Who makes 28mm steam ships?

[Rob_bresnen]

I appreciate all of the posts. While I did ask about manufactures boats I am, as it happens, just as interested in the home made scratch built variety. I am getting inspired to make my own, and the Gary Chalk plans might be a useful starting point, although that sarrissa one is also catching my eye...

In short, please continue to suggest ideas, even if they are scratch built, as I am undecided.

[Billchuck]

Last Stand Dan has several ships available.

http://laststanddan.blogspot.com/2017/02/the-last-stand-dan-boatyard-boat.html?m=0

[tin shed gamer]

Rob,

Since your open to ideas,
 pop a few pictures in your thread of what you had in mind and I'll build one,and run a thread on how too. As my son hasn't a specific design in mind and quite frankly it'll cure the massive bout of CBA, I get when I'm using my spare time.
It should help you decide on your preferred route if nothing else(plus I'd not have to do any research😉)
Another side-tracking possibility ,Have a word with Simon at 1st corps. As the air boats were 90% moulded last time I spoke to him. These will take a 4-5 25mm round bases quite happily.(a little late for some as they're circa 1910-30 but definitely different and easier to store.)

Mark.

[flatpack]

John
I would love a copy of the Gary Chalk plans if that is possible.
Many thanks

[flatpack]

Rob
Thanks for bringing this subject up, as it’s all about having fun, be it making your own, or buying an mdf one and using it. Saying that, I haven’t seen an mdf one made and used on the forum yet.
I have started to go down the road of gathering items to scratch build some type of paddle steamer. I’ve even invested cash in a couple of water wheels in mdf from Blotz, that I thought I could mount either side of the hull.
One thing I can’t find in the uk, is suppliers of funnels, steps, doors, ships wheels, mounted guns etc, for ships in 28mm scale. I’ve seen adverts for companies in the US but nothing in the UK. Any help on this subject would be willingly accepted.

[JBaumal]

Hi Rob, hope all is well. You've started an interesting thread with some awesome replies! My favorite steamboat, paddle boat, gunboat, and dhow mfgr's is Last Stand Dan. Check out his website for the various models and prices. He'll even make something custom for you. Great durable models at affordable prices made for war gaming by a Wargamer. Check out my blog too for pics of his Dhows, gunboats, and paddle boats in action.
Cheers,
JB

http://laststanddan.blogspot.com

http://sgtguinness.blogspot.com

[Hammers]

This is my scratch build, if it is of any help:



Full thread here:

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=29611.315

[Jonas]

Very nice thread!

[JBaumal]

The new Lucas Class (Model 1900) Gunboat has arrived!

Dan from Last Stand Dan's Boatyard and blog has designed and completed building the first production run of his newest design the Lucas (L) Class (M1900) Gunboat. This model can be used for the late 1800's into the early 1900's depending on the paint scheme and weaponry. It's a great model with plenty of diversity. I think it can be used in multiple theaters and time periods. I've got to get me one of these gunboats ASAP! I can see this boat doing duty from the Nile, to the Med, to the Yangtze, and beyond.....

Here's the link to Last Stand Dan's Bostyard page.
http://laststanddan.blogspot.com/2017/02/the-last-stand-dan-boatyard-boat.html?m=0

More pics on my blog.
http://sgtguinness.blogspot.com/2017/12/new-l-class-m1900-gunboat-arrives.html?m=1

This is an great thread. I love gunboats and have seen some really awesome ones posted in this thread.

Cheers,
JB

[JBaumal]

Hammers, That boat is absolutely incredible! You are a master model maker sir. What material did you use for the canvas and what did you use for the funnel top?
Happy New Years.
Cheers,
JB

[Hammers]

Thank you!

The canvas: a pair of old boxer shorts
The funnel top: 0.8 mm sheet plastic wrapped around a wood dovel and cut to the shape of a crown.

Much of the build process is in the thread.

[Overlord]

My steamer was based on the Gary Chalk plans, but got bigger.....

Almost completed model:


The final finished steamer: HMS Bluebottle commanded by Major Denis Bloodnok, coward and bar


Some details of the build can be found here: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=36607.30

[Duke Donald]

What a great thread! A number of these steam ships are amazing even if Hammer's is my favourite.

[Hammers]

What a great thread! A number of these steam ships are amazing even if Hammer's is my favourite.

Before you up yourr mind you should take a look at Admiral Benbow’s barky. His is what inspired me.

[Alcide Nikopol]

Miniature Building Authority also make a rather nice steamboat.