Good to get my collection out at club last week!
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Showing posts with label amera. Show all posts
Sunday, 2 February 2025
Sunday, 21 February 2016
New Buckenham naval action
I took my collection down to NBHW last week, and ran a game based on the battle of Porto Praya, 1781.
We used a couple of Spanish ships to stand in for French ships (although treated them as French).
Also gave a run out to my Amera islands!
Some excellent photos here:
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We used a couple of Spanish ships to stand in for French ships (although treated them as French).
Also gave a run out to my Amera islands!
Some excellent photos here:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1125887067464168.1073742056.302874659765417&type=3
Friday, 5 February 2016
Langtons, Skytrex and Salute
Sorry it has been a while since last posting, I have several things going on at the moment so less time for modelling and warranting! However, I have finished a couple more ships and managed a trip to Salute on Saturday. So, here is a short update!
So, one of the reasons I have been slower on producing ships recently is that I've had a few around but no bases, ratlines, pennants, etc to finish them off. Two were a Langton British 74 'Common' and a Skytrex model of the Santissima Trinidad. The visit to Salute meant I now have a nice pile of 16 ships with bases and ratlines galore so, as time allows, expect some more posts!
Here are the two ships, albeit unfinished:
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Overall, I'm pretty pleased with them, especially now I've managed to get them 'finished' (apologies for lack of photographic evidence - you'll need to trust me!)
This might be a good opportunity to compare the Skytrex and Langton models, as it's the first time I've modelled a Skytrex ship.
Overall, the Langtons are a superior quality, which is to be expected given their higher price. The Skytrex models are softer, so more bendy, and lack a bowsprit yard which means you can spot the difference easily. The Skytrex also seem slightly smaller in terms of scale - the Santissima Trinidad above is the same size as my HMS Neptune 98 gun where I would expect it to be a bit larger. Furthermore, you need to glue the jibs and spanker on to the masts, which is a little frustrating and less sturdy than a Langton.
However, that is not to say they are not good models. Once assembled and painted up, they look nice and for a tabletop game are more than acceptable, in fact look very pleasing. The detail is still nice on the decks, albeit not as crisp as a Langton.
At the end of the day, it's about cost - what you can afford. In pulling together Aboukir Bay I need upward of 30 ships, and at around £13 for a fully loaded Langton, that's a lot of money! Even £7-8 for just the hull and sails. Skytrex come in at around £4 cheaper, more so if you use netting for ratlines, print your own pennants and make your own bases. Langtons are a definite for the collector, but Skytrex are a better option for those more interested in wargaming or who - frankly - can't afford the Langton prices.
So, I'll have a good mixture of both in my game for Aboukir Bay - but once painted up, I may look to sell some of the Skytrex ones fully assembled and then use that money to replace them with Langtons!
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I did pretty well at Salute, and didn't come away with too many 'shiny shiny' temptations! One thing I did see were these plastic moulded islands from Amera Mouldings. At just over £13 for 5, I thought they were a pretty good buy. Also had to add a Langton Toulon fort to the shopping bag to put on them!
So, one of the reasons I have been slower on producing ships recently is that I've had a few around but no bases, ratlines, pennants, etc to finish them off. Two were a Langton British 74 'Common' and a Skytrex model of the Santissima Trinidad. The visit to Salute meant I now have a nice pile of 16 ships with bases and ratlines galore so, as time allows, expect some more posts!
Here are the two ships, albeit unfinished:
Overall, I'm pretty pleased with them, especially now I've managed to get them 'finished' (apologies for lack of photographic evidence - you'll need to trust me!)
This might be a good opportunity to compare the Skytrex and Langton models, as it's the first time I've modelled a Skytrex ship.
Overall, the Langtons are a superior quality, which is to be expected given their higher price. The Skytrex models are softer, so more bendy, and lack a bowsprit yard which means you can spot the difference easily. The Skytrex also seem slightly smaller in terms of scale - the Santissima Trinidad above is the same size as my HMS Neptune 98 gun where I would expect it to be a bit larger. Furthermore, you need to glue the jibs and spanker on to the masts, which is a little frustrating and less sturdy than a Langton.
However, that is not to say they are not good models. Once assembled and painted up, they look nice and for a tabletop game are more than acceptable, in fact look very pleasing. The detail is still nice on the decks, albeit not as crisp as a Langton.
At the end of the day, it's about cost - what you can afford. In pulling together Aboukir Bay I need upward of 30 ships, and at around £13 for a fully loaded Langton, that's a lot of money! Even £7-8 for just the hull and sails. Skytrex come in at around £4 cheaper, more so if you use netting for ratlines, print your own pennants and make your own bases. Langtons are a definite for the collector, but Skytrex are a better option for those more interested in wargaming or who - frankly - can't afford the Langton prices.
So, I'll have a good mixture of both in my game for Aboukir Bay - but once painted up, I may look to sell some of the Skytrex ones fully assembled and then use that money to replace them with Langtons!
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I did pretty well at Salute, and didn't come away with too many 'shiny shiny' temptations! One thing I did see were these plastic moulded islands from Amera Mouldings. At just over £13 for 5, I thought they were a pretty good buy. Also had to add a Langton Toulon fort to the shopping bag to put on them!
Thursday, 28 January 2016
Some naval scenery!
A few islands finally done for my naval games.
I have made a base for my Tour Royale, the entrance to Toulon Harbour. Used some drawings from the time and Google Maps to work out what it should look like! Made with foam, covered with filler and painted with emulsion, and drybrushed. Flocked and clump foliage applied. Trees from irregular miniatures. Play sand for the beach.
I have managed to finish my two Amera islands, the two larger ones. Decorated in the same way, with a base coat of dark brown emulsion, and drybrushed with the brown mixed with yellow. Then, play sand for the beaches and flocked and clump foliage applied (soaked in PVA and hardened first). Finally, blue emulsions for the sea. Fixed with hairspray and I will varnish too.
I have made a base for my Tour Royale, the entrance to Toulon Harbour. Used some drawings from the time and Google Maps to work out what it should look like! Made with foam, covered with filler and painted with emulsion, and drybrushed. Flocked and clump foliage applied. Trees from irregular miniatures. Play sand for the beach.
I have managed to finish my two Amera islands, the two larger ones. Decorated in the same way, with a base coat of dark brown emulsion, and drybrushed with the brown mixed with yellow. Then, play sand for the beaches and flocked and clump foliage applied (soaked in PVA and hardened first). Finally, blue emulsions for the sea. Fixed with hairspray and I will varnish too.
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
More NBHW naval action - with islands!
I ran another game at club using the BBIB rules, and this time theAmera islands made an appearance:
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Monday, 3 August 2015
An Amera Island!
So, my first island has finally been completed, ready for action at New Buckenham. Will get a couple more done for my next game. I chose a smaller one to do first, almost as a 'test piece'.
I will try and post more as I do more.
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