There ar quite a few decent sets of pre-dreadnought rules out there. What the world needs is an affordable series of 1/1200 or 1/1800 scale models.....
There ar quite a few decent sets of pre-dreadnought rules out there. What the world needs is an affordable series of 1/1200 or 1/1800 scale models.....
I agree wholeheartedly Dave. If only!Originally Posted by David Manley
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.
Dave, are you implying that there are models, they're just not affordable? Where would I find these? What's your favorite set of pre-dreadnought rules?
I am sure Dave has a lot of resources for ships and can comment on rules far better than I can; however, here are the models that I have been tempted by ever since I played a Manila Bay scenario onboard the USS Olympia:
http://www.wtj.com/wtj0144.html
They are 3d printed in a number of scales - $5.75 for a 1/2400 Olympia to give an idea of price.
They also have 2 set of rules one a fast play and one that is more detailed.
http://www.wtj.com/store/index_gaming_rules.html
They also have a pre-dreadnought painting guide on the site as well. I have been thinking doing Spanish-American war in 1/1500 scale ($10.75 for Olympia), but it is far down the project queue!
Eric
Looking out for pre dreds at Partizan at the weekend I found this one on the Old Glory stand.
Here is a comparison with the one I made earlier.
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.
Not sure where I got the hull Dobbs. I had it for years in my spares box. I added two layers of plasticard to lengthen it and give it more draft. Then filed the top of the bow ram.
The boat deck was built with plasticard walls and top, as was the first tier of the flying bridge.
The aft control position much the same.
Main turrets were aluminium rod turned and parted off on the lathe. Gun barrels made from two diameters of brass tube one inserted into the other. Secondary guns from Navwar I believe.
The ventilators were from various bits and old ship parts.
Boats from Langtons. Funnels from the original kit.
Masts a combination of the bits box, turned parts and silver soldered steel wire for the cross trees.
The kit in the foreground is from Old 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.
There are many 1/1200 and 1/1250 scale models available from the various German model manufacturers but they tend to be (a) fragile - albeit lovely - and (b) very expensive.
Most of my pre-dread colection is in 1/3000 from Navwar, Skytrex and WTJ. Favourite set of rules? These :)
(the rules are also included in my Russo Japanese campaign pack)
Fr more detailed games, these.....
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/...s-pre-dreadnou
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