Captain's Log:
4 Jan. 2010

Rod & Carol
wish you a very
Happy New Year

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - TEMPORARY CLOSURE
From now until the 14th February 2010, we are unable to process any new orders.
Our apologies for the inconvenience this will cause.

In the meantime, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need help with putting an order together. By the time we are fully functional again, we should have made some new moulds and items currently withdrawn should be available.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD OVER THE INTERNET
Because of increased worries about security of sending credit card details over the internet, we now offer Paypal payment facilities.

Using Paypal, you can securely use the internet for payment by credit card or another Paypal account.

Step 1: e-mail us your order and we will calculate total and confirm to you.
Step 2: Paypal will send you a request for payment of the total.
Step 3: Follow the instructions given in Paypal's e-mail.
Step 4: Once we have received confirmation of payment, your order will be sent.

Please do not send your credit card details to us by e-mail.
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PRICE INCREASE - 3 February 2009
Sorry to say that all our prices (except publications) are now increased by 10%.
This is the first increase in 2 years, even though we've had some major increases in costs.
Rather than alter each and every price on the web site, we are asking that you  make your selection as usual and then add 10% to the total (except publications, flags, and the new Starter Packs below).
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NEW - STARTER PACKS
To coincide with the release of the new Warhammer Historical rules "Trafalgar", we've made up Initial Starter Packs for those new to naval wargaming. Click on the link in this heading to get to the details..
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Temporary Withdrawal of the following stock items:
HULLS - NB37, NB40.
Unrated & Miscellaneous:
Ship-in-Ordinary
MX 3,4,5,6 - Pinnaces, Cutters, Launches, Mixed Boats

Please Note: NB41 (£2.97) and the Floating Battery (£2.75) now available again.
These prices include the Feb 09 increase. The Floating Battery is a metal casting and supplied with 2 masts and a bowsprit only.
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NOW AVAILABLE: Scale 1:1200 model of FORT CHAPUS
Fort Chapus, also known as Fort Louvois, was built in 1691 to protect the port of Rochefort.  The fortification was constructed on an islet off the coast of France. The model is suitable for 18th & 19th century dioramas and wargaming.

The kit comprises:
(RESIN ) Fort complex incorporating gun platform; castle; officers' accommodation.
(METAL) Lighthouse tower, flag pole, 8 large calibre cannons, 6 smaller guns, sentry post, steps, entry way.
The boxed kit includes a diagram of the fort layout and side elevation.

Fort Chapus Kit.  Price: £17.50.
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WW2 AIRCRAFT -  BOOKS FOR SALE
Rod is selling some of his reference books, covering many subjects and periods.
To start with, there is his collection of WW2.  Click on the link above for details.
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Assembling and Painting the 1:300 Scale HMS VICTORY
Dr Kerry Jang of Vancouver, Canada, has sent us these two photos of his work in progress on assembling and painting our 1:300 scale Victory kit.
He will be writing notes and posting more photos on his own web site (link when it is available).
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BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR - The List
Thanks for the numerous requests for a list of vessels at this battle and the corresponding hull references from our Scale 1:1200 series. If you click on the the bold heading to this paragraph, it will take you to that information.
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SIGNAL CLOSE ACTION LINK PAGES
About Signal Close Action - Fast Play and 4th Edition
4th Edition Errata
4th Edition Feedback - Q&A
4th Edition After Action Reports
Check out the SCA pages in our Napoleonic Naval section for Q&A and Feedback. Thanks to players in France, particularly Olivier Dufour for writing in 'after action reports' describing their club games - scenarios, action during the game and results.

WARFARE SHOW,  21-22 November 2009
Rod will be at Warfare show. If you'd like to place an order to collect at the show, please drop us an e-mail or phone (you can pay on the day). It would be helpful and would ensure we have the item(s) in stock for you. rod@rodlangton.com  or telephone/fax: 01726 882805.

SIGNAL CLOSE ACTION - THE FOURTH EDITION -

The Fourth Edition Package includes:
Main Rule Book - with full colour laminated cover - takes you through setting up game and core game;
Appendices Booklet with Optional Advanced Play features and Glossary;
Separate Playsheets including Ability Chart, Speed and Gunnery Charts. Also, Card Compass, Attitude to Wind Indicators, Firing Arc Indicator etc .
6 x six-sided Coloured Dice.

