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Title: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: FramFramson on March 11, 2014, 03:53:05 AM
Laser works have just released a 28mm Dhow. Looks great and seems quite affordable!

http://www.laserdreamworks.com/28mm-egyptian-dhow/

Perfect ship to escape from mercenary Mosquito pilots in, so long as it doesn't burn up first, leaving you adrift on the Red Sea!  ;)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Amalric on March 11, 2014, 04:33:15 AM
That's a great boat!
I'm glad to see them moving in a Pulpish direction and will have to get that boat ASAP.

Lets keep this thread going.
What other Pulp Sea Craft are available?
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: d phipps on March 11, 2014, 06:37:34 AM
MBA made this boat...

(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/Terrain/Project%20001%20-%20LAGOON/lagoo333_zps49cc0ded.jpg)

They also make a handful of other small boats and a BIG Colonial Riverboat.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: joroas on March 11, 2014, 07:05:14 AM
Minimi have a decent range:

http://www.minimi.co.uk/products.aspx?page=products&subpage=ships

As does Ainsty:

http://ainstycastings.co.uk/index.php/cPath/48/osCsid/fd0333406530ec45082c5e659d92219c

PMC, now run by Caliver, used to have a nice range of Sudanese steam boats, dhows, etc.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on March 11, 2014, 07:32:50 AM
I agree. there should be a page for Pulp Boats.

(http://www.grandmanner.co.uk/admin/images/SM12.jpg)

And there are lots to choose from at Grand Manner. (I should note that I was one of the sculptors on this range).

http://www.grandmanner.co.uk/28mm_Middle_East__Sudan--category--9.html

Tony
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: warlord frod on March 11, 2014, 03:53:10 PM
Excellent resource thread. Thanks to everyone who contributes
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: War In 15MM on March 11, 2014, 05:26:36 PM
In addition to the one mentioned by phipps, Miniature Building Authority also make their Colonial Riverboat (18" long/item #10625).  Brigade Games makes a Steam Launch (BG-S002), and two U-Boats (BG-S001 and BG-S003).  John Jenkins Designs at one time made a couple of nice boats, one a steam launch and the other a side-wheeler.  I don't know if the Jenkins' boats are still available.  All the boats I mentioned are for 25mm/28mm. 
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Bob Murch on March 11, 2014, 05:32:48 PM
The  Old Glory Shiyard] (http://www.oldglory25s.com/index.php?cat_id=74&catname=%27Colonial%20and%20Sudan%27)(formerly Merrimac Shipyard) has some nice ships suitable for the Pulp Era.

(http://www.oldglory25s.com/images/MCL11.jpg)

This Tramp Steamer is quite impressive from what I remember from a long-ago Histroricon..
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Bob Murch on March 11, 2014, 05:42:13 PM
Reviresco (http://www.tin-soldier.com/ships.html) make some splendid card models as well.

(http://www.tin-soldier.com/wpimages/wpe853eff7_05_06.jpg)

(http://www.tin-soldier.com/wpimages/wpd9f8fac9_05_06.jpg)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Amalric on March 11, 2014, 05:55:18 PM
Great List!

Brigade games does a swell Africa Queen as well as two nice Uboats.

I have the Queen and will post pics tonight.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: FramFramson on March 11, 2014, 06:01:38 PM
Reviresco (http://www.tin-soldier.com/ships.html) make some splendid card models as well.

(http://www.tin-soldier.com/wpimages/wpe853eff7_05_06.jpg)

(http://www.tin-soldier.com/wpimages/wpd9f8fac9_05_06.jpg)

That second one is a card model?!
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: argsilverson on March 11, 2014, 06:19:59 PM
Frontline Wargamening has also an "African Queen" a canoe and a sampan (for 28mm)!

http://www.frontlinewargaming.co.uk/
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Bob Murch on March 11, 2014, 06:34:26 PM
Quote
That second one is a card model?!

The catalog page says 'multimedia' but you can download the ship so I would think it is a card model.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Amalric on March 12, 2014, 01:16:14 AM
Brigade Steam Launch mentioned above;

Quote from: Amalric
Lady Wigglesome hired the tall stranger because he was the only one who would brave the River of Doom. His gruff manner bothered her, but something deep inside her told her she could trust him. She just had to find Jane. How could her best friend from boarding school have been so foolish to venture inland.

He stood warily in the bow of the launch. All his senses told him something was amiss.
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7122/steamboat01.jpg)
The Jungle Girl lept into the boat, ready to strike but something stirred in her memory.
(http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/4571/steamboat02.jpg)

This is the resin steam launch from Brigade games. A nice kit I put together stock, except for replacing the canopy poles with brass tubing and adding a pipe to the boiler. The females are by Foundry I believe, while the Hunter is the excellent RLBPS Allan Quartermain figure.
(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/185/steamboat03.jpg)
I didn't attach the canopy, so I could have access to the interior.
(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1481/steamboat04.jpg)
(http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3274/steamboat05.jpg)
(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2760/steamboat06.jpg)
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/2838/steamboat07.jpg)
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/4115/steamboat08.jpg)
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6112/pulpjane.jpg)
Now to go T-Rex hunting!
Enjoy.
Tom


Also, I saw these print and build PDFs Sampans by Mayhem in Paper on RPGnow;
(http://www.wargamevault.com/images/4300/106799.jpg)
(http://www.rpgnow.com/images/4300/106038.jpg)
(http://theminiaturespage.com/news/pics/2012/feb/331715643a.jpg)
I don't have these but they look promising.

Keepm coming!
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Wirelizard on March 12, 2014, 07:11:28 AM
The thought occurs that you could buy those paper/PDF sampans and print them out as cutting guides for plastic sheet or something more durable than cardboard.

