Storage Solutions

[7eat51]

How do you plan on storing your ships?

Why?

[Nightmoss]

Storing the ships in the original box once you've 'rigged' them is not possible, but I'm not going to trash the boxes because I like them for the art and the ability to carry other materials. If I ever get to a state where I'm traveling to play the game I'll be looking at Keith's options, or something like Ed has set up for storage and transportation.

[Capn Duff]

I am hopeing KR cases will be making some foam cases for the ships, in which case I'll use those, until that time original box's

[BRIAN DUNBAR]

I am going to magnetize the base and ship to keep them from twisting around. Might put a piece of metal on the bottom of a craft box which will keep them from shifting. Until I rig them they will stay in their original packing. Once Keith produces those foam trays I will be buying those.

[Gunner]

I'll store them in foam trays for ease of accessibility and protection. And keep the cartons, in case I want to sell them in 15 or 20 years.

[Toothless9]

Just waiting for the Royal Hajj.

[Diamondback]

Once I rig 'em, I'll mod the original packaging, then once I find a suitable foam solution I'll flatten those and archive 'em. Frankly, I wish we could buy empty extra Starter Set boxes.

Let's see...
Wave 1: 32 ships = 32 ship mats = 8 Capt/Crew Decks = 2 extra counters sets
advance stock for Specials and Wave 2: 1 Capt/Crew Deck, 2 counter sets (need to snag 6 more CCD's and 3 more counter sets)


Starter 1:
-4 Side A Starter Ships
-1 Starter Counter Set
-4 Starter Ship Mats
Empty 1:
-4 Side A Kickstarter Ships
-1ea Terrain Packs 1 & 2
-4 KS Ship Mats
Empty 2:
-4 Side A "original flags"
-1 Extra Counter Set
-4 Ship Mats
Empty 3:
-4 Side A captures
-1ea Terrain Packs 1 & 2
-4 Ship Mats


Starter 2:
-4 Side B Starter Ships
-1 Starter Counter Set
-4 Starter Ship Mats

Empty 4:
-4 Side B Kickstarter Ships
-1ea Terrain Packs 1 & 2
-4 Ship Mats
Empty 5:
-4 Side B "original flags"
-1ea Terrain Packs 1 & 2
-4 Ship Mats
Empty 6:
-4 Side B captures
-1 Extra Counter Set
-4 Ship Mats


And still would need to figure out where to slot in...
2x Game Mat, plus 2 add-on (4 total)
2x Wooden Attitude Indicator
2x Wooden Ruler
4x Smoke Cloud packs

Of course, I'm always looking for higher density "More Crap Per Cubic Inch of Container" solutions...

[Gunner Godson]

I've stuck to the original boxes as they are convenient with the space I've got for storage etc

[GrouperKicker]

For now, they will stay in the original packaging. At some point, I will ditch the original packaging and begin using something that can carry all of my ships in a single carton/box/container.

[Horatio Le Rêve]

Probably looking at a BattleFoam storage solution. All my foam is BF, so it just makes sense to continue with this format, and it will fit all my bags; most likely put everything into a 720. I am trying to decide if I want to store them vertically, or have unique cut-outs for each ship lying horizontally (vertically seems to provide more storage). I'll probably store the cards and mats separately, as I do with WoG, as foam storage would be a waste for these products.

Cheers!

[Bionic Wookie]

Now that I have my ships I am keeping them in their original boxes, they are being carried inside a stackable plastic box from Target (remember to use cash there! ;) They fit neatly into the stackable storage boxes, and I can add another layer and carry them all from the handle ontop. They are made by "Sterilite" I think.

[7eat51]

JoAnn Fabrics has seen more of me in the past two months that the previous 50 years combined. Where has this place been all my life? Different colors of felt for terrain, storage bins, materials for landscaping, and a place in which Sue can browse quite happily. Did I mention the sales and coupons?

My recent indulgences centered on storage for WoG and SoG components. I bought a couple of different items, supplemented by a few Dollar Tree items, and have, what I believe to be, an adequate storage solution for my current needs.

I used an Artbin Super Satchel Box With Removable Dividers 9007AB to store ships, ship logs, and maneuver cards. The ship bases fit perfectly. I can easily place all of the ship logs within one cell, creating space for additional ships - especially the big second wavers, wind attitude indicators, etc.


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Artbin Super Satchel Box With Removable Dividers 9007AB: http://www.joann.com/artbin-super-satchel-box-with-removable-dividers-9007ab/9059049.html#start=7

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I used an Artbin Super Satchel Single Compartment to store the remaining game components: ship mats and counters for 12 ships, 5 battery mats/logs, coastlines, rulers, reefs, damage bags, etc.


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Artbin Super Satchel Single Compartment: http://www.joann.com/artbin-super-satchel-single-compartment/7055296.html#q=artbin&start=4

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I bought small containers to hold the ship mat counters, one ship set per container, making it easy to pass one to each player; these come in a 10-pack for a dollar at the Dollar Tree. I bought a Jewelry Designer Deluxe Organizer-20 Compartments from JoAnn to store the remaining counters, including five battery mat/log counters. All of these containers are stored in the Single Compartment above.


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Jewelry Designer Deluxe Organizer-20 Compartments: http://www.joann.com/jewelry-designer-deluxe-organizer-20-compartments/8232357.html#start=11

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[7eat51]

And keep the cartons, in case I want to sell them in 15 or 20 years.

Yes, this is a conundrum through which I am working. I think I found a storage solution using plastic bins that makes all of the Ares' boxes redundant. I do not envision selling my stuff, and if I do, I wouldn't anticipate that being until many years from now. Do I really want to store a bunch of boxes, an ever growing number of boxes, because one day, in decades to come, I might want to sell them? I think when that day comes, I would probably give them away, anyway.

[Gunner]

Do I really want to store a bunch of boxes, an ever growing number of boxes, because one day, in decades to come, I might want to sell them? I think when that day comes, I would probably give them away, anyway.

That's why I have a 2 story house. Upstairs for my toys and hobbies, downstairs for me, and my toys and hobbies.

[7eat51]

That's why I have a 2 story house. Upstairs for my toys and hobbies, downstairs for me, and my toys and hobbies.

And the basement?

[Пилот]

It really helps organizing your fleet :wink:

[Gunner]

Arizona isn't Chicago. No basement.
Still digging:wink:

[csadn]

The SO and The Me have the same problem: We go into Jo-Ann's, and struggle to not leave with whole bunches of stuff. The difference is: She's looking at the fabrics; I'm looking at the models and construction supplies. :)

[7eat51]

The SO and The Me have the same problem: We go into Jo-Ann's, and struggle to not leave with whole bunches of stuff. The difference is: She's looking at the fabrics; I'm looking at the models and construction supplies. :)

Models? I must visit other stores. I think the one in town is on the small size.

I bought several different color fabrics for winter terrain, desert terrain, gray for no-man's-land, etc. I started using them with WoG AARs for the OTT campaign, and will use them this year with WWII 15mm minis. They make for great, inexpensive base terrains.

[Diamondback]

I buy a lot of storage and materials there...

That said, Jo-Ann and Michaels will NEVER compete with a specialist hobby shop, because all they stock is the same old tired Revell and Testors re-treads. Great if you're looking for "whatever they feel like reissuing this year" (and the 1/48 Revell F-15E is probably the best Strike Eagle on the market despite not having any payload and its conformal tanks being not quite right)... not so much if you're looking for some variety in your builds. (Of course, I'm spoiled, having a truly World Class model shop within a couple hour's drive with a reputation that draws visitors from other CONTINENTS...)

[Nightmoss]

Eric, thanks very much for this post. I have a Jo-Ann's very close by so I can cross check what you got with what they might have in stock. Ours is on the larger size so hopefully I'll find what you did. Another advantage you pointed out, they have coupons in every Sunday's paper!

[Diamondback]

"Dig"? Obviously, you need to go back for a refresher on the Marine Corps (well, DoD period) school of Better Living Through Chemistry...
"When in doubt... C4."--Jamie Hyneman
"HIGH EXPLOSIVES: Where 'MOA' means Minute Of ACRE!"--EOD saying

[BRIAN DUNBAR]

I am headed there tomorrow. Tired of watching the teatering stack of ships on the desk waiting to fall.:thumbsup:

[Gunner]

"Dig"? Obviously, you need to go back for a refresher on the Marine Corps (well, DoD period) school of Better Living Through Chemistry...
"When in doubt... C4."--Jamie Hyneman
"HIGH EXPLOSIVES: Where 'MOA' means Minute Of ACRE!"--EOD saying


Trying to keep it from damaging the house is beyond my expertise.

