Yesterday I managed to do several hour’s work on the PORTABLE WARGAME COMPENDIUM … but as I didn’t want to overdo things, I decided to begin work on some ship models to go with my FUNNY LITTLE WARS/PORTABLE WARGAME figures.
I used a couple of wooden ship models that I bought a few year ago (they were kits for making models of the RMS Titanic) as the basis of the hulls.
I cut them down to a length of 4-inches/10cm, filled in a gap in the upper deck with some spare wood, and shaped the stern. The resulting hulls looked like this:
I’m not quite sure what the models will eventually look like, but I suspect that they will resemble a couple of my previous model ships.
There is nothing like having your hands busy to distract the mind, and you end up with a tangible result!
ReplyDeleteRoss Mac,
DeleteI do find working on my models very therapeutic … and I hope that is aiding my recovery from COVID.
All the best,
Bob
A good start there Bob I do love the simplicity of your previous ships:).
ReplyDeleteSteve J.,
DeleteCheers! My previous models have been very robust, and keeping them as simple as possible helps to ensure that they are.
All the best,
Bob
Bob - a great idea to have something different so that keep your interest up through variety. As a couple of suggestions, what about either a WW1 style Monitor like HMS Terror https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Terror_(I03) - great for supporting shore landings. Or for a completely different style, a simplified central breastwork battleship like HMS Alexandria: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Alexandra_(1875)?
ReplyDeleteIan Dury,
DeleteThanks for the suggestions. I think that the models will end up looking like a couple of French coastal defence ironclads built in the 1890s.
All the best,
Bob
I like your take on ships. There's a level of abstraction to the detail, but they are still attractive models. Your choice of colour brings them together nicely.
ReplyDeleteHorridperson,
DeleteCheers! They are examples of what I call my ‘cartoon ships’. In other words, the main features of the design are somewhat exaggerated yet the end result remains recognisable.
All the best,
Bob
Hello there Bob,
ReplyDeleteI remember that Titanic kit - and very useful it is as well! I think I may have a couple kicking around somewhere. I am looking forward to seeing some French style coastal defence types and suspect that there is a cunning plan afoot….
All the best,
DC
David,
DeleteI think that I bought the entire stock of Titanic kits from at least three branches of Hobbycraft … and they have served me well.
The models are going to resemble a mixture of a couple of French ironclad designs from the 1880s and 1890s … and I hope that they’ll look alright by the time they are finished and painted.
All the best,
Bob