Picking up those brushes again.

Hi and welcome to the occasional mutterings of Dave Doc, a military modeller and some time gamer. Gaming and model making has given me a real education, History & Geography(obvious really), Artistry, Politics, Economics, Logistics, Project Management -you try building miniature armies without the last 3.

I will use the blog to record my creations & the odd occasion I actually do some gaming.

I have always been inspired by the aesthetic side of gaming. Playing on well constructed terrain using excellently painted units is always a joy.

Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Messing about on the water.

After all that figure painting through the challenge I need to do something different for a bit. So here is the first of the Nile flotilla. An armoured paddle steamer. Its a resin kit by Grand Manner, with a few bits of extras added.




Its a big old piece of kit. It went together pretty well, it just needed all the parts to be given two washes to get rid of the release agent. After that a fairly simple bit of paint some parts before assembly. I have tried to just make it look "distressed and messy. I need to pick up a few crew figures - something I will be on the look out for at Salute I think.

Off to play with another one - er yes.. I have 3 of the things altogether.
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38 comments:

  1. Evan Hughes31 March 2015 at 12:40

    That is excellent, Dave, nicely distressed! Those GM steamers look the business, alright.

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  2. Samuli31 March 2015 at 12:53

    Excellent work Dave! It sure looks like it's been through quite a bit with all the added plating and your weathering job!

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  3. Peter Douglas31 March 2015 at 12:56

    Excellent stuff Dave. There is simply nothing as worthwhile as messing about with boats.
    Cheers, PD

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  4. Phil31 March 2015 at 13:47

    That's very nice, well done Dave!

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  5. Anonymous31 March 2015 at 14:35

    Nice one.
    Just been looking at a Sudan steamer this afternoon, but I managed to not make the purchase. We weren't too sure who made it. So I'll check out Grand Manner and see if was one of there's.

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    1. DaveD31 March 2015 at 16:09

      Thanks , there are a few different ones out there.

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    2. Anonymous31 March 2015 at 17:40

      Yeah, after checking the site, it looks like it was one of the screw steamers I was looking at.

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  6. DeanM31 March 2015 at 14:55

    Great looking paddle wheel steamer. Nice weathering effect.

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  7. TamsinP31 March 2015 at 15:06

    Ropes, crates, sacks, chickens - don't forget to add some of those to the ships. Maybe the odd goat as well :)

    That steamer looks fab :)

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    1. DaveD31 March 2015 at 15:13

      yeah, good ideas..I have some extra baggage

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  8. Blaxkleric31 March 2015 at 16:33

    Absolutely stunning stuff Dave. Wonderful painting. Finding your website and enormous output was definitely one of the highlights of the Analogue Hobbies Challenge for me... as well as getting into "Blakes Seven" ;-)

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  9. Phyllion31 March 2015 at 16:42

    That's one fine vessel Mr Docherty

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    1. DaveD31 March 2015 at 16:45

      cheers! - mind i have just ordered some more heavy armaments for it!

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  10. GaryA31 March 2015 at 17:22

    Bit nice that!

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  11. Ian31 March 2015 at 18:02

    Very nice kit and very well put together, THREE of them though? Looking forward to the next two

    Ian

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    1. DaveD31 March 2015 at 18:20

      Yup, all different types. I want one that will work for the Cowboys..

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  12. styx31 March 2015 at 19:15

    Very nice!

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  13. Paul O'G31 March 2015 at 19:36

    Thats is just superb Dave! Admiral Beatty cut his teeth commanding a Nile gunboat back in the day so you are in good company!

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  14. Millsy31 March 2015 at 20:58

    Suitably battered and worn out. She's a corker!

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  15. Sam Wise31 March 2015 at 22:03

    Wow ! I just love this boat !
    excellent painting job on wood and metal !

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    1. DaveD1 April 2015 at 09:16

      thanks - i think it has come out rather well

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  16. Scottswargaming1 April 2015 at 00:30

    Smashing job mate!

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  17. The Kiwi1 April 2015 at 01:04

    Got a nice Mad Max ramshackle feel about it. Great job. cheers

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  18. Colgar61 April 2015 at 12:34

    Definitely a post-apocalyptic vibe there, with all the crudely-fixed armour :-) !

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  19. Mad Padre12 April 2015 at 13:21

    Brilliant work. It makes the improvised river gunboats of the American Civil War look positively elegant. You did it up well, bravo.

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  20. Silver Whistle19 April 2015 at 18:59

    I can't believe I missed these. A great addition (or three) to the collection.

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