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Title: 28mm Xebec
Post by: Chris Abbey on April 21, 2021, 04:41:52 PM

(https://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/WebRoot/Namesco/Shops/950003459/MediaGallery/Boats/xebec4.jpg)

This morning I have just finished painting and rigging this model Xebec from Iain Lovecrafts Pirates vs Cthulhu. It's mainly 3D printed, apart from sails, shroud plates, fairleads, cleats etc which I made from tissue paper and MDF.  They are fast, very maneuverable, lots of deck space, five pairs of cannon, shallow draft and designed to be rowed as well as sailed.

(https://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/WebRoot/Namesco/Shops/950003459/MediaGallery/Boats/xebec5.jpg)

As it's a wargames rather than a display model, the rigging is very simplified.

(https://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/WebRoot/Namesco/Shops/950003459/MediaGallery/Boats/Xebec_11.jpg)

The sails are made from Japanese tissue paper and the rigging from 1mm diameter elastic cord.
I've written an article for my hobby blog with lots more photos and details.

http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/Hobby-Blog/Modelling-a-Xebec (http://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/Hobby-Blog/Modelling-a-Xebec)

Title: Re: 28mm Xebec
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on April 21, 2021, 06:38:55 PM

Absolutely brilliant work! Such stunning attention to detail. The setting around it looks great too.

Title: Re: 28mm Xebec
Post by: Hu Rhu on April 22, 2021, 05:11:51 PM

Very noice indeed.  :-*

Title: Re: 28mm Xebec
Post by: Chris Abbey on April 23, 2021, 09:05:31 AM

Thanks,
My next nautical project is Queen Ann's Revenge... a 40 gun galleon. I've got everything printed and undercoated although will need a bit more sea room for her to come about!

Title: Re: 28mm Xebec
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on April 23, 2021, 09:56:46 AM

Looking forward to seeing her.

Title: Re: 28mm Xebec
Post by: WillPhillips on April 23, 2021, 02:47:37 PM

Looks cool and robust enough to stand up to play with your modifications.