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04/02/2020 at 12:06 #130976
Mike
Keymaster04/02/2020 at 16:19 #131007Mike Headden
ParticipantSince Erland isn’t a fool,
I am even wondering if Erland is the captain…
I assumed he was fixer/ head of security for the smuggler and ensuring successful delivery of the items entrusted into his care by securing a boat (and captain?) well suited to the endeavour!
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04/02/2020 at 17:48 #131011Darkest Star Games
ParticipantA sailing ship with a ram is a suicide vessel. It can’t reverse like an oar or steam powered one and, sooner rather than later, it will wind up stuck and going down with it’s victim.
I believe this was also to have galley oars, IIRC? But still, in total agreemenet with you.
I am even wondering if Erland is the captain…
I’m hoping this is a hint that you’ll be working on a scalawag crew soon! If not, maybe you should consider…
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04/02/2020 at 18:30 #131019greg954
ParticipantI’ve missed loads. Now I have a desire to make a ship.
04/02/2020 at 18:59 #131022Mike
KeymasterI’ve missed loads. Now I have a desire to make a ship.
Ahhhhh wait and buy this one?!
😛
04/02/2020 at 19:36 #131027greg954
ParticipantOkay, you talked me into it, I might have to have two. As it happens I got a hand made ship model from eBay for a couple of quid that was for repair. Just the right size for 15mm. So yeah…..I’m starting yet another project.
Well, you can never have enough projects on the go!
PS, I do like it when most of the hard work is done for me.
04/02/2020 at 21:48 #131040Wouter Wolput
ParticipantA sailing ship with a ram is a suicide vessel. It can’t reverse like an oar or steam powered one and, sooner rather than later, it will wind up stuck and going down with it’s victim. Since Erland isn’t a fool, clearly the reinforcement is so the ship can beach prow on, to take on or offload smuggled goods in secluded beaches well away from the prying eyes of the revenue men
True, add optional oars then 😁 , to be honest I love to see a galley over a sailing ship anyway. Maybe a galley with back-up sails (I’m a landlubber and know nothing of sailing)?
I like the beach prow idea, but wouldn’t this make more sense on a rowing boat? It probably takes a lot of manpower to get a ship this size back into the ocean and you also encounter the same problem as with ramming: you can’t reverse. Then there’s the problem that the waves will keep on pushing the ship to land.
04/02/2020 at 23:09 #131048Mike Headden
ParticipantYou ghost in at low tide under minimal sail, ground gently, locals form a “bucket chain” and help load/ unload cargo asap. The incoming tide refloats the ship and if you’re lucky wind and water carry you out. Otherwise locals with poles push it round until the wind takes it or some of the crew get in a jolly boat and tow it out. You need the right weather, tide and wind conditions and a steeply shelving, soft beach.
I might once have had some Cornish relatives who may have had some experience of something similar, back before the war.
Four and twenty ponies, trotting through the dark …. 🙂
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24/02/2020 at 14:14 #132153Angel Barracks
ModeratorI wanted to differentiate my Copplestone picts which I repurposed as tribal warriors before I made my own, from my own.
I ended up with this:
It was interesting to see how these, amongst my very 1st 15mm compare to my more recent paint jobs of my own tribesmen.
The result is acceptable and the time taken was minimal, which is good.
Debating if to go back and add more bones at some point.24/02/2020 at 14:43 #132154Steve Johnson
ParticipantI think they work fine as they are, because you are really drawn to the ‘skull’ faces.
24/02/2020 at 14:58 #132157Thomaston
ParticipantI was going to say the forarm and lower legs could have bones on them but I atree with steve, right now the face really draws attention. Do you have anotehr mini to spare? You could try the face paint as is but leave the chin dark for a more skull look.
Tired is enough.
R-rated narcissism24/02/2020 at 16:06 #132165Mike Headden
ParticipantI think they look great as is, though if it were me I’d paint the noses black to increase the skull effect. That’s probably just my CDO kicking in though.
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24/02/2020 at 17:54 #132169Gone Fishing
ParticipantThey turned out very well. The black nose idea is an intriguing one, though!
24/02/2020 at 19:28 #132171Angel Barracks
ModeratorYou could try the face paint as is but leave the chin dark for a more skull look.
I gave it a go and I think it works.
Plus now they have no painted jawbone, they can’t talk.
Thus the Silent Dead were born…24/02/2020 at 20:06 #132172Thomaston
ParticipantCool, pics please.
Tired is enough.
R-rated narcissism24/02/2020 at 20:18 #132173Angel Barracks
ModeratorSo after painting them I thought I would carve some wooden stylus’s / styli? as I have been doing Sumer as part of home schooling for Charlotte and figured we could write some stuff in some clay tablets.
