Some health issues have kept me from being as active as I would like, but have just completed another gunboat. This is based on an American tin toy made in the late 19th century. I'm claiming its a small coastal/river vessel serving with the US Revenue Marine (they changed their name to the US Coast Guard in 1925).
MGB
PS. Have named the vessel USS Alligator (actually used).
Original toy, the larger is also under construction.
A splendid looking vessel MGB
ReplyDeleteThank you MJT, its a start towards a small fleet, if all goes well.
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You've really captured the essence of the original toy Michael! It is a beautiful gunboat and the cannon is just the right size! It should come in very handy in your future games! I also look forward to seeing the larger ship when it's complete, that is a very impressive vessel indeed!
ReplyDeleteThank you Brad, I think the original looking toys work better with the 54mm collection than making some kind of historical reproduction. Thats my view!
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Wonderful! And just right. They remind me of the WW1 boats on Lake Tanganyika.
ReplyDeleteI'm just catching up on posts. All most enjoyable. For some reason , I only see the updates on my blog list once in a while. I suspect they are there but I miss them when I'm busy and then they roll off.
Ross, I agree, these types of simple gunboats can cover a very wide range of scenarios, and as their size is relatively small, it is still possible to have some kind of fleet action in 54mm, if all goes well. I don't really promote the blog, happy that those that do visit find it of interest, but its still kind of you to mention it on your own blog. Thank you.
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What a smashing looking ship - handy when you have to send a gunboat to sort things out !
ReplyDeleteHi Tony, I really am enjoying my drift into 54mm rail and sea, the scenarios are just opening up! More vessels to come, if all goes well.
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My she's yar! (the only boat related term i know) Another fantastic build! Looking forward to seeing her in action.
ReplyDeleteCheers John, I can confirm the arms race has been redirected, towards the building of gunboats!
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