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Title: The Argo 28mm
Post by: Melnibonean on 26 December 2014, 03:08:44 AM
Greetings folks,

I made a model of the Argo for a few demo/participation games in Melbourne for 2015. I stole the idea from a blog that I saw whilst looking for reference material. I used the Revel 1/72 Viking Longship as the basis of the model and added a bit of plasticard and half a ton of miliput. As this is a wargaming model I did't add any rigging or a full sail in order to make it easier for moving figures on deck.

The game will be Jason & The Argonauts using Crooked Dice's 7th Voyage. It will involve a long 12' x 4' table with the ship sailing between islands with the crew needing to overcome dangerous obstacles and foes along the way.

For more photos and details on how I built the ship see my blog: http://this28mmlife.blogspot.com.au/

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/ikhemm/Argo_12_zps240de5fb.jpg) (http://s246.photobucket.com/user/ikhemm/media/Argo_12_zps240de5fb.jpg.html)

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/ikhemm/Argo_13_zps3d4e5169.jpg) (http://s246.photobucket.com/user/ikhemm/media/Argo_13_zps3d4e5169.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Argo 28mm
Post by: von Lucky on 26 December 2014, 06:23:19 AM
Lovely. I am looking forward to seeing this beauty up close.
Title: Re: The Argo 28mm
Post by: Mason on 26 December 2014, 06:37:37 AM
She's a beauty!
 :-*

Title: Re: The Argo 28mm
Post by: Suber on 26 December 2014, 07:48:27 AM
Wooow! That's beautiful! :o :-*
Title: Re: The Argo 28mm
Post by: Vanvlak on 26 December 2014, 07:57:41 AM
Very nice, and a drastic change from the Viking ship!
Title: Re: The Argo 28mm
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 26 December 2014, 08:01:12 AM
I like that  8) 8)

You said you got the idea from another blog but do you know where they got their inspiration from?

cheers

James
Title: Re: The Argo 28mm
Post by: Captain Blood on 26 December 2014, 09:55:03 AM
Very nicely modelled  :-*
Title: Re: The Argo 28mm
Post by: Melnibonean on 26 December 2014, 11:12:24 AM
Thanks for all the positive feedback. Half way through all the sanding it definitely became a labour of love.

Quote from: jimbibbly on 26 December 2014, 08:01:12 AM
You said you got the idea from another blog but do you know where they got their inspiration from?

cheers

James

I have no idea. I just looked at the pictures.  ;D
Title: Re: The Argo 28mm
Post by: Sterling Moose on 26 December 2014, 11:47:41 AM
Excellent job!!  Looking forward to seeing the AAR.
Title: Re: The Argo 28mm
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 26 December 2014, 12:03:15 PM
Quote from: Melnibonean on 26 December 2014, 11:12:24 AM
I have no idea. I just looked at the pictures.  ;D

 lol lol
Title: Re: The Argo 28mm
Post by: Ray Rivers on 26 December 2014, 12:10:42 PM
Stunning!

Really great work.  :-*
Title: Re: The Argo 28mm
Post by: white knight on 26 December 2014, 12:33:33 PM
That's amazing! It's practically a whole new model.  :-*
Title: Re: The Argo 28mm
Post by: FramFramson on 26 December 2014, 06:27:33 PM
Very smooth conversion!
Title: Re: The Argo 28mm
Post by: Vermis on 26 December 2014, 07:50:08 PM
 :-* That's a bit special.

Quote from: Melnibonean on 26 December 2014, 03:08:44 AM
I used the Revel 1/72 Viking Longship as the basis of the model and added a bit of plasticard and half a ton of miliput.

 :D :D :D
Title: Re: The Argo 28mm
Post by: warburton on 26 December 2014, 08:48:30 PM
Great work!
Title: Re: The Argo 28mm
Post by: carlos marighela on 26 December 2014, 09:43:14 PM
Lovely work!
Title: Re: The Argo 28mm
Post by: fastolfrus on 26 December 2014, 11:35:45 PM
Looks good.

The long table with islands is reminiscent of Don Featherstone's idea of several small tables as islands and sailing between them on a "plant-pot stand" or tall stool.

Will you be posting pics of the islands and hazards too?