Tramp Steamer (Armed Transport/Attack Freighter version)
Tramp Steamer (Armed Transport/Attack Freighter version)
Tramp Steamers are smaller merchant ships that have no formal route moving from port to port as trade needs. We offer three unique tramp steamers representing ships in civilian service but also armed for wartime service. This version represents a tramp that has been requisitioned to serve as a attack transport/attack cargo ship. These ships would be used to haul troops, heavy equipment and landing crafts to support amphibious assaults. While these type of ships were sometimes purpose built, any ship could be pressed into service. The Japanese even retrofitted a British tramp into IJA service, which inspired this tramp version. Printed in FDM with SLA detail parts. Model comes unpainted.
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.