Fortifications and all that stuff.

[Redcoat]

Good packaging!

[Devsdoc]

Rob,
Very nice. Did you make the shore-line/harbour to fit in the box. Or where you just lucky to get a box that it all fitted in? I got one and thought it would work, but one little bit of the steel-plate made it not fit. Jane my partner made a bag for my harbour and I cut a small hole in the side of the box. It pokes out about 1 inch and I must slide it into the little hole before laying it flat. As it is only a small bit of steel it still works. If only I had measured it first! I did not need that bit on the harbour plate.
Yours looks so good Rob.
Be safe
Rory

[Bligh]

I will put it this way Rory.
I have a spare box which is about 50mm too small going spare!
I actually made the shore line 45mm longer than I should have for the original box I bought. I was thinking more about the FIC trays size than the coastline.
Rob.

[Bligh]

I was lucky to have some of Keith's off cuts from his Hanger trays Kamil, which are more substantial for the support pillars. So I just stripped off the plastic protector film and stuck them down.
It worked just fine.
As you can see I even have space over the Fort for another layer of Islands.
Rob.

[Devsdoc]

Rob,
How you did it is not the point. It works and looks good. To go to a game and open that box will be like kids at Christmas for the other players.
Be safe
Rory

[Bligh]

Well thank you Rory.
That is very kind of you.
Rob.

[Volunteer]

Just read this whole string for the first time.WOW! Rob you are an impressive modeler. If I could I would give you a broadside of reputation shot.

[Bligh]

That is very kind of you Vol, but remember a lot of this is knowledge gleaned from other gamers over 40 years. Not least by some very talented shipmates here on the anchorage.
Rob.

[Volunteer]

Ah yes, but it is the masterful application of that knowledge that is so impressive!

[Bligh]

I will quit whilst I am losing Vol, and just say thank you for all the very kind remarks then.
Rob.

[Bligh]

Here is a bit of infill coastline to extend the possible variations of my harbour bays, before I start on my Mont St. Michelle inspired Island.



Roughed out to fit the gap.


Base colour applied.

Rob.

[Redcoat]

I really like the color tone. It is well contrasted with drawing background.
I hope those pictures of Mont Saint Michel

[Bligh]

Cheers Julián.
I hope to be able to find the right sort of houses etc.
It wont be quite the same as it will have to pass for Spanish Island citadel also,nor will it have a causway, but I will use it as the basis for my design.














Rob.

[Redcoat]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mont-Saint-M...MAAOSwZ8ZXAPsU

http://www.tresordupatrimoine.fr/113...nt-michel.html

[Comte de Brueys]

Cheers Julián.
I hope to be able to find the right sort of houses etc.
It wont be quite the same as it will have to pass for Spanish Island citadel also,nor will it have a causway, but I will use it as the basis for my design.

I've been there twice.

Very lovely!

[Devsdoc]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mont-Saint-M...MAAOSwZ8ZXAPsU

http://www.tresordupatrimoine.fr/113...nt-michel.html

Nice Models Julian,
Its the scales? The first one does not say. I think the 2nd one is 1-610 Am I right????
Rob,
I think that the rows of Langton house's would work for the town. As for Mount Saint Michel it's self You may have to build it yourself. It would be great looking model.
I have said before, We are playing Naval games. Land and islands are frames to some games we play not the centre point, like land games. We can get sucked into spending lots of money and time on them. Mostly they get in the way (Good thing) of the game. I'm only saying think about it first! A bought large fort and some house's on an island would work just as well and look just as good on the table doing the same job as a model of Mount Saint Michel. No one has make a exact copy of any town, port or island that I know off.
Be safe both
Rory

[Redcoat]

Nice Models Julian,
Its the scales? The first one does not say. I think the 2nd one is 1-610 Am I right????

I think in ebay put the measures. Size : L-5.91inches(150mm) W-4.09inches(104mm) H-4.40inches(112mm)

[TexaS]

I have said before, We are playing Naval games. Land and islands are frames to some games we play not the centre point, like land games. We can get sucked into spending lots of money and time on them. Mostly they get in the way (Good thing) of the game. I'm only saying think about it first! A bought large fort and some house's on an island would work just as well and look just as good on the table doing the same job as a model of Mount Saint Michel. No one has make a exact copy of any town, port or island that I know off.
Be safe both
Rory

I agree to this but at the same time on conventions, beautiful terrain pieces draws people in.

[Bligh]

My thoughts exactly Jonas, says the madman who built Ticonderoga in 25mm scale!






























Rob.

[Devsdoc]

I agree to this but at the same time on conventions, beautiful terrain pieces draws people in.

My thoughts exactly Jonas, says the madman who built Ticonderoga in 25mm scale!


Rob.

Hi Guy's,
look I'm on your side. Love Ticonderoga in 25 mm scale. It's a thing of beauty. But it is what the battle/game is all about, not as I said above a fame to a game. Jonas, You have seen my harbour! All I can say is good luck and can you post it (This thread is marked so if you start a new one let me know). I'm only playing "The adult head" I would hate it too be used once and then put away and only get dusty.
Be safe both
Rory

[Redcoat]

Rob, there is the possibility of buying this piece of resin, but is expensive...

I add the link:
http://www.tresordupatrimoine.fr/113...nt-michel.html

Dim. : 18 x 14,7 x 14 cm.
Poudre d’albâtre polychrome.
Échelle 1/ 610ème.

