And why not? I saw this on eBay and just had to have it to support my combined operations landings, in particular when I refight the British landing at the Battle of Calantsoog at the start of the Helder campaign in 1799. Impractical? Yes. No idea where I shall store it and sure to get damaged, but it was a bargain. I just need to sort out some flags and 28mm crew figures.
Cracking buy and a great looking ship.
ReplyDeleteNice!! How much was it?
ReplyDelete£295
DeleteStunning model Colin, colour me jealous
ReplyDeleteWow, you were lucky to score such a find. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteI imagine the good lady had something else in mind when you told her "I've bought a boat for my retirement".
ReplyDeleteActually I asked if she fancied a cruise.....;-)
DeleteExcellent acquisition! For a crew try Abbot Miniatures, from Redoubt I think.
ReplyDeleteCorrrr!
ReplyDeleteSuperb, what a model
ReplyDeleteHoly moley - what a fantastic model! You struck gold, what a game she will make.
ReplyDeleteAnd what a good angle :
You : Honey, i've bought a sailing ship...
Her: Thats nice, wait.... what???
You: A ship model. Its a bit big but look at her lines - wow! You can see Aubrey and Maturin playing Boccherini! And its only 295!
Her: (fanning herself and steadying herself against the wall, thinking quickly - *Its only another model -phew!*) What a find - hooray!
I'm very jealous!
Yep, it went something like that.....honest!
DeleteI have no idea about what scale works for this model but Capitan Miniaturas makes outstanding Nap. era naval figures in 18mm. And guns.
ReplyDelete28mm look perfect on it.
DeleteShe is a dream Colin! Sail her to the ends of the earth!
ReplyDeleteA not quite so little treat for yourself Colin....certainly a talking point for any game !
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