's first experience with 1:4800 scale naval models.
We're Casting Off Into Troubled Waters Today, With the Announcement of a Brand-New Game & Miniatures Line! Introducing Cruel Seas!
The giant battleships and vast carriers, some still in service 60 years on, are striking reminders of the clash of navies in the drama that was the Second World War. Ships with magnificent names and service are remembered today, mainly with affection and often in awe. The Bismarck, Yamato, Ark Royal, Warspite, Hornet, Missouri, just a few names of capital ships that will live on in legend. And so they should, they were huge vessels bristling with weaponry and capable of enormous destructive power, ships that earned their famous names by deeds.
There was another type of vessel which also served. They were not launched to cheering crowds by presidents' wives or monarchs or chancellors; they carried no name, but only a number, and few if any are remembered now. Indeed, almost all of them have disappeared forever, as have their brave skillful crews who not only had to fight the cruel seas but an active and dangerous enemy.
These are the midget ships, the motor-torpedo boats, the minelayers, the minesweepers, the S-boats, the R-boats, the light destroyers, the armed barges, the flack ships, the armed trawlers and Mas boats, the PT-boats, the landing ships, and all manner of strange and wonderful small ships that made up the coastal forces of the main belligerents in WWII.
Cruel Seas
In Cruel Seas, you take on the role of a naval crew manning their fragile coastal craft as they head out day and night to take on both the sea and the enemy.
Command your flotilla of small ships as they head out to attack a convoy, drop off commandos for a behind-the-lines mission, or task them with one of the other myriads of missions this small and versatile craft would perform.
Be it the coastal waters of England or across the Channel to France, on to the Mediterranean waters or on further to the vast island chains of the Pacific, Cruel Seas will ensure your small ships see plenty of adrenaline-fueled action.
Available in Stores December 2018!
Special-Edition Miniature
"Das Boot" U-Boat conning tower – available with the limited-edition book, standard-edition book, and the starter set.
Limited Edition
Key features:
£75.00 GBP (£120.00 GBP)
Only 200 available
Hardback book with slipcase
Unique special-edition "Das Boot" miniature
All signed by John Stallard
Standard Edition
Key features:
£20.00 GBP (£32.00 GBP)
First pre-orders signed by John Stallard
Softback book
Unique special-edition "Das Boot" miniature
Starter Set
Key features:
£50.00 GBP (£80.00 GBP)
A4 softback rulebook
A4 quick start guide with painting guides and flags
3 x plastic early Vosper motor torpedo boats
3 x plastic late Vosper motor torpedo boats
2 x plastic S-38 E-boats
2 x plastic armored S-100 E-boats
1 x plastic torpedo markers sprue
1 x plastic plume markers sprue
1 x A0 double-sided battle mat
3 x die-cut punchboards (islands, sandbars, rulers, mines markers, game tokens, lighthouse, aircraft, etc.)
Ship datacards for early and late Vosper MTBs, S-boats, and merchant/tanker
Small, medium and large wake sheets
2 x sets of fleet dice (Royal Navy and Kriegsmarine)
1 x set of game dice
Unique special-edition "Das Boot" miniature
