Pre-Dreadnought Naval Rules?

[yancey5]

Conquistador and Occasional,
Thanks for the information its been helpful.  I kind of had the idea that Micronauts probably were more detailed
due to the price.  Not sure which path I will follow, more detail, smaller engagements or big picture.  Actually I considered some type of engagement like Emden and Sydney or smaller Graf Spee type chases.  I know I'm now beyond the Colonial boundaries, sorry Plynkies!

[Conquistador]

<snip>  Also I just can't afford a whole fleet of micronaughts.

I hear you!  Awesome but pricey in volume.  If you can afford it the price is good for the details/sculpting.

Since naval is lower priority than (1914 - today) aerial gaming, or several land eras I have forces for, or even VSF/Gothic Horror I pretty much settled for 1:6K scale ships for the one era I play...

Gracias,

Glenn

[yancey5]

I have been checking the GHQ ships out, wish Panzerschiffe would include pictures for comparison sake! I'm a bit of glutton for detail which is pointing me in the direction of GHQ, although, I feel the larger scale encounters would be more visually interesting and challenging than a chase scene.  I have been locked into World War One in Africa and Darkest Africa for a while and this seems like a natural follow up to both eras.

[Conquistador]

This might help.


http://jeffsnavy.blogspot.com/2010/07/first-painting-of-panzerschiffes.html

Gracias,

Glenn

[Conquistador]

Or this:

http://theminiaturespage.com/showcase/401291/

Gracias,

Glenn

[Conquistador]

More?  Lots of modified and scratch built - not clear on a quick scroll down scan which if any panzerschiffe

http://aaminis.myfastforum.org/archive/all-my-was-mods-and-repaints-in-one-thread-updated__o_t__t_9319.html

Scroll down to see both manufacturer's ships:

http://dogui.wordpress.com/2008/07/

Panzerschiffe pre-dreadnoughts.

http://colcampbell-shipyard.blogspot.com/2010/06/panzerschiffe-pre-dreadnought-ships.html

See August 14, 2011:

http://jeffsnavy.blogspot.com/

Scroll down for the Fuji, Kagusa, Nisshin...

http://aaminis.myfastforum.org/archive/ijn-battle-of-yellow-sea-rjw__o_t__t_18501.html

And search shapeways while you are at it.

http://www.shapeways.com/search?q=1%2F4800+ship


Gracias,

Glenn

[yancey5]

Conquistador,
thanks for the links, a multitude of info, but it makes the decision process much easier.  Looks like GHQ gets the nod here due to the detail,  although there won't be a grand fleet taking shape.  I plan to attend Cold Wars in March with intention to check Panzerschiffe for options.  Thanks again for the info!!!  Aren't these forums great!!

[Conquistador]

It's seldom I get to help with naval project but research is what I do professionally so it was my pleasure to provide the information.

Gracias,

Glenn

[yancey5]

Its been a pleasure, thanks again for all your help, it saves from  operating in the dark!
Gracias!

[former user]

I would like to join in saying THX
I had questions about exactly this topic and found this thread that fitted precisely
Also, pending a special naval wargaming board, I agree to the concept that it fits here best

please let me add the question - where do I get GHQ Micronauts or Panzerschiffe in Europe?

[Plynkes]

Also, pending a special naval wargaming board, I agree to the concept that it fits here best

No, "Other Adventures" is really the right place for this kind of stuff in future.

[Conquistador]

No, "Other Adventures" is really the right place for this kind of stuff in future.

Noted.  

"Other" is the probably best place on LAF (which is "land based games" centric without a doubt,) for naval and aerial enthusiast since LAF is not completely temporal divided or based site like some (more so than LAF was originally true enough,) but more thematic.  

Aerial War Gaming  (being "younger" in history) might be suitable (based on the times of the technology/wars)   for the WW1, Interwar, WW2, and Post WW2 and Modern boards IMNSHO but the Moderators, in mass,   have not explicitly stated (other than here) that to my knowledge.  

Gracias,

Glenn

[Suntzu777]

You could have a look at "Coaling Stations" available from wargamesvault/rpgnow as a pdf

Rob

[fastolfrus]

No, "Other Adventures" is really the right place for this kind of stuff in future.

Why not just put in a child board for anything colonial that floats your boat?

[Conquistador]

Never mind, misread year on rules on webpage.