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Miniatures Adventure => Pikes, Muskets and Flouncy Shirts => Topic started by: traveller on June 11, 2011, 08:49:29 PM
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I need a few small boats for my pirates to row ashore with (and maybe some rowing figures). Any recommendations out there? Grateful for any help!
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Hi
Ainsty Castings has some suitable Stuff
http://ainstycastings.co.uk/index.php/cPath/48/osCsid/ce69a8364c1d079a09d637efb314a8a9 (http://ainstycastings.co.uk/index.php/cPath/48/osCsid/ce69a8364c1d079a09d637efb314a8a9)
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Miniature building Authority has two, both boats are not cheap but already complete:
http://www.miniaturebuildingauthority.com/products.asp?cat=Ships
(http://www.miniaturebuildingauthority.com/prodimages/10148.jpg)
(http://www.miniaturebuildingauthority.com/prodimages/Spanish%20Main/10619-1_large.jpg)
Mega Miniatures has Two. Nice models, very inexpensive, nice guy. Also has native canoes:
http://freeboardgamesnow.com/rowboat.aspx
(http://freeboardgamesnow.com/images/products/thumb/MEM20041.jpg)
http://freeboardgamesnow.com/canoe.aspx
(http://freeboardgamesnow.com/images/products/thumb/MEM20040.jpg)
Old glory 25 makes this:
(http://images.frpgames.com/products/product_44486.gif)
It's nice because you get enough guys to put in other boats.
Eureka also makes these, easy to convert to pirates.:
(http://www.eurekaminusa.com/images/productimages/300/100CIV17_300.jpg)
Wingnut
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Thanks for the link Wingnut, I didn't realize JD had those row boats! :D
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We do a small rowboat seen here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-55-rowing-boat-kit-suit-28mm-fantasy-miniatures-/380193335941?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item588549ea85)
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Great suggestions!
I think the OG is the winner together with one of the small boats. I also found these:
http://www.gamesofwar.net/acatalog/info_GOW_PS001.html
http://www.thomarillion.de/index.php?seite=katalog&modell=boot&pos=1&sprache=gb_&PHPSESSID=354a52da12e78221e0e80cbfd8876ae2
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380193335941&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_922
Thanks for your help!
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Made this sticky.
As with the pirate ship thread, please add to this if you have other suggestions, so that it becomes a useful resource for other would-be buccaneers, har-harr!
I use the Ainsty rowboats myself. Very affordable, practical, and well made. I also have one of their rafts, although I never got round to building and painting it!
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Thanks Captain,
I just found that Britannia had a longboat with a set of very useful crew figures:
http://www.fusiliers.net/wargaming29.htm
Anyone know if that is still available ? (after the tragic passing of the owner)
Just bought one from Grubbys Tanks ;D
(http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww323/Travellera/d15a74f9.jpg)
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Another great company: http://minimi.co.uk/pirates/whaler.htm
(http://minimi.co.uk/pirates/pictures%5Cwhaler.jpg)
Black Cat Bases: http://blackcatbases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=430_540_541&products_id=2312
(http://blackcatbases.com/bmz_cache/e/ee05b4f26cc9b32c06e6016284a0a384.image.243x300.jpg)
Wingnut
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Those MegaMinis boats are good looking indeed. Far better (and I'm sure cheaper) than the MBA stuff.
-Todd
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Mega Mini's also had this:
(http://freeboardgamesnow.com/images/products/thumb/DEAL40025c.jpg)
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In case it helps I've a page on my blog that shows how I've made small watercraft.
http://silent-invasion.blogspot.com/2009/12/woodlander-making-small-watercraft.html (http://silent-invasion.blogspot.com/2009/12/woodlander-making-small-watercraft.html)
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That's very nicely done SI 8)
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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In case it helps I've a page on my blog that shows how I've made small watercraft.
http://silent-invasion.blogspot.com/2009/12/woodlander-making-small-watercraft.html (http://silent-invasion.blogspot.com/2009/12/woodlander-making-small-watercraft.html)
Excellent tutorial! Many thanks!
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I also know of a craftsmen from the netherlands: http://www.shiftinglands.com/
He's got some great resin-boats for 28mm. A few row-boats and some smaller cutter ... more coastal ships, but very fitting for any pirate setting, anyway!
Got some rowers for myself and really like them! I met him and his stuff at the "tactica" in Hamburg, northern Germany.
best wishes
Drachenklinge
PS
just seen, that it is already listed in the other thread - but it's worth it anyway ;)
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Fenris do a rowing boat... if it's not on the ebay store, drop Ian a message...
