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Title: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: gamer Mac on July 18, 2011, 08:27:37 PM

After building a long boat for my LOTHS Royal Navy crew I decided I needed a small ship for them as well.
Drawn a template on some thin card
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_18_07_11_8_37_20_1.JPG)
Used the template to cut out some foam core.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_18_07_11_8_37_20_2.JPG)
And some extra bits for some height front and back
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_18_07_11_8_37_20_3.JPG)
Balsa wood scored for the deck
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_18_07_11_8_37_21_4.JPG)
Some plastic grid for the cargo hold
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_18_07_11_8_38_51_0.JPG)
Door to the captains cabin
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_18_07_11_8_38_51_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_18_07_11_8_38_51_2.JPG)
Filled some of the edges with thin card.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_18_07_11_8_38_51_3.JPG)
Side cut from thin card
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_18_07_11_8_38_51_4.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_18_07_11_8_40_47_0.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_18_07_11_8_40_47_1.JPG)
Some crew for scale
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_18_07_11_8_40_47_2.JPG)

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: DonVoss on July 18, 2011, 08:48:13 PM

Looks great: I really like it... :)

Looking forward seeing it painted.

DV

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Andym on July 18, 2011, 08:59:37 PM

That's great Colin! :o She's going to be a stonker! I'm afraid mine is just going to be a re-hash of an old boat model, slightly restored.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Mister Rab on July 18, 2011, 09:28:21 PM

I like that! Nice and simple instructions, too. I shall pass them on to a friend in my group who wants us all to play pirates. I'm not putting up much resistance!  lol

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Drachenklinge on July 19, 2011, 11:27:59 AM

lovely! The grid is ... a fly-catcher? (Fliegen-Klatsche in German ... according to the sound it does make, when hitting a fly ... cklatsh ^^). Brilliant idea! If it is NOT a fly-catcher ... the idea is mine! Mine! MINE! hahaha

Will follow that one, too!

best wishes
Drachenklinge

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Sangennaru on July 19, 2011, 12:08:01 PM

That's brilliant, Gamer! :)

Really curious to see how it will develop! :)

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: zizi666 on July 19, 2011, 01:13:57 PM

Quote from: Drachenklinge on July 19, 2011, 11:27:59 AM

lovely! The grid is ... a fly-catcher? (Fliegen-Klatsche in German ... according to the sound it does make, when hitting a fly ... cklatsh ^^).

Hmm pretty oldschool. Here they crackle thanks to the elektrified fly-catcher  >:D
Oh, and they smell rather burned too, if zapped too long.  ::)

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Malamute on July 19, 2011, 01:59:28 PM

Brilliant stuff. ;D
 I am amazed at how quickly this project seems to have come together. You have put together a stonking collection of boats, scenery and miniatures in a really short period of time.  :)
Since I started playing LOTHSe earlier this year I have painted ten pirates and not a lot else lol

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: gamer Mac on July 19, 2011, 04:18:27 PM

Thanks guys

Quote from: Drachenklinge on July 19, 2011, 11:27:59 AM

lovely! The grid is ... a fly-catcher?  Brilliant idea! If it is NOT a fly-catcher ... the idea is mine! Mine! MINE! hahaha

The grid is embroidery sheets from a local hobby shop. Useful for loads of things.

Nick it is just the flush of a new project. It will slow down soon. :D
Also when there is two of us doing it there is a fair bit of inspiration to get things done.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: gamer Mac on July 20, 2011, 05:55:30 PM

Started to add some detail to the cardboard box to try and make it look more like it is supposed too.
Made with bits of wire and card.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_20_07_11_6_47_45_0.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_20_07_11_6_47_45_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_20_07_11_6_47_46_2.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_20_07_11_6_47_46_3.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_20_07_11_6_47_46_4.JPG)

I have cut off the skylight above the door to re-do it as I wasn't happy with the original.
Also started on the masts.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Ray Rivers on July 20, 2011, 06:32:19 PM

Coming around very nicely.

Love the way you fixed up the arse end with the wire.   :-*

Question though, shouldn't the bow point up a bit more  ???

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: gamer Mac on July 20, 2011, 06:41:48 PM

Do you think?
I will see what it looks like when I fit the bow spirit (If thats what you call the long pole sticking out the front).

