Once again I have rather succumbed to the wares of those talented chaps over at 'Mysterious Minis'; the purveyors of the perplexing and enigmatic have done it again and released another 'must have' hard plastic kit.
Sculpted by the mischievous Ffwl Ebrill, this set really is a delight to behold with the box containing all you need to recreate a devastating catastrophe at sea. Perhaps more interesting, and certainly a departure for me, was the option to use the kit to reproduce the lost art of placing a ship in the bottle - albeit it in tiny bits!
The clear instructions guide even the most novice of modellers through the careful application of plasticine to create the destructive waves, umask the complexities of whipping the end of the bottle closed and even show you how to send a distress signal using morse code. It really is a wonderful kit and I am delighted to share it with you on this the first day of April!
Well it's different, I'll give you that, who doesn't love a ship in a bottle (even a sunken one!), I'm surprised you didn't go for a survivor clinging to the barrel (or half in a sharks mouth). Perhaps next time?
ReplyDeleteAlways interesting stuff Michael, Cheers Roger.
Survivors and sharks, now there's an idea!
DeleteStop it now!
ReplyDeleteNot falling for it Fran? Clearly I need to get out of bed earlier to catch out an Irishman.
DeleteI was thinking that would be useful for Frostgrave - and then read the reference to plasticine! Nearly...
ReplyDeleteLooks like I'll have to try harder next year Lee.
DeleteQuirky and obscure; I like it! Mid you, I've enough on my model-making "to do" list already so I don't think I'll be picking this one up.
ReplyDeleteI hear it is a very limited run. ;)
DeleteNice one ;) More offerings to the great Cthulhu! Good introduction to bottleship building ;)
ReplyDeleteI have to confess I have always been fascinated by ship in a bottle phenomenon, amazing skill.
DeleteAny news on when their 'Crew of the Marie Celeste' Kickstarter is starting?
ReplyDeleteNow funny you should mention them - http://28mmvictorianwarfare.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/28mm-marie-celeste-crew.html
DeleteExcellent! LOL.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bob.
DeleteIn seriousness: I rather like the shape of that glass bottle.
ReplyDeleteIn silliness: I did think it was a real kit, while I was reading the text.
Thank you Roy, the bottle is actually one of the milk bottles we used to get a milk in at school - those were the days!
DeleteModelled one in my youth, v cool. Wreck of the medusa would have been an interesting version. Same time next year for that one
ReplyDeleteThe Wreck of the Medusa eh? That's a great idea, great painting too.
DeleteGood try!!
ReplyDeleteSame time next year then Rodger.
DeleteImpressive!
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil.
DeleteWonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Luca.
DeleteNice try! :)
ReplyDeleteI must try harder next year.
DeleteAnother fine offering from Mr. Ebrill and Mysterious Minis.
ReplyDeleteThey really are a talented bunch. ;)
DeleteI'm only interested if they bring out pre-made and pre-painted ones! ;-)
ReplyDeleteNow your talking.
DeleteDuh...I fell for it hook-line-and-sinker! Happy Day!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad, I'd hate to think that all that work for nothing! ;)
DeleteFfwl Ebrill? :)
ReplyDeleteHave you tried putting it into Google translate Dean? ;)
DeleteIt misses a fish, that's all! :-D
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter
Now that would have been a nice touch.
DeleteAn April Fools day fish Michael!
DeleteGreetings
Peter
Da Iawn Michael lol.
ReplyDeleteDiolch Barry.
DeleteNice one Michael!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rod.
DeleteAha very good Michael
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil.
DeleteHa ha!
ReplyDeleteIt is always good to smile.
DeleteAll good stuff comes in a bottle.
ReplyDeleteVery true Joe, very true.
DeleteAs you've been known to do quirky things before, initially I was lulled into a false sense of security. Then i looked closely at the photo, noted the name of the supposed sculptor and the date - nicely played, Michael.
ReplyDeleteNearly got you Jez!
DeleteReally a good one, my friend!
ReplyDelete:-))
Glad you liked it Stefan.
DeletePerhaps next year Andrew?
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