Mind you, printed card scenery can be surprisingly tough. I have a few pieces that have stood up to years of use!
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Peter@BattleScape on March 12, 2014, 12:40:00 PM
The thought occurs that you could buy those paper/PDF sampans and print them out as cutting guides for plastic sheet or something more durable than cardboard.

Mind you, printed card scenery can be surprisingly tough. I have a few pieces that have stood up to years of use!

Yes you can, infact my eldest daughter and I are in the middle of converting/making 4 of the Riveresco boats including the Fishing Trawler in the pictures that Bob posted. We shall add some pictures when the are finished.

Pete
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: northtroll on March 12, 2014, 02:15:26 PM
Yes that second picture of vessels from Revireso is a paper model- with some metal components as well. John makes very nice card models, and they assemble very nicely. The biggest thing to remember is to take your time and let the glue dry!
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: FramFramson on March 12, 2014, 02:41:55 PM
The thought occurs that you could buy those paper/PDF sampans and print them out as cutting guides for plastic sheet or something more durable than cardboard.

I was thinking about doing that for the tramp steamer when the time comes for me to get one!
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Patrice on March 14, 2014, 01:51:05 PM
I bought this tugboat for a few euros at a flea market last Sunday.
(miniature for size)

(http://argad-bzh.fr/heb/tug1.jpg)

(http://argad-bzh.fr/heb/tug2.jpg)

I am thinking about removing the cabin and making a 28mm-compatible small cabin. However it seems that mini-tugboats were not often seen before the 1960s? Any thoughts for Pulp / RCW period etc?
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Amalric on March 14, 2014, 02:34:42 PM
Nice find.
Instead of a mini tug why not a steam launch?
Add some controls and seats or decking and you have a nice little boat to run around Pulp Harbor in. Just the thing for bringing the run ashore or slipping out to your waiting Uboat.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Legion1963 on March 14, 2014, 03:27:10 PM
I bought this tugboat for a few euros at a flea market last Sunday.
(miniature for size)

(http://argad-bzh.fr/heb/tug1.jpg)

(http://argad-bzh.fr/heb/tug2.jpg)

I am thinking about removing the cabin and making a 28mm-compatible small cabin. However it seems that mini-tugboats were not often seen before the 1960s? Any thoughts for Pulp / RCW period etc?
I remember that one from my childhood days. With the cabin attached to the deck it was useable for the little toys soldiers from like Airfix and with the cabin removed it was suitable for larger figure for example my rather un-succesfull band of sharkhunters. They all fell victim to a ferocious great white until i build a bigger boat.
However, to stay on topic i genuinely feel that the pulp section should have a dedicated maritime sub section although other sections could also do with some more maritime input. Some time ago i was ostracized on a Dutch forum for suggesting just that. I will follow this with great interest.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Patrice on March 15, 2014, 09:31:36 AM
Thanks Amalric, I was doing image searches for "tugboat" but I had not thought of "launch boat".
Yes Legion1963 it appears to be an old Lehmann toy.

About topic. That's an idea. In fact the subject is quite similar to those in the "Railway Wargaming" section: mostly about 28mm-sized, and late 19th / first half of 20th century. Larger boats and warships fit in the forum section of their historical period, but there could be a topic or section for 28mm boats that can appear in a harbour or on a river for Colonial/Pulp/Back of Beyond/SCW/VBCW etc?
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: mysteriousbill on March 20, 2014, 02:41:34 AM
Hobby Lobby has a trawler that could be converted, but it's a bear to cut to waterline. :(

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh102/bigkahunna_album/picture1.jpg) (http://s254.photobucket.com/user/bigkahunna_album/media/picture1.jpg.html)

Here is a link to what little work I have done on it (yet another project unfinished because I don't need it right now) :-[

http://mysteriousbill.weebly.com/2/post/2014/03/a-fishing-trawler.html
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: former user on May 13, 2014, 06:59:04 AM
the online catalogoe has only this one at the moment
http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/small-sailboat-697268/
(http://shop.hobbylobby.com/assets/1/14/DimRegular/697268_1.jpg)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: rumacara on May 13, 2014, 09:44:54 AM
Hello all

Depending on the subject inside pulp, here is a boat i find usefull.
Revell ref-H387:100 Sport Fishing Boat.
It can be converted to some variations or leave as it is.
This is mine in progress.
Miniature is Artizan Thrilling Tales for size comparison.

Cheers

Rui
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on May 13, 2014, 10:07:44 AM
rumacara,

I like the look of that fishing boat, trawling eBay now (pun intended)!

I have this boat but have done nothing with it yet. I think it will need some work.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: rumacara on May 13, 2014, 10:13:35 AM
Hello all

That is also a nice boat.
With a little imagination we can d a lot of variations with that one.
A secret base patrol boat for example. :D

That´s i the pipeline to buy.

Cheers

Rui
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: former user on May 13, 2014, 12:31:08 PM
Depending on the subject inside pulp, here is a boat i find usefull.
Revell ref-H387:100 Sport Fishing Boat.

right...
this is a vintage kit that usually goes for over 100€

if You have some cheap source for it, buy them all and sell them on ebay....
or better to us  :D
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: rumacara on May 13, 2014, 01:04:03 PM
Hello all

former user, this kit was reedicted by Revell with a box saying 50 years of revell and it costed me 28 euros two years ago.
I dont know if its still available or not.
If you contact revell they can advise you where to buy and is availability.

