tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post119580810666742995..comments2024-03-02T15:12:47.341+00:00Comments on Colgar6 and the Infinite Legion of Toy Soldiers: An Arabian Dhow for 28mm FiguresColgar6http://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-70575875804490126072021-05-31T21:43:41.503+01:002021-05-31T21:43:41.503+01:00They are pretty strong. I haven't built the dh...They are pretty strong. I haven't built the dhow but several Cogs and Caravels have survived ham-fisted gamers for well over two years.<br />Storage is indeed more 'dangerous ' than gaming. We managed to "keep them in nearly pristine shape" in two big RUB boxes.WillieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581427365425665045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-34053771618153480132018-05-20T11:44:24.596+01:002018-05-20T11:44:24.596+01:00Thank you for the excellent feedback and I look fo...Thank you for the excellent feedback and I look forward to seeing pictures, hopefully of your Bireme - I think rigged would be best, but feel your pain with the constant concern of storage and for that matter durability. Golgothahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604066121737011440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-28050242884323330952018-05-20T08:49:55.975+01:002018-05-20T08:49:55.975+01:00The bireme is sitting beside me as I type, mostly ...The bireme is sitting beside me as I type, mostly complete. I can't decide whether to finish it as the kit is designed (with mast and sails rigged) or whether to have it "rigged for battle" (without mast &c). The former would make it more difficult to store, but the latter requires some modification to the kit. Hmm.<br /><br />As for size, I reckon that the bireme is about the right size or maybe a tad small for 28mm figures; it would probably work quite well for 20mm as well. Note that the central aisle, where the fighting men would be placed, is about 19mm wide. Obviously a standard round 25mm base (for 28mm figures) is too wide to fit in here.<br /><br />The dhow is a good size for 28mm figures. My opinion is that it would be a bit too large for 20mm or 1/72 models.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-48408110102928516012018-05-20T01:19:20.172+01:002018-05-20T01:19:20.172+01:00Thank you for the link to this Russian company - I...Thank you for the link to this Russian company - I am hoping to order their Medieval ship as well as armoured train. Would be interested in some of their other products too. Speaking of which have you as yet put the Greek styled Bireme together and or is it in actuality ideal for 28mm. I do Colonials in 1/72 20mm would the Dhow work for that scale as well or would it be too big? Golgothahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604066121737011440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-1461854531769827192018-02-17T20:45:59.553+00:002018-02-17T20:45:59.553+00:00Not bad for $8, (plus postage), eh :-) ?Not bad for $8, (plus postage), eh :-) ?Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-78877944604342640382018-02-16T13:17:59.881+00:002018-02-16T13:17:59.881+00:00Wow! This ship really looks fantastic!Wow! This ship really looks fantastic!Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-89777145555449044912018-01-28T21:24:20.104+00:002018-01-28T21:24:20.104+00:00As gamers, we often put models aside rather than a...As gamers, we often put models aside rather than attempting to fit them physically into vehicles [even open-topped ones], aircraft or even buildings. I don't see why small ships should be treated any differently, really.<br /><br />Yes, sailing ships tend to be especially bad for deck clutter and the consequent lack of access to such models for large, clumsy hands :-) .Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-7262316286604501162018-01-28T21:20:49.456+00:002018-01-28T21:20:49.456+00:00As I mentioned above in my reply to Dave D, I thin...As I mentioned above in my reply to Dave D, I think you are correct and that it was Eric's blog. I couldn't find his post again though - and this led me to doubt my memory of the event.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-7609208513310777572018-01-28T21:19:21.253+00:002018-01-28T21:19:21.253+00:00It is quite a nice model, isn't it :-) . And ...It is quite a nice model, isn't it :-) . And a very straightforward kit to build as well...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-91532600218844468482018-01-28T21:18:19.786+00:002018-01-28T21:18:19.786+00:00I think you're right; I seem to think it was i...I think you're right; I seem to think it was indeed Eric's blog. However, I did look there so that I could give due credit for the original article and I failed to find it, so I assumed I must have been mistaken. Oh, well...