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OSHIROmodels:
Got an extensive commission under way for the Tonkin campaign that will hopefully include several ships and some more normal terrain. First off is the Vipre (or a representation of it). It's not a 100% accurate model of the Vipre but close enough to represent it or something similar of the period.

The hull was filament printed and the sides will be clad with styrene which will also carry on for the sides. The 9" Dhalgrens will be remounted on suitable mounts so they can traverse 360 degrees. There will be removable masts with limited rigging to allow for play-ability and plenty of deck clutter such as gratings etc but not so much that it gets in the way of figures.

Still lots of details to do but here is the hull with decking applied (still needs weathering) and the start of the wheel house. A flying bridge and upper wheel house was requested although it's not on the Vipre. The wheel house will be sanded down a bit as it's been decided it's too tall as it is. The figures are from my Boxer Rebellion range and are mounted on 20mm bases.

The whole ship is 700mm in length from the tip of the stern to the front of the ram, anything smaller wouldn't really work.





cheers

James

ARKOUDAKI:
An interesting project to be sure. What are you using for those deck guns?

OSHIROmodels:
Thanks. They are from HLBSC (Honourable Lead Boiler Suit Company) and are very nice.

Elk101:
That's a monster, but you're right, anything smaller wouldn't have the same impact or be as usable from a gaming perspective.

Shipka:
Superb model, can't wait to see the rest of the commission

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