[7eat51]

Eric, thanks very much for this post. I have a Jo-Ann's very close by so I can cross check what you got with what they might have in stock. Ours is on the larger size so hopefully I'll find what you did. Another advantage you pointed out, they have coupons in every Sunday's paper!


I am headed there tomorrow. Tired of watching the teatering stack of ships on the desk waiting to fall.:thumbsup:

Check out JoAnn's website as well. Great deals and some online only items. Yesterday, they had a deal for $0.48 flat rate shipping, and most of their containers were 50% off.

[longagoigo]

A coincidence...I don't think so. I think we've found the template for the size of the bases!
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[Пилот]

You made my day :happy:

[7eat51]

Awesome, Jeffrey.

You have nothing to whine about with that setup.

[Nightmoss]

Jeffrey, that is marvelous!!! Time to make a quick trip to Costco. :happy:

[DeRuyter]

A coincidence...I don't think so. I think we've found the template for the size of the bases!
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Nice. Easy to magnetize the bottoms to hold your ships when fully rigged!

Most stores where I live don't sell wine in boxes like that, or if they do it is in the separate cellar area. (Where if you must ask the price, you can't afford it!). Wonder if there is an online resource.....

[Bionic Wookie]

Do you glue the ships to the clear plastic part of the base?

[FlyXwire]

Hi Eric, I just ordered three of these Arbin boxes, and thanks for the headsup (nicely illustrated/enabled thread)!

[7eat51]

Hi David, I hope these work well for you. There's enough room in these, that you can arrange the card cells differently and easily store 2-4 more ships. I know the SoL masts are too tall to put the maneuver decks underneath, but the smaller ships probably have enough room. Let us know how it works out for you.

[DeRuyter]

Eric, thanks for this detailed post!! I was looking at the Jo-Ann's web site trying to determine which bins to get, and now I know.

:thumbsup:

The Plano boxes I have for X-wing are not deep enough for the ships.

[csadn]

(Of course, I'm spoiled, having a truly World Class model shop within a couple hour's drive with a reputation that draws visitors from other CONTINENTS...)

Which one is that?

[Berthier]

Very neatly done Eric. I've been staring at the ship boxes and packaging for two weeks wondering how I'm going to store them without taking over a small room.

[Diamondback]

Which one is that?
Emil Minerich's Skyway Model Shop in Renton--as a general rule, if it HAS been made and CAN be found Emil can usually get it, even if it takes a while.

[Diamondback]

Check this out:
http://www.woodthings.com/look8.htm

$25 a pop, plus unstated shipping...

[longagoigo]

Jeffrey, that is marvelous!!! Time to make a quick trip to Costco. :happy:
Costco came to Hiroshima just a year ago. Around $38 (¥3838) for 3 bottles of wine and a storage case.

[Nightmoss]

Costco came to Hiroshima just a year ago. Around $38 (¥3838) for 3 bottles of wine and a storage case.

LOL. I thought those bottles and case looked rather familiar? Not that I'm much of a booze watcher! :rum:

[7eat51]

That's really from Costco? A trip in the making for sure.

[Berthier]

Hmm, we have a Costco in Melbourne...but I'm not a member

[longagoigo]

That's really from Costco? A trip in the making for sure.
Costco provides lots of gaming accessories, including chocolate, craft beer, wine, cheese and storage boxes.

[John Paul]

Still working out how I will treat the underside of the bases to keep the ships from slipping around on the mat! Found the perfect plastic container for ship storage at Office Max, as well as smaller containers for chit, cards, and ship mats, etc. which are then consolidated in a larger box like the ships are in for transport. They're all blue too! Will use Styrofoam glued down in the box to hold the bases steady. Still working out the details on design layout.

One thing is the ships will need to be secured and not be subject to bouncing around if the container is dropped, or some clown rear ends my car while going to or from a game! I've learned from experience on that!!

[DeRuyter]

Hmm, we have a Costco in Melbourne...but I'm not a member

If I recall correctly you don't have to be a member to shop in the liquor store part, at least in the US. I haven't been there in a number of years either. Now I may have to get some wine...er I mean ship storage boxes!

[DeRuyter]

Check this out:
http://www.woodthings.com/look8.htm

$25 a pop, plus unstated shipping...

Cool, thanks! I have my Langton's in wooden cigar boxes with steel paper on the bottom for the magnetized bases (Litko). Although for a bit more I get 3 bottles of wine at Costco.....

[csadn]

Emil Minerich's Skyway Model Shop in Renton--as a general rule, if it HAS been made and CAN be found Emil can usually get it, even if it takes a while.

Wonder if he can get a full crate of those Revell Micro Wings.... :)

[BRIAN DUNBAR]

Stopped into JoAnns and those totes worked out great. Had to pick up two of the 9007ab. Picked up two of these lockable pill boxes for the ship map chits. Each compartment just holds one ship mat worth of chits.
http://www.joann.com/7-compartment-large/1492792.html

[FlyXwire]

Hi Eric!

I like the ArtBin containers you recommended. The three I ordered online from Jo-Ann's were still on sale (TY for the timely tip), and I've configured the extra compartment dividers in the first container like this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/FlyXwire/SoG_Storage_Box.jpg

I'm sure with the remaining two boxes, I'll be able to get most, if not all of my ships, logs, and cards contained together in them (with additional room for any other game bits in the remaining positions). There's some space between the lid and the top of the divider walls also, so might be able to put flat game pieces between the two, and secured with the lid shut.

Anyway, thanks again for the heads-up on these, as they work great!

[Пилот]

Costco provides lots of gaming accessories, including chocolate, craft beer, wine, cheese and storage boxes.

You combined nice and usefull together :beer:

[KeithS]

And a source in the UK (https://www.woodenboxuk.com/buy/three-bottle-wine-boxes/) they also do bespoke boxes (https://www.woodenboxuk.com/buy/bespoke-boxes/bes002-bespoke-wooden-hinged-boxes/) which might be worth looking into. Of course you don't get any wine with these :drinks::sad: but that might save you money to put towards the next round of ships. :happy:

[Пилот]

Those look like perfect for our use:

https://www.woodenboxuk.com/buy/three-bottle-wine-boxes/

[KeithS]

And a source in the UK they also do bespoke boxes which might be worth looking into.
I am placing an enquiry with the UK box company to see what the minimum order size is for a bespoke order of boxes. These could be configured with exact sized compartments for ships and cards, a good quality latch and a "Ships of Glory" tile/logo (subject to Ares approval) on the lid. While this is just a 'blue sky' idea ATM and I don't know the costs, I thought that it might be worth gauging the level of interest in the idea.

I should also say that I don't want to step on any toes, so if Anchorage are planning anything similar, I am happy to back off.

[taipan]

Costco provides lots of gaming accessories, including chocolate, craft beer, wine, cheese and storage boxes.

a gamer after my own heart.

o-genki desu ka?

[Jack Aubrey]

Jes, bonege!
La ideo per la vino skatoloj estas tre bona ... speciale kiam boteloj estas ankoraŭ tie.

[HMS Lydia]

Joann's on-line were sold out of these as of yesterday midday. Also, all the area stores were sold out. I stopped at a Joann's on the way home from a game on Saturday evening and they were out of stock, and have been searching since. So ended up getting them off e-bay, didn't get quite as good a deal but didn't pay full price either.

[7eat51]

Nicely done, David. I do like the ability to adjust the dividers.

Bob, give the online store a week or two. I had the same issue, recently, with some picture frames. In-store stocks deplete pretty quickly due to the ever present sales.

[Diamondback]

Nicely done, David. I do like the ability to adjust the dividers.

Bob, give the online store a week or two. I had the same issue, recently, with some picture frames. In-store stocks deplete pretty quickly due to the ever present sales.
And due to policies about competitor coupons... between Jo-Ann and Michael's, every week one or the other has a "40% off one regular price item".

[DeRuyter]

Nicely done, David. I do like the ability to adjust the dividers.

Bob, give the online store a week or two. I had the same issue, recently, with some picture frames. In-store stocks deplete pretty quickly due to the ever present sales.

Went to my local JoAnn's yesterday and they didn't have the 9007AB - just the double deep ones. Checked online today and they are still S/O but ironically it showed my store having 5 in stock! I suspect once the Valentine's Day storage sale is over, they'll be back in stock and at full price you can apply the 40% off coupon.

[7eat51]

Went to my local JoAnn's yesterday and they didn't have the 9007AB - just the double deep ones. Checked online today and they are still S/O but ironically it showed my store having 5 in stock! I suspect once the Valentine's Day storage sale is over, they'll be back in stock and at full price you can apply the 40% off coupon.

