Ancient Ships: Galley, Bireme and Trireme
Ancient Ships: Galley, Bireme and Trireme
Ancient Warriors of the Sea!
1. The Galley: This sleek and versatile warship measures approximately 2 inches/52mm long, capturing the essence of ancient Mediterranean vessels. Its single mast and bow and stern details are ready for you to paint and bring to life.
2. The Bireme: An ancient oared warship with two rows of oars on each side. Biremes were long vessels built for naval action and could achieve relatively high speed. They were invented well before the 6th century BC and were used by the Phoenicians, Assyrians, and Greeks and Romans. This warship is larger than the galley at 3 inches/80mm. A fleet of them on the tabletop is sure to impress, and this model is waiting for your creative touch with paint.
3. The Trireme: The term is derived from Latin “trirēmis” or "with three banks of oars" and or the Greek “triērēs,” literally "three-rower." An ancient vessel used by the ancient maritime civilizations of the Mediterranean Sea, especially the Phoenicians, Ancient Greeks and Romans. Until superseded in the the 4th century BC, by the larger quadriremes and quinqueremes these vessels were the undisputed kings of the ancient seas. this warship model measures nearly 5 inches/120mm in length. Unleash its full potential on the battlefield, once you've painted it in your chosen colors!
All models in this 6MM scale line are produced with hi resolution 3D printing and are provided unpainted. The ship models are a basic hull only. The model has a hole that marks the suggested mast position and masts may be fabricated from thin floral wire if desired. These models do not include oars. If desired, oar banks can be modeled by drawing them on clear acetate or paper and cutting them to size. Flags and or sails are also not included and again can be made by the builder from paper.
For model builders or game players seeking to represent the brief period where historical texts refers to Roman use of the Corvus boarding bridges, we offer the Corvus upgrade for the Trireme. This is a single part that can be added to the forward deck of the trireme and posed as desired.
This model features 3D printed parts: There are two types of 3D printed parts we use in our products. "FDM" is lower cost, and is what most would recognize as traditional 3D printing. This type of model printed in layers from thermal plastic (generally PLA or PETG), and is lightweight with reasonable detail but will have visible striation (or lines) that the hobbyist may want to clean up using putty, primer, or other hobby techniques. "SLA" is a laser cured photo-resin that has exceptional detail, and generally has a much smoother finish without significantly noticeable striation. This type of material is more expensive, and fine details can be more delicate.
Some models may use either or both types of parts, and some models may have the ability for the buyer to select the print type under print options. These models are intended to be painted and may come in different colors.