Cheers

Rui
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: former user on May 13, 2014, 01:56:53 PM
I've searched for it online
it was available for 10€ in 2006
http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=1549
but today
http://www.amazon.de/Revell-50-Jahre-Jubil%C3%A4umsartikel-Fishing/dp/B000FCOK5Y

however, I've seen it appear on ebay occasionally for 20-30 $ but in the US only....
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on May 13, 2014, 03:24:57 PM
MBA made this boat...

They also make a handful of other small boats and a BIG Colonial Riverboat.

Do you have a link to their site Dave?   ???

UPDATE: It's ok I found it.  ;)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Amalric on May 13, 2014, 04:25:13 PM
On The front page of TMP today is an advert by MBA listing items they have on sale at the moment, including their colonial river boat.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Tufoo on May 14, 2014, 07:52:39 AM
Hi, this is my first post.

Here's my scratchbuilt Steamboat based of Gary Chalk's model (an old plan edited in Wargames Illustrated).
It's just a little bit longer than the original plan.
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/Laurent_Tuffier/steamboat_zpsd73c3107.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/Laurent_Tuffier/media/steamboat_zpsd73c3107.jpg.html)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on May 14, 2014, 09:29:29 AM
Tufoo, that's a great steamboat. Some very nicely painted figures on it too.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Hammers on May 14, 2014, 01:14:32 PM
I guess you may already have seen these:

Plastic motor launch conversions:

(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/CRotA/MotorLaunch.JPG)

(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/CRotA/MotorLaunchesWIP2.JPG)

(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/CRotA/MotorLaunchesWith%20LandingParty.JPG)

Magnetized paper mache dugouts:

(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/CRotA/CanoeWIP2.JPG)

(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/CRotA/dugout_ready.JPG)

Tug boat 1/50 model:

(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/CRotA/Tugboatbeams.JPG)

(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/CRotA/tugboat4.JPG)

(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/CRotA/CompletedTugboat1.JPG)

Scratch built river steamer:

(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/CRotA/Completed_Full.JPG)


Scratchbuilt barge:

(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/CRotA/Barge_WIP_1.JPG)

(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/CRotA/Barge_WIP_2.JPG)

(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/CRotA/CompartmentsInBarge.jpg)



Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: rumacara on May 14, 2014, 01:32:23 PM
WOW :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Valerik on May 14, 2014, 04:57:36 PM
I guess you may already have seen these:  Tug boat 1/50 model:

(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/CRotA/CompletedTugboat1.JPG)

LOVE the tugboat Hammers!!  I NEVER "tyre" of seeing your brilliant boats!!

I am staggered by your scratchbuilding skills, completely absent in my work.

Conversions I can only just barely manage to struggle through, but to start from NUTHIN', & fabricate from whole cloth, I'm mesmerized, completely awestruck, & not a little envious.

All I care about is the HULL.

How long would she be in "real" 28mm life?  The cut of her bow, has she enough beam, a pleasing stern,
what manner of vessel does she want to become? 

(http://www.round2models.com/images/models/hl200/product.jpg)

I use hulls where I find 'em, cut to waterline, discard the outa scale bits, then build back up to, now, 28mm "scale", 1/48-1/52-1/54ish  seems to work best to my eye.  Nowhere near your results though...

As we move towards summer now is time to keep an open for cheap children's toys for the next project:

(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcQAT_E1wKfn2spIYTGPQehrUxmO46NTGhg36p0jOhKY86FAa8LoMBdujAwXzLCgWDz41S_NFLRh&usqp=CAE)

(http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mXG31YbHf_k6XLf1tOl3WhQ.jpg)

(http://www.angelfire.com/biz/toysoldierhq/zhfunkboat2.jpg)

AND check this link:http://www.round2models.com/models/lindberg  (http://www.round2models.com/models/lindberg)

LOTS of cheap plastic hulls begging to be cut & chopped & converted to Pulp vessels of all kinds!!

Valerik
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Amalric on May 14, 2014, 11:40:39 PM
Hi, this is my first post.

Here's my scratchbuilt Steamboat based of Gary Chalk's model (an old plan edited in Wargames Illustrated).
It's just a little bit longer than the original plan.
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/Laurent_Tuffier/steamboat_zpsd73c3107.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/Laurent_Tuffier/media/steamboat_zpsd73c3107.jpg.html)
WOW  :o
What a great build!
I am going to have to build one of these soon!


Hammers,
I had been wondering about that launch, thank you for the pics confirming its gaming usability.
That tug is nice, why not waterline it for gaming though?
Great barge! One of those is on my to build short list as it looks so useful for so many games.


Valerik, Yes tis the season to hunt for water toys!  ;)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on May 15, 2014, 05:26:50 AM
Hammers, that is a fantastic collection of aquatic delights. I love the river steamer.

May I draw everybody's attention to Amalric's junk? A perfectly innocent statement where I live but it could be misconstrued elsewhere I believe!

This is a superb junk.....

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=54453.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=54453.0)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Michi on May 15, 2014, 05:39:05 AM
And there was Doreen, my converted Playmobil tramp steamer (ask for cargo rates and book cabin passages now!):
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/Rome/MiniaturenfotosOriginale259.jpg)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Hammers on May 15, 2014, 06:24:45 AM

That tug is nice, why not waterline it for gaming though?


She is, she's just a bit high in the water.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on May 15, 2014, 07:15:17 AM
And there was Doreen, my converted Playmobil tramp steamer (ask for cargo rates and book cabin passages now!):
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/Rome/MiniaturenfotosOriginale259.jpg)

Michi,
I should have added a link to Doreen as well, when I first saw your Doreen thread, I thought they were photos of a real ship!
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on May 15, 2014, 07:20:34 AM
This is the thread, for those who have not seen this work of genius!

