I've decided to keep the them of merchant shipping going, so this time I have a small merchantman. This model is sold by Warlord Games as a fireship, which is such a niche use-case that I'd rather have it as the merchantman which I can use more often. In addition I painted up a little longboat to use for landing scenarios.
The model itself is nothing particularly crazy. Technically, with the foremast being taller this would be a ketch rather than a brig.
The reason I decided to paint her as a merchant is that her deck is modeled with a ton of crates and barrels, which as a fire ship would have been loaded with flammables and explosives. Instead I've given them a more peaceful purpose.
The longboat is a simple little conversion I did, where I took the largest boat from the 3rd rate frame, sculpted some tiny crew, and given them some oars. Some small, fine work, but not overwhelming.
I've painted all of the passengers as marines, which gives it a really nice bright pop of color on the table.
I've counted the merchantman as 10 points, and 2 points for the little longboat, for a total of 12.
I've really enjoyed your Age of Sail work Raul, and this week's post is no exception. That's fine looking Merchant brig suitable for many uses. Also love the long boat.
Just amazing Raul, as usual. Your sailing ships are always incredible (and the little chaps at the oars in the smaller boat are tremendous too!)
ReplyDeleteThanks a ton Greg!
DeleteBeautiful work, Raul. I agree, you'll get much more use out of her as a merchantman than a fireship. Love the bespoke longboat.
ReplyDeleteThanks Curt, the longboats are a fun little project.
DeleteYour age of sail entries have been one of the highlights of the challenge Raoul
ReplyDeleteThanks that means a ton!
DeleteCrikey their cute marines- very effective and enjoyable selection of shipping painted well
ReplyDeleteHaha yes it’s amazing what such a tiny model can suggest.
DeleteThese ships are so well done Raul! Great work!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteExcellent work, Raul!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray!
DeleteGreat work, Raul. Your ships draw me back to finishing some 1/1200 I have needing rigging done. Super work.
ReplyDeleteGo do it!
DeleteMagnificent longboat! I didn't realise the difference between a ketch and a brig.
ReplyDeleteYeah there’s a ton of small distinctions between vessels, it can be very hard to keep it all straight haha.
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