The ongoing adventures of a boy who never grew out of making and playing with plastic model kits (and even some metal ones too). Also a wargamer in search of the perfect set of wargaming rules for WWII Land and 20th Century Naval campaigns.
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Wednesday, 31 May 2017
First one off the Slipway
It may be just wood, paper, putty, cocktail sticks and a little bit of brown paint but she is a little beauty in my eyes (see below):
It also is cheap and designed to be built in bulk. I just need about another forty of these. Watch this space!
My...my...my! What a terrific little model and all made from bits and pieces. Are you planning to do a large naval action like Trafalgar? Have you given any consideration to showing the rest of us landlubbers the step by step process that led you to such a little classic?
Looks great - I'm very jealous!
ReplyDeleteSimple and gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMy...my...my! What a terrific little model and all made from bits and pieces. Are you planning to do a large naval action like Trafalgar? Have you given any consideration to showing the rest of us landlubbers the step by step process that led you to such a little classic?
ReplyDelete40 ......40....this way lies madness
ReplyDeleteExcellent work sir!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words sirs
ReplyDeleteIt is my sincere hope that you follow in my footsteps
When I get my production techniques perfected I will follow up with a "how to" guide
The ships are intended for the Battles of the Anglo Dutch Wars C17th rather than C18th century but IMHO I think they would do for both