"Good "starter set" of boats for WW2 coastal actions?" Topic

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taskforce58	25 Aug 2017 7:23 p.m. PST
I've been thinking of getting into WW2 torpedo boat actions but never know what to buy. With the current PTDockyard sale it looks like a good time to start, but I'm quite overwhelmed looking at their extensive offering. What is a good "starter set" of British and German WW2 small crafts?
Joep123	25 Aug 2017 7:56 p.m. PST
Hi TF58; I really enjoyed reading books like Motor Gun Boat (Dog Boat) 658 and Flag Four, detailing Coastal Ops, especially in the Adriatic. Lots of good scenario ideas. I then purchased 4 RN MGBs, a few Vosper MTBs and for the Germans, S-boats, an R-Boat, some FlakLighters and a Trawler. I have the Flaklighter rules and like them.
Bunkermeister	25 Aug 2017 11:31 p.m. PST
link Get two of the Revell Flower Class Corvette in 1/72nd scale. Convert one into a merchant ship. Add the Airfix S-Boat and get started doing coastal battles. Mike Bunkermeister Creek bunkermeister.blogspot.com
21eRegt	26 Aug 2017 6:32 a.m. PST
Joep123 has some good suggestions. For reading I'd add "Battle for the Narrow Seas" for the Channel and North Sea. Great read. link
ptdockyard	26 Aug 2017 6:32 a.m. PST
Hi TF58 The mix that JoeP recommended is a good one. It also depends what theater you are looking to do- a few MAS and Higgins PTs can spice up the Med. A merchant will give everyone something to hunt too. Dave
Rudysnelson	26 Aug 2017 4:06 p.m. PST
We have most info in our rules and scenarios in later magazine articles.
taskforce58	28 Aug 2017 1:24 p.m. PST
Thanks for the suggestions! I just sent out an ordering email to PTdockyard.

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