Langton'a 24 Gun Frigate

[Volunteer]

The latest off my workbench is a 24 gun frigate from Langton. I haven't put an ensign on her yet since I don't know who's side she is on.

1983

1984

Comparison to GHQ's HMS Victory:

1985

More photos on http://volsminiatures.blogspot.com/

[Coog]

Fantastic job! I don't know how you paint such small details so well, particularly on a something as small as a 24-gun frigate!

[7eat51]

Vol, you really do beautiful work. The penny comparison puts things into perspective.

[The Royal Hajj]

Very nice indeed! I really like the coloring on the sails.

[Volunteer]

Thank you Gentlemen. This was actually my first brass sail set from Langton. The sail set came with a small merchant, but I wanted full studding sails for the merchant. Somehow I ended up with the 24 gun hull without sails, so I used the set you see. A little more fiddly than the white metal sail sets, but I like the way they look. As for the paint job, Langton details are so crisp it makes it much easier to get a decent result. You talk about small, I ordered some 2MM Napoleonic troops, wagons, limbers, etc. to man the forts, ports, shore and floating batteries. Holy cow! I can hardly see them with glasses and my huge magnifier.

[Gunner]

I agree with the Royal Hajj, beautiful weathering job on the sails.

[Green flash]

Very sharp looking ship there:salute:

[Sea Gull]

Yet another inspiring example to lead me on the road to ruin. :happy: Well done Vol.