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Silent Invader on July 20, 2011, 06:46:26 PM

Following this closely...... keep it coming!  :D

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Andym on July 20, 2011, 06:50:31 PM

Loving the detail Colin. :o Is that solder you're using?

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: gamer Mac on July 20, 2011, 06:52:47 PM

Some of it is solder you gave me.
The rest is normal wire.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Malamute on July 21, 2011, 08:30:22 AM

It just keeps getting better and better ;D :-*

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Thunderchicken on July 21, 2011, 08:35:01 AM

Great work Colin!  :-* :-*

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Zazel on July 21, 2011, 02:14:57 PM

i thought it looked good at first but thats a big improvement

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Mister Rab on July 21, 2011, 03:20:23 PM

Looking back at the photos, something was bugging me (apart from the level of modelling talent  ;)) - you've got to include a ship's wheel.

There, now that I've made such a vital contribution (regardless of the fact you haven't got to the 'fittings' stage yet), I shall take full credit for the final product  :D

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: gamer Mac on July 21, 2011, 03:48:28 PM

Sorry but I was waiting on my brother to deliver one. Got it last night.
I intend to fit it behind the entrance to the lower deck/cabin.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Mister Rab on July 21, 2011, 03:54:39 PM

You see? I only have to mention it and it happens ;) She's definitely my ship now  lol

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Drachenklinge on July 22, 2011, 12:52:09 PM

for these details I also suggest some fittings - looking like this:
http://www.erfurt-antikhandel.de/fotos/01032_g1.jpg
(edit: meanwhile a dead link)

But there are often some very cheap ones for/on kids-diaries or other cheap-boxes. Made of metal/blank/iron-sheet or something.

But Your solution is very genius, too. I don't know how far You want to go with that, but maybe using some thinner wire could make some finer ornaments adding more royal to royal.

grest job so far! thanks for showing!

beste wishes
Drachenklinge

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: gamer Mac on July 24, 2011, 12:25:52 PM

Thanks for the idea.
How heavy are those sort of door handles/locks. May make my ship topple over backwards :'(
I will store the idea for future builds though, cheers

I am quite happy with the way it looks at the moment as it is only just a wargaming piece and my 10 years old son will be in the vicinity on this ship. So I don't want to go to far.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: gamer Mac on July 24, 2011, 12:27:53 PM

I was asked for the sizes.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_24_07_11_1_12_54.JPG)
A scanned imaged of the pieces before the build started. Not great but may give you an idea.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: gamer Mac on July 29, 2011, 11:15:11 PM

The project has slowed down a lot because I have got to the really fiddily bit, the rigging and sails.
Finished now though. :D
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_30_07_11_12_00_33_0.JPG)
 Material from an old lamp shade.
Some dowel and cord with bits of wire and plastic card for the bits and pieces.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_30_07_11_12_00_33_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_30_07_11_12_00_33_4.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_30_07_11_12_01_06.JPG)

Got a ships wheel and the door way in front to finish
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_30_07_11_12_00_33_2.JPG)

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Ray Rivers on July 30, 2011, 02:09:21 AM

 :-*

Looking really nice.  Lovely detailing!

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Andym on July 30, 2011, 07:53:26 AM

Great stuff Colin! :o :o Now just to paint it. ......and if you could just leave it in a harbour, un-attended, with the keys in the ignition. It would fit my pirates quite nicely! ;)

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: phreedh on July 30, 2011, 09:00:03 AM

Colin, both you and your brother are on the list of talented people who I'll one day kidnap and chain to a radiator in my basement. I love your threads, envy your skills and hate your guts!  >:( That's the envy talking, btw...  ;)  I'm proud when I have slapped paint haphazardly on something ready made, ffs!  ::)

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Cadet13 on July 30, 2011, 11:14:11 AM

Lovely sloop!  :-*

I love following your builds, gamer Mac! You have the expert ability to balance both model detail and model playability.  :)

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: gamer Mac on July 30, 2011, 11:30:50 AM

Thanks guys

Quote from: Andym on July 30, 2011, 07:53:26 AM

Great stuff Colin! :o :o Now just to paint it. ......and if you could just leave it in a harbour, un-attended, with the keys in the ignition. It would fit my pirates quite nicely! ;)

With all your wins so far your crew is too big to fit in (thats big headed by the way :D )

