Sunday, February 28, 2016

'Nautical' from ByronM - '1/1200 Napoleonic British Ships-of-the-Line'


 For my Nautical entry I have decided to finally finish my 1/1200 British starter fleet from Langton Miniatures.  I did one of the four ships as a test last year to see how they turned out, but then got sidetracked with other things.


 There are other ship makers out there and many people complain that Langton are expensive, however you really get what you pay for.  I have seen the other models out there, and while they are 10-25% cheaper, the Langton models are at least 50% nicer so there really is not any choice to me, pay for the Langton models. When compared to many other models (Looking at you GW) they are actually pretty damn cheap!




Anyway, this entry is for two 3rd rate ships of the line and the HMS Victory.



I included a few extra pictures to show the difference that proper rigging makes.  I have seen many people just paint these figures as they say rigging just isn’t worth it.  I argue that it completely makes the model and should not be skipped.  The progress pictures show that models just painted, then with the standing rigging (which is where many people stop) and then with the running rigging.  The rigging actually takes longer than the painting as each ship has someplace between 10' and 15’ of thread on them, even though they are only 3” long.



23 comments:

  1. Great looking ships - Langtons really are the best and no other manufacturer comes close

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  2. No nothing about ships but those do look good

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  3. I'm totally in awe of anyone who can paint such tiny ships - let alone do the rigging!

    Well done.

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  4. You've strung the rigging? Ye Gods!

    Amazing stuff, Byron, and perfectly executed - again, I stand in awe of those who can manage this sort of detailed work, well done!

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  5. That's about as nautical as it gets, fabulous job!

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  6. Congratulations Byron! These are gorgeous. They are also a prime example of why I avoid nautical stuff! But I can't wait to play a game with them. Hurry up and finish some French already, would you?

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  7. Great shoos Byron. I have tried model sailing ships and never again. I'll stick to 1:1 scale with rigging and spars!

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  8. Fantastic work! Hopefully, we'll have a chance to exchange a few salvoes next time I go to Winnipeg.

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  9. Lovely work, wish I had the patience and skill for the rigging on these!

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  10. Lovely ships, Byron! ;)
    They are nicely detailed and your brush did em up nicely! Like the others, I am a bit leary of such small models, but I suppose that is why Sails of Glory did so well! ;)

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  11. A masterpiece of rigging Byron and that's just for starters!

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  12. As I mentioned to you before, fantastic work Byron. These little gems took a lot of patience but the final effect pays off HUGE. I also really appreciate the flags - they really finish the models off.

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  13. Brilliant. The unrigged version looks naked!

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  14. They are lovely (I have an unstarted French starter fleet lurking in the lead mountain but I am too scared to start them the rigging terrifies me!))

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  15. nice one, the rigging is very well done as well!

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  16. Impressive ships, they look good enough for a museam.

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  17. Gorgeous! Never been one for naval games but these look the business

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  18. absolutely Fantastic. Just need to find a bottle to squeeze them into now!

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  19. The rigging must have driven you mad. Having said that the difference between 'naked' and 'clothed' ships is astonishing. You have really nailed this one.

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  20. Respect*

    *that's all I need to say to someone who does rigging!

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