Side of HMS Victory's launch (1/16)

[MCPWilk]

There are a number of ships' boats available for the marine modeller. Victory Miniatures produces a number of RN figures from Nelson's day. I have done the side of a launch with three thwarts (seats) as an alternative base for a small vignette. Ships' boats varied. They were as likely to be sailed as rowed. Cutters and pinnaces were mainly used for transporting personnel, but launches could be used for transporting barrels, they often had anchors slung beneath them if a ship needed to kedge off an unfavourable shore, or could even carry cannons slung underneath them for army support or mount naval cannons. A 34 ft launch would weigh several tons and swinging them off the ship was not an easy task involving yard arms, blocks and tackle and lots of rope.

HMS Victory's launch:

Hopefully Keith will be able to put this into mould this week. I am currently working on an oar and a couple of oarsmen.

Happy modelling,

Mike

 

[Nap]

Hi Mike

Great modelling , following with interest

Look forward to seeing more updates

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Richie]

Hi Mike,
Looking good, an interesting project in the offing and definitely NOT a load of rollock's.
cheers
Richie

 

[clrsgt]

Definitely an interesting project.

 

[MCPWilk]

Now some sailors to go with the side of the hull - conversions from Victory Miniatures:

 

[sd0324]

This is really cool, I missed it earlier. Great work and idea.

Steve

 

[Cannonball]

Looks great so far Mike. Really interesting project.

Neal

 

[MCPWilk]

 

[Nap]

Hi Mike

Lovely conversion work on the figure , impressively dressed as well , will you add one to each seating position?

This will certainly look impressive when painted

Look forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MCPWilk]

will you add one to each seating position?

The hull side was made to match the Panart kit of an 'Armed Pinnace', which is actually an armed launch. The thwarts (seats) are a little too wide in order to keep the space between them the same as in the kit, and should be narrowed, in which case a couple of oarsmen could be added. Alternatively one oarsman with a shouting petty officer might also be possible.

Mike

 

[MCPWilk]

Another variation:

Kits now available from Victory Miniatures (https://www.victoryminiatures.co.uk/index.php?id=models)

Mike