|
Post by Burt on Oct 4, 2019 12:52:28 GMT
Right, but those scales don't serve this game at all.
|
|
|
Post by Burt on Oct 4, 2019 12:54:29 GMT
It appears that the old REVELL kit of the Campbelltown (1/600) is out of production, but there is one on eBay (as of today 4 October). Another one is by FLYHAWK models. This one (1/700) appears to be current production and is available from a retailer in Britain. It is shown in two versions, but I have no basis to choose one or the other. Right, but those scales don't serve this game at all.
|
|
|
Post by boxholder on Oct 4, 2019 13:01:34 GMT
True - but one might be used to help design a mod for the Fletcher class. It need not be 100% scale to represent a 4-stacker.
|
|
|
Post by scottwashburn on Oct 4, 2019 13:15:55 GMT
I suppose I could try one in paper... Although actually I really want to do Drew Harding's USS Santa Fe river monitor from book 3.
|
|
|
Post by scottwashburn on Oct 4, 2019 13:18:10 GMT
It appears that the old REVELL kit of the Campbelltown (1/600) is out of production, but there is one on eBay (as of today 4 October). Another one is by FLYHAWK models. This one (1/700) appears to be current production and is available from a retailer in Britain. It is shown in two versions, but I have no basis to choose one or the other. Right, but those scales don't serve this game at all. A smaller than All Quiet scale ship might actually work. Sort of make it look like it was farther out to sea. Some games which include aircraft do that to make them look 'higher up'.
|
|
|
Post by hardlec on Oct 6, 2019 20:49:46 GMT
Paper shipwright is a site with lots of paper models of WWI and earlier brown water ships, as well as some other interesting stuff, like a docking tower for an airship. Digital Navy has great models but mostly bigger vessels.
WWI destroyers often did not have turrets. Their main battery would be in casements on the sides of the ship with some smaller guns in open mounts on the decks.
|
|
jmccarroll
Assault Tripod
" The only good Martian, is a dead Martian "
Posts: 330
Send PM
|
Post by jmccarroll on Oct 7, 2019 15:24:09 GMT
Paper shipwright has a bunch of good ones. Scale is 1/250. I would be tempted to convert to 1/125. How hard/easy are these to make?
|
|
|
Post by David N.Tanner 07011959 on Oct 7, 2019 19:06:18 GMT
Paper shipwright has a bunch of good ones. Scale is 1/250. I would be tempted to convert to 1/125. How hard/easy are these to make? I've made several paper ships, airships and buildings over the years. Use a good sharp x-acto blade, a small pair of scissors, a flat steel ruler, and bone folder is nice to have too. Don't be afraid to put glue on with your fingers. Take it slow and always fold and dry fit and you shouldn't have any problems.
|
|
|
Post by hardlec on Oct 10, 2019 13:53:23 GMT
To make 1:250 scale 1:100 scale, enlarge the parts 250% with the enlarge or reduce feature on a copier. While the process can be arcane, I found the easiest way ended up being to make a copy, cut out the parts with simple boarders, enlarge the individual parts. Paper is less costly than ink. You can then re-arrange small parts on a single sheet if you wish. The old school cut and paste with real scissors and real paste works pretty well.
I found a small and medium sized rotary cutter useful. They cut long lines easily and with a ruler, very straight.
In the scrap booking section of the big craft store, they sell envelope folding sets. These have gone folders and groved plattens which make very precise folds easy.
Paper models look great and are very durable, very attractive and "play" much better than plastic.
|
|
|
Post by madmorgan on Oct 14, 2019 9:18:35 GMT
As an aside to the above discussion, Modellers Market has a huge listing of various models. I'm sure there's some 'large' scale ships there. My solution to having the naval (blue & brown water) you want it to use my Ships thread and GHQ excellent line of 1/2400 and 1/1200 ships. You can literally field anything made from their Great Wars line. Use the rule in the thread and you can be dropping 12" and smaller volleys on the beaches and riversides at will. Another nice feature is that on that scale painting is so simple. Camo schemes, etc.
I posted this before reading all of the above text about things. I want to mention that Old Glory has a nice line of 'to scale' ships for AMQF. They have planned to do some WW1 ships in resin as well as coastal artillery. We continue to wait...
|
|
|
Post by boxholder on Oct 14, 2019 12:47:58 GMT
What hardlec said.
I have built a number of papercraft model ships and structures. They are pretty straightforward and are durable products. Their light weight protects them when shipped or dropped. And they look good because the color printing can eliminate painting.
Check out Mr. Washburn's paper terrain stuff.
|
|
|
Post by madmorgan on Oct 20, 2019 7:49:27 GMT
Have Scott's excellent stuff as well
|
|
|
Post by bigwally on Oct 23, 2019 1:28:13 GMT
These pics make me want to play sooooooooo bad! I'm just a frog's hair away from accusing you of robbing someone's train layout! What are those pieces in the town center made from? Are they scratch built of store bought? Have you completed any more work on they other terrain pieces?
|
|
|
Post by scottwashburn on Oct 23, 2019 13:37:41 GMT
These pics make me want to play sooooooooo bad! I'm just a frog's hair away from accusing you of robbing someone's train layout! What are those pieces in the town center made from? Are they scratch built of store bought? Have you completed any more work on they other terrain pieces? My PaperTerrain company has a line of Great Martian War paper models. Check them out at: www.paperterrain.com/greatmartianwarAnd I'll also make a shameless plug for my Great Martian War series of books: www.amazon.com/Scott-Washburn/e/B01BJYXPOS/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1These were originally intended to be an official companion to the game, but the original owner went bankrupt before the first book was published. So we filed all the serial numbers off and published them independently.
|
|
|
Post by majormike on Oct 23, 2019 13:43:49 GMT
That really is an impressive table!
|
|