They had a few in their online store early yesterday, but were sold out later in the day. JoAnn's is pretty good about restocking and sales. If price is a concern, wait a week or two, and all will be on sale for 50% off again.

[Gargantulance]

Hello Eric,

Thank you VERY much for your suggestions on storage of these game components! I managed to visit a few (?) JoAnn stores locally and secured the one each of the ArtBins. I'm running into difficulty finding small enough containers for the individual ship and shore battery counters, but haven't exhausted all of my options yet. Is there any place online which sells these micro "food" containers and just what would one search under?

I think I will keep all of my original packaging materials and only utilize the ArtBins to transport the necessary parts to a game… I have a unique storage location for my gaming materials (er, other than ALL over my house! haha) and when I get organized (maybe the sun will go nova first…), everything will be alles in Ordnung ist.

[DeRuyter]

Hello Eric,

Thank you VERY much for your suggestions on storage of these game components! I managed to visit a few (?) JoAnn stores locally and secured the one each of the ArtBins. I'm running into difficulty finding small enough containers for the individual ship and shore battery counters, but haven't exhausted all of my options yet. Is there any place online which sells these micro "food" containers and just what would one search under?

I think I will keep all of my original packaging materials and only utilize the ArtBins to transport the necessary parts to a game… I have a unique storage location for my gaming materials (er, other than ALL over my house! haha) and when I get organized (maybe the sun will go nova first…), everything will be alles in Ordnung ist.

I found some small storage containers at JoAnn's. They are just big enough for the ship mat chits and are stackable. I believe they are also Artbin and are located in the storage aisle. They were on sale for .79c each.

Eric

[jnewell68]

Hi Guys,

I was quick to post back in December 'How the hell do we store and travel with these ships?!" Many of you kindly replied with links to 4 companies that make storage foam. I didn't want to break the bank and really didn't know what would be best, but I am happy with my choice.

I ordered 'APC's' due to their price from Portable Warfare. Their blue foam looked REALLY cool, along with their carrying cases. But in a first for me, I decided NOT to go with the most expensive option.

I have my ship data cards and matts in a traditional baseball card box, and each fleet (until they get bigger) in an APC. I'm pretty pleased:

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Hope this gives you an idea or two on how it can be done.

Jeff

[Nightmoss]

Thanks Jeff, for the information and photos. Nicely done.

[Cool Breeze]

I'd ditch the rubber bands in favor of dividers (grew up in Hawaii where humidity ruined several card sets by rotting rubber bands), but otherwise very cool.

[7eat51]

Very nice. Does the foam come pre-cut - you pull out the ones desired?

[DeRuyter]

Very nice. Does the foam come pre-cut - you pull out the ones desired?

I think these generally come complete and you pull out what you need. I have a camera case with the same system, i.e.; the little square blocks you pull out.

[7eat51]

I think these generally come complete and you pull out what you need. I have a camera case with the same system, i.e.; the little square blocks you pull out.

Thanks, Eric.

I just looked at the company's website. Currently out of stock, but I will pick one up sometime to play around with.

[Gunner]

Just a note on Portable warfare, their Sergeant cases hold two, 2 1/2" and two, 3" trays with enough room to hold 4 Frigates and 4 SOL's with their bases, cards and ships logs ( so each bag holds two complete waves with pouches on the sides to hold chit bags, rule book etc.)

I don't care much for the Blu Foam Trays, their lines aren't cut straight and the glue spills out to adjoining squares making what ever you put in it stick to the bottom. On the other hand the sabol foam trays have straight cuts and rarely any glue seepage.

http://sailsofglory.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=8280&d=1389931386
http://sailsofglory.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=8279&d=1389931386

Having said that, I'll probably switch to Keith's trays which looks the sturdiest of the lot. But you can't beat the Portable warfare Sergeant cases.
Just my three cents worth.

[jnewell68]

Thanks Ed. that's a great option too.

[7eat51]

Ed, are those pictures what you have set up? The case with the ship on it is quite nice.

What Keith is looking at producing does seem to be sturdy. The pictures of foam he showed were impressive regarding holding minis.

[Gunner]

Ed, are those pictures what you have set up? The case with the ship on it is quite nice.

What Keith is looking at producing does seem to be sturdy. The pictures of foam he showed were impressive regarding holding minis.

Yes, that's one of four cases that I have filled so far. 1 stock English, 1 stock French, 1 for customizing in progress and one for game and equipment.

[Ken H]

I just picked up the super satchel with removable dividers and found that the deck of manuever cards fits under the ships in each compartment perfectly! What a sweet find, thanks.

[Пилот]

Well, Uli, I prefere the idea of emptying bottles more. I mean, you have to prepare materials :drinks:

[Teufelhund]

Was the Costco wine any good?

[DeRuyter]

Was the Costco wine any good?

Surprisingly Costco does sell decent wine! I have seen their Kirkwood brand featured in Wine Spectator as a best buy (can't recall the varietal though).

[longagoigo]

The 3 bottle gift box was wine sold at Costco, not Costco wine, but, yes, quite decent. Especially nice, since you can repurpose the wooden boxes for storage. I'll be picking up another two boxes in the next week or two.

[Haggisblower]

I am placing an enquiry with the UK box company to see what the minimum order size is for a bespoke order of boxes. These could be configured with exact sized compartments for ships and cards, a good quality latch and a "Ships of Glory" tile/logo (subject to Ares approval) on the lid. While this is just a 'blue sky' idea ATM and I don't know the costs, I thought that it might be worth gauging the level of interest in the idea.

I should also say that I don't want to step on any toes, so if Anchorage are planning anything similar, I am happy to back off.

Keith, did you get any further with this?

[Naharaht]

It looks like you could be onto a 'winner' there, Jeffrey.

[Capn Duff]

KeithS I am interested in what you find also.
I have spoken to the chaps at KR who did say they would in time be making trays for SoG but most likely after May

[Mary_Read]

I was thinking of something like this modified a bit. Add some divided area's in the bottom, and lift out trays. This would give a great feeling and would be very sturdy.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/152002899/handmade-wooden-pirate-chest-for?ref=sr_gallery_18&ga_search_query=pirate+chest&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=auto2&ga_explicit_scope=1&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_view_type=gallery

Something like this would be easy to make

[Nightmoss]

I was thinking of something like this modified a bit. Add some divided area's in the bottom, and lift out trays. This would give a great feeling and would be very sturdy.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/152002899/handmade-wooden-pirate-chest-for?ref=sr_gallery_18&ga_search_query=pirate+chest&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=auto2&ga_explicit_scope=1&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_view_type=gallery

Something like this would be easy to make

Would be very impressive to show up with this at a gaming table, especially for pirates! :thumbsup:

[Diamondback]

Um, bonny lass, not sure how to break this to ya... but I've seen identical chests at Jo-Ann and Michael's.

Thought about 'em, but for me the game is to pack as much crap into a copy-paper case or Panera Bread Catering box as I can while still protecting the minis. (Bad enough I've already got ONE that needs a dab of superglue on a jib boom that's hanging on by a thread due to my clumsiness... :( )

[csadn]

Thought about 'em, but for me the game is to pack as much crap into a copy-paper case or Panera Bread Catering box as I can while still protecting the minis. (Bad enough I've already got ONE that needs a dab of superglue on a jib boom that's hanging on by a thread due to my clumsiness... :( )

No kidding -- packing for a gaming con, I find myself thinking about this song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZkouut-9RQ .... :P

[mr7q]

Not specifically SOG miniatures, but I've had pretty good luck magnetizing the base and then using a standard steel tool kit. That said, the fact that the ships are not glued to the bases, combined with the fact I'd need to find a way to store the decks without them getting all intermingled, all kind of make that plan a little less attractive.

It would be nice not to have to carry a starter box, a storage box I put the tokens in, and whatever extra ships in my arms every time I want to move the game around.

[Diamondback]

Finally got a chance to try out and shoot those mini ammo-cans I was talking about over at the Anchorage--this test is with one of my KS Bellerophons.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l119/Diamondback6/100_2424_zpsc56e4ce0.jpg (http://s94.photobucket.com/user/Diamondback6/media/100_2424_zpsc56e4ce0.jpg.html)
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l119/Diamondback6/100_2425_zps270e36d9.jpg (http://s94.photobucket.com/user/Diamondback6/media/100_2425_zps270e36d9.jpg.html)

[Gunner]

Did the ammo can hold 50 cal chocolate ammo from the NRA? Almost bought some, was it any good?

