"1/1200 Straw Poll" Topic

Do people prefer their ships with ports closed or ports open and guns run out?

I notice Langton has withdrawn a number of the 'ports closed' versions (notably Victory) but I assumed that this was because they sold more, the mould had worn out and they had not yet invested in a new one.

I'd prefer them run out, if I had that option.

Most aren't available like that.

Langton tend to do both, although GHQ, Skytrex & Navwar just do them run in. The new Henry Turner ones are run out.

Personally I prefer them run in with ports closed as this would be the normal position 99% of the time and even when in battle, it would be quite common for only one side to be run out.

Run out please.

I paid the extra for Rod Langton's ships with them. He said the extra cost was because the moulds did not last as long.
Well worth the extra pennies.

Have fun.

Run in to match my existing ships, from Red Eagle Miniatures (the ex Skytrex range). Very good for the price.

Run out wherever possible

I like having a mixture of closed and open ports. The Langton book suggests that the end of the cannon barrels be painted with a touch of light gray paint, like the old portraits of ships. When done that way, the look on the table can be quite impressive.
BWW

I agree with the idea of mixing them.

I can see that "run out" will increase wear on the RTV molds but, having the option is nice.

I like the port lids closed myself. 😀

I make that 4 all so far – interesting!

Closed.

Open.

My collection is entirely comprised of models with the guns in, so that is my preference going forward. Also in 1/1200 if the guns are going to be anything like in scale, they're basically the size of pins.

I prefer the look of ships with the guns run out. But I hate painting them.

I like having the choice.

- Ix

6.5 vs 5.5 – seems Langton's decision to go with both is the right answer so far….

Run out.

Ports closed, guns in.