From MilesR: 15mm Napoleonic Ships - 4 of 'em (208 Points)

More 15mm Napoleonics for this submission but the miniatures are in the form of boats - four of them to be specific. All of the models are from Thoroughbred Miniatures Sea Eagles line and are true 15mm scale (vs the 18mm of Old Glory and AB miniatures).  Each model kit does require a good bit of effort to assemble and paint up but I think are well worth the effort.

First up is a French Polacre.  A Polacre is a frigate design that is a cross between a Xebec (lateen sails on the front and back) and a square rigger (the center main mast).  The ships were found in the Mediterrain and were very manoeuvrable but not the fastest of hulls - in confined waters they were very dangerous opponents.  The total length of the model is 18 inches

Next up is a standard Brig - In the this case the model is the USS Onieda but she'll be used as a French ship this summer.  She mounts 16, 9 pounders and a big 32 pounder on the bow - This ship can cause some problems for our British friends.  The Onieda is 15 inches long.

The third ship is perhaps my favorite of the group - a 12 gun British Cutter - super fast with reasonable firepower. This one comes in at 9 inches in length.

Lastly, we have a 18 gun British Brig.  She's armed with 16, 32 pound carronades and 2, 18 pound long guns.  This ship can inflict a devastating broadside up close.  The model is 18 inches long.

Some of you may have noticed 3 of the ships lack rigging - I wanted to do a little play testing before final rigging.

Next up is - hey what's the yelling in the background....

I turn my back on these kids for just a second and they start fighting - incorrigible!

I've got two more ships to build - a three masted Frigate for the French and a large Xebec for the Brits - and, yes, in my upcoming game the British will be employing some Barbary pirates as mercenaries.  What gaming experience isn't made better with Pirates?

Ship building is very messy work.  My work space will need a tidy-up before proceeding.

As for points - I leave that up to Curt and his minions.  It's 60 total inches of 15mm Napoleonic Naval fun.  As for effort - these were actual a lot more work that the 28mm frigate that was submitted a few years ago.

I believe this entire submission should count towards the Nautical side duel.

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Some people produce a ship, Miles rolls out with a flotilla. I dunno folks, I think he's compensating for something. :) Seriously, amazing work Miles. These Thoroughbred models are just terrific and I know I'll be visiting them soon after I wrap this up. What are they made up of? Resin and white metal, or do they have some laser-cut wood as well? I'm eager to see how you get on with the rigging. What are your plans for crew? These will look even more glorious with loads of sea dogs capering on their decks. Very, very cool.

Points? Hmm. Well let's make them into the equivalent of 15mm vehicles in their rough dimensions. A 15mm tank would approximately fit across their decks, so 60 inches  (we're assuming that number is just the hull and not including the bowsprit) would equate to around 30 tanks. We'll round down due to the narrowing of the prow so let's say 26 vehicles worth. That times 8 and we have 208 points. 

Well done Mr. Reidy. Now, let's see this frigate and xebec you have in the wings.