Lake Tanganyika - Going Forth With Mimi and Toutou

With apologies for the picture quality - Graf Von Gotzen at the top, Hedwig Von Wissman below the Graf, Kingani/Fifi - the same ship but will feature both the German and then the Royal Navy ensign following her capture and finally Mimi and Toutou. Just the varnishing needed and the all important flags and then - to battle!

Ok then, the models are built and merely need varnishing and the all important ensigns and we are ready to go! I need to get some pictures redone for Steamer Wars: Hexed once they are ready so, all being well, it should be available via the Wargames Vault next month.

The build was quite a learning curve in many ways as well as being a useful way to get back into the construction groove.

The main takeaways are as follows:

1. Plan and use plans (the internet is your friend, along with Jane’s, Conway’s and a whole host of other titles!

2. Paint items prior to assembly- especially where overhangs are involved!

3. Make sure any holes are drilled out with the right sized bit….

4. Think about ‘universal pieces’ - items of superstructure or hull that can be designed and produced by Warbases across as many models as required.

5. In short, remember the 7 P’s!