Civil War Pontoon Set | Union River Assault Boat | 32mm–54mm Resin Historical Mini | By KapDave

The river does not care which side you fight for. In the American Civil War, river crossings were among the most desperate and decisive operations a commander could order — exposed, slow, and under fire, soldiers crammed into flat-bottomed pontoon boats and pushed out into the current, trusting momentum, courage, and whatever covering fire their comrades could provide.

Designed by KapDave, this Civil War Pontoon Set captures that white-knuckle moment with exceptional attention to period detail. The elongated wooden assault boat is packed with eight individually posed infantry figures in regulation greatcoats, forage caps, and kepis, each carrying period-accurate Springfield rifle-muskets, pistols, and a command standard. Rowers strain at the oars, a commanding officer gestures forward with arm raised, a sharpshooter draws a bead over the bow, and a standard bearer holds his colours aloft — every pose tells a story of imminent action. The planked interior, riveted hull sides, iron tie rings, and squared stern box are all faithfully rendered, giving painters and collectors rich surface detail to work with across every scale.

This set is purpose-built for Civil War tabletop wargaming, large-scale diorama construction, or display collecting. The multi-figure boat functions beautifully as a single dramatic centrepiece unit on the tabletop or as the anchor of a river assault scene. Compatible with 32mm, 40mm, 54mm, and 75mm scale wargame systems, it suits American Civil War historical rulesets, skirmish games, and narrative campaign play alike.

- You are tasked with forcing a crossing at dawn. Deploy the pontoon boat mid-river and use the far bank as an objective marker — your opponent must hold the treeline with a rifle-armed skirmish screen before your men can disembark.

- A general must reach the opposite shore before sunrise to rally a broken brigade. Place the boat in open water and play a tense escort scenario — the river itself is the battlefield, and enemy sharpshooters have the range.

- Your patrol has seized a Confederate supply depot, but the bridge is burned and the river is rising. Use the pontoon boat as your only extraction route while a pursuing force closes in from the tree line.

Features
- Designer: KapDave, printed and sold under license
- Available scales: 32mm, 40mm, 54mm, and 75mm
- Full multi-figure boat scene — eight infantry poses plus detailed pontoon hull
- Ideal for Civil War wargamers, historical diorama builders, and display collectors
- Printed in high quality resin

⚠️ Important Notes
- Printed in durable resin—fragile; handle with care
- Ships unpainted and ready for priming
- Minor support marks may be visible
- Requires glue for assembly; sanding tools recommended
- Images may contain digital renders. All models are test printed for detail and printability

📦 Shipping Information
- Processing: 1–4 business days
- Tracking: Included with every order
- Packaging: Professionally packed to preserve detail
- Free Shipping: Orders over $35
- Returns: Accepted within 14 days; buyer pays return shipping and loss in value if item is not returned in original condition