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Miniatures Adventure => Age of the Big Battalions => Topic started by: shandy on 16 April 2015, 09:29:07 PM

Title: Information on napoleonic small boats?
Post by: shandy on 16 April 2015, 09:29:07 PM

Hi!

For my Haitian Revolution project, I'd like to set up scenarios based on amphibious operations. I plan to scratch build or convert small boats but lack information on how they looked. So I'm looking for help on small craft - longboats, landing craft, gunboats etc. Does anyone know of reference material, books etc.?
I'd appreciate any hint!

Cheers
Shandy

Title: Re: Information on napoleonic small boats?
Post by: rumacara on 17 April 2015, 11:38:40 AM

Do please take a look at this idea from Mikeland.

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=77660.0

You can pick up the template on the webpage and modify/expand for the size you want.

Title: Re: Information on napoleonic small boats?
Post by: shandy on 17 April 2015, 12:31:37 PM

Thanks, this is very useful, I've downloaded the templates!
I'd still be interested in how different kinds of boats looked, though.

Title: Re: Information on napoleonic small boats?
Post by: fastolfrus on 17 April 2015, 04:40:04 PM

The Boats of Men of War, WE May 1974, republished 1999

Title: Re: Information on napoleonic small boats?
Post by: shandy on 17 April 2015, 06:51:41 PM

Great, thanks a lot, that is exactly what I need! And I just found a second hand copy for under £5!  :D