3D printed HMS Achillies (1:2400) (1:1800)
HMS Achillies
Designed for use with any miniature wargame rules. I (MagpieDesigner) have designed and printed these model myself. I only have a limited stock before needing to print more so please treat as a print on demand service. If there is likely to be a significant delay I will contact you and offer a refund.
Battle of the River Plate
These initial models, Admiral Graf Spee, HMS Exeter, HMS Ajax and HMS Achillies allow you to re-fight this famous battle.
Model
The model is printed in resin and is unpainted.
Please note the colour of the model may vary from that shown in the pictures.
Scale
This ship is scaled at 1:2400 but is also available in 1:1800 (or custom scale).
Strength
The model is made from resin and will break if mishandled. The finer detail such as the mast are particularly vulnerable and care will need to be taken when storing.
What you get
• One unpainted resin model of the ship
• One unpainted resin nameplate
• One unpainted, untextured, 1mm thick plastic base
Make sure you do not throw the smaller parts away when unpacking!
Ship model
The model needs to be carefully washed in soapy water before undercoating (I use a few coats of Vallejo air grey primer). I recommend using a thin undercoat so as to not fill in the details. You will need to apply two or three coats rather than one thick one. Once that is done I find acrylic paint (I use Vallejo paints) takes very well. I recommend using an epoxy glue or superglue.
Base
I have left the base separate and untextured so you can decide if you want to use it. One side is smooth the other rough, its up to you to which you use. If you require it to be thicker you can easily do this by gluing a thicker base to it. I suggest using foamboard then cutting to your required angle. It can be texture with a DIY ready mix filler. I put a thin layer on the base then slide the model (around 5mm) into position creating a bit of a bow wake. Once it goes slightly tacky (two or three minutes) use a coarse brush or cocktail stick to drag a few ‘waves’ into the surface.
If you decide to use the name plate press them into the surface before it drys.
Name plate
This is optional.
The letters are depressed into the surface. To paint it use a thickish paint and brush over the top.
Postage for multiple items
If you can't get the basket to list the item that you want contact me at:
and I will work out a combined total for you.
Postage to USA
The cost of posting to USA from UK has risen dramatically. It varies according to weight AND value. If it works out at less than I've listed I will refund the difference.
If you want a specific combination of items sending to USA please contact me (see above) and I'll will let you know how much it would cost.
Images are of 1:1800 scale version, scale comparison pictures are of HMS Ajax
A 3D printed model of HMS Achillies