tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585955336860585622024-03-26T23:37:58.204-07:00The Independent Wargames GroupThe Independent Wargames Group.
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Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.comBlogger593125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-10760110395216179342024-03-18T06:50:00.000-07:002024-03-19T03:32:08.962-07:00Les Higgins, Forgotten wargamers Four.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Having very kindly been given a couple of beautiful 30mm Les Higgins figures by Iain Macmillan I thought I should put something together about the man who sadly died before he reached his full potential. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBt9OQf-uklPKI-fhYPjv7nRu2lrGBy7yQRQWYOm_9Zrvdmqd7sGJeFvYJeGPv4YtNiy2P-b1U2WCvApUEI3gQebRV54gjbEMEs332zcyy6GlT6T17KfdQ1aCSEwTe2M_NbeuYM743_Nq75XrkUcVQMP-blDFwEKemyYKdxHK5WnAV5cfMp2v5nn6CJNUT/s1600/LesHiggins01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1402" data-original-width="1600" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBt9OQf-uklPKI-fhYPjv7nRu2lrGBy7yQRQWYOm_9Zrvdmqd7sGJeFvYJeGPv4YtNiy2P-b1U2WCvApUEI3gQebRV54gjbEMEs332zcyy6GlT6T17KfdQ1aCSEwTe2M_NbeuYM743_Nq75XrkUcVQMP-blDFwEKemyYKdxHK5WnAV5cfMp2v5nn6CJNUT/w400-h350/LesHiggins01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJeJ7PzWsyhbn1UVar5uGN-Leu_Waspke-zohMCCwjShX0uo-1hfZQzVqZgBrTKUqjyXmCrcudkj7rgEgms2JBja9MZZAv0-gbdd5ppwQEFJMEMVPF-rE41X0RgWKU4kvHWkEnASfocWl2et8UR_p1Z051bMje9zTp5GIyzr-KFtlEy5XxX1frWy3pMy0k/s1571/LesHiggins06.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1437" data-original-width="1571" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJeJ7PzWsyhbn1UVar5uGN-Leu_Waspke-zohMCCwjShX0uo-1hfZQzVqZgBrTKUqjyXmCrcudkj7rgEgms2JBja9MZZAv0-gbdd5ppwQEFJMEMVPF-rE41X0RgWKU4kvHWkEnASfocWl2et8UR_p1Z051bMje9zTp5GIyzr-KFtlEy5XxX1frWy3pMy0k/w400-h366/LesHiggins06.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQLggO50IyBiNxVNxg18AjCtH8wok3drRvTUCx5e34Uevdrb1uOCPY37Mpi1mjcg7vqJvXjdCIGiIKZs-01nl2NGdUH3nrOb5ZsKLPzLGLatp3FI3we6DMqKCtVsT7fWb7tP_7QZCfJqMeXi0SRY3rz4BWCxsAWCdrpobYTwoE95DCID1fcGd2aw6qq1ua/s1600/LesHiggins07.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1323" data-original-width="1600" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQLggO50IyBiNxVNxg18AjCtH8wok3drRvTUCx5e34Uevdrb1uOCPY37Mpi1mjcg7vqJvXjdCIGiIKZs-01nl2NGdUH3nrOb5ZsKLPzLGLatp3FI3we6DMqKCtVsT7fWb7tP_7QZCfJqMeXi0SRY3rz4BWCxsAWCdrpobYTwoE95DCID1fcGd2aw6qq1ua/w400-h331/LesHiggins07.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="mso-cellspacing: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; width: 530px;">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The story of Les Higgins is provided by </span>and with the permisson of,<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> VINTAGE20MIL a site for all wargamers who enjoy knowing where we came from.</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Designer Les Higgins and architect
and builder Brian Marlow founded Les Higgins Miniatures in 1967. "I’d
been modelling since I was about ten," Marlow recalls, "and in the
early sixties I formed a model soldier club in Wellingborough with a few
other enthusiasts. That was how I met Les". Higgins, a trained sculptor
and patent-maker, was at that time working for the toy company Mettoy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">"I went to Mettoy from
Northampton School of Art in 1957 or 58," Tim Richards, who would later
design for Les Higgins Miniatures and the company that succeeded it Phoenix
Model developments recalls, "I worked in the design studio as Les’s
apprentice. We were mainly doing vinyl, squeaky toys. Les was a keen military
modeller and he saw the figures that had started to come on the market around
that time and thought, "I can do better than that".<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Higgins had begun making 20mm figures