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=12237.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=12237.0)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Legion1963 on May 15, 2014, 08:45:39 AM
Indeed. A dedicated page/section for all things maritime (Pulp and otherwise) would be very nice.  8)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Tufoo on May 15, 2014, 08:59:58 AM
Just one word about DOREEN ... : AMAZING !!!!

Fantastic work!!!
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Amalric on May 15, 2014, 05:30:48 PM
Just one word about DOREEN ... : AMAZING !!!!

Fantastic work!!!

To see the Doreen in an AAR check out Michi's game here;
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=14627.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=14627.0)

To make Doreen even more disgustingly awesome, he hand painted the words and carved the life boat out of a tree branch he found.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: War In 15MM on May 18, 2014, 03:54:10 AM
My earlier posting on this subject listed some boats made by game-related manufacturers (MBA, John Jenkins Designs, and Brigade Games).  By the way, the John Jenkins Designs boats are still listed as available.  Given that the postings have moved into the area of modified and scratchbuilt vessels, I thought I’d add a few that I’ve put together.  The tramp steamer and Yangtze gunboat are both built around Playmobil hulls that have been significantly modified.  The decks and cabin areas are made from Evergreen plastic.  The tug is a Lindberg model.  The hull had to be cut to waterline but it was a great length and width for 28s.  The only problem area was that the cabins lacked the appropriate height for 28mm figures so I raised the cabins with pieces of Evergreen plastic.  You can see the horizontal bands at the base of the cabins.   The motorboats, which remind me of the ones in Last Crusade, are toys I picked up at the swap meet and cut to waterline.  They were originally marketed by Chevron Oil Co.  All of these ships and boats have been seated on a base of Milliput to hide any uneven cuts made when cutting them waterline and to add additional strength to the hulls that have undergone significant modification.
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j366/rgarretson/Boats/P1012041_zps0d673020.jpg) (http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/rgarretson/media/Boats/P1012041_zps0d673020.jpg.html)(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j366/rgarretson/Boats/PA055053_zpsc0f704b4.jpg) (http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/rgarretson/media/Boats/PA055053_zpsc0f704b4.jpg.html)(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j366/rgarretson/Boats/P1012034-1_zps92246d5f.jpg) (http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/rgarretson/media/Boats/P1012034-1_zps92246d5f.jpg.html)(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j366/rgarretson/Boats/P1012044-1_zpsf4f74589.jpg) (http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/rgarretson/media/Boats/P1012044-1_zpsf4f74589.jpg.html)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Dr. The Viking on May 18, 2014, 07:07:04 AM
Wow just wow to all those boats!!!  :o :o :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Michi on May 18, 2014, 05:42:25 PM
To make Doreen even more disgustingly awesome, he carved the life boat out of a tree branch he found.

I remember...  :D

Quote from: Michi
Last step: The life boat.

It took me a little to get the idea how to make it, but I finally got it. I think the pictures speak for themselves. I did it from five to nine today:

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/Rome/MiniaturenfotosOriginale244.jpg)

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/Rome/MiniaturenfotosOriginale245.jpg)

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/Rome/MiniaturenfotosOriginale247.jpg)

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/Rome/MiniaturenfotosOriginale248.jpg)

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/Rome/MiniaturenfotosOriginale249.jpg)

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/Rome/MiniaturenfotosOriginale250.jpg)

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/Rome/MiniaturenfotosOriginale252.jpg)

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/Rome/MiniaturenfotosOriginale251.jpg)

A little painting to do and the work will be done.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Patrice on May 18, 2014, 06:45:23 PM
Aarrgh if I tried that I would probably end with lifeboat-shaped wounded fingers and nothing else  :'(
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on May 19, 2014, 06:02:53 AM
Those are some seriously good boats, War In 15MM. I love that Yangtze gunboat in particular. Great work!
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Argonor on May 19, 2014, 09:13:54 AM
I say, jolly good!  :)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: War In 15MM on May 19, 2014, 03:36:08 PM
Thank you.  Broken-toy finds from my local swap meet have served me well.  Richard
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on June 03, 2014, 07:20:13 AM
Gotcha. Took a while. First one I've seen on OZ EBay.

REVELL ** SPORT FISHING BOAT ** EXCELLENT COMPLETE KIT.  ;)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on June 03, 2014, 07:46:32 AM
Gotcha. Took a while. First one I've seen on OZ EBay.

REVELL ** SPORT FISHING BOAT ** EXCELLENT COMPLETE KIT.  ;)

Nice, I'm still looking for one, they are quite expensive on UK eBay.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on June 03, 2014, 08:44:07 AM
Nice, I'm still looking for one, they are quite expensive on UK eBay.

Listed with a Buy it now, or make an offer. With seven watchers I thought better do it. So for the price of a meal and a bottle of red, I decided to go fishing.  ;)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on June 03, 2014, 08:49:59 AM
Looking forward to seeing it painted, with a few sailors aboard her (oooh err, missus!).
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: aliensurfer on June 03, 2014, 12:58:40 PM
http://www.emodels.co.uk/plastic-kits/micromir-german-midget-submarine-delphin-35004-p-35541.html
http://www.emodels.co.uk/plastic-kits/revell-navy-swiftboat-05122-p-43668.html

might be of use to some.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: rumacara on June 03, 2014, 01:41:56 PM
Hello all

Professor Dinglebat and all. Like i said previouslly try to find it directly from Revell before you shop elsewhere.
That boat (SPORT FISHING BOAT) was released some 3 years back by Revell as well as some other kits comemorating the 60 or so aniversary from Revell.
I used to work on a modelling shop and i sold a lot so its worth try it. ;)

