. Have you ever seen any of Mal Wright's books on paint and comoflage schemes for WWII ships of all nations?I know it is almost the end of March but I finally got my portable "work station" up and running. So I had two things on it - building the actual painting station and light and the ships. Sorry not sailing ships, but she still has masts! A German patrol trawler - "Vorpostenboot". Finishing up the camo before whethering. Finished Schnellboot in picture as well Need to reglue the ensign. 1/300 scale Warlord ships.
I certainly have not Vol. I have been using old photos of the ships I have being painting and interpolating the colours from them.
I will certainly look for those books.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Here are some
I have been collecting the pictures of the various patterns used by the IJN he is compiling for a new book and has been posting on the FB Naval Wargaming Historical group page. He really is a very nice, personable and helpful gentleman.
Oh very nice, thanks Vol!
I had not seen these. My pattern on the Vorpostenboot was copied from the Warlord KM fleet box. Next up after finishing 5 more S boats is a squadron of Vospers so that Commonwealth camo book will come in handy. Currently I am reading "The Battle of the Narrow Seas" by Peter Scott. Excellent book from someone who served in the UK Coastal Forces.
This is a shot of Mal's most recent post
Very nice!
Well Henry has come up trumps. this little lot arrived late yesterday afternoon.
All in good order. The lower masts are a little weak for use at shows ,but I think that adding a metal lower section will do the trick.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Looks great. I do hope the ships sailing all the way to the US Midwest make it in as good a shape as yours.
"It's not the towering sails, but the unseen wind that moves a ship."
–English Proverb
You and me Rob, I just received a package of resin ships from Simon Mann. An order I made prior to deciding to get a 3D printer. Six ships and he threw in nine misprints he thpught I might want to try to repair, haha.
The misprints:
Looks as if we are all going to be busy over the next couple of months then Vol.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Vol, did we know that Simon actually offers prints of his ships beyond the files? They look great and while I have plenty to keep me busy for the time being knowing it's a possibility to order prints from Simon opens up another avenue for acquiring ship models.
"It's not the towering sails, but the unseen wind that moves a ship."
–English Proverb
I hope so too Jim. Henry did pack them very carefully.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
I know Henry packed them very well, but we've all seen the horror photos of how mail delivery can go bad. I think the worse case delivery for me was an envelope received with very distinct tire tracks across it!?
"It's not the towering sails, but the unseen wind that moves a ship."
–English Proverb
Well I've finished my dwarfs, but now I'm doing (what I've named) the "Spoon Experiments".
I have... a cunning plan... Candy red on an Imperial Knight.
A few dwarfs for the viewing pleasure!
No-one expects a ship full of dwarves.
Very well painted Gary. I must get around to painting my Joseph Bugman.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Thank you Rob. I'm really happy how they turned out, especially the snow looking bases.
Can you believe this was my first time painting beards, and skin tones (that's mainly visible on the chap with the fancy back piece).
No-one expects a ship full of dwarves.
Beards are never easy to do well Gary. You have made a very good stab at them. I always run just a small amount of diluted gold on to red beards and then soak up the excess. Just gives them the sheen you get on hair. You can do the same with silver for black hair, but watch that you don't end up with grey unless you want a Greybeard. Bronze also works for brown hair but again you need to be careful not to overdo it.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Oooh, I may try that on the next dwarf attempt.
What I did, was paint them as per normal, applied a satin varnish to their beard, then blasted the entire model with some glossy varnish from an airbrush. It gave the beard a natural shine to it, plus made the armour that little bit extra shiny.
No-one expects a ship full of dwarves.
Mal just posted a new picture, Japanese sub tenders
I think I was Henry's learning curve. The large order I made was one of his first. He packed them scattered in a single box filled with shredded newspaper. The box saw a rough transit and the ships suffered several collisions with resulting damage. He has learned better methods since. Simon packs his ships individually in bubble wrap, in an inner box wrapped in a layer of bubble wrap, and that placed snug in an outer box. Very safe sailing. These are the difficulties with resin prints because they are so delicate and brittle. FDM PLA prints are tough and durable. I dropped a ship yesterday and after bouncing off a concrete floor, there wasn't even a scratch. A resin hull would have been destroyed. Yes there is a difference in detail quality, but with proper settings and a quality printer, it isn't much. Having modeled with both now, I am convinced that for gaming, FDM is the better choice. This is an example of the quality I am getting.
Jim, here is the UK postal rate schedule to the US
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