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Miniatures Adventure => Pikes, Muskets and Flouncy Shirts => Topic started by: Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers on August 10, 2014, 12:32:18 AM

Title: It's a pirate build for me Ya Haay!! *update 10/09/2014*
Post by: Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers on August 10, 2014, 12:32:18 AM

Hello all,

Getting ready for the big Pirates in September events at our local wargaming club (Nunwading Wargames Association) it is about time my pirates got some sail action!

So out came the foamboard ,balsa and card and let the ship building commence!

I have three kids and three pirate teams so I need three small ships. Starter ships in LOTHS have four guns so I will start with them.

Here are some pictures of the build so far.

(http://i.imgur.com/toCOwnD.jpg)

Having made myself a template I can quickly mass produce the hulls. I then just do some slight modifications to personalise each ship. They each will have a different mast and/or sail arrangement.

I have concentrated on the first ship, a fairly standard topsail schooner rig for a small sloop.

(http://i.imgur.com/ZOTpnq2.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Jm2pBGH.jpg)

The last picture has a Eureka miniatures Turkish pirate on board for scale.

More pictures to follow.

Cheers

Fuzzy

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!!
Post by: Burnt65 on August 10, 2014, 12:44:00 AM

Looks great Fuzzy
Would you be able to share the ship templates?
Burnt

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!!
Post by: Marine0846 on August 10, 2014, 01:12:25 AM

Ship looks great.
Looks to be the perfect size for playing on an average wargame table.

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!!
Post by: folnjir on August 10, 2014, 01:14:54 AM

As the others have said they look great so far. Looking forward to seeing the rest.

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!!
Post by: War In 15MM on August 10, 2014, 05:14:32 AM

That is impressive!  Richard

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!!
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 10, 2014, 06:50:53 AM

They look grand  8)

cheers

James

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!!
Post by: Patrice on August 10, 2014, 07:46:11 AM

Interesting, thank you! Ship hulls curved around the bow are difficult to make.

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!!
Post by: Captain Blood on August 10, 2014, 09:35:58 AM

Great!

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!!
Post by: gamer Mac on August 10, 2014, 09:55:25 AM

Looking good so far :-* :-* :-*
Ideal size for starter ships

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!!
Post by: Captain yapudo on August 10, 2014, 11:14:21 AM

GREAT WORKS....

YO HO A BOTTLE OF RHUM.... ;D

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!!
Post by: Van-Helsing on August 10, 2014, 11:34:30 AM

FANTASTIC!

I shall be watching this thread with interest . . . . .. .

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!!
Post by: Golgotha on August 11, 2014, 11:38:37 PM

Very nifty more please.

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!!
Post by: Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers on August 12, 2014, 10:31:45 PM

Started work on the second hull.
This one has a quarter deck.

(http://i.imgur.com/az43qe5.jpg)

More to follow soon.

Cheers
Fuzzy

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!!
Post by: Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers on August 13, 2014, 01:42:44 PM

Building...building  :)

(http://i.imgur.com/I9irs5q.jpg)


Cheers
Fuzzy

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!! *update 16/8/2014*
Post by: Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers on August 16, 2014, 01:24:51 PM

Hello all a quick update.

I have finished the first two hulls and I will paint them before tackling the sails and rigging etc.

I am taking a short break to put some paint on some figures and recharge the batteries before tackling the final hull.

Cheers
Fuzzy




(http://i.imgur.com/Puo1YaC.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ol8sd9U.jpg)

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!! *update 16/8/2014*
Post by: Malamute on August 16, 2014, 01:33:15 PM

Very nice. Where did you get your ships ornamanets, the wheel etc?

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!! *update 16/8/2014*
Post by: Furt on August 16, 2014, 01:39:09 PM

Quote from: Malamute on August 16, 2014, 01:33:15 PM

Very nice. Where did you get your ships ornamanets, the wheel etc?

Eureka I'd say Nick.

Very nice Fuzzy - pity this is a Mexican thing.  :(

Is there a linky to past events?

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!! *update 16/8/2014*
Post by: Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers on August 16, 2014, 01:59:36 PM

Yes Eureka for the ships rails and wheels and one of the gratings.

My cannons are from Old Glory and Eureka miniatures. My pirate figures are all Old Glory and Eureka.

I have a heap of other bits to add like blocks, anchors etc. which I picked up from a specialist nautical modelling shop in Melbourne called "Float a Boat"

Cheers
Fuzzy

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!! *update 16/8/2014*
Post by: Redmist1122 on August 18, 2014, 03:51:56 AM

I looked on the Eureka web page a didn't find the ship's railing or the wheel. Any assistance would be appreciated.  ???

Thanks.

