Television is rather a frightening business. But I get all the relaxation I want from my collection of model soldiers.
Peter Cushing

Saturday 12 October 2019

FOR THE PRIZE!









Obviously I was going to buy into Black Seas. I really enjoy cruel seas and I love my Napoleonic naval combat so this was a given.

So here is my first 1/700 scale frigate, rigged and with paper sails. The rigging was slightly more complex than on a 1/1200 as it had to be more accurate. However, the models are designed to make rigging as easy as possible. She is currently awaiting ratlines and a decision on basing. I am tempted to do a sea base as I have done with other naval games.

Really nice miniatures and looking forward to playing the game.

8 comments:

  1. What a beauty. I'm highly tempted of getting myself into this adventure. The paper sails look like a bummer to me, but I have to say yours look nice. What was it like assembling them? Do they work in hand?

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    1. They work pretty well. Obviously I'd prefer brass etch - and there are 1/700 PE available at £10 a pop but these look ok and work fine for the moment. No idea how long they'll last though!

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    1. Thanks! Looking forward to getting the rest done. Should make refightibg Trafalgar with Year 9 History more interesting

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  3. They work pretty well. Obviously I'd prefer brass etch - and there are 1/700 PE available at £10 a pop but these look ok and work fine for the moment. No idea how long they'll last though!

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  4. This looks very good. Would like to see again when you get the ratlines on.

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