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Title: Pirate Ship, Argh Jim Lad, Shiver Me Timbers And All That
Post by: Mocaiv on November 22, 2009, 12:01:13 AM
This model is no good for the "build something contest" as it is not scratch built, but I have enjoyed the project anyway.

I have had the Playmobil ship sitting around for ages and recently got my butt in gear to get it built as a second pirate ship. We have a big pirate game coming up over Xmas and a deadline is always good to get one going.

(http://www.wargamesunlimited.net/noquarter/images/projects/ships/ship3a.jpg)
The starting point, picked it up cheap off eBay.

(http://www.wargamesunlimited.net/noquarter/images/projects/ships/ship3b.jpg)
Had to build up some fake decking to cover up some dodgy mouldings.

(http://www.wargamesunlimited.net/noquarter/images/projects/ships/ship3c.jpg)
Used cardboard to block off the windows.

(http://www.wargamesunlimited.net/noquarter/images/projects/ships/ship3d.jpg)
After much hacking, it started to take shape. The biggest part was to waterline the hull. This involved making an little gizmo that allowed me to draw a felt tip line around the hull at a constant height so I could use a jigsaw to cut it off without losing too many fingers.

(http://www.wargamesunlimited.net/noquarter/images/projects/ships/ship3e.jpg)
The cannon were pens, holes drilled, the pen bits jammed in. Then used match sticks to make a frame and added a hatch from plastic card.

(http://www.wargamesunlimited.net/noquarter/images/projects/ships/ship3f.jpg)
The Crow's Nest was fun to make. I wanted it quite large so it could hold a number of sharpshooters.

(http://www.wargamesunlimited.net/noquarter/images/projects/ships/ship3h.jpg)
Added some shields to the hull and then used greenstuff to hide the sawn off hull edges.

(http://www.wargamesunlimited.net/noquarter/images/projects/ships/ship3i.jpg)
More matches used on the windows.

Painting next
Title: Re: Pirate Ship, Argh Jim Lad, Shiver Me Timbers And All That
Post by: bc99 on November 22, 2009, 12:52:25 AM
Excellent, I had one of those oh... 25 years ago? Played with it many times. It's nice to see someone getting additional use out of it for miniatures. Now, I wonder if I still have mine stuck away in a trunk somewhere!
Title: Re: Pirate Ship, Argh Jim Lad, Shiver Me Timbers And All That
Post by: Michi on November 22, 2009, 06:32:53 AM
Yeah, Playmobil provide good ships for conversions...

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/Rome/MiniaturenfotosOriginale279.jpg)
Title: Re: Pirate Ship, Argh Jim Lad, Shiver Me Timbers And All That
Post by: bulldogger2000 on November 22, 2009, 07:21:24 PM
Great job....I can never seem to find the "cool" playmobile stuff....I guess all of you always beat me to the stores!
Title: Re: Pirate Ship, Argh Jim Lad, Shiver Me Timbers And All That
Post by: uti long smile on November 22, 2009, 07:30:51 PM
Nicely done Michi - I've got that one myself.

Did you fit a completely new tower section?
Title: Re: Pirate Ship, Argh Jim Lad, Shiver Me Timbers And All That
Post by: Michi on November 22, 2009, 10:13:08 PM
Quote from: uti long smile on November 22, 2009, 07:30:51 PM
Did you fit a completely new tower section?

Yes, completey built from scratch with accessible interiors to the different decks.
Title: Re: Pirate Ship, Argh Jim Lad, Shiver Me Timbers And All That
Post by: uti long smile on November 22, 2009, 11:10:08 PM
It's great. Any close up or build pics?
Title: Re: Pirate Ship, Argh Jim Lad, Shiver Me Timbers And All That
Post by: Michi on November 23, 2009, 06:16:59 AM
Quote from: uti long smile on November 22, 2009, 11:10:08 PM
It's great. Any close up or build pics?

It seem you missed this: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=12237.0
Title: Re: Pirate Ship, Argh Jim Lad, Shiver Me Timbers And All That
Post by: revford on November 23, 2009, 03:49:12 PM
Tis a fine vessel to be sure. arrrgh!  :)
Title: Re: Pirate Ship, Argh Jim Lad, Shiver Me Timbers And All That
Post by: Col.Stone on November 23, 2009, 04:42:47 PM
Nice :)

Have been meaning to cut up mine too, but i get sentimental and leave it everytime lol
Title: Re: Pirate Ship, Argh Jim Lad, Shiver Me Timbers And All That
Post by: Mocaiv on November 25, 2009, 04:53:31 PM
Painting in progress.

I used a Halfords car primer for the undercoat. This works pretty good as a wooden basecoat.

(http://www.wargamesunlimited.net/noquarter/images/projects/ships/ship3j.jpg)

The deack and upper hull was then inked with loads of water to help it run everywhere...

(http://www.wargamesunlimited.net/noquarter/images/projects/ships/ship3k.jpg)

(http://www.wargamesunlimited.net/noquarter/images/projects/ships/ship3l.jpg)
Title: Re: Pirate Ship, Argh Jim Lad, Shiver Me Timbers And All That
Post by: rob_alderman on November 26, 2009, 08:00:36 PM
Looking good!

I always find glass a PITA to paint, especially at this sort of scale. I would perhaps look for some articles. Otherwise, it's all taking shape very nicely.  ;)

Saw one of these at the local dump, wish I picked it up. At least for use in Strange Grogge.

I think my girlfriend woulda killed me if she saw me hacking it up though...  :(
Title: Re: Pirate Ship, Argh Jim Lad, Shiver Me Timbers And All That
Post by: Mocaiv on November 29, 2009, 07:58:30 PM
Finished apart from a few details.

(http://www.wargamesunlimited.net/noquarter/images/projects/ships/ship3p.jpg)

(http://www.wargamesunlimited.net/noquarter/images/projects/ships/ship3q.jpg)

(http://www.wargamesunlimited.net/noquarter/images/projects/ships/ship3o.jpg)
Title: Re: Pirate Ship, Argh Jim Lad, Shiver Me Timbers And All That
Post by: Michi on November 29, 2009, 08:10:55 PM
Nice, IŽll get my gang ready for boarding (would be a pity to leave it at yours), then IŽll buy me a really big hat and call myself "Commodore"!