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!! *update 16/8/2014*
Post by: Furt on August 18, 2014, 04:15:54 AM

Can't find the railing, but the wheel is here

http://eurekamin.com.au/index.php?cPath=87_126_170&sort=3a&page=2

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!! *update 16/8/2014*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 18, 2014, 05:50:36 AM

They look great  :D

cheers

James

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!! *update 16/8/2014*
Post by: Redmist1122 on August 19, 2014, 04:32:53 AM

Furt,
  Thanks for the link, I was looking at the U.S. distributor.

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!! *update 16/8/2014*
Post by: Redmist1122 on August 22, 2014, 07:28:32 AM

I contacted Eureka USA and they have the ship's wheel and a mermaid thingy for the front of the ship...that should be available end of next week. :D

Title: Re: A pirate build Ya Haay!! *update 16/8/2014*
Post by: Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers on August 25, 2014, 01:06:28 PM

Thanks for the nice comments  :D

I am travelling at the moment but will have some more updates soon. I also have the mermaid figure head but haven't decided which ship to put it on yet.

Cheers
Fuzzy

Title: Re: It's a pirate build for me Ya Haay!! *update 02/09/2014*
Post by: Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers on September 02, 2014, 12:25:54 PM

Arrrr! Me hearties and avast!

Back again with an update. The first two boats have completed the major construction work. Now it's the main paint job followed by the rigging and sails.

Enjoy!

(http://i.imgur.com/uYXezFu.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/maOkBi6.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/mpbloVT.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/7Vq8qwy.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/pcmy8nJ.jpg)


Cheers
Fuzzy.  :D

Title: Re: It's a pirate build for me Ya Haay!! *update 02/09/2014*
Post by: Malamute on September 02, 2014, 02:00:48 PM

Coming together nicely, very impressive indeed ;D

Title: Re: It's a pirate build for me Ya Haay!! *update 02/09/2014*
Post by: gamer Mac on September 02, 2014, 05:45:17 PM

Lovely work :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: It's a pirate build for me Ya Haay!! *update 02/09/2014*
Post by: Digits on September 03, 2014, 10:07:56 PM

These are very cool!    Colour me impressed.

Title: Re: It's a pirate build for me Ya Haay!! *update 02/09/2014*
Post by: syrinx0 on September 04, 2014, 02:25:53 AM

Great work. You make it look easy...

Title: Re: It's a pirate build for me Ya Haay!! *update 02/09/2014*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 04, 2014, 06:32:44 AM

Very solid builds (which is of course a must for gaming)  :) 8)

cheers

James

Title: Re: It's a pirate build for me Ya Haay!! *update 02/09/2014*
Post by: tomrommel1 on September 04, 2014, 07:13:31 AM

really nice ships you have there

Title: Re: It's a pirate build for me Ya Haay!! *update 10/09/2014*
Post by: Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers on September 10, 2014, 12:42:09 PM

Quick update.

Two ships all painted and guns added. I am hoping to add the sails before the weekend when we have our big pirate game planned. The ratlines may take a little while as there is a fair bit of work and down the track I may add some more pirate bling like lanterns, anchors etc. but pretty happy with the result thus far.

(http://i.imgur.com/XFQSFx2.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/L58Hjls.jpg)

Cheers
Fuzzy

Title: Re: It's a pirate build for me Ya Haay!! *update 10/09/2014*
Post by: TheWeasel on September 10, 2014, 07:23:31 PM

Excellent work so far! I've been following this thread with some interest, but you definitely have my attention as you move on to the ratlines. They've always been a sticking point on my nautical builds, and I can't wait to see what you use!

Title: Re: It's a pirate build for me Ya Haay!! *update 10/09/2014*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 11, 2014, 08:45:14 AM

Lovely  :D

cheers

James

Title: Re: It's a pirate build for me Ya Haay!! *update 10/09/2014*
Post by: Gutbukkit on September 11, 2014, 08:50:00 AM

Those ships look fantastic, great work. Inspired me to make my own.

Title: Re: It's a pirate build for me Ya Haay!! *update 10/09/2014*
Post by: Digits on September 11, 2014, 12:31:27 PM

Yes, you are making me think I can build my chinese junk myself too.

Title: Re: It's a pirate build for me Ya Haay!! *update 10/09/2014*
Post by: Axebreaker on September 13, 2014, 01:29:08 PM

Well done I say!

Christopher

Title: Re: It's a pirate build for me Ya Haay!! *update 10/09/2014*
Post by: Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers on September 14, 2014, 01:42:43 PM

Digits,

I too want to build a junk for a Chinese pirate crew. I might add it to this thread.

Cheers
Fuzzy

Title: Re: It's a pirate build for me Ya Haay!! *update 10/09/2014*
Post by: Digits on September 14, 2014, 01:47:24 PM

I look forward to seeing it!