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Post by josta59 on Feb 20, 2023 11:46:46 GMT -5
Question for you modelers. I've been thinking for a while how fun it would be to run a gaming scenario on the deck of a warship, like naval operators vs pirates. But I can never find warships in the range of 1:150 to 1:160 that would work with my 10mm figures. Have any of you seen N-gauge warships?
Also wondering if you've seen mass-produced warships in the 1:100 (15mm) scale that are affordable. Maybe something related to Team Yankee or Flames of War that I'm just not seeing out there?
Lastly, have you ever seen a miniatures game run on the deck of a warship? Sure seems fun.
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Post by chromdome35 on Feb 20, 2023 12:13:28 GMT -5
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Post by Whiterook on Feb 20, 2023 19:24:48 GMT -5
Question for you modelers. I've been thinking for a while how fun it would be to run a gaming scenario on the deck of a warship, like naval operators vs pirates. But I can never find warships in the range of 1:150 to 1:160 that would work with my 10mm figures. Have any of you seen N-gauge warships? Also wondering if you've seen mass-produced warships in the 1:100 (15mm) scale that are affordable. Maybe something related to Team Yankee or Flames of War that I'm just not seeing out there? Lastly, have you ever seen a miniatures game run on the deck of a warship? Sure seems fun. Hmmmm…cool question. Off the top of my head for N-Guage, for a destroyer, I would estimate that you’re talking about a 12” long ship; a carrier, 18”. In that scale, the typical 1:800 modeling scale kit would likely be the perfect size… see my USS America Aircraft Carrier, which was 1:800. For model kits, in5ink the closest you might get to 1:160 would be 1/72… nit sure the length that would be but a carrier would be about 10”…I think??? 15mm warships are relatively easy to get… Axis & Allies Miniatures: War at Sea (plastic minis), which are out of print but all over eBay. I think you could find metal minis in or close to that scale from several manufacturers, Old Glory I believe would be the best bet….but if it were me, I’d go with A&AM:WaS! For the third question, yes! …UBOOT, which I own. It has a cutaway submarine that you move your miniatures through! Even has an app for your cell phone for the periscope! Scales can be so bloody tricky… just when I think I’ve got it nailed down, I’ll see a conversation like this  Scott wasn’t far off… 15mm would be at the 1:120 scale… a typical 15mm miniature ship length depends on what type of ship, as an aircraft carrier would be around 2” to 3” long, depending on nationality, whereas a destroyer or sub would be about an inch. Yet in scale modeling, 1/125 scale equates to 10’-5”! Haw can that be? …I have no frickin’ clue    |
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Post by josta59 on Feb 21, 2023 10:39:17 GMT -5
True, but smaller ships have been modeled at 1:100, especially by Arkmodel. They're very expensive because they're remote control and meant to be floated. They look really cool! I wish they would make cheaper, non-RC versions. arkmodel-shop.com/collections/warship/1-100 |
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Post by josta59 on Feb 21, 2023 10:50:31 GMT -5
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Post by Whiterook on Feb 21, 2023 13:22:31 GMT -5
WOW, I had no idea those existed!!! You know, I think the prices is waaaaaaaaaaay out of whack! Basically, what I am seeing is, a model that is akin to, and put together like plastic model kit... but in card stock. I think it interesting that they don't denote card stock, nor what gauge. The thin for me is, it takes a LOT for a plastic model kit manufacturer to design and then extrude sprue-bound pieces. This is basically printed on card...yeah, there's some of the same design work that's similar to what's done in plastic model kits but, they only need to print them on high-res printers, versus spitting out hard plastic! I would say $30 to 40 is fair, but I'm just a regular schmoo. |
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Post by josta59 on Feb 21, 2023 13:36:55 GMT -5
WOW, I had no idea those existed!!! You know, I think the prices is waaaaaaaaaaay out of whack! Basically, what I am seeing is, a model that is akin to, and put together like plastic model kit... but in card stock. I think it interesting that they don't denote card stock, nor what gauge. The thin for me is, it takes a LOT for a plastic model kit manufacturer to design and then extrude sprue-bound pieces. This is basically printed on card...yeah, there's some of the same design work that's similar to what's done in plastic model kits but, they only need to print them on high-res printers, versus spitting out hard plastic! I would say $30 to 40 is fair, but I'm just a regular schmoo. When I Google their company name (Model Alice), I see websites commenting on whether that's a trusted website. Seems pretty suspicious, so I would advise not buying anything from that company. I had a bad experience ordering clothes from a fake website recently! |
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Post by mikeh on Feb 21, 2023 16:45:15 GMT -5
Like plastic model building paper building takes time to develop the skills needed to make them look good. You can download basic paper models from Fiddlers Green, if they are still in business. There are a couple paper model pages on fb. You will be surprised how nice some of them turn out. I have tried a couple over the years and that's all I'm going to say about that. Quality paper models are a whole different skill set. You would be mistaking to think they are easy. |
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Post by mikeh on Feb 21, 2023 16:54:05 GMT -5
 Paper card model sub assembly of the Millennium Falcon from the paper card model fb page. |
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Post by mikeh on Feb 21, 2023 16:56:38 GMT -5
 Partially assembled |
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