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Title: (Commercial) Exploratory Submarine "USS Adrian Benson"
Post by: Things from the Basement on May 11, 2021, 04:10:42 PM

This is more than just another kit. Please read.

Detailed waterline submarine kit for 28mm figures (1:56 scale)
Laser cut 1.6mm and 3mm HDF
Laser engraved details
Removable roof section
Moving hatch
Three magnetized hull sections for easy transport and storage
Kit supplied unassembled and unpainted
Measures approx. L 17-3/4” x W 4” x H 2-1/2” / 450mm x 100mm x 70mm
(without periscope/snorkel)

"USS Adrian Benson" is an exploratory submarine suitable for any Victorian SciFi, Pulp Fiction, or Fantasy/SF game. But there is more to it:

Adrian Benson is a retired submariner in the United States Navy.  He co-hosted the Wargaming Recon podcast.  During his time on the show he appeared in a decade worth of episodes on topics ranging from mental health to naval wargaming.
Tragically he is loosing his fight with cancer at the age of 55.  He will leave behind a wife, daughter, son, and grandson.  His love for tabletop gaming inspired thousands of gamers across the globe.

To keep his spirit alive and remind us of him everytime we are enjoying a game in this kind of setting I created this submarine kit bearing his name.
For each kit sold, $10 will be donated to cancer research.

Farewell, Adrian!

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https://www.thingsfromthebasement.com/store/p874/Exploratory_Submarine_%22USS_Adrian_Benson%22.html (https://www.thingsfromthebasement.com/store/p874/Exploratory_Submarine_%22USS_Adrian_Benson%22.html)

Title: Re: (Commercial) Exploratory Submarine "USS Adrian Benson"
Post by: Things from the Basement on May 12, 2021, 02:24:25 PM

Update:

Adrian passed away on May 11, 2021.

Title: Re: (Commercial) Exploratory Submarine "USS Adrian Benson"
Post by: Macrossmartin on May 12, 2021, 02:54:33 PM

That is a splendid tribute to a man lost to cancer much too young. I applaud your gesture, and I hope this kit will grace many VSF tables.

Title: Re: (Commercial) Exploratory Submarine "USS Adrian Benson"
Post by: Things from the Basement on May 13, 2021, 01:43:13 PM

Quote from: Macrossmartin on May 12, 2021, 02:54:33 PM

That is a splendid tribute to a man lost to cancer much too young. I applaud your gesture, and I hope this kit will grace many VSF tables.

Thank you very much, Macrossmartin!