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Miniatures Adventure => Pulp => Topic started by: Chris Abbey on May 09, 2018, 04:57:07 PM

Title: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Chris Abbey on May 09, 2018, 04:57:07 PM

Here's the first preview snaps off the next vessel to slip from the Sally 4th shipyard.

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/32202790_1917231674988715_447039785513517056_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=fa9257af2dc0ab75d34db5708e306a28&oe=5B966807)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/32154071_1917231694988713_2583490268120481792_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=8290b93be9970658f681d69da4dfee3e&oe=5B8E4F5D)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/32145628_1917231871655362_4410786762788438016_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=5d6f9052ac569b6b74892741e07a7d60&oe=5B51EAD2)


We're hoping to have them on pre-order by end of week, and maybe a few to pick up at Partizan on the 20th.

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Sunjester on May 09, 2018, 05:06:21 PM

That looks great!

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: d phipps on May 09, 2018, 05:55:49 PM

Looks great!

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: FramFramson on May 09, 2018, 06:15:22 PM

Holy Moses, that's a biggun!

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Big Martin Back on May 09, 2018, 10:01:43 PM

Looks great. Think I need one. :)

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Marine0846 on May 10, 2018, 12:01:42 AM

That's an excellent looking ship.
Could you please tell us how long it is and the width?

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Chris Abbey on May 10, 2018, 09:10:54 AM

She's 24" long and just over 4" wide.
Fore & Aft deck's lift off for access to holds.
Roof, Bridge & Accommodation all lift off for access to engine room in hull.

I'm hoping to have her available for pre-order later today, and am planning to include some free bunk beds and lockers during the pre-order period.

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: tomrommel1 on May 10, 2018, 09:31:25 AM

stunning indeed

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Chris Abbey on May 10, 2018, 12:52:39 PM

OK, as there has been a lot of interest we've put her on pre-order (even before she's had a lick of paint or completed her sea trials).

Any pre-release orders will get to sets's of our bunk beds and lockers for free (to start kitting her out) and a 10% discount. Pre-orders will ship on 8th June.

(http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/WebRoot/Namesco/Shops/950003459/5AF4/2C07/C630/BBD8/B4AA/C0A8/190D/B51C/Tramp_1_m.jpg)

(http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/WebRoot/Namesco/Shops/950003459/5AF4/2C07/C630/BBD8/B4AA/C0A8/190D/B51C/Tramp_2_m.jpg)

(http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/WebRoot/Namesco/Shops/950003459/5AF4/2C07/C630/BBD8/B4AA/C0A8/190D/B51C/Tramp_5_m.jpg)

(http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/WebRoot/Namesco/Shops/950003459/5AF4/2C07/C630/BBD8/B4AA/C0A8/190D/B51C/Tramp_6_m.jpg)

http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/Tramp-Steam-28mm-scale (http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/Tramp-Steam-28mm-scale)

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: FramFramson on May 10, 2018, 05:36:29 PM

What's the lower upper deck (the portion under the bridge) look like? Is that accessible as well?

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Chris Abbey on May 10, 2018, 07:20:00 PM

The area under the deck is accessible as well, it has a door fore and aft and two openings with removable hatches for access to the companionway ladders down to the engine room.

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Hammers on May 10, 2018, 07:29:23 PM

A thing of beauty.

This reminds me to complete my own steamers. I have two huge buggers sitting on the shelf waiting to be launched..,

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Big Martin Back on May 11, 2018, 12:30:39 PM

I've succumbed! Now I really need to build the dock terrain I've been planning for years.

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Andy in Germany on May 11, 2018, 02:54:08 PM

Chris, is there a photograph of this on your website I can link to? I could see this gracing a few 1:55 scale model railways.

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Codsticker on May 11, 2018, 03:59:09 PM

I like the look of that- I think there may be a spot for it on my next table. :D

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Charles92027 on May 11, 2018, 06:57:45 PM

That steamer looks great, but what I really want is the gorilla. He’s not on your website.

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Colonel Tubby on May 12, 2018, 10:02:32 AM

Ordered this morning along with a few Pulp Miniature packs for crew.

I've been really wanting an affordable and good looking tramp (steamer that is!) for years and this one looks like it'll really fit the bill!

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Chris Abbey on May 13, 2018, 12:07:34 PM

Glad you all like it.
The giant gorilla is available from our website!
Here's the link. http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/epages/950003459.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/950003459/Products/JGDT4b (http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/epages/950003459.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/950003459/Products/JGDT4b)

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: dartfrog on May 14, 2018, 08:27:22 PM

That is one nice steamer.

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Chris Abbey on May 16, 2018, 08:41:20 AM

Yesterday, I finished painting (and rigging) the Tramp Steamer.

(http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/WebRoot/Namesco/Shops/950003459/5AF4/2C07/C630/BBD8/B4AA/C0A8/190D/B51C/Tramp_9_m.jpg)

(http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/WebRoot/Namesco/Shops/950003459/5AF4/2C07/C630/BBD8/B4AA/C0A8/190D/B51C/Tramp_12_m.jpg)

(http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/WebRoot/Namesco/Shops/950003459/5AF4/2C07/C630/BBD8/B4AA/C0A8/190D/B51C/Tramp_16_m.jpg)

I've also added lots of extra details like instruments, wheel, telegraphs and chart table for the bridge, derricks and Nav lights.

There are lots more photos of the ship both painted and unpainted @ http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/Tramp-Steam-28mm-scale (http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/Tramp-Steam-28mm-scale)

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Codsticker on May 17, 2018, 03:51:21 AM

Very nice work Mr. Abbey. :)

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Argonor on May 17, 2018, 05:19:13 AM

Looking fantastic!  :-*

I think I need one to stand in for the Karaboudjan...

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Argonor on May 17, 2018, 05:24:55 AM

Who was it, again, that had a minis set with a not-Allan?

EDIT:

Hinterland, found it!

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Chris Abbey on May 18, 2018, 02:52:58 PM

I'm mulling over the idea of adding a pack of miniatures to our Classic Movies Range to go with our Tramp Steamer kit. Just need to think off some movies that feature a Tramp Steamer.

Has any one got any suggestions?

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: NickNascati on May 18, 2018, 03:55:58 PM

King Kong?  Maybe Passage to Marsailles?

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Chris Abbey on August 30, 2018, 12:38:20 PM

Sally 4th Tramp Steamer: Lee Shepard has just sent us this lovely picture of the  “Maria Rosaria” out of Valletta (because his  wife is Maltese). Always good to see what people have done with our kits.

(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/40418440_2081347241910490_5264178674101387264_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=50c620ccb024574c3b7209a65b8c9940&oe=5C2CAE20)

Full details @ http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/Boats (http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/Boats)

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: d phipps on August 30, 2018, 03:39:40 PM

Excellent work!  :-*

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Traveler Man on September 02, 2018, 05:59:13 PM

A handsome ship indeed!  :-*

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: Andy in Germany on October 14, 2018, 10:38:38 AM

Very nice model making. You're getting me all enthusiastic about shipbuilding.

Title: Re: Tramp Steamer
Post by: War Monkey on October 14, 2018, 03:31:11 PM

Nice ships, makes me want one, I can think of lots of uses for one.