Cheers

Rui
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Big Martin Back on June 03, 2014, 03:04:09 PM
I got the fishing boat at that time. Was fairly cheap then. Unfortunately, like a lot of things, it's waiting for me to get the time/enthusiasm to finish it. :(
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: NickNascati on June 24, 2014, 03:04:27 PM
I want to add a couple Junks and Sampans to my fleet.  In keeping with the look of the rest, I'd prefer to make from scratch with poster board and card board.  Are there any templates that would work?
                                                                                 Nick
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: pistolpete on June 24, 2014, 03:25:51 PM
> nick - i think there's a gary chalk template floating around somewhere and even though it's for a pirate ship, it should work out well for the hull shape.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on June 24, 2014, 04:26:12 PM
I want to add a couple Junks and Sampans to my fleet.  In keeping with the look of the rest, I'd prefer to make from scratch with poster board and card board.  Are there any templates that would work?
                                                                                 Nick

Have a look at Amalric's fantastic work here..........

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=54453.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=54453.0)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: rumacara on June 24, 2014, 04:31:35 PM
Hello

Nick, Renedra and Ainsty Castings have both sanpans that migh work for you.

Cheers

Rui
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Peter@BattleScape on June 25, 2014, 01:45:26 PM
I want to add a couple Junks and Sampans to my fleet.  In keeping with the look of the rest, I'd prefer to make from scratch with poster board and card board.  Are there any templates that would work?
                                                                                 Nick

Nick

PM me your email address as I think I have some plans for a Junk and Sampan.

Pete
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Sinewgrab on June 25, 2014, 01:58:52 PM
I scratchbuilt this in 15mm for a gamer friend about 4 years ago - and he still hasn't run a game with it.   :? 
It was meant for colonials, but wouldn't look amiss in a pulp game.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1352_22_01_10_8_02_53_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1352_22_01_10_8_02_53_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/1352_22_01_10_8_02_53_3.jpg)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Peter@BattleScape on June 25, 2014, 02:06:08 PM
Very tasty looking piece that :)

Pete
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Hammers on August 11, 2014, 07:45:06 AM
Does anyone know how this model stand next to a 28mm model.

(http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mxPh9kghKaCAmsuraWjmyKg.jpg)

With a LOA of almost 40 cm it seems like at least the hull could be useful for a conversion.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: FramFramson on August 11, 2014, 03:35:16 PM
Nicely done, Bezzo! Looks very playable!
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: former user on August 11, 2014, 04:07:55 PM
yes, that one looks pretty cool
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: NickNascati on August 11, 2014, 04:18:11 PM
Nice job Bezzo.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: grant on August 11, 2014, 04:29:23 PM
Does anyone know how this model stand next to a 28mm model.

(http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mxPh9kghKaCAmsuraWjmyKg.jpg)

With a LOA of almost 40 cm it seems like at least the hull could be useful for a conversion.

Scale is 1:142, so for 1:56 (28mm), it would be 67% or so too small
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: deflater mouse on August 20, 2014, 08:17:03 AM
So inspired by this thread, I had to build a tramp too...
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5554/14791058290_d0b2b700c7.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/29875086@N02/14791058290/)

Just gotta decide what flag to fly...
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Wolf Girl on August 20, 2014, 03:55:47 PM
Nice! I'd like to have one about that size.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: tin shed gamer on September 01, 2014, 11:09:08 PM
Thats great looking model,you can make deck guns for nothing.so can use it as a gun boat as well for only an hours work.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on December 31, 2014, 11:13:34 AM
I took my Dad to Watchet Harbour over Christmas as he was stationed at RAF Watchet just after the war. Then I took him to the pub where he used to drink and play darts in 1948 when he was off duty. We had lunch in there, the first time he'd been back in 66 years! Anyway, the point of this is, I saw this boat in the harbour at Watchet and I thought it would be rather nice to make a model of it. It looks like the basis of a really good Pulp boat. What do you think?


(http://i1352.photobucket.com/albums/q645/Mad_Lord_Snapcase/Harbour/Christmas047_zpsd7004653.jpg) (http://s1352.photobucket.com/user/Mad_Lord_Snapcase/media/Harbour/Christmas047_zpsd7004653.jpg.html)


(http://i1352.photobucket.com/albums/q645/Mad_Lord_Snapcase/Harbour/Christmas049_zps88161b03.jpg) (http://s1352.photobucket.com/user/Mad_Lord_Snapcase/media/Harbour/Christmas049_zps88161b03.jpg.html)


(http://i1352.photobucket.com/albums/q645/Mad_Lord_Snapcase/Harbour/Christmas050_zpsf2ea5d77.jpg) (http://s1352.photobucket.com/user/Mad_Lord_Snapcase/media/Harbour/Christmas050_zpsf2ea5d77.jpg.html)


(http://i1352.photobucket.com/albums/q645/Mad_Lord_Snapcase/Harbour/Christmas051_zps715f2f65.jpg) (http://s1352.photobucket.com/user/Mad_Lord_Snapcase/media/Harbour/Christmas051_zps715f2f65.jpg.html)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Michi on December 31, 2014, 12:43:16 PM
I saw this boat in the harbour at Watchet and I thought it would be rather nice to make a model of it. It looks like the basis of a really good Pulp boat. What do you think?

