tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post9110206815641756949..comments2024-03-27T07:02:30.838+00:00Comments on A Wargaming Odyssey: Can You Tell What It Is Yet?....Part 2David Crookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-56222042592416702092012-03-21T17:04:09.811+00:002012-03-21T17:04:09.811+00:00Hi CK,
I managed a few solo test games with the c...Hi CK,<br /><br />I managed a few solo test games with the completed ironclads but at the time of writing fully two thirds of the collection is unpainted (not to mention with a couple suffering cat related damage!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-25759239017555148622012-03-21T14:35:26.896+00:002012-03-21T14:35:26.896+00:00Have you gotten any games in with the ACW chaps ye...Have you gotten any games in with the ACW chaps yet?Conrad Kinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683395740934527502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-20470328011130609552012-03-21T09:00:18.184+00:002012-03-21T09:00:18.184+00:00Hi Steve,
All the models for this idea will range...Hi Steve,<br /><br />All the models for this idea will range between 3 1/4" to 3 3/4" in length and 1 1/4" to 1 3/4" width. The hull depth will range from 3/4" down to 1/4". The models are intended to be representative of types and to be used without too much difficulty with 15mm figures. They will be compressed horizontally and exaggerated vertically. <br /><br />The idea was Bob's originally and so if the models bring those in mind then I guess I have cracked it!<br /><br />I tried to see if a dreadnought era ship could be made on the same basis but it did not really work - simply because having too many similar sized turrets eats into the available 4" too much. It will be pre dread and earlier only at this stage.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-83060284731020895582012-03-21T08:53:21.191+00:002012-03-21T08:53:21.191+00:00Hi Paul,
Wooden blocks are the new Lego!
All the...Hi Paul,<br /><br />Wooden blocks are the new Lego!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-31558300553521886982012-03-21T08:52:47.946+00:002012-03-21T08:52:47.946+00:00Hi Peter,
Just kicking around with conceptual stu...Hi Peter,<br /><br />Just kicking around with conceptual stuff at the moment so who knows what the final form will morph into!?<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-81193805699699709912012-03-21T08:51:33.313+00:002012-03-21T08:51:33.313+00:00Hi Bob,
Many thanks for the generous comments - m...Hi Bob,<br /><br />Many thanks for the generous comments - much appreciated!<br /><br />Its funny, seeing the models first hand, even in a mock up form, has really sold me on the concept! I certainly intend using square/rectangular turrets as required but what I want to to do now is think about guns merely behind shields or even none at all.<br /><br />I shall continue to mess about with the bits and pieces and see what else comes out in the wash.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-25101732258585510682012-03-20T23:10:19.642+00:002012-03-20T23:10:19.642+00:00David,
I have to say, that's rather reminisce...David,<br /><br />I have to say, that's rather reminiscent of Bob's ships. Which is by no means a bad thing of course. Certainly fits your tile snugly: if this is King Edward VII/Canopus, will armored cruisers or later battleships be overlapping the tiles a bit ? <br /><br />Nice idea about the standardization of parts, you should be able to bang out some fleets in no time. <br /><br />I look forward to seeing further evolution of your concept. <br /><br />Regards,<br />SteveCorporal_Trimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00376387688651637091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-36090517343339193682012-03-20T22:00:43.107+00:002012-03-20T22:00:43.107+00:00Blocktastic!Blocktastic!Paul O'Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611720164170399684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-55327270481871122942012-03-20T21:54:35.377+00:002012-03-20T21:54:35.377+00:00David
They do look good, but it sounds like you&#...David<br /><br />They do look good, but it sounds like you're having trouble asking your own question - can you tell which of these ships it is?<br /><br />PDPeter Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118894381672707297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-11827305968423213402012-03-20T21:09:11.054+00:002012-03-20T21:09:11.054+00:00David,
These are even better than I expected!
Ha...David,<br /><br />These are even better than I expected!<br /><br />Have you also thought of using blocks for turrets rather than dowels as they will be easier to drill into?<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.com