tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post563807602927141354..comments2024-03-28T11:57:19.137-04:00Comments on Blunders on the Danube: Galley ProofsGonsalvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-37377485254553786842015-08-27T09:08:48.273-04:002015-08-27T09:08:48.273-04:00Yes, he did. The base (hull) of the ships is a sha...Yes, he did. The base (hull) of the ships is a shaped/carved blank of wood, and the "decks" are made of thin sheets of ? Basswood nailed on top of that with fine finishing nails. The compartments holding the oar banks seem to be made of heavy card, but are very tough and durable. The holes for the masts are precises drilled and fit snugly. Overall very quality work. Hopefully my paint enhancements have added to rather than detracted from the look of these fine models. We will see more of Bill's ships here shortly.Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-81696565340903706842015-08-26T21:42:42.375-04:002015-08-26T21:42:42.375-04:00He did a lovely job of scratch-building didn't...He did a lovely job of scratch-building didn't he? Your paint job has spruced them up a treat!James Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897755636246185173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-10031135509474037912015-08-22T08:53:59.821-04:002015-08-22T08:53:59.821-04:00Thanks! Just checked out the ships of your group ...Thanks! Just checked out the ships of your group - these are the MDF ones, right - awesome!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-57516040291297025932015-08-22T04:32:46.456-04:002015-08-22T04:32:46.456-04:00They look very nice. They look very nice. Bartek Zyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03284967362838901849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-2561650442423558382015-08-21T22:03:58.436-04:002015-08-21T22:03:58.436-04:00Yes, they were a great deal,. and make a fine show...Yes, they were a great deal,. and make a fine show on the table. Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-49333199543208744302015-08-21T22:03:26.215-04:002015-08-21T22:03:26.215-04:00Thanks, Lawrence. We'll have a tour of the
&q...Thanks, Lawrence. We'll have a tour of the <br />"crew" figures eventually - the only 15 mm figures in my collection. Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-65033930742180057792015-08-21T18:39:35.795-04:002015-08-21T18:39:35.795-04:00What a bargain indeed, they look great Peter!What a bargain indeed, they look great Peter!Chasseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919997382932080898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-71414950264994445232015-08-21T18:35:30.639-04:002015-08-21T18:35:30.639-04:00Very nice, and what a bargain! I like those Janiss...Very nice, and what a bargain! I like those Janissaries very much as well.Lawrence Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11626386564817082992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-79564673517240800672015-08-21T16:40:18.609-04:002015-08-21T16:40:18.609-04:00Yes indeed. Some useful stuff there, but as it was...Yes indeed. Some useful stuff there, but as it was un-moderated, more than a few flame wars, too!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-12378268196172432392015-08-21T15:29:10.288-04:002015-08-21T15:29:10.288-04:00Beautiful, love the colors...Beautiful, love the colors...Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-25237430647149553232015-08-21T15:23:04.820-04:002015-08-21T15:23:04.820-04:00RGMH news board? Now we are talking ancient histo...RGMH news board? Now we are talking ancient history! I have not thought of that in a long time. Pre-eBay days, you could still find bargains.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-78903701333654552182015-08-21T13:14:34.769-04:002015-08-21T13:14:34.769-04:00Thanks, DEan!Thanks, DEan!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-1249758195759666102015-08-21T13:14:22.825-04:002015-08-21T13:14:22.825-04:00I agree; I'm sure Bill A. would be pleased wit...I agree; I'm sure Bill A. would be pleased with your comment!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-81284235355532985672015-08-21T13:13:55.865-04:002015-08-21T13:13:55.865-04:00I actually bought a Merrimack/OG Galleass first at...I actually bought a Merrimack/OG Galleass first at Historicon, after a year's contemplation, because it just looked so cool (we'll see that later), and then when I had to figure out what to DO with it, the opportunity to buy these ships came up. It may have been closer to 15 years ago, as the add was on the old RGMH news board. Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-2030066069589011232015-08-21T13:11:29.794-04:002015-08-21T13:11:29.794-04:00e have a had a lot of fun with the games. I need t...e have a had a lot of fun with the games. I need to update the rules before use again, which is one of the things that has kept me from using them recently. Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-22744575850324090062015-08-21T12:42:39.148-04:002015-08-21T12:42:39.148-04:00They look great - nice to see them again.They look great - nice to see them again.DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-24959549645334963582015-08-21T09:11:48.326-04:002015-08-21T09:11:48.326-04:00Nifty vessels and at about $6 each a true bargain....Nifty vessels and at about $6 each a true bargain. You are frugal yankee.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-8519316194379480892015-08-21T08:50:26.879-04:002015-08-21T08:50:26.879-04:00Nice. Simple, uncluttered effective design well ex...Nice. Simple, uncluttered effective design well executed.Rob Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533996736711014752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-46314160987801080142015-08-21T08:47:34.028-04:002015-08-21T08:47:34.028-04:00What a fine collection of galleys you have there. ...What a fine collection of galleys you have there. Very nicely painted too. I imagine games with those would be a lot of fun.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440418250366404723noreply@blogger.com