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Title: My 28mm Navy
Post by: Johnnytodd on 15 March 2013, 08:49:14 PM
Here's my latest scratchbuild - 26ft motor whaleboat - not the sexiest boat but useful for skirmish games.

(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/001_zps8866b074.jpg)

(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/004_zps1f010fab.jpg)

I didn't have a measured drawing so I just worked from photos like this one:

(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/IMG_2553_zpsc98d3419.jpg)

Title: Re: My 28mm Navy
Post by: Blackwolf on 15 March 2013, 08:50:30 PM
That is magnificent :-*
Title: Re: My 28mm Navy
Post by: cdm on 15 March 2013, 09:22:14 PM
That is fantastic work. I'd almost want to paint it in bright colours and show it off than the real grey paint job :)
Title: Re: My 28mm Navy
Post by: Eric the Shed on 15 March 2013, 09:23:25 PM
Wow..
Title: Re: My 28mm Navy
Post by: Mainly28s on 15 March 2013, 09:52:26 PM
Sweet ride!
Title: Re: My 28mm Navy
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 15 March 2013, 10:21:53 PM
Very nice  8)

Is that mainly 0.8/1mm plywood that you're using?

cheers

James
Title: Re: My 28mm Navy
Post by: Johnnytodd on 15 March 2013, 11:00:09 PM
Quote from: jimbibbly on 15 March 2013, 10:21:53 PM
Very nice  8)

Is that mainly 0.8/1mm plywood that you're using?

cheers

James

Yes,  .8mm = I dip small strips in a glass of boiling (microwave) water and they bend like Beckham !  The slatted floor comes pre-cut in basswood sheet.
Title: Re: My 28mm Navy
Post by: War In 15MM on 16 March 2013, 12:02:02 AM
Great work!  Richard
Title: Re: My 28mm Navy
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 16 March 2013, 08:30:37 AM
Quote from: Johnnytodd on 15 March 2013, 11:00:09 PM
Yes,  .8mm = I dip small strips in a glass of boiling (microwave) water and they bend like Beckham !  The slatted floor comes pre-cut in basswood sheet.

Thanks for the answer  :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: My 28mm Navy
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on 16 March 2013, 09:59:13 AM
Quote from: Johnnytodd on 15 March 2013, 11:00:09 PM
Yes,  .8mm = I dip small strips in a glass of boiling (microwave) water and they bend like Beckham !  The slatted floor comes pre-cut in basswood sheet.

I can imagine myself needed a new library of swear words.......great work, very impressed.
Title: Re: My 28mm Navy
Post by: Drachenklinge on 16 March 2013, 05:47:29 PM
awesome maritime stuff!

I also would have painted it in more brighter colors, maybe even some simple wooden-colors, shiny finish ... however, most likely that wouldn't have looked like that military-style of yours.

either way: very well done!

best wishes
DK
Title: Re: My 28mm Navy
Post by: Marine0846 on 17 March 2013, 02:06:28 AM
So nice, love it.
Thank you for sharing your great work.
Title: Re: My 28mm Navy
Post by: Captain Blood on 17 March 2013, 10:28:40 AM
Superb  :-*