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Title: Royal Navy long boat
Post by: gamer Mac on 12 July 2011, 11:54:31 PM

Needed a long boat for our LOTHS games.
This one is for my Royal navy crew.
My only fully paint crewman for scale.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_13_07_11_12_46_10_3.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_13_07_11_12_46_10_2.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_13_07_11_12_46_10_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_13_07_11_12_46_10_0.JPG)

I still have the oars and sail to paint.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_13_07_11_12_46_10_4.JPG)

The boat will hold 11 crewmen.

I have a load of pics of the build if anybody is interested.
Made from carboard and cocktail sticks.

Title: Re: Royal Navy long boat
Post by: Mancha on 13 July 2011, 12:00:48 AM

I like!

Title: Re: Royal Navy long boat
Post by: Malamute on 13 July 2011, 08:29:54 AM

Thats really very nice Colin. :-* ;D

Title: Re: Royal Navy long boat
Post by: Silent Invader on 13 July 2011, 08:51:31 AM

Very nice (and a nifty idea with the oars).  8)

Title: Re: Royal Navy long boat
Post by: traveller on 13 July 2011, 10:38:03 AM

Very nice indeed! I should have talked to you instead of buying the Britannia boat  ;)

Title: Re: Royal Navy long boat
Post by: gamer Mac on 13 July 2011, 11:31:10 AM

This one is just a tad cheaper..onlycost the price of the paint and glue. Made mostly from ceral packet cardboard.

Title: Re: Royal Navy long boat
Post by: Calimero on 13 July 2011, 12:35:40 PM

Very nice work. I would like to see some "how to" pictures for sure 8)

Title: Re: Royal Navy long boat
Post by: Drachenklinge on 13 July 2011, 02:43:50 PM

Quote from: Calimero on 13 July 2011, 12:35:40 PM

Very nice work. I would like to see some "how to" pictures for sure 8)

me, too!
If available, always so!

Looks cool! I am excited about the completed boat later on!

best wishes
Drachenkinge

Title: Re: Royal Navy long boat
Post by: AKULA on 13 July 2011, 04:37:16 PM

Tidy job as always Colin.

 :)

Title: Re: Royal Navy long boat
Post by: gamer Mac on 14 July 2011, 05:29:34 PM

Some WIP pictures
The base was cut out of thick card. The straight side edge is about 5" long.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_14_07_11_12_59_12_2.JPG)

The posts and prow were also cut from thick card.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_14_07_11_12_59_12_1.JPG)

Posts glued in place first
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_14_07_11_12_56_17_4.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_14_07_11_12_56_17_3.JPG)

They were spaced out to suit the bases of my crew
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_14_07_11_12_56_17_2.JPG)

Cross members added
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_14_07_11_12_56_17_1.JPG)

Thin strips of card used to build up the sides. First layer
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_14_07_11_12_56_17_0.JPG)

You need to pack out each of the posts between the layers to get the boat shape.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_14_07_11_12_52_41_4.JPG)

Then keep adding layers
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_14_07_11_12_52_41_3.JPG)

Before adding the final layer I add a bit of thick plastic card. This is going to be the oar locks so needs to be stronger. I only fit this to the four middle posts where the oars will sit.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_14_07_11_12_52_41_2.JPG)

A few other images
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_14_07_11_12_52_41_0.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_14_07_11_12_50_53_4.JPG)

Bit of thin card used for the rowing benches
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_14_07_11_12_50_53_3.JPG)

Rudder made out of plastic card and a cocktail stick.
Also a bit of dowel for attaching the mast.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_14_07_11_12_50_53_2.JPG)

oars made out of cocktail sticks glue to a bit of metal to weigh it down.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_14_07_11_12_50_52_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_14_07_11_12_50_52_0.JPG)

Thats it. Any questions feel free to ask.
I will post a few pics of the finished item when it is fully painted.

Title: Re: Royal Navy long boat
Post by: Malamute on 14 July 2011, 06:06:40 PM

So simple, but so effective. excellent "how to" :)

Title: Re: Royal Navy long boat
Post by: Calimero on 14 July 2011, 07:18:40 PM

Thanks for the WIP pictures 8)

Title: Re: Royal Navy long boat
Post by: gamer Mac on 17 July 2011, 11:47:34 AM

Oars painted

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_17_07_11_12_44_18_0.JPG)

The oars are mounted on a heavy base so they don't need to be attached to the boat.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_17_07_11_12_44_18_2.JPG)

Just the sail to finish.

Title: Re: Royal Navy long boat
Post by: OccasionalWargamer on 17 July 2011, 02:03:08 PM

Nice looking build!  Good how-to also.

Title: Re: Royal Navy long boat
Post by: Flynn on 18 July 2011, 04:28:28 PM

I lvoe how you did the oars!  I love a solution which will stand up well, work with non-specalized figures, and is removable for when the crew disembarks!

Title: Re: Royal Navy long boat
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 18 July 2011, 05:10:34 PM

Those oars are a great idea  8) and I like the varnish on them as well  8)

cheers

James

Title: Re: Royal Navy long boat
Post by: Malamute on 18 July 2011, 05:48:28 PM

Quote from: jimbibbly on 18 July 2011, 05:10:34 PM

Those oars are a great idea  8) and I like the varnish on them as well  8)

cheers

James

Yep, a really inspired idea, very clever too :)

Title: Re: Royal Navy long boat
Post by: oldskoolrebel on 25 July 2011, 12:06:35 AM

Very nice Colin!