tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post7513524617549568890..comments2024-03-28T01:22:13.683-03:00Comments on Battle Game of the Month: Prototypes (amended)Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-5928510373108970502012-03-18T11:10:48.645-03:002012-03-18T11:10:48.645-03:00I believe that it is it, 1805 I see not 09 but clo...I believe that it is it, 1805 I see not 09 but close enough. With a drawing being published in a Boston Journal in 1834 it would have been ideal for an 1839 War in Maine, right next door. But 1 device is already stretching my horizons, wouldn't want the elastic to snap!Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-75544643996786304742012-03-18T10:29:54.182-03:002012-03-18T10:29:54.182-03:00"an amphibious steam wagon proposed in 1809.&...<i>"an amphibious steam wagon proposed in 1809."</i>: exciting for a <i>Lacepunk</i> fan!<br />The <a href="http://www.leblogauto.com/images/orukter_amphilobos.jpg" rel="nofollow">Amphibolos</a>, maybe? Could have easily be turned into an amphibious <a href="http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=130146" rel="nofollow">assault vehicle</a>.<br /><a href="http://static.flickr.com/80/275536643_ab611321da.jpg" rel="nofollow">Related design</a> from <a href="http://www.brothers-brick.com/2006/10/21/into-the-heart-of-danger-with-the-hmas-fearless/" rel="nofollow">there</a> :)abdul666https://www.blogger.com/profile/16172686098173637906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-18149632692053696072012-03-17T17:46:29.251-03:002012-03-17T17:46:29.251-03:00I did think of a petard and of a caronade, unfortu...I did think of a petard and of a caronade, unfortunately my skills at forging such things is nil so I have to rely on what I can scrounge. The 30mm canon I found this morning are a bit big for swivels but they'll do.<br /><br />I'm just glad I didn't see a picture of an amphibious steam wagon proposed in 1809.<br /><br />A mantlet would have been good but the MK2 mobile battery crew will have to get by with ducking.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-62710720480821917592012-03-17T17:42:58.745-03:002012-03-17T17:42:58.745-03:00Ah, the balloon is tethered to a heavy wagon which...Ah, the balloon is tethered to a heavy wagon which is anchored, if unthethered, it goes where the wind blows. If you want to move it, you need to descend, then pack up the wagon.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-59419773133905936122012-03-17T17:40:03.862-03:002012-03-17T17:40:03.862-03:00Ah, there's my problem, I didn't have a 9 ...Ah, there's my problem, I didn't have a 9 yr old to discuss it with. <br /><br />I was pretty poor when I tried 40 years ago too. Not pretty anymore though.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-14694218990235883812012-03-17T10:38:53.389-03:002012-03-17T10:38:53.389-03:00Regarding swivels, light breech-loaders were known...Regarding swivels, light breech-loaders were known and used since the Middle-Ages. I believe the <i>pierriers</i>, the swivels of 18th C. French Navy, where of this type, and de Saxe's <i>Amusettes</i> certainly where.<br /><br />A heavy mortar raises a lot of difficult questions, but what about a light caronade, howitzer or 'secret howitezr' grenades thrower in front, probably behind a mantlet? Recoil of Navy pieces, even the heaviest ones, was restricted with ropes (and having them <a href="http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/caldercraft_william_lrg.jpg" rel="nofollow">sliding</a> rather than on a wheeled carriage); could be substituted with a coehorn mortar for some missions. A caronade with a few swivels was rather typical of late 18th c. / early 19th C. <a href="http://www.modelships.de/Kanonenboot/fg2.jpg" rel="nofollow">light gunboats</a>.abdul666https://www.blogger.com/profile/16172686098173637906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-12604999185197047732012-03-17T10:16:39.738-03:002012-03-17T10:16:39.738-03:00I figured good solid American Oak (as in western h...I figured good solid American Oak (as in western hemisphere). If cannon balls can bounce of, what's a mortar or two. Actually gave more thought to wind and baloons.<br /><br />ThanksDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10701609658203478532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-20658057931403335502012-03-17T07:16:33.790-03:002012-03-17T07:16:33.790-03:00Thanks Tim but I still wish I thought of the 25mm ...Thanks Tim but I still wish I thought of the 25mm guns as swivels idea 2 days ago as they would make it more tank-like and swivels were typical armament for North American schooners and launches.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-20470975885995862732012-03-17T07:15:28.590-03:002012-03-17T07:15:28.590-03:00I love the models, and the steam mortar is great, ...I love the models, and the steam mortar is great, though I did worry about its recommended duty cycle. I discussed it with my 9-year-old son, who keeps me straight on stuff like this. If it fires, the carriage will disintegrate, we thought. No - it's OK - the wagon probably has a solid iron flat-bed - that'll sort it. What about the wheels, then? Iron wheels, obviously. That's it, then - no problem.<br /><br />Super models, as ever - I'd love to be able to master my own figures. I keep thinking I'll have a go, but I had a go nearly 40 years ago, and the results were unspeakably poor.MSFoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241067504971068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-66763475277169460272012-03-17T07:13:53.145-03:002012-03-17T07:13:53.145-03:00Thanks Bob I think the sailor has lots of potentia...Thanks Bob I think the sailor has lots of potential, I may need to redo the mold though, I like figures I can pop out and paint.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-4228582750884193762012-03-17T07:12:28.606-03:002012-03-17T07:12:28.606-03:00Brian when it gets into action we'll see if it...Brian when it gets into action we'll see if its awesome or awful!Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-8528803786991781792012-03-17T07:12:01.870-03:002012-03-17T07:12:01.870-03:00That will happen in about 3 hoursThat will happen in about 3 hoursRoss Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-45088793295883322012-03-17T07:11:42.069-03:002012-03-17T07:11:42.069-03:00Padre, I hope you will forgive my clumsiness,in th...Padre, I hope you will forgive my clumsiness,in the light of morning, that was badly worded on my part. <br /><br />First I hadn't meant to seem to accuse anyone of anything even vaguely negative, everyone has been very positive and supportive.<br /><br />Secondly, I hadn't thought that you in particular had referenced it's viability, but that is one of the problems with such vague statements in a public forum. <br /><br />I think you are right about the intersection of whimsy and history/technology but its all new territory to me.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-64557370713664919322012-03-17T06:46:59.252-03:002012-03-17T06:46:59.252-03:00The feasibility if the thing was a concern - but i...The feasibility if the thing was a concern - but is outtweighed by it looking cool!Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-24820918990394229652012-03-17T05:29:06.307-03:002012-03-17T05:29:06.307-03:00Ross Mac,
I think that the figures look great ......Ross Mac,<br /><br />I think that the figures look great ... and I am sure that they will have lots of uses, especially the sailor.<br /><br />I look forward to seeing these in action soon.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-55853272171353550852012-03-17T05:26:41.453-03:002012-03-17T05:26:41.453-03:00Wow, that's an awsome piece of kit!
Best wishe...Wow, that's an awsome piece of kit!<br />Best wishes, BrianBrian Carrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221659266588227029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-31156020595477537792012-03-17T04:31:35.958-03:002012-03-17T04:31:35.958-03:00great vehicle well made - looking forward to seein...great vehicle well made - looking forward to seeing it in action...tradgardmastarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116967655904601740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-57769274212127005862012-03-17T01:29:31.390-03:002012-03-17T01:29:31.390-03:00Good looking figures.
I never actually questioned...Good looking figures. <br />I never actually questioned the feasibility of your wagon, I just assumed it worked at some intersection of history and whimsy, but maybe that is just another way of saying steam punk?Mad Padrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00410143683610813671noreply@blogger.com