[Naharaht]

Those cans look a good size for the models. I had not heard of 'Chocolate Ammo' before. It has not reached the U.K. yet, as far as I know. It will not be much use for 'red-hot shot' though. :takecover:

[Gunner]

Those cans look a good size for the models. I had not heard of 'Chocolate Ammo' before. It has not reached the U.K. yet, as far as I know. It will not be much use for 'red-hot shot' though. :takecover:

check this out.
www.chocolateweapons.com/all-chocolate-weapons.html

[Nightmoss]

check this out.
www.chocolateweapons.com/all-chocolate-weapons.html

My nieces husband got a chocolate "45" for the holidays. I don't think it made it to New Years? lol.

[Gunner]

My nieces husband got a chocolate "45" for the holidays. I don't think it made it to New Years? lol.

And he still ended up with a case for his 1911.:happy:

[David Manley]

My nieces husband got a chocolate "45" for the holidays. I don't think it made it to New Years? lol.

Makes a change from choccie Santas and rabbits I guess :)

[csadn]

Makes a change from choccie Santas and rabbits I guess :)

New meaning to "chowing down on a .45".... >:)

[Naharaht]

Well you can certainly' bite the bullet'.

[Gunner]

We're on a site whose members fire 1000 lb broadsides at a time, and we make an issue of a gun that fires a 230 grain piece of lead, I mean chocolate.:question:

[Diamondback]

Ed, Chocolate Weapons is where I bought mine, both as pictured and the chocolate grenade in "wooden crate"-painted tin. Not Ghirardelli 86% Extra Dark, but the chocolate was ok (all two pieces that a friend and I've eaten so far LOL), and I got it on a sale that even if it were empty I'd have called that fair for the can alone.

BTW, I've talked with them directly, and they were willing to cut me some break on empty tins and were open to talking about a group buy... :)

Haven't done fit tests with WGF/WGS yet, though. I know it won't hold any of the bombers and I'd be leery of anything with a projecting nose or tail gun...

[Gunner]

DB, if you get the time please check out the price & quantity needed. I'd like to get some to hold .38, 9mm & .45 ACP reloads. They look too small to hold many .45 long colts. They look much thinner and lighter than normal ammo cans. Even though they're not air tight, I'd like them for display in my reloading room.


Ed, Chocolate Weapons is where I bought mine, both as pictured and the chocolate grenade in "wooden crate"-painted tin. Not Ghirardelli 86% Extra Dark, but the chocolate was ok (all two pieces that a friend and I've eaten so far LOL), and I got it on a sale that even if it were empty I'd have called that fair for the can alone.

BTW, I've talked with them directly, and they were willing to cut me some break on empty tins and were open to talking about a group buy... :)

Haven't done fit tests with WGF/WGS yet, though. I know it won't hold any of the bombers and I'd be leery of anything with a projecting nose or tail gun...

[Diamondback]

Note already sent, Ed--also asked if they can drop-ship larger batches in a group-buy to separate addresses. :)

[Swamprat33]

I have put my SoG ships into a 5litre Really Useful Box.

I divided it up using 3.5mm square section plastic rod. These were secured using liquid poly glue.

The box can now hold 11 SoG ships securely (as long as you don't drop it).


http://www.reallyusefulstorageboxes.co.uk/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=12357574
They are available in the UK from HobbyCraft & Staples for about £5.00

Tim

[csadn]

Not Ghirardelli 86% Extra Dark, but the chocolate was ok

Ah -- another fan of Dark Chocolate. >;)

[longagoigo]

I've just bought my 4th 'wine gift box' at Costco. Wanted to be sure I had enough space for the Wave 2 ships. I kept 12 of the 16 I got in the KS (4 to my friend) and getting all 12 of W2 plus another 4 duplicates of W2, so 4 boxes should be enough.

[7eat51]

I've just bought my 4th 'wine gift box' at Costco. Wanted to be sure I had enough space for the Wave 2 ships. I kept 12 of the 16 I got in the KS (4 to my friend) and getting all 12 of W2 plus another 4 duplicates of W2, so 4 boxes should be enough.

And the wine is worth drinking, correct? If so, I really do need to visit Costco. This is a great idea. I remember the picture looked quite nice - thematic storage in a way.

[Jack Tar]

Hey Everyone,
Since I will be adding some new ships to my fleet and growing out of the starting core set, I was wondering what others on the forum use to store their fleets. If there are any good suggestions of a good tackle box type set up or anything else anyone has been creative with I'd be very interested to hear about it.

Thanks!
:salute:

[7eat51]

Funny you should ask. I was working on my storage today after another trip to the dollar store.

This thread will give you an idea, but I will update it with new pictures: http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?2137-SoG-Sails-into-JoAnn-Fabrics-a-1st-attempt-at-storage&highlight=storage

[Jack Tar]

Thanks for the heads up Eric! I am pretty OCD with my board games and getting plano type bits and pieces boxes for all the parts. This is pretty much the route I had planned on going down. I would have never thought to go to JoAnn's or the dollar tree (I didn't know they carried this stuff) for these container thought. I usually just hit up the Bass Pro Shops that is near me, or my local hobby store. Speaking of Bass Pro Shops, I was looking online for super thin thread for rigging and fly fishing line came up. I have not really looked into it yet, but it seems like it could be a good option for getting a nice thin rigging line that may look more in scale to the size of the mini's.

Anyway... :thanks:

[7eat51]

We recently received our order of magnets. We will put one on the bottom of each section in the carry case/bin, one under each ship base, and a smaller on on the bottom of each ship. This should secure everything nicely for travel.

[Jack Tar]

I am already in the process of researching the magnets I am going to get for outfitting my fleet. I like the idea of everything secured in its place for light travel and game play.

[ChyronDave]

I have to admit that I have hit Jo-Ann's more these past few weeks than I have in the past few years. I have picked up a few storage boxes, felt for mats, and smaller boxes to store other components as well.

If I get the chance Sunday, I'll have to take pics of everything and post them.

[Diamondback]

A little late, but...

I've found an Iris KP-XLPHO photo case works very nicely for frigates-and-smaller; each of the sixteen small boxes inside will take two ships complete with bases, decks and logs. (Note, this will not work for superfrigates like Humphreys 44's; the spars are too wide.) For my SOL's, I've found the Really Useful Box 0.3-liter business-card box just right for a single 74, again including base, deck and log--it'll probably be the choice for superfrigates too.

Still don't know what to do for First Rates, not having ordered any... I'll try to get pictures next weekend; so far they seem to work even without any foam.

[7eat51]

I've found an Iris KP-XLPHO photo case works very nicely for frigates-and-smaller; each of the sixteen small boxes inside will take two ships complete with bases, decks and logs.

How do you keep the ships from moving around inside the cases?

[Diamondback]

Right now they're loose, but having the bases staggered means they only have a small area to move around in.

I'm a little less worried about the SOL's, which the combination of base, deck and log kind of form a "tent" around the ship leaving it unprotected only on the box's bottom and ends.

[7eat51]

Have you transported the ships in these, or have they basically been used as storage?

I picked up such a photo case recently, but haven't found a configuration with which I am comfortable.

[Diamondback]

So far storage only... just put it together this weekend.

[Diamondback]

Well, they survived their first Road Test today... photos tomorrow since I can't upload from this crappy wifi hotspot. Won't even let me use IM or Thunderbird... ugh, I hate web-mail.

[7eat51]

I am curious to see. I like the photo case with all of the smaller cases. It seems ideal to transport and organize gaming items. My only concern after I tried one with WoG planes was the inability to secure the planes inside the smaller cases - too much movement for my comfort.

[Diamondback]

First post, I'm attaching photos of the Really Useful 0.3L as I've loaded it with a Temeraire.

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Sorry, PITA camera autorotated these first two. Top view buttoned up and ready for rack...

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...and with the lid and log removed--note, the hollow side of the base is in and the mast tip rests in that. My eventual plan is to get some spray-foam, use thin plastic to protect the ship, base and decks and shoot the box full of that for cushioning.

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Bottom view.

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End, showing angle--I bet things will work better once I move to the "cut pin, ream hole, and attach with nut and screw" method. Since I have to keep a screwdriver set in the First Aid Kit that goes everywhere with me anyway... LOL (Seriously, every few days I have to tighten one or another screw in my glasses, and the nice little Stanley set I found is everything I need for those, my laptop and my sidearm all in one bundle.)

[Diamondback]

And on to the Photo Cases...

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I started with the Hebes, as our largest frigates so far--anything the size of Constitution is gonna need to be stored like an SOL. Logs do overlap the spars and sails slightly--here again, I'm thinking spray-foam with some "fingers" between the masts much like the original Wave 1 blisters. I suspect part of the problem in Wave 2 was the absence of those "fingers" holding onto the hull and preventing it from rocking...

