Minairons Early Galleon model in 1/600 modelled as a Spanish Treasure Ship.
Resin hull with white metal masts, sails and accessories, on a 100x44mm base for the upcoming "Oak & Iron" game from Firelock Games.
Well detailed wargame model. The resin cast hull was very clean without any air bubbles or missing detail. Sails and accessories are well done as are the masts,
but the metal used is far too soft and pliable. Great for the sails but the masts give real problems with rigidity when trying to fix rope lines (which at this scale are obligatory), hence the baggy appearance of some of my running rigging.
Rigging here is done with 3 different thicknesses of monofilament nylon thread and the ratlines are trimmed from nylon insect netting. Base is painted and varnished "papier-mâché".
The Minairons model is pretty good value for it's €16 and would make a very good wargame model if the mast issue is sorted out. She is not as finely detailed as the smaller 1/1200 Rod Langton offerings, (which are a class above anything else anyway), but compares favourably with the Peter Pig range and the old Airfix/Heller plastic kits. Hopefully the Firelock "Oak & Iron" ships are similarly sized and as well detailed.