in the late 1950s. His first efforts were a range of English Civil War
soldiers. The figures — which are smaller than the later 20mm ECW range and
slightly differently posed and accoutred (the cavalry have no hats, for
example) - were drop cast and it was possible for enthusiasts to order armies
of them and pay via subscription. A friend of Higgins, George Hanger, helped
with administration of the fledgling business.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When Higgins teamed up with Marlow
and went full-time he redesigned the 20mm ECW figures for centrifugal casting
and they became the nascent company’s opening releases. Critical reaction to
them seems to bear out the designer’s opinion that he could do a better job
than most. Charles Grant noted "They are splendid types and in the 20mm
scale at the moment there is nothing better on the market". John Garratt
calls them "exquisite" and even the not so easily impressed John Cross
of Scale Models concludes, "The finest 20mm figures it has been my
privilege to handle".<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The figures justify the plaudits.
Beautifully detailed, flattish and noticeably smaller than Hinton Hunt they
have a rare dash and charm to them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The new company was initially based in
Higgins’ home village of Hardingstone, Northamptonshire and later moved to
Wellingborough. Shortly afterwards they took up residence in Earls Barton in
a tiny building nicknamed "the stone caravan".<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A 20mm Marlburian range including
grenadiers, musketeers, cavalry and artillery was added in 1970. Reviewing
these Armchair General magazine noted that they were "definitely not to
be excelled in this scale". And Grant waxes enthusiastically, "The
[Marlburian] cavalry especially are absolutely exquisite. " Not to be
left behind Airfix Magazine waded in with "The standard of all these
[Les Higgins figures] is exemplary, better than most we’ve seen".<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I only have a few Les Higgins figures, all from his JASON range, all beautiful figures in 30mm and a joy to paint..</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A 25mm Napoleonic range by Higgins
was a 1971 addition. These are "true" 25mm, compatible with early
Garrison and Minifigs and just a couple of millimetres taller than Hinton
Hunt. Around the same time Marlow, with some help from Higgins, produced a
25mm Sudan War range of five British infantry, five highlanders and a 21<sup>st</sup> lancer,
2 "fuzzy-wuzzies", 2 dervish infantry and a dervish cavalryman. The
figures are up to the usual high standard though, "For some reason all
my officers are left-handed," he says.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The 25mm figures have rectangular
bases (most of the 20mm are on round ones). The underside of the earlier
figures carries the words "Les Higgins. England" in copperplate
script. Later figures have PMD and the serial number stamped on them.
Originally sold individually, the company soon switched to a packs system.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAej_nI_Wd7Dmdy0aa4PER4FE5zBiDTpYXvcp96FhWEsDfC9R7-J8o7vRqIsqDINm9xYqvuiucCPziJJFQzI36U50ZHX9Thb0d_SoszEZ0ybm_MCIpgmLpVY7Q1iklQid2svK9tZ4RsZVVjltXeJ49AHR0wP10THlpcz0cv9ugW6TC9kOvchcePZcqzMEJ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAej_nI_Wd7Dmdy0aa4PER4FE5zBiDTpYXvcp96FhWEsDfC9R7-J8o7vRqIsqDINm9xYqvuiucCPziJJFQzI36U50ZHX9Thb0d_SoszEZ0ybm_MCIpgmLpVY7Q1iklQid2svK9tZ4RsZVVjltXeJ49AHR0wP10THlpcz0cv9ugW6TC9kOvchcePZcqzMEJ=w302-h400" width="302" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br /><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Les Higgins Miniatures also made the
"Jason" range of 30mm English Civil War and Marlburian figures.
