Friday, 6 July 2007

Coastal Defence Monitor




I saw this neat looking VSF Coastal Defence Monitor on ebay today, though unfortunately its in 25mm which is not my scale of choice. The 4 turrets train independently and the hull is made in one piece resin.

Does anyone know who the manufacturer is? I want one in 15mm!
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousFriday, 06 July, 2007

    I'm probably very wrong but this looks like it may have been designed by the same people who used to produce the PMC(?) range. They used to produce other Victoriana models including a VSF Sub and flying machines. Unfortunately, I don't think they make them in 15mm.

    Doesn't look as though it would be too hard to make something similar.

    Cheers,

    Barry

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  2. Paul O'GSaturday, 07 July, 2007

    Thanks Barry, I'll look into it.

    I agree withyou, apart from the turrets, that look easy enough given some time and inspiration!

    Thanks for the comments!

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  3. AnonymousSaturday, 07 July, 2007

    Looks neat, but would dominate a normal sized wargame table. How long is it?

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  4. Paul O'GSaturday, 07 July, 2007

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  5. Paul O'GSaturday, 07 July, 2007

    True Patrick, it is large:

    "APPROX SIZE 450MM STEM TO STERN
    100MM FROM PORT TO STARBOARD"
    But then again, the Navy is always a dominating feature! 9not that I'm biased or anything!)

    I got a note back from the seller, the Manufacturer is PMCGAMES, for whom TMP says:

    "Resin Steam Powered and Ancillary Vehicles set in the Victorian Age. Resin Development Productions (RDP) Resin 25mm Buildings, Fully Assembled, Painted & Ready to Use."

    They appear to be ebay sales only.
    Anybody know any differently?

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  6. AnonymousSunday, 08 July, 2007

    You might be able to make the turrets using the plastic 'egg' that Kinder Surprise toys come in.

    Cheers,

    Barry

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  7. Paul O'GSunday, 08 July, 2007

    Good idea - thanks Barry!

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  8. AnonymousSunday, 08 July, 2007

    I have purchased a vehicle from them via eBay and was very pleased. I think that is the only way they sell.

    You can see the vehicle here:
    http://pshobbyshed.blogspot.com/2007/04/vsf-confederate-hold-outs.html

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  9. Paul O'GMonday, 09 July, 2007

    Ahh yes, I remember that one now, I do like that!

    Still, noting exemplifes Pax Britannia era gunboat diplomacy like a naval bombardment :-D

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  10. Don MFriday, 13 July, 2007

    I also would love one in 15mm but
    I think I would have snatched that
    up regardless of scale. Looking at
    it the turrets look rather small
    when compared to the pilot house, it would be a simple matter to change it into a 15mm version and use the ship as the one capital ship "off shore". I can't find it however does anyone know how to order one?

    Thanks
    Don

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  11. Paul O'GSaturday, 21 July, 2007

    Don, try contacting them through their seller's email address on ebay.

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  12. Don MThursday, 26 July, 2007

    Tas I've tried to look it
    up and couldn't find them
    listed.

    Don

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  13. Paul O'GSaturday, 28 July, 2007

    I'll have another look for you

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  14. Don MThursday, 02 August, 2007

    Thanks I appreciate your help, this with very little work will turn out great!

    Don

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