As is oft the way, after being very careful, on the last bit of cutting I got a bit cavalier and now I have a bloody finger (and desk and trousers) and a non functioning left hand.
So no photos today.
24/02/2020 at 20:55 #132174Thomaston
ParticipantAnother battle scar.
Tired is enough.
R-rated narcissism24/02/2020 at 21:40 #132176Wouter Wolput
ParticipantI think they look great as is, though if it were me I’d paint the noses black to increase the skull effect. That’s probably just my CDO kicking in though.
I agree with Mike, if you want skulls this would be the best solution.
But maybe you haven’t gone far enough, a lot of African tribes use colourful bodypaint together with the facepaint.
I hope your hand gets better soon and the cut is a minor one. I still want to see your finished boat. I’m trying to figure out on how to do a rowing boat myself, because it’s slim pickings for 15mm in online shops, suggestions ?
24/02/2020 at 23:32 #132179OldBen1
ParticipantI like them a lot. I bet you they look great on the table as well. Tons of contrast and kind of scary.
25/02/2020 at 12:44 #132196Angel Barracks
ModeratorI think maybe I prefer the originals?
But I like the idea of the name for the new ones…25/02/2020 at 14:21 #132199telzy amber
ParticipantI like the no nose but a chin would be better
25/02/2020 at 14:55 #132201Darkest Star Games
ParticipantI’m going to agree with no nose, but yes chin. I love the finger bones, that is a very nice touch as well.
And ALWAYS cut AWAY from yourself. Just a reminder!
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25/02/2020 at 18:44 #132219Gone Fishing
ParticipantThose look great. Hope the hand is healing – a few swigs of rum might help!
26/02/2020 at 08:47 #132239Wouter Wolput
ParticipantWell done, the bones on the fingers are a really nice touch. They kind of resemble how I envisioned the cannibals in ‘She’ would look like.
29/02/2020 at 11:03 #132418Angel Barracks
Moderator29/02/2020 at 11:12 #132420Wouter Wolput
ParticipantReally nice, perfect for any 15mm fantasy setting. Are you going to do one with four wheels as well?
29/02/2020 at 11:20 #132424Angel Barracks
ModeratorReally nice, perfect for any 15mm fantasy setting. Are you going to do one with four wheels as well?
yup can do, planning on exploring lots of cardstock options, they are easier than metal/resin to produce/sell.
Admittedly the detail is only on one side, but as just set dressing and for the price….29/02/2020 at 13:22 #132444Thomaston
ParticipantIs ther an axle the wheels are connected to or are they glued to the sides?
Tired is enough.
R-rated narcissism29/02/2020 at 13:34 #132445Angel Barracks
ModeratorThere is an axle, but at this size and made of card, I don’t think they would last that long if not glued to the sides.
29/02/2020 at 14:41 #132454Gone Fishing
ParticipantI really only game in the big scale (54mm) these days, but watching the growth of this range/project is a delight. Congratulations, and may these new items sell briskly!
29/02/2020 at 19:27 #132464telzy amber
ParticipantThey are card? No problem. If you need a bit more detail turn them over and add it. Ditto the cart, add an axle but I would glue the wheels anyway.
I love your Crom’s Anvil townspeople. I think they would make great SF townspeople as is too. I really need to get an order up
29/02/2020 at 19:29 #132465Mike
Keymaster01/03/2020 at 13:14 #132486Angel Barracks
ModeratorGoing to mould the ship next week.
So hopefully by the weekend I should have a model to show you.It is pretty much done, just a few bits to add/tidy.
It will come as a few parts.
The resin hull.
Metal steps.
MDF and cardstock hatch, poop railings and rudder.
Dowels for the mast and yard/spar sail bit. (these dowels will come as you see with the ropes already attached, yes that is right, each one will be hand rigged by the captain themself for added unique shipness.)
There are some pokey metal bits along the side, these will come like the dowl with rope wound around them.All you will need to do is paint it, name it, and adventure in it!
01/03/2020 at 15:01 #132490Gone Fishing
ParticipantBeautiful.
01/03/2020 at 20:47 #132504Wouter Wolput
ParticipantThe end result doesn’t disappoint, the ship is marvelous.
05/03/2020 at 11:53 #132684Angel Barracks
Moderator05/03/2020 at 16:53 #132694Angel Barracks
Moderator05/03/2020 at 17:04 #132696greg954
ParticipantSweet, looking good Mr Barracks. How much are we looking at for one of these beauties?
I suppose you’ll be making a port next? Might need one.
05/03/2020 at 17:06 #132697Angel Barracks
Moderator05/03/2020 at 17:55 #132700Darkest Star Games
ParticipantThat’s a heck of a good deal. And it looks great to boot!
(looking forwards to seeing it all dolled up to your usual great standards)
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