| Ben Walton | 02 May 2013 10:43 a.m. PST |
Bit of an update for my Napoleonic and revolutionary wars royal navy fleet. I've mostly been painting 74'S so rather than just post lots of the same ship I thought id show the whole fleet as it currently stands. As well as 74's I've also been painting some gun boats (yes you can get them in 1:2400), ships boats, floating batteries, a Martello tower and a light house. The ships and boats are all Tumbling dice the light house and Martello tower are from Figure head.The small boats and defences are all going to be featuring in my blockade campaign.
vtsaogames | 02 May 2013 10:49 a.m. PST |
Very nice. How do you do the water on the table? |
| Ben Walton | 02 May 2013 10:57 a.m. PST |
Thanks I've been meaning to write a how to for the sea board for a very long time now…. Basically stippled glue and paint mix (I use copydex it's nice and thick) painted with gloss tile paint then washed with black then a good dry brush. |
| 45thdiv | 02 May 2013 11:10 a.m. PST |
That looks great. What rules are you using? |
| Ben Walton | 02 May 2013 11:49 a.m. PST |
Thanks 45thdiv, im using signal close action fast play with a few tweaks and extra rules for strength of wind and point of sail ect |
| ataulfo | 02 May 2013 12:07 p.m. PST |
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| ataulfo | 02 May 2013 12:09 p.m. PST |
Great ideas for the The Lakes |
| Ben Walton | 02 May 2013 1:38 p.m. PST |
Thanks ataulfo glad you like them. I have got a few cuters, brigs and sloops ready to fly the stars and stripes. Cant seem to find any sooners I this scale though wich I will be needing for the great lakes |
| Mako11 | 02 May 2013 1:54 p.m. PST |
Looks very nice. I ran a similar game, years ago, in 1/2000th scale, and it was a fun scenario. Your terrain looks far better though. |
| whitejamest | 02 May 2013 2:05 p.m. PST |
I love these shots Ben, thanks for posting these! – James |
| devsdoc | 02 May 2013 6:00 p.m. PST |
Ben,
Lovly ships, great photos, beautiful scenery. I'll stick to 1-1200 thank you.
be safe
Rory |
 McKinstry   | 02 May 2013 6:08 p.m. PST |
Great stuff and I love seeing 1/2400 displayed that way. |
| Volunteer | 02 May 2013 10:03 p.m. PST |
Beautiful Ben! Truly! Finally the secret of your sea! Although It would be nice to have more detail. What are you using for the base? Your island terrain is really nice. Are they carved styrofoam? It all looks great together.
Regards,
Vol |
| Ben Walton | 03 May 2013 11:38 a.m. PST |
Thanks guys, I'm glad you like the pictures :) ive got some catching up to do with painting French ships now or there are going to be a few very lopsided battle. Yup your right vol its carved blue foam |
| Timmo uk | 03 May 2013 12:28 p.m. PST |
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| Ben Walton | 06 May 2013 11:59 a.m. PST |
Thanks Timmo uk, glad you liked them. |
| Volunteer | 06 May 2013 10:22 p.m. PST |
Ben, what do you use to carve the foam with, a hot knife? The cliff faces look really good. |
| Ben Walton | 07 May 2013 5:36 a.m. PST |
Hi Vol Thanks, I just use a normal craft knife and sort of hack at it, seams to wourk ok |
| devsdoc | 07 May 2013 12:27 p.m. PST |
I have a Stanley Knife (Box knife in USA)which has a long saw like blade. I saw away, making a mess all around but end up with a cliff.
Be safe
Rory |
