We now offer a basic line of miniature targeted at gamers who would like to replicate the ships we run at conventions. These kits provide the parts and instructions to build the ship to a nice basic level of finish suitable for gaming. Kits are available thru us at fine game stores, conventions or online via the link below

KITS AVAILABLE ONLINE!

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Bomb Ketch

Bomb ships are not really designed to engage other ships, but to attack shore targets. However we wanted to make sure that the ship can defend itself well so we chose the heavy carronade scheme for the defesive guns. Anchor this in a protected area behind your fleet and commence bombardment!

Basic build up of a pair of kits by Brian McCabe

8-gun flush deck sloop

Inspired by Great Lakes war of 1812 merchant sloop conversions, the 8 gun sloop is all firepower and speed. A small vessel that's easy to play on any tabletop, or in fleets as a part of larger battles. This kit is available by itself or as a pair with a set of rules in the starter kit. The hull for this ship is about five by two inches.

Basic build up of the kit by Scott Maddy

The next two pics are the original prototype, customized with sails, shrouds, and a nifty American eagle for the stern. We have since added crew to the deck, and it is on display at The Soldiery in Columbus Ohio.

The flush deck sloop poses in the mirror!


Overhead view!

Small Topsail Schooner

A basic small topsail schooner again based on the idea of being converted from merchant service. The aditional mast adds to survival in battle, as well as allowing for more crew aloft. The hull for this ship is about six by two inches.

12-gun brig
The 12-gun brig is inspired by Colonial/Revolutionary/Napoleonic era warships such as the Fair American, and by the Lady Washington, a replica you might recognize (repainted and dressed) as the HMS Interceptor from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean. It sports a well-built hull with lots of survivability. Four of her cannons are below deck for extra protection. This vessel is well suited to be the flagship of a flotilla of smaller warships, or as a tender to a larger frigate. The hull for this ship is about eleven by three inches.

Here is a slightly modded version we call HMS Huntress. We added some swivel cannons to the qaurter deck as well as switched the cannons out for heavy carronades.





Of course we could not resist making the fastest ship in the Carribean by adding 2 swivels and 4 cannon. We give you our take on HMS Interceptor



2 Modified pirate brigs used at conventions.

Baltimore Clipper
Baltimore clippers had their evolution in blockade runners and privateers of the American Revolution. They were built at Fells Point Maryland, a suburb of Baltimore. The Baltimore clippers are noted for thier rakish masts and sleek hulls. The british eventually captured some and studied thier lines. One reason suggested for the attack on Fort Mchenry was that it gaurded Baltimore where these annoyances to British pride were built. The hull for this ship is about twelve by three and a half inches.

A basic privateer version, the Comet





A group of mods of this design used for conventions



A close up of the scratchbuilt center-mount heavy long gun. May be offered as a mod kit at a later date.



Island fortress

Of course this does resemble a certain local icon which shall remain nameless. However that was completly accidental. This is our island fortress. The gates barracks and guns are separate pieces for customization purposes so you can place the gate as desired. This thing is a resin hog! We are looking at making this available in high density foam as a lower cost alternative. The fort is about 11x8x2 inches in size.

Pinnace

Inspired by the shallow drafted small gunboats used by smugglers and pirates. This small ship sports a swivel mounted cannon on the front. Run them in small groups, get close and board! The hull for this ship is about five by one and a half inches.

Basic build ups of the kit by Brian Carnes. one of the three is customized with a pair of swivels mounted rail cannons.

Cutter

Inspired by the English naval cutter such as HMS Alert. This vessel was used for small missions, for customs enforcement, as a dispatch vessel and other such tasks. The real HMS Alert managed to beat the 16 gun US brig Lexington during the revolutionary war after the american brig ran out of ammunition! This vessel is fast and well armed and a good addition to any fleet! The hull for this ship is about ten by three inches.

Basic build ups of the kit by Brian McCabe and Brian Carnes. The black cap rail version is HMS Hawke the one with the blue rail and the custom added small boats, rail guns and sweeps rack is HMS Alert

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