Perfect, I´d say. I´m not a very nautic person and couldn´t tell its date of make, but it looks like it could have been powered by a steam engine once. Now that chimney looks like a diesel stack though...
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: tin shed gamer on December 31, 2014, 03:41:24 PM
Ideal,Very simple to build.Plenty of flat area's which figures can be stood on without major remodelling of the superstructure.
It wouldn't look out of place any where.
Its well worth the effort.(I wish I'd seen it before I built mine)
Mark.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: FramFramson on December 31, 2014, 04:31:59 PM
Yeah, that looks quite usable.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Traveler Man on December 31, 2014, 06:59:28 PM
She's elegant, very suitable for Pulp games. The deck-houses could have lift-off roofs.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Marine0846 on December 31, 2014, 10:27:03 PM
It would make a great boat for pulp.
Hope someone tries to make one like it.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Argonor on January 01, 2015, 10:09:22 PM
It somehow reminded me of this one:

http://www.svendborg-havn.dk/ms+helge

Small veteran ferry making trips in the waters south of Funen
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on January 02, 2015, 07:04:29 AM
Quote
Now that chimney looks like a diesel stack though...

Quite right, it has been converted to diesel.

Quote
Small veteran ferry

Right again, it was once a ferry boat on the Thames, now it's been converted to a house-boat although still sea-going. Yours for £175,000 if you fancy it?
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Carpathian on February 20, 2015, 06:15:04 PM
Made this one out of paper, modeled after a 1960s Chris Craft.   Searching for blueprint images usually turns up some interesting results.

(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac139/captainsanta/sevenTV/spy2_zpskilkbroc.jpg)
(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac139/captainsanta/sevenTV/spy1_zpstfefgfzw.jpg)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: FramFramson on February 20, 2015, 06:20:50 PM
Something of an origami table you've got there! Love the Bond aesthetic :D
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: tin shed gamer on February 20, 2015, 09:37:43 PM
Fram,you'll never here me object to an origami based project.There are some great concept's mocking me on this table,and quite frankly I'm going to nick them. lol
I'm fan of this kind of thinking and the effort involved is worth noting.
(At the risk of sounding like a pat on the head)
Good job,Sir! lol
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Valerik on March 03, 2015, 08:23:21 AM
Why do I NEED this?

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ETvOn_02JZs/VO1ledxWwEI/AAAAAAABYqk/4tCI4nhejmo/s1600/11001757_642490115880691_4360823978457679363_n.jpg)

In 1/55 AND  1:1

Quote
"Go Fast, Die Last"

Don't think I've ever discovered a better way to finish deaf & damp.

Surely she's the Acme of Aquatic Ambulation.

This beast has "Uh Oh" written all over her in BIG letters...

http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2013/12/ok-somebody-tell-me-what-this-is.html  (http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2013/12/ok-somebody-tell-me-what-this-is.html)

 http://www.mareonline.it/?p=10857 (http://www.mareonline.it/?p=10857)

Quote
Air Force Colonel Prospero Frere, Farman pilot in World War I, the pioneer and inventor of the parachute Salvador driving a SIAI-Marchetti T-108 with 9-cylinder radial engine Alfa Romeo.

Its a "Idroscivolante T108" it was built in the 20's by Prospero Frere. Its powered by a 9 cylinders Alfa Romeo engine. It was built to race in the Raid Pavia Venezia, which is a speedboat race on the river Po. It run in the 1929-30-31 and got in second place.

It now resides at the Museum of Science and Technology of Milan


Second?

She came in SECOND?

Valerik

"There's death a dozen times over, down the river..."
Mr Charles Allnutt, Esq.


EDIT: updated info
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Jackmunchkin on April 25, 2015, 11:01:42 AM
Hi, Received my 2 Playmobil cargos today. Waiting for a 3rd. I'll try to customize them as it was done by Michi (sort of). Gotta find out how to post pics here though.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on April 25, 2015, 01:33:14 PM
Use Photobucket or something similar and then paste the URL of the photo in your post here. Then you can show us your progress with the Playmobil boats.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Jackmunchkin on April 25, 2015, 06:19:32 PM
Actually decided to post pics on my blog.
Right now, this is the current status. Given I'm lacking material (such as plastic sheets) I won't go very far at this stage.
(https://oldschoolnostalgia.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_0385.jpg)
(https://oldschoolnostalgia.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_0386.jpg)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: FifteensAway on April 26, 2015, 03:57:12 PM
Jack,

My apologies, but I'm going to have to report you to PETG and DPTG. (People for the Ethical Treatment of Grass and Don't Paint The Grass)  And do steer clear of the vegans for a bit until they calm down.

Nice boat otherwise.     >:D
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Jackmunchkin on April 27, 2015, 10:35:15 AM
Lol indeed, it's my bad grass spot in the garden :D Promised, next time, I'll put some cardboard background ;-)

PS : I found on a blog some nice maritime accessories sold on ebay. I'll order some I guess, they me be of interest to crafters here if you don't already know about it :
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=mustangmark67&LH_PrefLoc=2&_arm=1&_armm=63&_ruu=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fm.html%3F_nkw%3D%26_armrs%3D1%26_ipg%3D%26_from%3D%26_ssn%3Dmustangmark67%26_arr%3D1
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: pocoloco on May 02, 2015, 06:35:52 PM
I have had the Playmobil ship for some years now, haven't done anything to it though. Will keenly follow your progress with your ships and shamelessly steal any ideas for my ship then :)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Jackmunchkin on May 27, 2015, 08:46:26 PM
Started working on my Cargo. Slowly. I'm making a 1st one as I managed to grab 3. I won't follow Michi on assembling 2 in 1 for now, so just using a single one and converting it into a cargo to train my crafting. One of my upcoming pulp rpg campaign players will be playing a smuggler, so I will attribute him this boat and crew (from pulp figures). Using polystyren, cardboard and coffee wooden "mixers" to make a wooden floor.
Still a lot of work to do… Especially as I don't know yet how it will look like in the end.

https://oldschoolnostalgia.wordpress.com/2015/05/27/direction-des-chantiers-navals/
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Jackmunchkin on June 07, 2015, 03:39:52 PM
Does anyone know about nice Oriental Junks ? I think I had seen laser cut wood ones but can't find the link anymore...
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Belgian on June 07, 2015, 03:48:29 PM
Does anyone know about nice Oriental Junks ? I think I had seen laser cut wood ones but can't find the link anymore...