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: gamer Mac on July 30, 2011, 11:52:48 AM

For completeness here is a picture of my crew (WIP) in place.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_30_07_11_12_43_26.JPG)

By the LOTHS rules for ships the crew positions are-
Three able seamen to operate the ship.
Four marines to operate the two cannon.
That leaves me my three Heroes and one able seaman with a blinderbuss to repel boarders :D

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: gamer Mac on July 30, 2011, 04:17:13 PM

Last couple of pictures before the painting starts

The last bits of detail done including the gun ports and the roof above the door.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_30_07_11_5_13_44_0.JPG)

One final pic of the finished ship now on to painting
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_30_07_11_5_13_44_1.JPG)

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Calimero on July 30, 2011, 04:54:33 PM

Looking forward the painted Sloop, really great GM 8)

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Andym on July 30, 2011, 05:31:49 PM

Are you planning on painting the sail material? If so, what about painting some panel lines on it with your airbrush like in this photo..

(http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv179/andym2105/3707aed3.jpg)

I'm afraid it's the best photo I could find. Not a great one for showing the sail.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: gamer Mac on July 30, 2011, 06:15:33 PM

Yes I am going to paint my sails. May try the line thing.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: OccasionalWargamer on August 07, 2011, 03:06:44 AM

Great build so far!  I'm eager to see it when you get it painted up!

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: General on August 07, 2011, 03:31:10 AM

Could you define "thin card"?  Looks like cereal boxes or adult beverage boxes or something like that...

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: gamer Mac on October 01, 2011, 02:45:57 PM

Sorry General
I was just re-reading this thread and only just noticed the question at the end.
Thin card I use is from ceral boxes mostly.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: fastolfrus on March 30, 2012, 09:48:48 PM

Quote from: Calimero on July 30, 2011, 04:54:33 PM

Looking forward the painted Sloop, really great GM 8)

Did we get to see the finished & painted version?

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: gamer Mac on March 30, 2012, 10:01:57 PM

No sorry it is still on my to do list ::)
It is only half painted.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: fastolfrus on March 30, 2012, 10:13:45 PM

That's o.k. then.
I was beginning to think I just couldn't find it.

Some of the boys at our school club have started a naval arms race for the War of 1812 (on the Great Lakes), and I was going to use your sloop as an inspiration for them.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Hitman on February 24, 2014, 12:52:03 AM

 :o :o :o :o :o
Absolutely amazing!!!! Now that I've seen that you have scratch built the sloop, I am even more impressed as I thought it was a kit or model. You sir are a very talented model maker. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Hitman
 8)

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: warburton on February 27, 2014, 04:56:22 AM

Very nice. I look forward to seeing the finished product!

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Eric the Shed on November 10, 2014, 10:44:04 AM

I think I blew it up at BLAM..

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/BLAM2015z/pp10_zps0e69bd78.jpg)

 lol lol lol lol

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: gamer Mac on November 10, 2014, 04:06:35 PM

Yes that's it finished
Giles had a strange notion of escaping from the harbour in a ship by blowing them up with gun powder barrels rolled down the gangway ;D
I can take some more pictures if you are interested?

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Golgotha on November 11, 2014, 01:57:21 AM

Yes indeed more pics would be great - fantastic little build. 

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: FramFramson on November 11, 2014, 02:24:17 AM

Let me go home. (I want to go home.) I want to go home. (Why don't you let me go home?)
This is the worst trip I've ever been on.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Andym on November 12, 2014, 07:01:36 AM

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/20141111_204412_zpszsxxq4gh.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141111_204412_zpszsxxq4gh.jpg.html)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/20141111_204549_zpsqnqbt0uo.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141111_204549_zpsqnqbt0uo.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: gamer Mac on November 12, 2014, 04:13:14 PM

Some more pictures

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/1912_12_11_14_5_08_25_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/1912_12_11_14_5_08_25_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/1912_12_11_14_5_08_25_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/1912_12_11_14_5_08_25_3.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/1912_12_11_14_5_08_25_4.jpg)

Title: Re: Royal Navy Sloop
Post by: Mason on November 12, 2014, 09:23:54 PM

That is a seriously good build, mate.
Bravo.
 8) :-* 8)


Next time tell Giles the story of Guy Fawkes before you start the game.
Not that that would stop him, of course.....