Friday, January 30, 2015

Langton 1/1200th Deceres and Octeres

Here are the two Langton ships which got stalled in the paint queue with all the Medieval madness recently. In fact, Richard III has been finished, but needs to be photographed outdoors being so large, and the sun never made its appearance today through the heavy fog.
The two ships are painted up in blue as I needed a few more command ships for the "blue" fleet. I think the Octeres is one with the paired oars.
Being so tiny, they painted up in no time at all by picking out the details over a black basecoat. The bases are made from plastic card and textured acrylic caulking.
Hopefully the sun will come out tomorrow for a photo-op for Richard and White Surrey. The model is so large that the camera flash reflects off the armor and ruins the photo. For the record, I relabeled some posts to make it easier to find stuff (at least for me anyway).
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  1. PhilJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:44 AM

    Simply beautiful, I love these ships Dean!

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  2. Black PowderJanuary 31, 2015 at 1:31 AM

    These are a wonderful distraction while waiting for Richard to enter the scene. I really love these small naval models, and like you said, they paint up in no time, so you're off to the gaming table after just a few painting sessions. What rules will you be using with these ships?

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    1. DeanMJanuary 31, 2015 at 8:57 AM

      Appreciate that, Soren. I've used Roman Seas, a free PDF set called Diadochi, but have come up with a simplified version I'm calling "Hail Antony!" Still to be played, but is based on some of the previous rules and a simplified version of, wait for it...Hail Caesar! :) Warm regards, Dean

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  3. BigRedBatJanuary 31, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    Neat little models, Dean. How long are they?

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    1. DeanMJanuary 31, 2015 at 8:54 AM

      Thanks, Simon. The largest (Deceres) is approx. 45mm long from tip of ramming beak to the curved portion of the stern; and approx. 23mm wide (ends of oars).

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  4. Simon Quinton January 31, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    Lovely job Dean. Makes me want to play civilisation!

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    1. DeanMJanuary 31, 2015 at 8:58 AM

      LoL! Cool, great to hear that, Simon. Regards, Dean

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  5. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)January 31, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    Nice little ships Dean!

    Christopher

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    1. DeanMJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:15 AM

      Thanks, Christopher! I think this scale is perfect for Ancient naval games - it allows a reasonably-sized playing area. Regards, Dean

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  6. KenJanuary 31, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Beautiful ships, I look forward to seeing some more.

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    1. DeanMJanuary 31, 2015 at 1:53 PM

      Thanks a lot, Ken. I have another 1/900th scale Valiant Deceres that I plan to paint up in Seahawks colors, but need to fabricate some fighting towers first. Best, Dean

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  7. MillsyJanuary 31, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    That's quite a change of pace Dean! Lovely brushwork too.

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    1. DeanMJanuary 31, 2015 at 3:07 PM

      Thank you, Michael. Something quick and simple was in order ;) That said, I may finally work on an old Verlinden Vlad mounted figure - since I have a lot of left over silver spray paint for his armor. Best, Dean

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    Regarding your suggested 'Hail Antony' rules, the Hail, Agrippa! rules are a modification of Hail Caesar published in Issue 66 of ‘Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy’ magazine. We used them here:
    https://ncc1717.wordpress.com/2014/04/12/battle-of-cos-using-hail-agrippa-rules/

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    1. DeanMJanuary 31, 2015 at 3:08 PM

      Thanks, I actually have the PDF issue of that WS&S; it wasn't as in-depth as I had expected, but plan to use of the ideas - although my ships will be singly-based. Regards, Dean

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  9. CyrusJanuary 31, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    Lovely ships Dean!

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    1. DeanMJanuary 31, 2015 at 3:12 PM

      Thanks, Mike. Funny these were sitting around since right around when Lion Rampant came out a few months ago. Best, Dean

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  10. MontyJanuary 31, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    Great set, Dean! The acrylic for the waves is an especially nice touch. Ancient naval was one of my first experiences with miniatures. This has me hankering to dive back in.

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    1. DeanMJanuary 31, 2015 at 3:45 PM

      Thanks, Monty. That's interesting to know about your Ancient naval gaming early on. Looking forward to seeing you get back into it too. Best, Dean

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  11. El GregoJanuary 31, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    Very nice!

    You are correct in identifying the octeres.

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    1. DeanMFebruary 1, 2015 at 3:02 PM

      Thanks, Greg. Appreciate the visit and comments. Best, Dean

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  12. peterFebruary 14, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Like these alot! You did a great job on these tiny ships! Lovely colours to!

    Greetings
    Peter

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