[Bligh]

Having looked at those wonders of architectural splendouir I finally came down to earth and got a bit more of my coastline done.



Just some shading and bushes to add tomorrow .
Rob.

[Bligh]

All done and dusted now.
Here are a few views of the various combinations in which the pieces can be used.





























Now for the rocky islets, and then Mont St Micheal.
Rob.

[Capn Duff]

Really nicely done Rob, top notch

[Redcoat]

you have a very nice table-game

[Bligh]

If it had not been for your chaps inspiration, I would probably still have been using the card coastline and batteries from Ares. As it is I have now been able to pass those on to Captain Sealegs.
It was Chris started the ball rolling with that Volcanic Island, not placed in the middle of the table please note!
Then Julian coming up with the Forts etc, made the coastline possible. Add all the other bits and pieces that you have all sourced or suggested, and Lo! here I stand on the shoulders of other men.
Rob.

[Redcoat]

If it had not been for your chaps inspiration, I would probably still have been using the card coastline and batteries from Ares. As it is I have now been able to pass those on to Captain Sealegs.
It was Chris started the ball rolling with that Volcanic Island, not placed in the middle of the table please note!
Then Julian coming up with the Forts etc, made the coastline possible. Add all the other bits and pieces that you have all sourced or suggested, and Lo! here I stand on the shoulders of other men.
Rob.

[Hjl]

That is a really nice piece of work! I cant really think of a single thing you could do to improve it!

Actually, i can think of one thing. Set up a capture the town scenario and then play it out with lots of pictures!

[Bligh]

Actually I already have a plan for capturing the town, but await Ares supplying some troop transports.
Like a good designer, when I built my coastline I included one weak link to be exploited by a discerning Admiral or Captain.As my fencing master said. "When training a fencer always teach him all your moves but one."
Bligh.

[Devsdoc]

Looking very nice Rob.
Be safe
Rory

[Bligh]

Thanks Rory.
Rob.

[Diamondback]

Rob, Rory, you gents might find this thread I just started worthy of review, and I'd appreciate your opinions.
http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.p...ort-Miniatures

[Bligh]

Thanks for the heads up DB.
Rob.

[Capn Duff]

Actually I already have a plan for capturing the town, but await Ares supplying some troop transports.
Bligh.

For transport and merchantmen, I intend to use old 1/1200 metal ships. I think I got a supplier for bases which I hope to pick up at Partizan, just a matter of a manouvre deck.
We can chat about this on Saturday

[Bligh]

I got two of those for that purpose but they ended up as ships refitting in my harbour. Guess I need some more Chris.

Rob.

[Naharaht]

Great modelling, Rob!

[Devsdoc]

Rob, Rory, you gents might find this thread I just started worthy of review, and I'd appreciate your opinions.
http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.p...ort-Miniatures

Going to look now
Be safe
Rory

[Hjl]

I was thinking of using a sloop or two to represent troop ships. Could work. Also a few risk riflemen to represent ground forces.

[John Acton]

Rob this is simply stunning work. May I ask where you got the landing parties that crop up in your photos from time to time. I've realised that I need some in my life? For purely mercantile operations you understand...

[Bligh]

Hi Pete.
Landing Parties?
Do you mean the chaps in the longboats perchance?
Rob.

[John Acton]

Those are the ones. :)

[Bligh]

You can pick them all up here Pete.

http://www.rodlangton.com/napoleonic/frame.htm

MX1 Fallen Mast Indicators (set of 4) *	£2.50
MX2 Lowered Ensigns (set of 4) *	£2.00
MX3 Set of 6 Pinnaces: 3 rowed, 3 sailed (brass)	£2.25
MX4 Set of 6 Cutters: 3 rowed, 3 sailed (brass)	£2.25
MX5 Set of 6 Launches: 3 rowed, 3 sailed (brass)	£2.25
MX6 Set of 6 Mixed Boats, sailed (brass)	£2.75
MX7 Set of 1 Shore Battery + 5 rowed boats	£2.00
MX8 Set of 1 Signal Station + 5 rowed boats	£2.00
MX9 Set of 1 Martello Tower (resin)+ 5 rowed boats	£2.00
MX10 Telegraph Station (resin casting)	£1.50
MX11 Open Boats (pack of 8 mixed)	£2.00
M41 Lighters x 2 (flat bottom boats for loading cargo)	£2.00
M44 Booms x 3 (for harbour defence)	£2.00

* Designed for naval wargaming, these can be used as visual reminders of damage inflicted. The 'fallen mast indicators' are sections of masts/sails, each in their own sea base. The lowered ensigns can be painted to depict any nationality. Rob.

[John Acton]

Much obliged. :)

[Bligh]

My pleasure Pete.
Rob.

[Hjl]

I really wish there were some pictures on his page. i dont really like buying things without knowing what im getting.

[Bligh]

That was what put me off a bit Hugh, but there are some examples of Langton buildings in the pictures Julián has posted which give a good impression.
Rob.

[Devsdoc]

Hi All,
If you go onto Rob Langton's site- 1-1200 Napoleonic ships. Click on 1-1200 scale buildings. Go to the bottom of the page, you will find a number of pages called "Diagrams" Metal, Resin 1 & 2 and shoreline etc. They will show you drawings of all the pieces. Not photo's but good drawings which will give you the idea of each piece.
Hope this helps. My harbour and town used most of them.





Be safe
Rory