"15mm Sampans And Other Boats?" Topic

For you Far East experts . . .

Anyone know how these boats work for 15mm figures? Any experience with their products?

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QUESTION: Who else makes waterline boats with an "Asian" feel, that could fit 15mm figures?

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The ones at the middle of this page are the only ones I've found online, but can't tell what scale they are:

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I'm trying to avoid doing a scratch-build, but I guess I'm always open to that (but as a last resort).

Thanks guys.

CC
PS. There's method to the madness:
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Something like this, but capable of carrying 6-8 or so 15mm figures (on 1/2 inch washers) would be fantastic:

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I guess that, if absolutely necessary, and there are no other reasonable ready-made options, I could eventually make one using this outline as a model:

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This pattern would have to be modified so as to get a square front (bow?):

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For sampans I suggest you hunt through Vietnam ranges and adapt as needed. Not having collected for the period, I'm not sure who has what but I'm betting in the appropriate TMP forum you can get a response.

Thanks. I guess I'll continue the search.

CC

Vulcain has 15-20mm sized sampans that work with 15mm figures (Vietnam era). They might be worth a look. I've got some & they're nice models.

Huw,

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

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These guys seem to have some but they may be kind of large.
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They specify one as a seagoing junk but do not confirm the others are for riverine use.
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Hmm, the source shows they are.

I'd like to find Asian ships ranging in size from about 2 to 8 inches for use with Uncharted Seas.

Could easily use the human fleet rules instead of their western sailing ship style.

Here are some large models, wood craft jigsaw type:

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My wife would love to get a couple of those!

CC

Toyswithpurpose have a slightly wider range than that but they didn't answer my last email.
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I don't like the huge structural gaps, but think they can still be used for something.

This looks nice:

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Try this:

zeitcom.com/majgen/50ship.html

11th ACR,

That is fantastic!

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Thanks a million for that!!!

CC

Here's my attempt at making a Post Apocalyptic Sampan (WIP):

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Guys, think of all the new raiding opportunities that will become available to Post Apocalyptic pirates:

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Dan
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Not being overly impressed by these resin sampans . . .

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. . . I went ahead and made this one, initially planned for post apocalyptic use:

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However, it looks like it would fit better if used with Chinese/Japanese pirates, don't you think?

Anyway, after constant urging from my wife and nephew, I went ahead and painted the boat. It isn't really sealed with anything, just paint.

Is the paint now going to present a problem in making a mould?

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Thanks.

Dan
PS. Now it seems like it would fit best with Chinese/Japanese pirates, don't you think?
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Uh, one of those links is bad. It took me to a "Vietnamese Girls" site.

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I've seen 15mm sanpans. I'll try to remember where.

Does Grumpy miniatures do sampans and junks?

Smokey,

Vietnamese girls? You serious?

Oooops!

Dan

I wish I could give you a manufacturer name, but all I can do is describe the sampans I purchase for my Vietnam collection (as yet unpainted). They are ceramic without a glaze so they will take paint well. They were originally made to decorate planters for banzai trees, but they have flat bottoms and are perfect for 15mm. I bought mine at my local Saturday swap meet, but you may find a garden shop that can point you in the right direction. Richard

Ok. This is what my Post Apocalyptic sampan looks like:

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And this is basically what I want to turn it into:

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Notice the rustic living/cargo area and the tires.

This may be another way to go:

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Got any suggestions?

Thanks,

Dan
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Dan