I completely understand your dilemma with the table space—fitting everything in while maintaining a good balance is always a challenge, especially with larger models like the Melik. I think your idea of scaling down to the smaller Tamai size makes perfect sense for the constraints of an 8-foot table, especially when you want to capture the feel of a river engagement without sacrificing too much on the land side. I also applaud Robert for making these models available; it's true, there are very few options for this period, and the scratch-built approach can only take us so far. I'd be interested in contributing as well—these models fill a real gap for those of us passionate about the Sudan campaign.

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For small-scale Nile paddle steamers suitable for Colonial Sudan projects, most hobbyists have struggled to find commercially available options, especially for 6mm or 10mm wargaming scales; many end up scratchbuilding with balsa or card and adapting other ranges. Some basic metal and resin models exist, like Irregular or Pendraken, but they are often generic and may need modifications to fit a Sudan-themed game or specific footprint.

There’s helpful discussion and inspiration on forums such as Baccus 6mm, where wargamers are exploring 3D printed alternatives: a Tamai-class gunboat STL is in development (with a 9cm footprint for 1/285 scale), which could be resized for your needs if you have access to a 3D printer; links to relevant printable models like the Melik gunboat can be found, and designers sometimes offer to share STL files to the community when they finish their projects. Scratchbuilding remains a popular route, especially drawing on references from historical wargames magazines and kitbashing elements from toy boats or 3D files—this allows you to get the right visual style even if commercial kits are lacking.

If 3D printing or minor kitbashing is an option, keep a lookout for new STL releases or ask in dedicated colonial wargaming forums for leads; if not, customizing basic paddle steamer models or even trying Etsy for niche colonial diorama steamers could work for single display pieces.

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