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Scheltrum do various boats
http://TheAndersonCollection.blogspot.com
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While PlayMobil and MegaBlocs are oft mentioned for their ships, they also make row boats, the question being are they any good? Can one convert them into anything vaguely decent or serviceable? If not as row boats then as small vessels...
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My gaming partner and I have a number of the ships that were put out by Mega Blocks. We have done numerous conversions on them and have made very nice gaming pieces out of them. We have also made conversions on the row boats and made them just as nice. So yes you could use the little row boats. They adapted very nicely to 28 mm gaming use.
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@Nighthawk any chance of some pictures - thank you for the advise.
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Greetings.
I have constructed quite a few rowboats using the Gary Chalk system (for Pirate Ships) that are very suitable for gaming use. I use a saw to cut multiple pieces at a time and then assemble and paint them in an assembly line process. I like to do this so the rowboats are customized to the size I need and have the features I would like such as bench seats, mounting for swivel guns, mast holes, rudders, etc.
I have also made rubber molds of other rowboats I have made and cast quite a few in resin. I use Alumilite resin. They have a web site you can visit that includes directions to make molds and castings. That resin and moldmaking material is sold through Hobby Lobby stores in the U.S.
Please email me if I can provide further information.
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Scale Creep:
http://www.scalecreep.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=2509_3048_3053&products_id=55505
(http://www.scalecreep.com/catalog/images/products/FG-WA-12.jpg)
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Very small but I have a very nice one that I think was Mithril, may be OOP now though?
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Very small but I have a very nice one that I think was Mithril, may be OOP now though?
Mithril did one as part of their Laketown range iirc, complete with rowers.
A possible source is model ship accessories like (e.g.) Amati: lots of boats in different shapes and sizes, some pre-made, some in kit form. Plus side is they are nice scale models, downside is that they therefore have proper full hulls and sloped sides making use for gaming more difficult. Just an idea...
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We have just released a new small craft that might scratch some itches.
http://www.laserdreamworks.com/Hamilton_gunboat.html
Mattt
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We have just released a new small craft that might scratch some itches.
That does look very useful 8)
Lance
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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I have a couple of the Games of War ones, which are fantastic (other than the resin being thin on the bottom of two of them; there are some very tiny holes). I'll post up some pictures with some Black Scorpion minis. They're about perfect and thankfully don't have benches - allowing you to use all of the room. At 5-6" long they also allow several minis'.
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foxhole terrain have a few in their current product line. I have the 4 gun and canoe, and think they are nice, though I haven't any other boats to compare. They are certainly affordable, and they will probably expand the line if they get some signs of interest.
http://www.foxholeterrain.com/link%20files/naval/ships.htm (http://www.foxholeterrain.com/link%20files/naval/ships.htm)
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/Elbaus/2012-05-11_09-56-23_671.jpg)
This is the two Games of War models. They are great, and perfectly scaled. Nice detail, and they drybrush up nicely as seen below.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/Elbaus/2012-05-17_12-55-19_742.jpg)
(PS: You'll see one of them has a small hole in the middle of the ship, so you could put up a tiny single-mast if you felt the desire)
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Very nice pieces those games of war ones and a good price.
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Laser Dream Works is pleased to announce the release of three new 28mm Gunboat kits to expand our range of Napoleonic era ship kits. The Spanish, French, and American gunboats join our 1806 Hamilton British gunboat to round out a series of small craft that are representative of the various configurations of boats used during the time. It is quite possible that any of these designs would have found their way into service with any of the world’s navies or a band of cut-throat pirates. The boats range from 8" to 13" in length and easily hold 10-20 figures -perfect for your starting crew in most naval skirmish games.
Check them out here:
http://www.laserdreamworks.com/28mm-ships/
Regards,
Matt
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manorhouse has some boats aswell :)
http://manorhouseworkshopmindstalkers.wordpress.com/manorhouse-workshop-catalogue/mhw-boats/
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many years ago, flagship games produced some "dug-out" set
(http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/11/63/95/43/dugout10.jpg)
nice minis for caribean or africans ...
there was a raft, too ...
it's a shame, they are no more produced by scale creep miniatures
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Just came across these on Ebay.
Little fishing boat, not sure if it'll be useful to anyone but I thought it looked pretty nice.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28mm-Fishing-Boat-/291805348743?hash=item43f0f44387
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Looking for resin rafts......does anyone make em...seen an Egyptian style
one..no idea who makes it
:D
cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
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Looking for resin rafts......does anyone make em...
Ainsty has one:
http://ainstycastings.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/342/osCsid/6a492fa5e4feb1c6efbee2cbc3d58500
(http://ainstycastings.co.uk/images/a2601.jpg)
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belated thank you manatic :D
cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Zvezda life boat
(http://mfpilot.com/ebaypics/Zvezda9033LifeBoat.jpg)
It is 1/72 but it works a treat as a small dingy.
