Ships & boats to compliment K&C (1 Viewer)

[jules118]

... Specifically the USN / SOHK series. I know that Chris Munro custom builds a USS San Pueblo to go along with the USN figures but does anybody know if there is Chinese junk model or other (watercraft that could fit into a SOHK type diorama) out there somewhere that could be incorporated into my collection?

cheers

jules

 

[thebritfarmer]

There is this

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/detail.aspx?ID=5667

 

[marksable]

At the West Coaster Andy mentioned that, in addition to the Sampans and USN Launch (both of which I highly recommend), there would be a Chinese Pirate Junk coming. Not sure if it's on the schedule for this year, but I'd wait for that before I went looking at for 3rd party pieces.

Now, if only Build-a-Rama or JG would make a harbor mat for the USN and Kriegsmarine boats.

 

[jules118]

Yeah, heard the rumor about the K&C pirate junk but I'm not holding my breath waiting for that to happen anymore. Figured it would have been previewed at Chicago. But, maybe there's a reason why us SOHK / USN collectors have been neglected for much of this year... a BIG surprise to make up for the lack of SOHK or USN releases maybe????

So, I'm on the hunt for something to fill the gap and complete my setup. Found a couple of Chinese junk models on ebay but they all seem to be the wrong scale and it's hard getting specific information. Alternatively can anybody recommend a model builder who could do it, preferably in Australia?

BTW, you guys see this?
http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24360
It's not K&C and it's not my area of interest but my god that's impressive. Wonder how many would sell? I recall Andy saying once that K&C toyed with the idea of a pirate ship but the size and cost did not make it a viable proposition, which I can understand.

 

[Currahee Chris]

I am using my Conte roman war galley to compliment the Ancient Egyptian line. Would like to see KC take a stab at an Egyptian Nile boat (circa 45 BC, not something from the Sudan or such). I'd buy it.