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And the Swans--pretty sturdy little guys, since they have much less mass per square mm of mast than the bigger kids. Major worry is keeping anything heavy from impacting the hull or mast... you could probably just find a box just big enough to hold the mini, let it float loose in the box then drop the box into the photo case.

[Nightmoss]

Looks pretty cool, DB.

Your descriptions reminded me that the only Wave 2 ship I bought at Gen Con has the new secure packaging (not the 1st Rate btw, the medium frigates). Insertion on top of fingers really locks the ship in place.

[Diamondback]

If only the 0.3 was a tad wider or cards a skosh narrower... then you could stick the Capt/Crew Deck 10-card set on one end, and the ship's card across the other to tell what's in there.

[7eat51]

Nice, DB.

I am going to play around the photo cases. Since I am using laminated logs/mats, I need to figure out how to fill the space sufficiently to prevent a lot of moving around. I like the current bins I am using, but it would be nice to have something smaller for light travel - e.g. to a friend's home for a smaller game.

[Diamondback]

Eric, like I said, you might look at various spray-in foams--they're kinda like the stuff spray-in truck bedliners are made from, but more "craft grade" and in somewhat less than industrial container sizes.

[ChyronDave]

Personally, I went with a few different options for my ships.

Everything is stored in boxes from Snapware. These particular boxes attach to each other for greater ease of transport.

The ships themselves are in pluck foam bricks, which allowed me to make compartments the right shape and size for the ships. These bricks take up two of the Snapware boxes with extra space. In that extra space, I have the maneuver decks and the ship logs stored in custom tuck boxes for each of the ships. I also have the damage tokens stored in their respective bags.

The third and fourth box hold the rest of the components stored in token trays that I picked up at my FLGS, one tray for the marker tokens, and another for the ship tokens. They also contain the range rulers, a Really Useful box for the attuitude indicators, islands, shoals and firing markers, and a 3 foot by 3 foot blue felt mat used as a play area.

[Diamondback]

Question: can anyone get me overall lengths and heights on the First Rates? If they're less than 90mm overall spar-to-spar and can be tipped to fit in a 90x65x55mm space, they might fit in an 0.3l box after all...

[Arakus]

Question: can anyone get me overall lengths and heights on the First Rates? If they're less than 90mm overall spar-to-spar and can be tipped to fit in a 90x65x55mm space, they might fit in an 0.3l box after all...

They are about 95 mm in lenght ( base has only 75 mm, but the bow mast... ), 75 mm height ( with Base ) and the base has a side dimension of 50 mm.
So the 0,3l box you will use won't fit.

I use for display atm this boxes:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/10-Pro-Mold-PC250-Plastic-Box-Card-Storage-250-Card-Holder-/360677670474?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53fa107e4a

They are wonderful for display and have enough space for even the biggest ships.

[Diamondback]

Thanks, that's a big help. Still might work if I can tip them enough to make up the 5mm difference "on the slant" like I do on the Third Rates for their height.

75mm from pin to masthead... that's our "C" for a right triangle, c^2=a^2+b^2, a=box width and b=box depth, so... tipping it so the flat from pin-tip to masthead is 60mm across gives a height of 45mm. Tilting the long axis for a "flat length" of 85mm makes an elevation of ~42.5mm jib to spanker (NO COMMENTS, FRENCH, or I go get the Cat o' Nine!)... question becomes how hull and spar/sail width affect that geometry. I can test one once I get my First Rates ordered, but I'm smart enough not to hold my breath or go All In.

[Arakus]

Here are some pictures from a ship in one of my boxes:

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To fix the ship in the box i use magnets:

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The picture was made bofore i added a second magnet to the box and at the buttom of the base.
The magnets are strong enough that i can turn the box around with no ship movement at all.

But of course i didn't try if it holds when the box fall on the floor. :happy:

The boxes looks good when put on the shelf and i think they will also be good in transportation of the ships.

[csadn]

Tilting the long axis for a "flat length" of 85mm makes an elevation of ~42.5mm jib to spanker (NO COMMENTS, FRENCH, or I go get the Cat o' Nine!

But that's for Flogging, not Spanking....

>;)

[Diamondback]

But that's for Flogging, not Spanking....
>;)
:smack: :swordleft:
Did I just hear a volunteer to be KEELHAULED?

[7eat51]

That's a nice looking display, Jörg.

[csadn]

:smack: :swordleft:
Did I just hear a volunteer to be KEELHAULED?

Nope -- and that's not Spanking either.

;)

[Diamondback]

FRENCH! :smack: Are you gonna do this to EVERY :smack: single :smack: bloody :smack: thread :smack: on the whole :smack: bloody :smack: forum? :smack:

:P

[Coog]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxg716xgTcI

[Diamondback]

More like...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqMUuOPsa0o

[Coog]

More like...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqMUuOPsa0o

Don't think any of it is working though.

[Diamondback]

No, I think the only thing approaching the density of that skull is the core of a black hole... LOL A million comedians out there starving in the streets and here's Frenchy trying to join 'em.

[Coog]

Maybe other methods should be tried?

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[Diamondback]

Excellent suggestion... now where'd I put my Taser?

[csadn]

"Cooler -- six weeks."

[Diamondback]

Update: As of last Tuesday, the Iris KP-XLPHO has been riding around in the back of my aunt's car for one week with no observed damage. Will report more Tuesday--it's only still in there because I ASKED her to carry it back into my storage spot at her house, and even BRIBED her, and still she dropped the ball.

Same with the RUB 0.3L and its SOL...

[csadn]

Update: As of last Tuesday, the Iris KP-XLPHO has been riding around in the back of my aunt's car for one week with no observed damage. Will report more Tuesday--it's only still in there because I ASKED her to carry it back into my storage spot at her house, and even BRIBED her, and still she dropped the ball.

Same with the RUB 0.3L and its SOL...

Well, that's *one* way to perform a maximum-stress test.... :)

[Diamondback]

Anything breaks 'cuz she dropped the ball, SHE's buying the replacements. Good thing my KS Exclusives are all WELL protected in their vault...

I SHOULD make her refund my expediting fee too. Or at least make her buy the pizza, since I bought last time...

[csadn]

Good thing my KS Exclusives are all WELL protected in their vault...

I have cats; I should probably be doing the same.... :)

[Diamondback]

Do YOU have cats, or does SWMBO? More importantly, do YOU have them, or do THEY have you?

"Dogs have masters, cats have STAFF."

[csadn]

Do YOU have cats, or does SWMBO? More importantly, do YOU have them, or do THEY have you?

The cats live here; The SO IDs more strongly with them; I just open cans every so often, and take them to the vet. >:)

[Gunner]

Am I the only guy having problems trying to follow DB & Chris's conversations?:beer::beer::beer::beer:

[Arakus]

Am I the only guy having problems trying to follow DB & Chris's conversations?:beer::beer::beer::beer:

No, you are not the only one! :dazed:

[7eat51]

Am I the only guy having problems trying to follow DB & Chris's conversations?:beer::beer::beer::beer:

Oh, you mean these are conversations? :wink:

[Coog]

Am I the only guy having problems trying to follow DB & Chris's conversations?:beer::beer::beer::beer:

Unfortunately, I'm not having any problem.:help:

[Diamondback]

LOL, tangents happen to the best of us... I think Chris is worried about a Furzilla-proof storage system for his just in case SWMBO's fuzzy little monsters get a 'tude.

[Gunner]

I guess I should buy a cat and get married again (God, please forbid) so I could more easily follow the conversations/discussions.

[Coog]

I guess I should buy a cat and get married again (God, please forbid) so I could more easily follow the conversations/discussions.

Plenty of cats out there needing homes...and...Danica Patrick is currently single.

[Diamondback]

Ed, I'm not married and haven't had a cat in the house in many years. Chris takes playful potshots at me, and I just give 'em right back...

[Gunner]

And I appreciate you guys doing your part on keeping this thread alive. (which is more than I can say for Ares at the moment)

[Coog]

Ares isn't giving us much to talk about. Seems like our best subject lately was the discussion on X-Wing.

[Diamondback]

Yeah, it's gone dead in the Behind The Scenes chatter too... my guess is right now the next GD expansion, one of the Tolkien properties or WoG is getting the focus right now.

Hey, it WAS only a week ago they shared the box designs for the Big Two...

[csadn]

Unfortunately, I'm not having any problem.:help:

Remember: A successful Sanity Check means "you are able to lie to yourself about what you think you saw"; a failed Check means "you know what you saw, and understand what it means".