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saw these guys at the Derby Worlds, some very nice stuff:
http://www.irongatescenery.co.uk/product-category/28mm-pirates-terrain/
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Freebooter miniatures do some very nice resin boats.
Not expensive either if you're happy to wait a couple of weeks for shipping either directly from them or through your FLGS.
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Zvezda life boat
(http://mfpilot.com/ebaypics/Zvezda9033LifeBoat.jpg)
It is 1/72 but it works a treat as a small dingy.
Maybe in Savage Worlds, if you have a seating layout sheet for it. If not, there is so much conversion to do, it makes no sense to go off hunting down this kit when you could find a toy or ornament for the task more easily.
(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/869/41026277015_95ff0efbb0_b.jpg)
(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/955/41026278025_e947b7aaa5_b.jpg)
There's this item (http://www.scotiagrendel.com/Products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=227_40&products_id=2634) from Scotiagrendel.
Also, if you use papercraft, Dave Graffam (http://www.davesgames.net/catalog-fantasy-vehicles.htm) has a couple of boats available as downloadables.
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I painted up some longboats from Games of War and one from Firelock Games. You can read the review/comparison on my blog:
https://cianty-tabletop.blogspot.com/2018/08/longboats-from-games-of-war-and.html (https://cianty-tabletop.blogspot.com/2018/08/longboats-from-games-of-war-and.html)
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RaiScCtMQWA/W13rfgQUx6I/AAAAAAAAC-o/QCe5m-4_dl8X4GgUtQ4S4ChU-yT_NhGMgCLcBGAs/s1600/boats_full.jpg)
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Hello Traveler,
You can also make yourself a first model in cardboard and filling, make a silicone mold, then cast as many rowboats as you want in resin.
Easy and inexpensive if you make several. ;)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/W3BUJqkHuM6b/540.jpg)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/X5jgE9aNfxOi/540.jpg)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/lQBEJw1uzyvE/540.jpg)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/PoM9xtwHoE2k/540.jpg)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/49cDMAGmrofU/540.jpg)
Jacques, happy with his 20 or more resin rowboats...
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Jaques,
Very nice! Thanks for sharing!
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Miniature scenery are working on this:
(https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/52641289_1004432839756134_5149545417150562304_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent-syd2-1.xx&oh=f301fcd0ac53ec5a92915888a28fd64c&oe=5D992493)
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Freebooter Miniatures do a selection of rowing boats, canoes, etc
https://www.freebooterminiatures.de/index.php/en/shop2-2/boats
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If you are interested only in smaller vessels, for my "Pirate Fleet Builder" series I have a small boats bundle too. It includes only the rowing boat, jolly boat and the fishing(gun)boat.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PFB_BUNDLE_small_ships.jpg)
They are papercraft boats, so you can print and build as many as you like, customize colors etc for variety.
Check out the info on my site http://www.papierschnitzel.com/pirate-fleet-builder/ (http://www.papierschnitzel.com/pirate-fleet-builder/)
Enjoy, Chris
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I have no idea if this side is known, but I have never seen this laser cut ship of the line before. :o There are also smaller ships available on this side.
https://www.vikingcarpenter.com/product-page/copy-of-sail-ship-frigate-gaming-terrain-ship (https://www.vikingcarpenter.com/product-page/copy-of-sail-ship-frigate-gaming-terrain-ship)
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Given the recent interest in WW2 German assault boats for 1940-era games (Chain of Command, Bolt Action, etc), I thought it might be useful to list these:-
https://www.barrageminiatures.com/boats/31-second-world-war-german-flossacke-34-assault-pontoon-inflatable-boat-156-28mm.html
https://www.barrageminiatures.com/31-boats
https://anyscalemodels.com/shop/wargames/inflatable-assault-boat.html
https://anyscalemodels.com/shop/wargames/wooden-barge-or-pontoon.html
https://anyscalemodels.com/shop/wargames/wooden-supply-punt.html
Both websites have more models, and I suspect the "anyscale" people can probably "reprint" some of their 1/72 canal stuff in 1/56 as well.
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Richard Clarke used the 20mm Canal Boats in one of his demo games as they seemed to fit in better. I followed his example and bought the smaller ones, I think they are more suited and give the right impression.
I have the Barrage Minis Flossackes as well in 28mm. They are very nice.
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Given the recent interest in WW2 German assault boats for 1940-era games (Chain of Command, Bolt Action, etc), I thought it might be useful to list these:-
Well I’m not sure it’s a perfect fit in Pikes, Muskets and Flouncy Shirts, but I guess here is as good a place as any for small craft of different types lol