tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post8541923357096941119..comments2024-03-19T20:35:02.855-07:00Comments on Gowan's 1/72 scale models: The Abigail an altered Cruzier Brig SloopDaisy Gowan Ditchburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476802587483833107noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-45868425226201320122012-12-26T19:26:28.926-08:002012-12-26T19:26:28.926-08:00I'll try my best mate, however I live in the w...I'll try my best mate, however I live in the west of the north island in a relatively safe zone, although Auckland city is way to close for comfort i.e less that an hour away... southern end of the manukau HarbourDaisy Gowan Ditchburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476802587483833107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-81058272831971329162012-12-25T13:05:03.215-08:002012-12-25T13:05:03.215-08:00Some fine work there Gowan, I can see a lot of eff...Some fine work there Gowan, I can see a lot of effort has gone into this. Ensure you keep it well secured from the earthquake monster mate! Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666481879639671282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-37140309719657169432012-12-21T22:50:00.079-08:002012-12-21T22:50:00.079-08:00Thankyou very much for the links. I will view them...Thankyou very much for the links. I will view them soon. I know of a few of those figs but its nice to get links to those I do not. oh and merry christmas.Daisy Gowan Ditchburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476802587483833107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-54061165267513016952012-12-21T22:48:44.910-08:002012-12-21T22:48:44.910-08:00I hope not to dissapoint, I just have to figure ou...I hope not to dissapoint, I just have to figure out some rules though as I cannot seem to find any for this scale. which does not surprise me at all.<br /><br />merry christmasDaisy Gowan Ditchburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476802587483833107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-9758198175099973772012-12-21T06:24:44.963-08:002012-12-21T06:24:44.963-08:00About pirates, you may be already aware through &#...About pirates, you may be already aware through '<a href="http://paulsbods.blogspot.fr/2012/03/pirate-gun-team-172nd.html" rel="nofollow">Paul's Bods</a>' (or Paul's other blog 'Federation of Bodstonia') of the (resin) 1/72 pirates of <a href="http://www.germania-figuren.com/shop/1/72-Figures-from-Resin/1/72-Germania-Figures/Pirats-of-the-Caribian:::327_261_335.html" rel="nofollow">Germania Figurinen</a>? Their SYW <a href="http://www.germania-figuren.com/shop/1/72-Figures-from-Resin/1/72-Germania-Figures/7-Year-War/Austrian-Habsburgs/Hungarian-Infantry-Regiments:::327_261_355_356_357.html" rel="nofollow">Hungarian grenadiers</a> may be of interest, some troops of Toussaint L'Ouverture in Haiti wore such close-fitting trousers. <br />Michels Miniaturen produces so far only a '<a href="http://vogtemichelsminiaturen.blogspot.fr/2012/12/landsknechtsdame-wieder-erhaltlich.html" rel="nofollow">female Landsknetch</a>' who, although comely, could hardly appear in 18th C. Oronegro (playing a parody of Shakespeare, possibly?); but on the right of the page under 'Handler' one find links to other German manufacturers / sellers of 1/72 miniatures largely ignored by the PSR for instance. Unfortunately <a href="http://www.cw-toys.de/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view=category&virtuemart_category_id=18&Itemid=55" rel="nofollow">CW Toys</a> ceased business, they were the importer of (Chinese) 3D Models including the 18th C. '3 French beauties'. But the other sites have interesting items such as the <a href="http://www.fredericus-rex.de/Figuren/1-72-Figuren/17----18--Jahrhundert-1-72/" rel="nofollow">Hecker & Goros early 18th C. personalities</a> and <a href="http://www.fredericus-rex.de/Figuren/1-72-Figuren/Friderizianische-Epoche/" rel="nofollow">Prussian infantry</a> on 'Fredericus Rex' (Paul also uses some 'Napoleonic' civilians of 'generic' look).<br /><br />abdul666https://www.blogger.com/profile/16172686098173637906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-61838222930601763782012-12-20T12:54:19.651-08:002012-12-20T12:54:19.651-08:00She's a beauty!She's a beauty!abdul666https://www.blogger.com/profile/16172686098173637906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-13543658800520801562012-12-19T05:12:16.189-08:002012-12-19T05:12:16.189-08:00That is a very good finished product there, Gowan ...That is a very good finished product there, Gowan :D <br />I agree, the Abigail looks like a tough one to take on indeed, I feel sorry for the crew of Peter in the last few pictures! I can't wait to see them with crews and maybe in a game soon.Ben B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11032912544426547612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-41879420236621470852012-12-18T21:59:29.938-08:002012-12-18T21:59:29.938-08:00thankyou, you may hav to wait a bit for the action...thankyou, you may hav to wait a bit for the action, still got to crew and gun the shipsDaisy Gowan Ditchburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476802587483833107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-39124339835005758692012-12-18T21:58:51.909-08:002012-12-18T21:58:51.909-08:00thanks, I am also very proud whenever I complete a...thanks, I am also very proud whenever I complete a ship, I think scratch building is just a rewarding experience.Daisy Gowan Ditchburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476802587483833107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-26644461322882940392012-12-18T03:51:40.409-08:002012-12-18T03:51:40.409-08:00Beautiful work Gowan. Look forward to seeing her i...Beautiful work Gowan. Look forward to seeing her in action.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-6984092889360846092012-12-18T00:52:55.181-08:002012-12-18T00:52:55.181-08:00Awesome build. Admiring your work 'cause I lov...Awesome build. Admiring your work 'cause I love sailing ships and can't wait to build a proper one myself (too many projects, too few money!). When scratch-building or making one from legos (closest one to making a model) I always feel like I was the head ship-builder; there's a special connection between the creator and the finished vessel, otherwise it wouldn't work out. Andrew McCoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18203034461676669716noreply@blogger.com