Ref: PUB8

PRICE: £20.00 plus p/p as follows:
UK - £2.30; Europe - £4.50; Worldwide - £6.50

What's new about Fourth Edition?
It being the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, I was inspired to produce - not just an update of previous editions, but an enhanced game, smoother, with more fluid movement and ability for vessels.

The Ability Chart remains fundamental to the game - particularly as it cuts down on the need for excessive dice throwing and record keeping. This time however, there are more dice and they play critical roles. In the past, if you had a 'bad throw', all your actions were affected by that same dice score. With Fourth Edition, the dice are colour coded, with one being 'common' to all. The score of the Common dice is added to the dice relating to the various actions.

Other new innovations include the division of a player's part of Turn into two segments and Reloading of the guns, so that the time scale of actions are more realistic. The actual Firing rules are not changed noticeably but there are new separate charts for firing at Unrated vessels.

Finally, the format has changed and Carol has done a brilliant job on the layout which makes the rules much easier to navigate. The main rule book takes you through setting up a game and the core game. There are distinct pointers to where a section has an advanced play option and many of the pages have a little 'Quick Ref' box which picks up the actions mentioned on that page and gives you the cross reference page number.
 

TUMBLING DICE NOW STOCK LANGTON MINIATURES!
As many of you know, I can only make it to a few shows. So now Tumbling Dice are taking Langton Miniatures to the shows! They are stocking 1:1200 Napoleonic Naval, Ancient Naval, ACW Naval and Renaissance (including Rules). If you would like something from one of our other ranges, they can order it in for you to pick up at a show.

For a list of the shows Tumbling Dice are attending, CLICK HERE.
To contact Tumbling Dice (Paul Sulley): Telephone 0115 926 8800.  Fax 0115 966 3148. or
e-mail: info@tumblingdiceuk.com

VESSELS OF THE FAR EAST 16th to
Late 19th C.

Order Ref: FE1
Chinese Sea Going Junk of Canton Area. Price £5.00
Used for Coastal, Trading, Fishing and Piracy. Kit comprises metal hull and fittings and
brass photo etch sails.

Order Ref: FE2
Portuguese Lorcha: Price £5.00
Fast vessel used for trade and to control piracy. Kit comprises metal hull and fittings and brass photo etch sails.

'NAUMACHIAE' ANCIENT NAVAL WARGAME RULES - Seconds Copies.
We've noticed a slight fault on the majority of our remaining copies of these rules in that there is some rust on the staples. The books are still absolutely intact and the package remains the same, i.e. rule book, playsheets, supplement and introductory scenarios. However, the discolouration on the middle page means that we are no longer able to sell at the full price.

Therefore, PRICE REDUCED to £12.00
(Please note that the p/p remains the same as before).

Assembly, Painting & Rigging of Napoleonic Naval Models
in Scale 1:1200. A booklet by Langton Miniatures.
Price: £10.00

Click on image for more details

ANGLO DUTCH
SUPPLEMENT
with colour pics.
£3.30

NOTICE RE: CLEAR FOR ACTION by Malcolm Smalley
These computer assisted naval wargame rules are no longer being produced.
Malcolm will continue to support his rules as previously. However, due to many other commitments, he has decided not to continue production. Thanks to all those who have bought the rules over the years and hope you continue to enjoy playing.

Miscellaneous
Items:

Follow links for more detailed info.

International Availability: Our products are available in a number of countries, check this link for details.

Napoleonic 1:300 scale Models by John Westwood. Photos.

LINKS TO CHECK OUT:
http://www.virtualscratchbuilder.com
Thanks Larry, for the wonderful photos of the different stages of construction of our Napoleonic Naval 1:300 scale models. Also, for your photos of models from the new Great Lakes Series.

http://www.militaryreadinglist.com
An excellent reference site, well indexed.  It's very comprehensive, covering all topics - military and naval. Each link has been checked out to ensure that it fits the theme of the directory.

THE INSHORE SQUADRON WEB SITE
http://members.aol.com/markvbarker/index.html