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Author Topic: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff  (Read 4214 times)

Offline roadskare63

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28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
« on: August 28, 2018, 01:51:21 AM »
Hi all,
back again with a new project. I figure this would fare well in either post apoc or pulp.

In a post apocalyptic time, even river dwellers need transport and protection. This scratch built piece is constructed from cardboard, foam core, wooden dowels, straws, craft sticks, twine, wire bitz, model car engines, toy car tires, a t-shirt cut down for the deck canopy, paint, time and love.

This unit is a self propelled barge, powered by twin engines with a v-drive....has a moderate hold, or if desired, a deck, the skiff can be used with or without the pilot house. the hold can be used as cover for attacks...or crates can be utilized on the deck to provide cover. there is an open upper deck to the pilot house as well. i'm sure guns can be mounted ...and the canopy is removable as well.












Offline roadskare63

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Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2018, 01:54:50 AM »










 

Let me know what you all think of her....she may NOT be pretty....but she'll get u up/down river with the quickness!!
Cheers,
Carl

Offline lethallee61

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Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2018, 02:06:00 AM »
That is a lovely piece of construction. Very realistic looking and beautifully weathered.

That Chaos Warrior gets around though. He's popped up in a number of different threads on LAF  ;D
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Offline clanmac

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Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2018, 02:20:38 AM »
Love this. The engines and ropes are particularly good. Great weathering.
Mac

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Offline Terry37

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Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2018, 02:59:39 AM »
Impressive and exceptionally well detailed!

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Offline Sinewgrab

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Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2018, 03:48:00 AM »
Now that is an inspiring bit of kit.  Well done, sir.
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Offline War Monkey

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Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2018, 05:43:54 AM »
Nice set up, reminds me of a project that I had been working on, that I have been neglecting and need to get back to it soon.
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Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2018, 05:46:09 AM »
I like the finish and the modularity  :)
cheers

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Offline Braz

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Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2018, 06:09:54 AM »
Really nice. Love the modularity.

Offline Ultravanillasmurf

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Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2018, 07:46:44 AM »
Interesting multipurpose piece of kit.

Nice job.

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Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2018, 08:00:14 AM »
Lovely wee boat! 8)

That Chaos Warrior gets around though. He's popped up in a number of different threads on LAF  ;D

It’s clearly a barge devoted to Nurgle! ;)........either that or it’s devoted to one of the minor chaos gods no one hears about! A barge for the Barge God!......otherwise known as Boaty Mcboatface, ;)

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Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
« Reply #11 on: August 28, 2018, 08:00:33 AM »
Awesome build 8)

I can see this having so much use, in a whole range of different settings apart from post-apoc. It would not look out of place on a 40K table, or Necromunda for instance. But it might be just as suited for Ion Age or even Warmachine.

Great stuff, sir!

That Chaos Warrior gets around though. He's popped up in a number of different threads on LAF  ;D

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Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
« Reply #12 on: August 28, 2018, 03:18:17 PM »
I really like it a lot, it's quite inspirational. Very cool and, as others said, repurposable.

It’s clearly a barge devoted to Nurgle! ;)........either that or it’s devoted to one of the minor chaos gods no one hears about! A barge for the Barge God!......otherwise known as Boaty Mcboatface, ;)

 lol lol lol

Offline roadskare63

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Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2018, 05:24:18 PM »
Hey Thank You All!!.....You guys are GREAT!!

I really enjoyed this project...I'll post pre weathered pics in a day or so...factory fresh right off the assembly line....and i think I WILL name that chaos warrior  Waldo!! :D
Ciao4niao,
Carl

Offline Askellad

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Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
« Reply #14 on: August 28, 2018, 07:02:05 PM »
Already in love! A coup de foudre