The contents of Japanese sprue number 2. The ships are 1:1400th and not 1:1200th as I reported previously. The bases have been edged in black using a Sharpie - quicker than painting them!
All of the WoFun Tsushima set are now on bases so the next task will be to edge them. I will be using a black Sharpie for this as it is quick and easier to do than using a paintbrush. The sprue above was included in the box of replacement bases and as it is a duplicate I thought I would see how the black edging looked. I took the squadron to the club last night and Messrs Fox and Huband agreed that it looked pretty good so I will need to edge them whole collection. It should not take long to do and I have also thought about storage for the two fleets. I am thinking about using A4 sized box files - the type that is half as deep as the normal size. The foam used in the WoFun boxes and be cut to size and shape so that the ships can be stored lying on their side. Despite a couple of minor issues (currently being resolved) I am really pleased with this collection and am looking forward to getting it into action soon.
Research, research and more research.
As part of my research into the ‘Battleships’ era (this is what I have christened the pre dreadnought sub period in the book), I have been adding to the library in a modest way. The latest acquisition is the two titles you see below.
Really pleased to have got these two - the information on the ships involved is really comprehensive and comes with plenty of pictures, many of which are new to me.
For the most part I think I have more than enough in the way of printed material to use for my research into the naval dimension of the Russo Japanese war although there is still plenty more out there!
So aside from the edging the bases of the WoFun models all I then need to think about is the basing for the Tumbling Dice models for the Great War. I shall get that particular task organised over the next couple of days. Then it will typing up the first draft of the rules.
Plenty to do then, but it is all manageable!
10 comments:
The Wofun range really seem to be a good way of getting stuck into a period quickly.
I edge all my bases in black. It helps frame the miniatures, and like any dark colour, it just sort of blends into the tabletop.
Hello there CK,
Absolutely! The time saved in preparation is invaluable and means that one can get into action sooner rather than later.
All the best,
DC
Hi Martin,
I did think about painting the bases and doing my own thing with them but that would defeat the whole point of the exercise. I was thinking about using a shade of blue but instead opted for black permanent marker as it is quick and looks the part.
I just have to edge both fleets now….
All the best,
DC
Very handy way to avoid having to paint things! Looking great 👍
David,
The WoFun ships look great … and black edging the bases really sets them off. I have been black edging my figure bases for some time and think that it helps make them stand out.
All the best,
Bob
Hi Jim,
It was a bit of a gamble but I am really pleased that I took it! I would certainly be keen to explore some of the other naval ranges available in due course.
Saving time painting is definitely a key consideration for me at present!
All the best,
DC
Hi there Bob,
I was a little unsure about how the black would look but it is fine and using a Sharpie to edge the bases takes very little time to do.
That will be my job for tomorrow and then the fleet review with pictures.
All the best,
DC
Your ships look great David… And WoFun are certainly an easy way to quickly get into a new period…
I am looking forward to seeing you play a bit of Pre- Dreadnought action.
I to am a fan of Dark/Black edge bases…
All the best. Aly
Cheers Aly! I was a little undecided about the black edging but now that I have done a few it looks fine - it is also really quick to do with a Sharpie!
Looking forward to giving them a spin at some point soon.
All the best,
DC
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