Reviresco has a nice Imperial Chinese Junk: http://wargameterrain.blogspot.be/2015/05/reviresco-new-imperial-chinese-war-junk.html (http://wargameterrain.blogspot.be/2015/05/reviresco-new-imperial-chinese-war-junk.html)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Jackmunchkin on June 07, 2015, 05:01:44 PM
Thanks. Anything more civilian ?
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: PortCharmers on June 08, 2015, 01:39:45 PM
Ahoy there, me shiverin' mateys, heave-ho!!!

could the chinese junk not be civilised? I'm not an expert concerning far-eastern ship-building, but it feels like something you can get away with.

Anyway, here I am again advocating the good old scratch build. I remember a plan for a nice pulpy tramp released a while ago by ModelBoats Magazine (which is mainly about Radio control models). They often add free beginners' plans and instructions to issues, so it's worth keeping an eye out. I share this one here because ist hull is constructed quite simple and can be waterlined easily by just subtracting an Inch or so from the bottom of the hull.

http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/40051/mm2057-ss-noggsund-plan-by-glynn-guest

this one too Looks sufficiently pulpy to be of interest here:

http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/34697/s-s-balboa--mm2061

And here is my take on a little freighter:

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_CS3L6yYyQ4g/TIN8ret4WOI/AAAAAAAAAsA/Q2F1VliQdTs/s800/2010%20314.jpg)

She's named Kauru, after a New Zealand river. The real thing was called Gowerian, an english coaster built in 1921. There are still lots of details missing, she'll need some aging around the hull, for instance. As you all see she can be easily waterlined as long as the tabletop is wet enough.
I'm also thinking about crewing her with some nice 28mm minis (any suggestions, I'm a total newby to wargaming).

Cheers
Peter
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Jackmunchkin on June 08, 2015, 03:31:09 PM
WOah really nice !
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: FramFramson on June 08, 2015, 05:03:01 PM
Should I ever build a Steamer, there's a great paper model by I-forget-who (my favourite publisher lol  ::) ), that I figure I will try to build in plasticard and cardboard instead of paper.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on June 09, 2015, 05:29:04 AM
That freighter is magnificent. If you want to scratch-build a junk you can do no better than Amalric's thread here. I haven't copied this yet but I keep meaning to.

Chinese Pirate Junk (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=54453.0)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Jackmunchkin on June 09, 2015, 08:21:01 AM
Fantastic !
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Jackmunchkin on January 31, 2016, 07:33:57 PM
More than 6 months later, I am almost done with my cargo. I used a TTCombat cargo half for the upper cabin part.

(https://oldschoolnostalgia.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/boat.jpg?w=676&h=505)

Still some stuff to do but it's coming along.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Vagabond on February 01, 2016, 09:17:41 AM
This is really starting to look the business.

Thanks for the post I hadn't seen the thread before some amazing work on here :) :)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: General on February 01, 2016, 11:21:08 PM
Looking groovey!
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: d phipps on February 02, 2016, 04:33:19 AM
Very cool!
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Jackmunchkin on February 02, 2016, 12:59:24 PM
Some blog posts, showing the inner part and woodfloor (to be varnished).
https://oldschoolnostalgia.wordpress.com/2015/05/30/figurines-pulp/
https://oldschoolnostalgia.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/11182158_1600955520189682_9106428810970793141_n.jpg?w=676&h=504

(https://oldschoolnostalgia.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/11182158_1600955520189682_9106428810970793141_n.jpg?w=676&h=504)
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: PortCharmers on February 06, 2016, 11:22:27 PM
As I have insinuated recently, I've been up to something as well. She's a more like a Victorian era passenger steamer, but would feel at home in the 1930s as well, like the aging, decommissioned liner that is chartered by a pulp adventurer-party.

She's inspired by turn-of-the-centuries tin-toys which i saw in a museum, the proportions a compromise between larger scale details and smaller scale ship, like I metioned in a thread about scale in the "workbench" section. 28mm figures should fit and i am sure I can find some seamen, ladies, gentlemen and adventurers I can disarm and let walk the decks.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bIk0mUJBXn4/VrZ2Ml_ZcpI/AAAAAAAABaQ/j8tp-wbGsis/s720-Ic42/007.JPG)
Jigsaw Puzzle

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MTAYXVY4uy8/VrZ2Ne2K-6I/AAAAAAAABaQ/urNmOSLl-TQ/s576-Ic42/012.JPG)
With a bit of imagination, you can see a ship

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zw6psWte1UE/VrZ2NzExQgI/AAAAAAAABaQ/ReFPdZSISK4/s576-Ic42/013.JPG)
The other end

I hope it's not too far off-topic, after all, she's an RC model populated with 28mm minis, not a gaming model.

Keep a weather eye on the horizon
Peter


Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Valerik on February 07, 2016, 04:58:19 AM
I hate, loath, despise, abominate and abhor talent...


Valerik

"...As someone with no personal intrinsic originality (a simple thief of my betters)..."
-Lysander 2/7/14
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: PortCharmers on September 30, 2018, 09:08:06 PM
Long time no sea...

where are all the shipmates?

