We have just brought out an updated version of the double turreted Onandaga model.
The old one was resin with metal components.
Made over 20 years ago.
The new one has more parts, but I think is a much better model
(https://i.imgur.com/RhPbhDa.jpeg)
martin :)
Nice looking Model
Stewart
A really great looking model Martin, it looks like it has been 3D printed.
(https://i.imgur.com/RhPbhDa.jpeg)
I'll add it to my next order. Not sure I've got the original.
Quote from: Leslie BT on May 08, 2021, 06:54:21 PM
A really great looking model Martin, it looks like it has been 3D printed.
It's better than that!
Simon
Thanks for sorting the picture.
martin :)
It really is a super looking model.
Fixed original image
Thanks for all
martin :)
That does look to be a really nice model.
I have recieved my Onandaga. It will be painted tonight as I am a guest on the Storm and Steel YouTube live stream paint and chat tonight.
If you're free why not tune in and join the conversation?
https://youtu.be/uSUKQqlBnkY (https://youtu.be/uSUKQqlBnkY)
19:30 BST I see - I will join if I can. Thanks Sean - it's very nice to have our own celebrity / wargames influencer (is that a term? I think it may well be now!) here :)
Simon
i'm not so sure about that, but Alex's channel is great and he plays mostly in 15mm so good for the scale.
Must get back into HI as I have an uncompleted fort to make. Also a Depot ship and some other "targets" to finish as well.
Maybe later this year might have a "HammerIron" Day at Entoyment, as there seems to be interest in the game from outside sources looking at Entoyment's FB pages.
How many have a "fleet" to take to Entoyment ? If we were to organise a game day ?
I have a reasonably big Union Fleet, just lacking a 3 Hex fort as mentioned above. Also the 4 ships "in dock" to be a target.
Miles
Quote from: Sean Clark on May 13, 2021, 02:21:02 PM
I have recieved my Onandaga. It will be painted tonight as I am a guest on the Storm and Steel YouTube live stream paint and chat tonight.
If you're free why not tune in and join the conversation?
https://youtu.be/uSUKQqlBnkY (https://youtu.be/uSUKQqlBnkY)
It was nice to hear your dulcet tones, Sean.
However, I missed the promised painting session - can I have my money back, please?
Simon
Miles
I have enough for each side and a few left over. I usually use spare ships as the targets, but I may try and make some barges or similar.
I'd love a HI day... Think it would be a great idea.
I have some of each. I bought Martin's pre-packed Union and Confederates and have added a few ships since. I also have the river mat. What I lack is the extras like sand banks and islands.
John
John I have just used suitable coloured felt. I really ought to make something to look a bit nicer.
I used coloured felt as well. I've no plans to change that at the moment. Too many other things to do !
I would love a Hammerin' Iron day. Great idea. Righteous. :o
I suggest it would be a selection of scenarios from easy to challenging.
Different scenarios would give/yield different victory points.
?
martin :-\
The new Onandaga, painted last night.
(https://i.postimg.cc/dkfG3VM4/IMG-20210514-121607.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dkfG3VM4)
That is lovely Sean.
It is a shame that it does not allow more bright colours but the metal effect is brooding and powerful.
It would have been great if the ACW ships were in reds and blues but they missed that trick.
Did the vents go into the hull OK? I thought they might be a bit too fiddly.
martin :)
Looks very good Sean, you must have sat up late to get it painted after the online discussion.
Do you have some flags to go on it?
That is nice, Sean - and Les got his thoughts in before me!
Simon
A flag is a good idea. I'll dig around gor one. It will brighten it up.
Martin,
The model went together very well. A blob of odourless super glue on a 2p piece, a bit of wire in an old cork and it was a breeze. I just can't remember where I saw this method before. Must have been some genius or other ;D
Very nice Sean, and a lovely podcast and chat with Storm.
A Lt of those ships had different colours on the bridge and smoke stack to signify certain class and names etc. Would introduce a wee bit of=f colour ? Possibly
Miles
Nice job Sean. This topic will incresae sales of Onandaga.
martin :)
Great job on that one Sean. The little patches of rust are particularly effective.
Thank you all.
Thanks Ben, for the comments about the live chat.
Miles, I think you're right. I'll do some research. If I can find a suitable flag I'll be adding that as well.
Leman, the rust is one of those powder things. I think it went on a bit too much but I'm happy with it for a first try.
Maybe a couple of davits would improve the look too. Pictures of the original show it may have had them.
Martin,
I expect this ship to become a huge seller now that I have painted it. It may even win a Golden Demon or Silver Frog or something.
Must admit, all this HI talk, I think I will have to revisit what I have get on with some more models.
So a third Gaming day to include HI needs to be organised.
I think one thing we can do is have multiple games on the day, rather than the usual 2 ? 3-4 games over a day ? As I think most people would agree that the games are generally shorter than a typical CWB or PBI game say ?
Miles
That sounds good, Miles.
I have quite a few models assembled and primed - the prospect of a games day might provide the impetus to finally paint them.
Simon
Found this, this might help explain and show what an Ironclad would look like.
Miles
(https://i.postimg.cc/s19nbbyJ/48344413-32-D4-4145-B04-D-768-CAF1-E9832.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/s19nbbyJ)
That's helpful, Miles. I've made a few half-hearted attempts to research colours online, with little success.
Another thing I need to get around to...
Simon
I collect images over the years, as I was looking up some of the old events and game pictures I found my folder with ACW ships. The above one the best to show, how colours and even boats were put the ships.
Miles
I seem to have resolved the McAfee problem by having an educated guess at a bit of Dutch instruction and getting it right. Great photo of those ships.
great model... the Onandaga was a beast of a monitor and saw combat along the James River.
thanks!
I would like to add to the Hi range if I get time.
martin :)
I would add that to my HI collection. would like to try some of the eastern theatre riverine warfare.
Quote from: Smiley Miley 66 on May 21, 2021, 03:01:11 PM
Found this, this might help explain and show what an Ironclad would look like.
Miles
(https://i.postimg.cc/s19nbbyJ/48344413-32-D4-4145-B04-D-768-CAF1-E9832.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/s19nbbyJ)
I freely admit I know nothing about Ironclads, but wouldn't the boats and railings get damaged as soon as she opens fire?
They did "stow away " a lot of the bits before they sailed. The make biv wack type canopies for the night time so the crew can sleep up on deck, that's while they are tide up next to the shore.
Miles
You are right Howard.
Boats would be towed and all the awning framework would not be seen whenever action was proposed.
Many of the funnels were telescopic too.
For playing HI none of the frames would be present and no awnings raised (even on the turret tops) . Obviously the photos with awnings are not when battle is happening or promised
martin :)
Oh they are to hold up Awnings for the crew to sleep under... like I said I know nothing about Iron Clads... :-[ ;D
I do know other stuff honest...
Howard
Not so much for sleeping but in keeping the southern heat off the men and metal. Ouch that's hot.
martin :)
On some of the ships they would have normal wheeled artillery pieces as defence. When moored up in the evenings.
Miles
I love this ship. It saw a lot of action on the James River and Hampton Roads. While it mostly fought Confederate gun positions (forts in our game) it did fight several Confederate ironclads including the CSS Virginia II of which it's 15 inch smooth bore and 8 inch rifled guns (one of each in each of the two turrets) inflicted substantial damage to.
(https://i.postimg.cc/5X9JktNH/USS-Onondaga-100990.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5X9JktNH)