[lose 1d6 SAN] >;)

And: Yes, I have cats -- one is part-Siamese, and one is a Tuxedo Cat; both of them have intelligence, which in cats manifests as inquisitiveness; this means they get into things they shouldn't. [looks at various boxes with tooth marks on edges]

[Gunner]

Hey, it WAS only a week ago they shared the box designs for the Big Two...

Great, now I know what a box looks like. Pictures or names of wave 3 would be nice, even if they released them a ship at a time it would keep tongues wagging for a while.:beer:

[Diamondback]

We also know some of the add-on cards that will be in those packs, from those packages. If I don't hear anything by Friday, I'll nudge Roberto about "The Natives Grow Restless" and ask him to authorize me to report some little tidbit over the weekend or next week.

[7eat51]

DB, encourage Ares to hire a social media marketing intern from a local university. Everyone would benefit from such an arrangement - company, intern, and customers.

[Diamondback]

Some more pics, 0.3L boxes with First Rates... British fit fine, Oceans take more work. (And this one came in broken, 4 out of 6 defect rate.)

First, an intact British First Rate...
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And one of the dud Froggies, which... they DO fit, just have to pack differently.
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[csadn]

And one of the dud Froggies,

It's a Crunchied Frog?

:)

<- running at top speed in opposite direction, ducking

[Diamondback]

*aims for French's ankles and throws bola*

[csadn]

*aims for French's ankles and throws bola*

<- hops, lets bola pass under him, changes direction on landing, and disappears into convenient bunker entrance :)

[Diamondback]

Found a couple things that might be of interest in my email on coupons from Harbor Freight... Check these out, I'm considering the aluminum case as a possible minis transport.
http://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-x-6-in-x-13-in-aluminum-case-69318.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3814b&utm_source=1021&cid=mEmail_s1021_c3814b
http://www.harborfreight.com/24-divider-storage-container-94458.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIjoiNzEzNDUxMzciLCJza3UiOiI5NDQ1OCIsImlzIjoiMi45OSIsInByb2R1Y3RfaWQi%0D%0AOiIyOTEwIn0%3D%0D%0A&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3814b&utm_source=1021&cid=mEmail_s1021_c3814b
Sale ends the 29th, so...

[Graver]

Found a couple things that might be of interest in my email on coupons from Harbor Freight... Check these out, I'm considering the aluminum case as a possible minis transport.
http://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-x-6-in-x-13-in-aluminum-case-69318.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3814b&utm_source=1021&cid=mEmail_s1021_c3814b
http://www.harborfreight.com/24-divider-storage-container-94458.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIjoiNzEzNDUxMzciLCJza3UiOiI5NDQ1OCIsImlzIjoiMi45OSIsInByb2R1Y3RfaWQi%0D%0AOiIyOTEwIn0%3D%0D%0A&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3814b&utm_source=1021&cid=mEmail_s1021_c3814b
Sale ends the 29th, so...

I use these aluminum cases for storing my wings of glory and other general travel games. I use commercial foam storage trays for the wings of glory, and have plenty of room for extras. Everything travels very safely. I find them to be very sturdy and well worth the money, especially if you can get them on sale. I have one case that has been my general small games travel case for 6 years now and it is beat up and dinged, but still going strong!

[7eat51]

That's a nice case, DB.

My greatest need is preparing again for Origins. When running games locally, I only need to transport enough for a game; with Origins, I need enough for many different games and for larger number of players. One thing I am going to do is use a vinyl game mat instead of the four Ares mats as I did last year. Not only is it easier to carry, but I can tape and leave it for the whole convention. Last year, I made the mistake of doubling up mats inside the Ares mat boxes; some of the edges were damaged and are a bit wavy.

[Pappy Liam]

These are on sale right now for $13.19 each at JoAnne's
http://www.joann.com/artbin-super-satchel-box-with-removable-dividers-9007ab/9059049.html#start=7

[Gunner]

Ordered 2. Thanks:beer:

[Diamondback]

Anyone done any tests with 1st Rates in the 9007's yet? I might still have a few around from my WK Pirates and WAS days before I moved up to the 6990 "Double Deep"... though I'm still looking for "more stuff per cubic inch" options to try.

[Pappy Liam]

Stopped into JoAnns and those totes worked out great. Had to pick up two of the 9007ab. Picked up two of these lockable pill boxes for the ship map chits. Each compartment just holds one ship mat worth of chits.
http://www.joann.com/7-compartment-large/1492792.html

This link does not seem to work for me got a model number or a picture?

[7eat51]

Anyone done any tests with 1st Rates in the 9007's yet? I might still have a few around from my WK Pirates and WAS days before I moved up to the 6990 "Double Deep"... though I'm still looking for "more stuff per cubic inch" options to try.

I have first rates in mine, but I use the front row which has longer sections. I can have two in each.

[kenji]

Hi Eric,

I notice in your picture that some of your ship miniatures seem to be sitting on their base in a diagonal angle. Is that because the ship peg isn't sitting tight in the base and therefore allows the ship to twist a bit?

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[7eat51]

I rotated them 45 degrees so they would fit, and they fit that way nicely. I am very pleased with this case. The nice thing is that the dividers come out so if you find it at all difficult to place or remove ships from the little "bins" it actually becomes quite easy - same with card deck removal.

I am changing some of the other storage since I have gone to laminated ship logs.

I will take some pictures of using these and other bins for WoG storage. Let's simply say that I have become a fan of Jo-Ann's, especially the online store sales and free shipping specials.

[ChyronDave]

I like the artbin containers myself, but found that having a couple of them can be a bit cumbersome when it comes to transport.

I actually switched my ships to Snapware snap and stack containers (http://www.joann.com/snapware-plastic-home-storage-container-with-2-layers-rectangle/1145838.html#q=snapware&start=10) with the ships stored in pluck foam. The ability to combine two, three, four or more containers into one makes them a bit easier to transport, and allows me room for all the extras (ship mats, maneuver decks, range rulers, components, and a blue felt mat for a play area).

[Pappy Liam]

David,
Can you provide a store that carries them or a model number and picture???

[DeRuyter]

I like the artbin containers myself, but found that having a couple of them can be a bit cumbersome when it comes to transport.

I actually switched my ships to Snapware snap and stack containers (http://www.joann.com/snapware-plastic-home-storage-container-with-2-layers-rectangle/1145838.html#q=snapware&start=10) with the ships stored in pluck foam. The ability to combine two, three, four or more containers into one makes them a bit easier to transport, and allows me room for all the extras (ship mats, maneuver decks, range rulers, components, and a blue felt mat for a play area).

I switched to the Snapware for the same reasons. Instead of foam I magnetized the bases and glued a sheet of paper steel to the bottom of the container carrying the ships. I have mine in a stack of four - bottom 2 for the ships and tops two for the rest.

[ChyronDave]

David,
Can you provide a store that carries them or a model number and picture???

I embedded a link to JoAnn Fabrics' entry for the Snapware boxes in my post, but just in case it isn't working for you:

http://www.joann.com/snapware-plastic-home-storage-container-with-2-layers-rectangle/1145838.html#q=snapware&start=10

I have seen them in most stores. Sterilite also makes a similar style box. I have my WoG stuff in those, but I put a bungee cord around each set so that there are no unlatching issues.

[7eat51]

I like the artbin containers myself, but found that having a couple of them can be a bit cumbersome when it comes to transport.

For Origins, I needed to bring all of the SoG supplies. I bought the following travel cart at Target: http://www.target.com/p/travel-smart-luggage-cart-black/-/A-14021670?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink

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I purchased something like this to hold the laminated ship logs, markers, etc.:

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I put the container on the bottom, and placed the Artbin containers on top of it, followed by the game mats. I secured everything with bungie cords. What was great was that the handle retracts or folds back, so I simply lifted everything strapped and put it in the back seat. When we arrived at Origins, I took it out, pulled the handle into position, reconnected the bungie cords, and was off. The wheels on the cart were large enough so as to not cause any problems walking through the parking garage, going up and down escalators, etc. It worked very well.

[Diamondback]

Eric, I use something similar but a tad heavier-duty from Staples for hauling my Field Office--the cams that lock the Target cart's wheels in place wear out very easily, leading them to easily collapse under load in time.

[7eat51]

Hey DB,

A link, by chance?

I have been happy with the cart, thus far. The combined weight of all I brought to Origins was actually surprisingly light. Given the ease of using the cart, I would like to look at other options for heavier loads.