Meanwhile, on this fair side of the world:

(https://i.postimg.cc/pr8gxLGj/DSC_8677.jpg)
I tried my hand in weathering. Rust in acrylics, wooden bumper strips are dyed in grey, painted in clear varnish, then in black, then chipped away with sand paper and scalpel. Hull No.2 (passenger liner Countess of Lovelace) can be seen taking shape in the background.

(https://i.postimg.cc/5ywkTkyq/DSC_8675.jpg)
The lettering was done with a nib-pen. a bit lop-sided, but I've seen worse paint jobs on real ships (I know that's a lame excuse).

Time that I check where I saw these nice 28mm pulp sailors.


Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Mr. Peabody on October 01, 2018, 02:42:26 AM
Oh wow.  :o :o :o  Well worth the wait!  :-*  She is a real beauty.

Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Hammers on October 01, 2018, 05:16:02 AM
Wow... That's a real beauty. How did I miss this?

I like your conservative use of weathering. I (and I am not alone) tend to overdo it.

I have an old Billing Boats freight ship (kit from the 60s) which I plan to make into a waterline model for gaming. It uses mahogany strips for the hull. What did you use for the hull?
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: FramFramson on October 01, 2018, 07:32:28 AM
Now THAT is a Tramp freighter.

You going to waterline it? If not, what's your plan for gameplay?
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: PortCharmers on October 01, 2018, 07:35:52 PM
Thanks for the flowers...

sorry, I'll have to disappoint you. I'm not doing any wargaming, I'm just lurking around here for inspiration because i like the way you build models from scratch (or not even that), paint (& weather) stuff and value creativity more than extreme scale-realism. On the other hand, I'd like to show off some of my work that lives in the space where wargaming and scale-modelling overlap.

So the gameplay for this sort of model is to take it to a beautiful lake, let it sail its rounds, relax and enjoy the scenery.

The construction is classic plank on frame made from plywood. 4mm for the frames, the tricky bits around the bow and stern are filled with balsa-blocks and sanded to shape. Planking is in 2mm ply. Since the midship-section is rather box-shaped, the planks there are wide (about 50-70mm) and stand over the top of the frames to form the bulwarks. where they approach the complicated curves of bow and stern, they are cut to strips of about 8-10mm.

(https://i.postimg.cc/ydXrPbQx/2007.2.12_150.jpg)
A baby-photo: frames are attached to chip-board to hold them together before the planks do, and the bow and stern blocks are not shaped yet (I misused my car as a workbench to be able to make this mess in the garden). The slots in the sides show the deck levels, where the frames are later cut off.

(https://i.postimg.cc/sxTHFZRR/IMG_1963.jpg)
From the inside you still see the broad planks in front of the motor, the strips around the curves and the stern block, which has been hollowed out to make room for the rudder mechanism.

@Hammers:  which Billings kit is it?


Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Hammers on October 01, 2018, 08:10:21 PM

@Hammers:  which Billings kit is it?

I can't really tell, but it must be a very early one, perhaps one of the first, sie it has no release nr on it. I am guessing it is from the 50s or earl 60s. It was 1/4 completed when I found it in a vintage shop. Very Tintin, the whole experience.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: PortCharmers on October 01, 2018, 09:15:06 PM
Interesting. Can you post some pictures? Of course only if it's sufficiently pulpy to fit this thread. Have you found any treasure maps or other leads for the true Tintinny experience? 
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Post by: roadskare63 on October 02, 2018, 03:36:39 AM
Beautiful build PortCharmers!!....I
love the shot of the S.S Kauru cruising the lake!.....Just watch out for the natives in their war skiffs!! ;)
Cheers,
Carl
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Post by: Elk101 on October 02, 2018, 05:52:50 AM
Very impressive modelling. You are, of course, welcome to simply display your models. Modelling and painting has always been a big part of the LAF.
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Post by: d phipps on October 02, 2018, 03:49:58 PM
Excellent work!  :-*
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Post by: tin shed gamer on October 03, 2018, 08:31:02 PM
I absolutely adore handcrafted models that have form and function. I think there's something quite sad about fully hulled ships in display cases(a bit of hypocrite since museum displays are bread and butter.)oddly enough sailing ships look right. ::)
I absolutely agree its the right place to show scale builds. It provides inspiration ,and If nothing else it can point gamers to new sources of bits to kit bash.
I don't have the spare time to build such things for myself.More to the point there's no Mrs TSG would let me spend hours and hours of what little spare time we have building one.
I can normally justify an hour here or there.( thank the gods for the Soaps!)
So I cane out quite bits like these (just cereal packet nonsense that's disappeared  with photo rot and thread age.) that can be hidden in the workshop or given to number three son for his pulp games.Plus an airboat that fits the pulp bill.
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Post by: War Monkey on October 04, 2018, 03:02:49 AM
Oh this is a great thread! I will be following this, I have a few ships I would like to post here have to wait till there finished.
Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: PortCharmers on October 05, 2018, 09:04:13 PM
Cereal packet nonsense? I hope you don't seriously put your work down. These are awesome. And that's exactly what I meant:making something on a negligible budget using hardly any prefabricated parts.
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Post by: Johnnytodd on October 07, 2018, 12:12:21 AM
I thoroughly agree that full-hulled ship models floating in space are a shame...make mine a waterline model!

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Post by: grant on October 17, 2018, 09:59:35 PM
Another vote in favour of pulp boat sub forum

Title: Re: How about a topic for pulp boats too?
Post by: Elk101 on October 18, 2018, 08:43:18 PM
Another vote in favour of pulp boat sub forum

Do you mean a Sticky thread? I don't think a Pulp Boat child board is warranted. Happy to make a Pulp Boat Sticky though.