<br /><br />Anyway, I'm very pleased that you found my writings useful.<br />Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-48026707125889066042018-01-28T18:00:20.473+00:002018-01-28T18:00:20.473+00:00Very impressive when finished. I think the riggin...Very impressive when finished. I think the rigging was well worth the time invested.<br /><br />As for figure placement, it's a common problem with ships, especially sailing ships.<br />I've read a few gamers comments, and they tend to find ship battles and "WYSIWYG" shooting and placement aren't a good fit.<br /><br />For small ships it's common to judge the whole ship as a viable target or not, with crew having an option to be in-play (and visible) or down below (and out of sight).<br /><br />SteveHolmes11https://www.blogger.com/profile/17392212343858957364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-64522552301405249152018-01-28T17:27:05.204+00:002018-01-28T17:27:05.204+00:00It may have been 'Eric the Shed;s" blog w...It may have been 'Eric the Shed;s" blog where you saw these, I'm pretty sure it's where I saw them. They do look good and are a great scale fit for 28mms too. I've been looking to make something similar for my own projects and take inspiration from yours.<br />Great post C6Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-33275379422243769342018-01-28T14:22:42.344+00:002018-01-28T14:22:42.344+00:00That looks more impressive built than I thought it...That looks more impressive built than I thought it was going to. Great job!Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-66792764387357350282018-01-28T10:09:04.293+00:002018-01-28T10:09:04.293+00:00Great useful post - thanks. I have 3 of these plus...Great useful post - thanks. I have 3 of these plus a Junk in the to do pile . Think it was Eric the Sheds blog they were on. Storage might indeed be a conundrum to solve ! DaveDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11995593231170018770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-57375903528456411912018-01-28T08:38:09.690+00:002018-01-28T08:38:09.690+00:00Thanks, Stuart. Yes, it should work excellently a...Thanks, Stuart. Yes, it should work excellently as decoration, objective or transport for any games set in the Indian ocean or on the Nile. Sinbad, anyone :-) ?Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-80173062548310956852018-01-28T08:36:50.647+00:002018-01-28T08:36:50.647+00:00Not strong enough, Clint? This thing is built fro...Not strong enough, Clint? This thing is built from 2mm pasteboard; it's the toughest thing I can think of short of steel plate :-) . What on earth do people at your local club *do* with their models?Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-52316580695937580232018-01-28T08:35:25.532+00:002018-01-28T08:35:25.532+00:00I think this is the nature of sailing ships: they ...I think this is the nature of sailing ships: they have rigging and other clutter all over the place :-) . If they're to look at all realistic then space for miniatures (especially those with large bases) will be limited.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-4466097067930036372018-01-28T07:52:15.103+00:002018-01-28T07:52:15.103+00:00Great post and a great find, perfect for some game...Great post and a great find, perfect for some games in the sudan or just eye candy. As you say storage might be a problem.<br />Cheers<br />StuStuart Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01213577814388355407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-78271631274863898842018-01-28T05:56:41.910+00:002018-01-28T05:56:41.910+00:00I will say it looks rather nice. HAving read the i...I will say it looks rather nice. HAving read the issues and seen it I must say it would not be strong enough for my use. The wargames club it would last 1 maybe 2 weeks, but I doubt longer. But at home It might last years. While I have no use for it I have enjoyed seeing it immensely. Thank you very much. Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-21113090557598619882018-01-27T22:07:30.462+00:002018-01-27T22:07:30.462+00:00Great article, Colgar6, with plenty of food for th...Great article, Colgar6, with plenty of food for thought. I think it looks mighty fine in the photo, but as you say, room for miniatures would appear to be at a premier. Still, if you don't mind the small number of minis on board, then it looks a steal :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.com