[Diamondback]

Eric, I can't find the exact model, but this one is very similar.
http://www.staples.com/Harper-Trucks-Magna-Cart-Elite-Steel-Folding-Hand-Truck/product_WYF078277069483

Granted, mine have to deal with daily use under brutal conditions like being dragged a couple miles a day... the other thing that helps is it uses standard wheelchair front wheels, so when one goes flat or wears out it's a DIY fix while the Target ones are 'retire and replace'. (Main reason I drag a cart is to save wear on the wheels of my laptop case which are non-replaceable... cheaper to replace a pair of $20 tires than a $100+ super-sized catalog case, even if the tires only last a year, right?

[Union Jack]

For my Langton's its a metal tin with stick on mag sheet. Saves them being bashed around. Just need to be careful lifting them out as I've pulled a few sails off!

[Gunner]

For my Langton's its a metal tin with stick on mag sheet. Saves them being bashed around. Just need to be careful lifting them out as I've pulled a few sails off!

So were mine the first time I dropped them. Not too much can protect them from being clumsy. My Langton's now reside in foam trays in Portable Warfare Sergeant gaming bags.:beer:

[7eat51]

Just need to be careful lifting them out as I've pulled a few sails off!

One thing I like about the containers I am using from JoAnn's is the ability to remove the dividers. Doing so makes placing and retrieving ships easier as needed.

[Diamondback]

Update: an intact Ocean will NOT fit into an 0.3L Really Useful Box after all--but a pair of them fit VERY nicely into an 0.7L. Too bad they don't make an Organizer Pack with tray/rack for those...

[Tiberius]

Hello all,

I haven't posted much since joining, but I have greatly enjoyed reading and seeing what others are doing with the hobby.

My project lately has been working on shore battery models and a carrying case. Sadly my dog jumped up onto the table one night and destroyed the battery before I could take any pictures, so I will have to start working on another. My carrying case has fared better thankfully.

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I used to play Warhammer Fantasy, and I had always wanted to try magnetic storage with those models, but never went through with it and always stuck with foam. I went for this time and I am quite pleased with the results. As long as you don't put them in your checked luggage for the TSA to play catch with, I don't think there will be any problems. And even after my flight there wasn't too much damage, only 2 broken masts. My next goal is to organize all the other stuff in that center compartment, which as you can see is a mess.

[Clipper1701]

Excellent! I am getting ready to do the same.

[Nightmoss]

Well done and a beautiful job on the case as well! :thumbsup:

[Naharaht]

Well done! A good piece of work. :thumbsup:

[Berthier]

Wonderful Eric, your wood working skills are superb.

[colby_bimore]

Hi Folks,

I'm just getting my feet wet with this game (pun intended) and I wanted to ask a question about storage.

The miniatures look pretty delicate at first glance. Will my storage solution need to really secure the ships so they don't encounter any shaking during transport (e.g. packed in foam)? Or can they take some mild shifting around in their compartment?

Thanks

[Nightmoss]

Hi Folks,

I'm just getting my feet wet with this game (pun intended) and I wanted to ask a question about storage.

The miniatures look pretty delicate at first glance. Will my storage solution need to really secure the ships so they don't encounter any shaking during transport (e.g. packed in foam)? Or can they take some mild shifting around in their compartment?

Thanks

Colby, most of my fleet is still in the original boxes. Those that have been painted and rigged are sitting in a display case. I don't take the ships on the road much, but if I did I'd not worry too much about their delicacy. The exception to this would be the Wave 2 First Rates. Those masts are very prone to damage so they need to be very secure when transporting. Here are a few links to prior threads you might want to look over:

http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?2930-Magnetic-Transport-Case&highlight=storage
http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?2137-SoG-Sails-into-JoAnn-Fabrics-a-1st-attempt-at-storage&highlight=storage
http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?957-Foam-Storage-trays/page4&highlight=storage

You may find some of the images in these threads are corrupted. Our website was hacked a few months ago and the photos were not recovered.

Cheers!

[colby_bimore]

Jim. Thank you for helping me out. I will pour over the information.

[Nightmoss]

Someone just posted a storage solution on Boardgame Geek. They found that Christmas Tree ornament containers work well for SoG ships, cards, logs and base storage. Photos included, here's the link.

http://boardgamegeek.com/article/17874801#17874801

[Capn Duff]

I have taken my SOG ships to a few shows now for display game purposes, all are still in the original box's and I have yet to have any damage, including, so far, wave 2 in original packaging.
So they are quite safe, I have found, so far anyway.
I have spoken to Daryll from Kaiser Rushforth, he intends to make travel cases for SoG, but not too sure when, he is currently tied up with Xwing and attack wing cases

[David Manley]

Mine have travelled extensively in their original boxes, no issues and very convenient

[CSherrange]

Received these two e-mails-



Sales 2 at KR <sales2@krmulticase.co.uk>

Hi Charles.
Thanks for your email. We do indeed have plans for a Sails of Glory range. They should be early this year – we certainly get a lot of requests for them!
Kind Regards
Matthew



Battle Foam

Jan 12 (2 days ago)

Hello Charles,

At this time we do not have any trays specifically for Sails of Glory, but you can always trace the models out for us, and we can make you a tray that way.

Here are some step by step instructions that we hope will get you started:

1) Print out a custom order form and make sure to complete all sections: http://www.battlefoam.com/BattleFoamCustomForm.pdf

2) Gather the model

3) Place the model on the Custom Trace Sheet that has a ruler. All pages with tracings must have a ruler on the side. This helps to ensure that any resizing due to printers, faxes, or programs can be properly corrected once we receive them.

4) Carefully start tracing the model as close to the edge as possible with a pencil or pen. Keep a close eye that the model does not move or shift during tracing. When finished remove the model and retrace the shape with a marker such as a Sharpie. For visual reference please see our examples at http://us.battlefoam.com/pages/Custom-Order-Form.html.

5) Label. Please be as detailed with your description as possible

6) Write your first name, last name, phone number, email address, and order number (if you have it) on the Custom Trace Sheet

7) http://us.battlefoam.com/categories/Custom-Cut-Foam-Trays/ -- Use this link to purchase your desired size tray.

Hope this helps you get started!
Customer Service
Battle Foam®
(877) 336-3626 #2100 [Phone]
(877) 854-4244 [Fax]


Don't know if this heps anyone, but I really would like a storage solution of some kind!

[DeRuyter]

Thanks for the information Charles. If you are looking for storage solutions check out these threads. Personally I magnetized the bases and use Stackable cases from JoAnn Fabrics:

http://www.sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?2137-SoG-Sails-into-JoAnn-Fabrics-a-1st-attempt-at-storage&highlight=storage

http://www.sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?2553-Storage-of-the-fleet-while-at-anchor&highlight=storage
Nice boxes for displaying fully rigged ships as well.

http://www.sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?2930-Magnetic-Transport-Case&highlight=storage

Hopefully this will give you ideas and save money! While I do have KR cases for my WoG aircraft, I generally don't like spending too much on storage.

[CSherrange]

I know, and I have them in somehting liek that now. But with lugging my ships from Tuesday's Napoleonic group, to either Wenesday or Thursday's FLGS night, to usually the gaming group one or two Saturday's a month, I'd like to have them in nice foam and a bag so I worry about them less in the trunk :-)

[Gunner]

I know, and I have them in somehting liek that now. But with lugging my ships from Tuesday's Napoleonic group, to either Wenesday or Thursday's FLGS night, to usually the gaming group one or two Saturday's a month, I'd like to have them in nice foam and a bag so I worry about them less in the trunk :-)

Pluck foam and the 'portable warfare the Sergeant' bags works great:beer:
http://sailsofglory.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=8280&d=1389931386

[colby_bimore]

I continue to use the injection molding plastic that the miniature ships in. I then put these molds in a big plastic storage box. The molds are made to protect the ship miniature and they also hold the ship's card deck.

[Nightmoss]

Just a quick FYI for anyone near a Michael's craft store. I stopped by our local one today to pick up some ink and saw they have all their craft storage containers on sale for 50% off regular prices. I can't say if the containers would work for Sails of Glory ships specifically, but I imagine with the variety of sizes I saw it might be so? Sale is probably good for a week and I expect they'll move fast. There were people in line with carts full of them.

[Rafer J Larwood]

Just thought I would ask what other admirals use to store their fleets? On the Wings side I have always been a 'Figures in Comfort' person rather than a 'K&R' - so I wondered what is available and what folks would recommend?

[Popsical]

I keep mine in their original packets, i find they are easy to store on a shelf or in a box and are nicely secure.
I also like the special boxes and dont want to dispose of them.

[Comte de Brueys]

I prefer the original boxes.

[Rafer J Larwood]

I prefer the original boxes.

