Looking good - coincidentally I've was looking at these models recently too. I was thinking of doing up either a landship or airship for a WHFB Empire army. Good to see the quality of the models up close. Best, Dean
Looking Good! while spending the past two months watching every episode of Time Team, one episode occured which is right on point - a Roman boat used in the Rhine trade. Gee...you really nailed it. The relative dimensions and overall shape are very similar. Well done, sir! well done. Jerry A/K/A The Celtic Curmudgeon
There's a lot more work in converting it than in buying resin, but I think the end product will be nicer.
What occurred to me earlier, was that the Nina hull, stripped down, would make a very good barge for the Roman pontoon bridge, that I have long coveted... but this would be a huge job. One for next year...
Following this with great deal of interest. I recently bought a couple of xebecs from OG and I'm on the lookout for some variation, cant wait to see your brushwork on this model.
Interesting. I am curious as to how you waterlined the ship. I have a Viking long boat that needs the same treatment but have always been too chicken to try it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Interesting. I am curious as to how you waterlined the ship. I have a Viking long boat that needs the same treatment but have always been too chicken to try it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I used the line of the planking to guide the cut. The tricky thing is to keep the saw perpendicular so as to not cut off too much material at the bow and the stern. I did in fact trim just a little too much away, but the gap will be covered by the green-stuff bow and stern waves.
Just go for it. :-)
Simon
22 July 2013 at 09:26
Last night I water-lined the Nina model and began to tinker with it, to give it an appearance closer to that of a small Roman trade ship.
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So far, this has involved removing the rudder and replacing part of the stern, and adding a curving stern post. I increased the size of the hold-openings as the kit is 1/100 scale and my minis, 1/48.
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Later I'll add masts, steering oars, an awning and deck clutter which will help it to feel more in-scale.
Curiously, I have seen illustrations of Roman ships that aren't a million miles off this. I think it'll pass... might even be OK for the Rhine. Which gives me another idea for what I could use this for...
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21 July 2013 at 15:31
A very promising start! Look forward to seeing the finished article.
Matt
21 July 2013 at 15:33
Looking good - coincidentally I've was looking at these models recently too. I was thinking of doing up either a landship or airship for a WHFB Empire army. Good to see the quality of the models up close. Best, Dean
21 July 2013 at 16:06
I like it ..the Alteration to the Stern is clever.
21 July 2013 at 16:34
Hi Dean, I'm sure it would be worthwhile, especially if you could find a very baroque ship, perhaps a galleas?
After I've finished this one, I have a huge transport to tackle!
21 July 2013 at 16:37
Looking Good! while spending the past two months watching every episode of Time Team, one episode occured which is right on point - a Roman boat used in the Rhine trade. Gee...you really nailed it. The relative dimensions and overall shape are very similar. Well done, sir! well done.
Jerry
A/K/A The Celtic Curmudgeon
21 July 2013 at 17:43
Very nice so far !
Best regards Michael
21 July 2013 at 20:43
Looking forward to seeing it finished Like Dean I have also been looking at these models must be something in the water!
21 July 2013 at 22:18
There's a lot more work in converting it than in buying resin, but I think the end product will be nicer.
What occurred to me earlier, was that the Nina hull, stripped down, would make a very good barge for the Roman pontoon bridge, that I have long coveted... but this would be a huge job. One for next year...
Cheers, Simon
22 July 2013 at 00:22
Lovely - I think it will pass nicely.
Frank
http://adventuresinlead.blogspot.com.au/
22 July 2013 at 00:46
Following this with great deal of interest. I recently bought a couple of xebecs from OG and I'm on the lookout for some variation, cant wait to see your brushwork on this model.
22 July 2013 at 04:30
Interesting. I am curious as to how you waterlined the ship. I have a Viking long boat that needs the same treatment but have always been too chicken to try it.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers, Ross
22 July 2013 at 09:20
Interesting. I am curious as to how you waterlined the ship. I have a Viking long boat that needs the same treatment but have always been too chicken to try it.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers, Ross
22 July 2013 at 09:20
Hi Ross,
With guesswork, ans a sharp hacksaw!
I used the line of the planking to guide the cut. The tricky thing is to keep the saw perpendicular so as to not cut off too much material at the bow and the stern. I did in fact trim just a little too much away, but the gap will be covered by the green-stuff bow and stern waves.
Just go for it. :-)
Simon
22 July 2013 at 09:26