Monday, 29 April 2019

French Ironclad Fleet Finished

The French Channel Squadron

Alma Class Ironclad Corvettes

Provence Class Central Battery Ironclads

Magenta Two Deck Broadside Ironclad

Allez les Bleus!

Full Steam Ahead!

Magnet Based for Storage

I've now completed all of the French ironclad fleet that I prepared ages ago but never got round to doing. I could, of course, add some more including the Normandie and Invincible, some more Provence and Alma class ships and another Cerbere class ironclad ram, but I think I've done enough for the moment! I may still add some unarmoured warships - frigates, sloops and avisos, that sort of thing - but I'm happy with what I've got now for 'What If ?' scenarios set in the period c1865-1875. Now, it's on to the Royal Navy, although I still would like to add some paper ensigns to the French when I get a spare gap in the painting schedule. 

9 comments:

  1. Impressive! I'm looking forward to seeing them in action.

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  2. They look great! Very inspirational.

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  3. Thanks chaps,

    I'm on to the RN now...loads of sails to paint!

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  4. They look really good Jim. How about some merchies? Convoy protection would make a good scenario

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  5. Good idea. I've got some merchants ready to paint for the 1864 project, so could swap them over to the English Channel too. I've also thought about blockade runners but need to find a suitable model.

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  6. Looks like an excellent fleet Jim. You've got me thinking...

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  7. Go on...they're very nice models and not too expensive either.

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