The main mode of transportation in the arctic in winter prior to the invention of skidoos and construction of winter roads was the dogsled. So naturally any gold rush or other arctic gaming will need some dogsleds, and here is the first one in my collection. This is from Copplestone Castings via North Star Figures. In addition to the dogsled there are a couple of huskies, one from Copplestone and one from Pulp Figures.
Whenever I build something like a cart or other transport pulled by animals I hem and haw over whether to include the traces and/or reins. I almost left traces off this time but finally decided to include them. In this case the traces are made from thread soaked in CA glue. The traces are not accurate, the dogs should be attached in pairs rather than each individually as I've done here. If a real dog musher connected their dogs this way there would be instant chaos as the dogs would immediately tangle their traces!
I'm happy with this dogsled but will be interested if anyone can recommend other dogsleds in 28mm size.
Looks good! One day, I may do some Arctic gaming. Your stuff looks good!!
ReplyDeletethanks, Mike. A benefit of Arctic gaming is that numbers involved tend to be smaller, and terrain is easier - just use a white cloth!
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