Monday, 9 January 2017

From DaveD- We are sailing. (111 points)

The final elements missing for the Mahdist forces were something to use on the river Nile. So here I have the fledging Navy. The boat I had picked up a few years ago (I have no idea who made it as picked it up of small stand at a show)  , and while not 100% accurate I think its servicable enough for a river boat. The mast has been made detachable and is fixed with magnets. The sail is made from a 120gms paper cut and formed.








There are two crew again fixed in place with magnets so it can be used by other forces if need be. Its also carrying a raiding party of 17 other Mahdists.

So 19 28mm figures plus the large vehicle . All figures are from the Perry plastics range. This completes all the foot figures in the plastics pile - and yes i now do have over 1000 Mahdist foot. Time to boost the mounted arm next. Camels may make an appearance

MilesR: Three - THREE posts for one day Mr D.  Are you trying to make me work hard?  Yet another wonderful colonial themed entry with a boat, so you know that's a winner in my book.  The sail looks to be a cross between a square rigger and Laneen (or Latin-Rig) sail but I like the fact that the mast can be removed.  I've found out the hard way that fixed masts can prove challenging to transport.  I think this entry will get you 111 points - I awarded another point for the crafty sail design.  Now please no more entries today, I'm exhausted keeping up with you.

 Very nicely done!
Posted by DaveD at 4:00 pm
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44 comments:

  1. DaveD9 January 2017 at 16:09

    thanks Miles.... i could have done a forth with a little extra effort. but that can kick off next week!

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    1. jmilesr9 January 2017 at 19:04

      Don't get cocky Mr Docherty - I could have taken points off because your Lateen sail rig really wasn't realistic - with that sail shape she really couldn't point that far into the wind. Just saying...
      :)

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    2. DaveD10 January 2017 at 05:17

      ha ha... break out the oars time!

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  2. Ian9 January 2017 at 16:10

    Great bunch, was following the Mahdist navy so good to see it finished

    Ian

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  3. MartinC9 January 2017 at 16:20

    love this, need to watch Kartoum

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    1. DaveD9 January 2017 at 16:23

      Yep ... it did that to me too,,, I need to look for some more boats

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  4. Mad Padre9 January 2017 at 16:39

    Madhists in boats ... staggering. I suppose the forerunners of Red Sea pirates to day? Well done that man. Staggering output.

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    1. DaveD9 January 2017 at 16:58

      Could well be... I need another couple I think

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  5. TamsinP9 January 2017 at 16:47

    Love it Dave! :)

    Even more impressive is that between 9 of us our entries today account for 1/8 of the total points so far in the Challenge :)

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    1. DaveD9 January 2017 at 16:57

      Thanks Tamsin. Now that's a interesting fact alright..

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    2. jmilesr9 January 2017 at 19:05

      Hey - stop stealing my inane statistics. I'm not all the bright and need all the help I can get!

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  6. Rod9 January 2017 at 17:08

    Really nice work Dave. That's a neat looking boat.

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  7. Unknown9 January 2017 at 17:33

    i now have a weird mix of Thriller after Rod's post and Rod Stewart doing the rounds in my head. It's not a good mix!

    And nice boat Sir!

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  8. Paul O'G9 January 2017 at 17:51

    Great stuff Dave! iI hope we get to see some RN gunboats soon :-)

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  9. Curt9 January 2017 at 17:59

    Lovely riverboat Dave. It's crew looks ready to raid the shore and its sail to serve as a notepad. ;)

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  10. The Kiwi9 January 2017 at 18:28

    Very nice. Cheers

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  11. Blaxkleric9 January 2017 at 18:31

    "I now do have over 1000 Mahdist foot" - wonderful stuff Dave, and what a cracking vessel to boot. Well done on such an impressive force and for the quality of your brushwork - terrific!! :-)

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  12. Evan Hughes9 January 2017 at 18:43

    Now then Dave, always leave the punters wanting more - three posts is quite enough!

    Luvverly work on the Mahdist navy there - truly, it is a camel of the river!

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    1. DaveD10 January 2017 at 05:14

      I did hold off the 4th out of pity for the Monday Minion

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  13. Steve9 January 2017 at 20:00

    The boat and raiders look great! I always enjoy finding out what the next unit you're adding to this project is.

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    1. DaveD10 January 2017 at 05:13

      thanks - there does seem to be a never ending stream of them

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  14. Peter Douglas9 January 2017 at 22:11

    Great river boat Dave! The hull looks spot on to me, and the rig works too (the windbag Minion isn't the only sailor in the challenge). Impressive output. When do we see a Nile gunboat to counter?

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  15. Barks9 January 2017 at 23:45

    Looking good, Dave!

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  16. Michael Awdry10 January 2017 at 02:09

    Thank you Dave, I now have Rod Stewart rattling round my brain! Nice boats though.

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    1. DaveD10 January 2017 at 04:19

      it could have been worse.... at least no leopardskin trousers were involved

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    2. Michael Awdry10 January 2017 at 10:03

      You mean to say that you've stopped wearing them to paint in then, how disappointing. :D

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  17. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)10 January 2017 at 06:42

    Real nice work Dave!

    Christopher

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  18. Moiterei_198410 January 2017 at 07:22

    Stunning work Dave!

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  19. Ray Rousell10 January 2017 at 11:08

    Very impressive Dave!

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  20. Sander11 January 2017 at 02:51

    Dave, is there anything you cannot do? Another excellent entry!

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  21. Clint12 January 2017 at 02:01

    Good slow boat to Khartoum! Mahdi's naval detachments my head says yes but my hearts shouts NO! How will Egypt remain in the Queens power!

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    1. DaveD13 January 2017 at 03:22

      Clint.. the answer is good old Redcoats, Martini Henry rifles and a stack of ammunition!

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