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Personal logo Grelber Supporting Member of TMP writes:

Back in the '60s, Radio Canada International had a series of half hour shows called "The Rum Runners" about smuggling liquor across the border during Prohibition. If you'd like something to listen to while painting your boats and gangsters, you can find it here: link

WARNING: May contain scenario ideas.

Grelber


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Personal logo The Virtual Armchair General Sponsoring Member of TMP of The Virtual Armchair General writes:

From master ship builder Bob First, TVAG has received a flotilla of new, smaller 28mm models perfect for wargames use. Gangster "Rum Runner" games, WW II secret missions, or Lovecraftian fishing trips to dangle bait above Deep Ones, these waterline vessels (mostly about a foot long) will work on any gaming table. And, best of all, the most expensive is only $50.00 USD, plus postage and boxing (which vary with the length, height and weight of each model, but running around $25.00 USD each).

As before, all models are made of cut-pine hulls, fully painted, and detailed with color-printed details plus masts and rigging. If desired, weapons and additional fittings can be added from The Houston Collection.

In no special order, here are the new models now available:

Coastal Freighter #1

Coastal Freighter #1

Trawler #1

Trawler #1

Trawler #2

Trawler #2

Small Brig Rig

Small Brig Rig

Patrol Boat #1

Patrol Boat #1

Patrol Boat #2

Patrol Boat #2

Which comes with separate models of a 3-pdr cannon and a Vickers-Maxim MG.

And, finally, a Chris Craft inboard motor boat to serve as a small dispatch boat or bootlegger's liquor carrier (or a "black").

Chris Craft

To see more photos of each of these, their sizes, etc., visit the 'Rum Runners!' page.

Cheers!