That is my only option at the moment, lol
Mind you my fleet is still very small

[7eat51]

Check out this thread: http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?2137-SoG-Sails-into-JoAnn-Fabrics-a-1st-attempt-at-storage&highlight=artbin

Since going to laminated ship logs, I no longer need some of the chits, etc., which simplified transport. At Origins, I ran five games accommodating up to 14 players. I had all the ships in one of the Artbin containers, and all other material in another plastic box - easy to carry and easy to store.

[Rafer J Larwood]

Thanks Eric, they look great

[7eat51]

Chris, with magnets placed on the bottom of the ships, ship bases, and inside the container, one would have a very sturdy and safe storage and transport system. Even without magnets, I found the system to be just fine. Another nice benefit is that they stack well.

[Capn Duff]

Hi Chris, as far asI am aware, no one has yet made a case/ foam tray for storing ships.
I have spoken to KR and although he said he would be making some he couldn't say when.
You can get the trays from both FiG and KR which allows you to make your own cutouts, the tray come in standard size but are full of little squares you can remove to your own design.
Currently my ships reside in original box's but when I started rigging, they nolonger fit here :(

[Bligh]

I just thought I was in a sort of time loop, until I saw Eric's post.
We have been discussing this problem as you can now see on that other thread.
Despite the super ideas put forward there, it would be great to see some official solution to the problem, such as foam trays that would fit KR cases. It would be even better if the cutouts took cognizance of the desire for some members to rig their ships.
However, any solution of this nature would be better than the current situation.
rob.

[Herkybird]

I keep all my little ships in a box, and all the packs of manoeuvre cards etc in small plastic boxes, it takes less space in my bag!

[Naharaht]

I keep my ships in their original boxes in larger cardboard boxes.

[Diamondback]

Iris KP-XLPHO Photo Keepers for my sub-Constitution-size ships (2 ships plus bases, logs and decks per photo case, 16 of those per outer case--the limiter here is maximum yard width--32 small ships stored per case), Really Useful Products 0.3L Organizer Packs for everything from Constitution up to the largest two-deckers including decks etc (limiters here are sparred length and height from waterline to masthead; one tray holds 16 one-ship boxes), then Really Useful 0.7L boxes for the three-deckers at two per.

Starter ships I keep in the Starter boxes, and one of my two groups of Kickstarter Exclusives has been packed into a surplus Starter box Eric gave me along with a Counter Set and Mat set to create a "home-brewed Kickstarter Edition Starter".

Total:
1 Photo Keeper (two spares set aside for future expansion and miscellany)
3 SGN Starter Set boxes (diligently seeking a fourth)
1 Really Useful 0.3 Organizer Pack (need to pick up another one or two for Waves 3 and 4)
7 Really Useful 0.7L boxes (need to snag 3 more for Wave 3)

[Devsdoc]

I think we have 2 thread's going about the same topic "Foam storage" is doing the same topic. I have posted photo's of how store and pack my ships for moving around to games on that thread. Hope it helps
Be safe
Rory

[Bligh]

As I said in post 9 you are quite right Rory.
In fact there are several threads about storage.
Here is a sample.

http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?2553-Storage-of-the-fleet-while-at-anchor&highlight=foam+storage


http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?3005-Potential-Strage-Solutions&highlight=foam+storage


http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?2930-Magnetic-Transport-Case&highlight=foam+storage


http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?2129-Storage-and-Boxes&highlight=foam+storage


http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?2228-My-Foam-Storage-Solution&highlight=foam+storage

Rob.

[7eat51]

I'll merge all of these threads, if so desired.

[Bligh]

I personally feel it would be helpful to members seeking answers and options Eric.
Rob.

[Herkybird]

Merge away, mon admiral!

I just wish it was possible to merge some TMP threads!.....

[Devsdoc]

For me it's a done deal! I would love to help others. So all in one place! Yes please!
Be safe
Rory

[7eat51]

I have merged a bunch of storage threads into this one. I kept the poll as the first OP, and I renamed this thread to Storage Solutions. If you find other storage threads, please let me know and I will merge, accordingly.

I kept Keith's thread on foam storage separate as it has to do with discussions that could lead into product design for the Anchorage Store: http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?957-Foam-Storage-trays&highlight=storage.

[Bligh]

I am hoping to get a system of foam cut trays eventually, which I can fit into one of KR's Metal boxes.
Rob.

[Herkybird]

I have merged a bunch of storage threads into this one. I kept the poll as the first OP, and I renamed this thread to Storage Solutions. If you find other storage threads, please let me know and I will merge, accordingly.

All Hail the Grand Admiral! :thumbsup:

[stuh42asl]

I have 60 ships right now.............. so the boxes are a blessing. I will never be able to rig the ships, my eyesight will suffer and the wife and kids may have something to say about dad spending long hours rigging little ships. Besides I like to play the game, so does my son. a little boy I nicknamed "lucky", why.... he shot away all three of my masts on my first rate in one exchange. I was litterally stopped on the first round of fire, and all I could do was damage the paint on his ship.....

[Capn Duff]

If anyone is reading this thread still, I have just posted the first part of a review of the new KR soft foam trays for the ships

[Bligh]

I am reading it right now Chris.
Rob.

[Rafer J Larwood]

If anyone is reading this thread still, I have just posted the first part of a review of the new KR soft foam trays for the ships

where have you posted it Chris?

[Bligh]

where have you posted it Chris?

Try here Chris.

http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?3724-Kaiser-Rushforth-Sails-Trays-Review-Part-1

Rob.

[KDz]

A coincidence...I don't think so. I think we've found the template for the size of the bases!
8854

I just found this post and was surprised. :happy:
I had the same idea, but a little different implementation

http://sailsofglory.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20194&d=1455903420

And here the remaining pictures:
http://www.sailsofglory.org/album.php?albumid=396&attachmentid=20194
:salute:

[Capn Duff]

I have done a review of the new KR system in anyone interested see the links below

http://www.sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?3724-Kaiser-Rushforth-Sails-Trays-Review-Part-1

http://www.sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?3763-KR-cases-review-Part-2

[KDz]

I have done a review of the new KR system in anyone interested see the links below

http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.p...-Review-Part-1

http://www.sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?3763-KR-cases-review-Part-2

That's goode one Chris :thumbsup:

[Naharaht]

There is an error in your first link, Chris. It just produces a Not Found error.

[Herkybird]

Yes, the NOT FOUND error on the first link is on my computer as well.

[Bligh]

Mine also.
Rob.

[Capn Duff]

Try it now chaps

[Bligh]

Works fine now Chris.
Rob.

[Herkybird]

Sorted! - I assumed it was the Kaiser-r systems thread, Its good to know I was right!:happy:

[Hjl]

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This is what I use for tokens etc, stops me having to sort them out for every ship each game.

[Naharaht]

That is a good box, Hugh. May I ask where you bought it, please?

[Herkybird]

I know you can get them at Wilko's and Rymans - I have seen them!

[Hjl]

That is a good box, Hugh. May I ask where you bought it, please?

It's a cheep screw and nail sorting box. You can get them at any hardware store as well as any where that sells fishing stuff. I use them to organize my tackle.

[Bligh]

Despite having sorted most of my counters out into boxes already, that one with its extra small compartments and removable dividers looks like a good buy anyway. I will be looking out for one of those myself.
Thanks Hugh.
Rob.

[Dan-Sam]

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Jeff was not here for a long time and because I am thinking about storaging my new ships, I want to ask, if there is somebody who use 14 mm rastered foams as on the picture. Is it? :question:

[Bligh]

I do use it Daniel but not for ships of this period. Is there anything you want to know about it?
Rob.

[Dan-Sam]

I wonder if there is a sheet for ships somewhere. Something simmilar like my own one for Wings of Glory. Do you know about it, Rob?

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[Bligh]

I have not seen anything like it Daniel, but we can surely make one to fit ships. I may even have an unused tray somewhere which could be used to size up the models.
Rob.

[Dan-Sam]

On Monday I'll print something like this on the paper and try to create shapes for my 12 ships. But I haven't the rest, so I can't do it complete :hmmm:

[Bligh]

Which ships do you have Daniel. Quite a few will fit the same profile. I have every ships profile, so can fill in the rest for you if needed.
Rob..

[Dan-Sam]

That sounds good, thank you. I have Starter Set + another 8 ships, but can't remember without a list. I'm now in the train to my original hometown, so I will post the list later today.
I'm using 14 mám foams quite often, so may be a complete list even for other users would be nice :salute:

[Bligh]

The foam I am using is from Figures in Comfort, and has 15 mm squares so may be comparable. Otherwise I will draw up a sheet of paper in 14 mm and superimpose the ships onto it.
Rob.