Saturday 26 September 2020

MDeFinitely a Good Idea!


All sorted and ready for me to use - the turrets sizes are 10, 15, 20 and 25mm with the larger two available in a single or twin barrel configuration.

 My custom order from Warbases has arrived for the various pieces of ship construction material - and I am really pleased with how they have interpreted my ideas!

I also took the opportunity to make use of one of my spare storage boxes so that the pieces are properly organised.

I am absolutely delighted with this lot and the potential for my various projects. To begin with my plan is to tackle the few ships I need for the ACW project. After that I am looking at ships for the pre dreadnought era. 


The pieces in more detail. All, both turret sections and hulls are 3mm think.

The turrets are circular which works well for early turrets designs but I will look to get some more modern shapes prepared In the same way in due course. Construction will be really simple - just pop in the appropriate lengths of bamboo skewer or cocktail stick, add a plain circular base above and below and hey presto - instant turrets! The sections with the cut outs are 3mm thick as are the hulls.

If I was being really picky I would have liked the gap between the two slots to have been a little larger and also for the hull stern to be slightly curvier but this is very small beer indeed. The indentations are nice and deep meaning that the gun barrels will have a secure fixing point.

As mentioned the building plan will look at the ACW first and then I shall be looking at some later bits and pieces. All the models will be ‘based upon’ rather than specific ships but they will be recognisable. I am really looking forward to seeing where this will take me but one thing I am sure of is that I will certainly enjoy the experience!

20 comments:

Aly Morrison said...

What an excellent idea David...
There is no end of variations you will be able to get with these mix and match pieces...

All the best. Aly

Robert (Bob) Cordery said...

David,

They look even better than I expected! Are they going to add them to their catalogue!

All the best,

Bob

David Crook said...

Hi Aly,

That is the plan - and I certainly have a few of those!

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hi Bob,

I am really pleased about these and the potential is huge! I already have a few ideas to think about so watch this space.

As for the catalogue? I am not sure but certainly Warbases are very approachable with specific requests for custom items.

All the best,

DC

Graham C said...

What a great idea and Martin at Warbases is a top guy and very helpful. Looking forward to seeing this develop
Graham

Steve8 said...

They really ought to add these on the catalog. I remember naval wargame books that showed how to build battleships through layers. This could be expanded into the modern era too. But my mind leaps sideways as usual.

Peter Douglas said...

Brilliant idea to source these to Warbases David!

Maudlin Jack Tar said...

Looks like a clever way to make ships.
I'm a big fan of "Warbases" too. Always good and reliable service.

Steve J. said...

They look superb and I'm sure would be popular with many gamers.

Jim Duncan Wargamer said...

Great idea and great company to work with.

Jim Jackaman said...

Looking forward to seeing them made available in the Warbases web shop thingy..what a good idea!

David Crook said...

Hello there Graham C,

Martin at Warbases is a star and this simple idea has opened up a whole world of possibilities for me!

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hi there Steve8,

That was what influenced my thoughts on this but it is a whole easier getting the cutting straight using a laser methinks!

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hi Peter,

Warbases were really helpful and I will certainly be using them to expand this idea.

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hello there Maudlin Jack Tar,

I always had a problem with turrets and producing multiples of a hull shape. With these I can throw stuff together quickly and easily That will be idea for gaming and fun to make.

Warbases are a great company in my book!

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hi Steve J,

I fully intend exploring further options with Warbases for the raw materials to make models. This is just the beginning as far as I am concerned!

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hello there Mr Duncan,

Many thanks old chap! They are a top company and this simple and inexpensive idea will give me a huge amount of fun. The first models are already underway!

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hello there Mr Jackaman.

These were bespoke items but Warbases are really accommodating with custom orders. The shapes I drafted may not be to everyone's taste but they work for me. The next phase will be specific parts of ships and I already have a few ideas for these.

All the best,

DC

Jim Duncan Wargamer said...

I wonder how much of this concept I can nick for my 10mm Nile gunboats.

I'll need about 4.

Geordie an Exiled FoG said...

Wow