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Miniatures Adventure => Post-Apocalyptic Tales => Topic started by: roadskare63 on August 28, 2018, 02:51:21 AM

Title: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: roadskare63 on August 28, 2018, 02:51:21 AM
Hi all,
back again with a new project. I figure this would fare well in either post apoc or pulp.

In a post apocalyptic time, even river dwellers need transport and protection. This scratch built piece is constructed from cardboard, foam core, wooden dowels, straws, craft sticks, twine, wire bitz, model car engines, toy car tires, a t-shirt cut down for the deck canopy, paint, time and love.

This unit is a self propelled barge, powered by twin engines with a v-drive....has a moderate hold, or if desired, a deck, the skiff can be used with or without the pilot house. the hold can be used as cover for attacks...or crates can be utilized on the deck to provide cover. there is an open upper deck to the pilot house as well. i'm sure guns can be mounted ...and the canopy is removable as well.

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Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: roadskare63 on August 28, 2018, 02:54:50 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/5sGIBdE.jpg)
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Let me know what you all think of her....she may NOT be pretty....but she'll get u up/down river with the quickness!!
Cheers,
Carl
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: lethallee61 on August 28, 2018, 03:06:00 AM
That is a lovely piece of construction. Very realistic looking and beautifully weathered.

That Chaos Warrior gets around though. He's popped up in a number of different threads on LAF  ;D
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: clanmac on August 28, 2018, 03:20:38 AM
Love this. The engines and ropes are particularly good. Great weathering.
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: Terry37 on August 28, 2018, 03:59:39 AM
Impressive and exceptionally well detailed!

Terry
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: Sinewgrab on August 28, 2018, 04:48:00 AM
Now that is an inspiring bit of kit.  Well done, sir.
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: War Monkey on August 28, 2018, 06:43:54 AM
Nice set up, reminds me of a project that I had been working on, that I have been neglecting and need to get back to it soon.
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 28, 2018, 06:46:09 AM
I like the finish and the modularity  :)
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: Braz on August 28, 2018, 07:09:54 AM
Really nice. Love the modularity.
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on August 28, 2018, 08:46:44 AM
Interesting multipurpose piece of kit.

Nice job.
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: Andym on August 28, 2018, 09:00:14 AM
Lovely wee boat! 8)

That Chaos Warrior gets around though. He's popped up in a number of different threads on LAF  ;D

It’s clearly a barge devoted to Nurgle! ;)........either that or it’s devoted to one of the minor chaos gods no one hears about! A barge for the Barge God!......otherwise known as Boaty Mcboatface, ;)
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: Daeothar on August 28, 2018, 09:00:33 AM
Awesome build 8)

I can see this having so much use, in a whole range of different settings apart from post-apoc. It would not look out of place on a 40K table, or Necromunda for instance. But it might be just as suited for Ion Age or even Warmachine.

Great stuff, sir!

That Chaos Warrior gets around though. He's popped up in a number of different threads on LAF  ;D

We call him Waldo...  lol
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: Suber on August 28, 2018, 04:18:17 PM
I really like it a lot, it's quite inspirational. Very cool and, as others said, repurposable.

It’s clearly a barge devoted to Nurgle! ;)........either that or it’s devoted to one of the minor chaos gods no one hears about! A barge for the Barge God!......otherwise known as Boaty Mcboatface, ;)

 lol lol lol
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: roadskare63 on August 28, 2018, 06:24:18 PM
Hey Thank You All!!.....You guys are GREAT!!

I really enjoyed this project...I'll post pre weathered pics in a day or so...factory fresh right off the assembly line....and i think I WILL name that chaos warrior  Waldo!! :D
Ciao4niao,
Carl
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: Askellad on August 28, 2018, 08:02:05 PM
Already in love! A coup de foudre
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: roadskare63 on September 06, 2018, 05:27:12 AM
Here are the pics of the battle barge BEFORE I weathered it....clean off the assembly line........
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Cheers,
Carl
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: vodkafan on September 08, 2018, 02:34:54 PM
Good idea very useful.
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: gamer Mac on September 08, 2018, 02:44:35 PM
Very original build :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Not sure what I would use one for but I want one ???
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: Dr Mathias on September 08, 2018, 08:02:26 PM
Very cool, I like the canopy idea a lot. Reminds me of the vintage engravings and photos of Darkest Africa steamers.
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: roadskare63 on September 09, 2018, 04:57:13 AM
Thanks guys, it was a super fun build. I initially thought of post apoc river survival....BUT the "darkest Africa" is an awesome thought too!!....makes ya go pulp with it for sure eh? ??? ;)
Cheers,
Carl
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: Easy E on September 11, 2018, 12:00:39 AM
I love this.  great build and I love the sails.   

I would use it for my Gorkamorka Mod called Da Deff Islandz.  if you have the rules for Gorkamorka, you can play this boat based version. 

http://gorkamorka.co.uk/experimental/orktober-user-contribs-da-deff-islands/ (http://gorkamorka.co.uk/experimental/orktober-user-contribs-da-deff-islands/)

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Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: roadskare63 on September 17, 2018, 09:05:34 PM
Hey there Easy E!!  Thanks and Cool on the gorkamorka link ;)
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: Bullshott on September 17, 2018, 09:17:22 PM
Nice work. I like the idea of river-borne post apoc   :)
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: War Monkey on September 18, 2018, 04:33:52 AM
Was thinking how well that would work as a weapons platform in Twilight 2000 RPG, using the "Pirates of the Vistula" riverine combat rules.
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: roadskare63 on September 19, 2018, 02:55:35 AM
Thanx guys!!....and I just looled up Twilight 2000 RPG, using the "Pirates of the Vistula"....pretty neat!!
Cheers,
Carl
Title: Re: 28mm self propelled battle barge/river skiff
Post by: War Monkey on September 19, 2018, 07:01:42 AM
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Thanx guys!!....and I just looled up Twilight 2000 RPG, using the "Pirates of the Vistula"....pretty neat!!
Cheers,

As soon as funds are freed up, I have plans for a modular terrain board with ideas of doing several rivers intersecting and a larger more open water tiles as well.