"The smaller figures were good, but I think the 30mm English Civil War
figures were really Les’s finest work," Marlow comments.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Garratt says that Higgins also
designed figures for Norman Newton Ltd, including in 56mm a figure of Henry
VIII and Lady Jane Grey. Marlow does not believe that is the case, however,
"Les did some jewellery and some sculptures for other people but he only
did figures for us," he says.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Higgins, who had suffered from
long-term health problems, died in 1972, aged 49. "Les’s death came at a
time when the company was really starting to take off," Richards says,
"They’d struggled with production problems and all sorts at the start,
then just when things were beginning to go well…."<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In Wargamer’s Newsletter Don
Featherstone wrote, "[Les Higgins] was a most likeable person of the greatest
integrity whose figures were even admired by his rivals. The wargames world
and indeed the world of model soldier collecting has lost a great
artist".<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Marlow changed the company name to
Phoenix Model Developments and Tim Richards who had been moonlighting for the
company for some while left Mettoy to become chief designer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A number of additions, designed by
Richards, were made to the 25mm Napoleonic range during this time including
British and French heavy cavalry and horse artillery. "I was basically
finishing off ranges Les had begun," Richards says, "I think I
might have done some of the 20mm English Civil War range as well".<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A new Ancient range of Persians and
Greeks was also produced, designed by Steve Farmer another Mettoy denizen
("They didn’t pay much at Mettoy," Marlow recalls, "and
designing the figures to go with the James Bond Aston Martin wasn’t exactly a
challenge. I think everyone was desperate to get out"). This latter
range was released in January 1973 and made up of Greeks and Persians. A
range of military vehicles in 4mm scale was also issued under the name
Renown. The latter were designed by John Hanscomb.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In 1977 Phoenix moved to large new
premises in a former shoe factory in Earls Barton. By now the company was
becoming well known for its 54mm figures, particularly those of scantily clad
women from the Phantasy and Atlantis ranges which delighted teenage readers
of Military Modelling (well, this one anyway) and along with dolls house
furniture would come to dominate the company’s output.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It was shortly after the move that
production of wargames figures ceased. "The problem was that ours were
true 25mm and true 20mm. They didn’t fit in with the other ranges that had
become popular like Hinchliffe" Marlow says.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Les Higgins Miniatures has been very well known - and deservedly so - for its
series of model figures in the 20mm., 30mm., and 54mm sizes - and frequently
one would hear regrets being expressed that there was no extension into periods
other than the English Civil War and the wars of Marlborough - I'm speaking of
the wargaming size of figure, the first mentioned, of course. My own view was
that the Marlborough figures particularly were of an extremely high standard, mounted
and foot types as well, and to be honest, on not a few occasions 'Corporal
John's' long-coated grenadiers and musketeers found themselves transported half
a century or so through time to the later era of the Seven Years War, wherein
they fought most doughtily and at the same time performed quite another
function, that of showing up the relatively mediocre quality of the other
troops with whom they marched. Of course, the Les Higgins figures of the other
sizes and periods - with which we are not concerned at the moment - were
equally excellent, and in the 54mm range I have an especially high regard for
the portrait model of Charles I and for the 16th century French arquebusier.
However, as I say, it is not these with which we are at the moment concerned,
but rather with the new enterprise undertaken by the firm - a most welcome
excursion into a size and periods both quiet new to it - the former being 25mm
and the latter not only the ever popular Napoleonic but British Colonial as
well. For some reason I cannot quite explain, this size - the 25mm - seems to
have been pretty well accepted as a standard size for wargames, or at least as
nearly standard as one can expect to get in this: most individualistic of
hobbies.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEgWKcBU1EEIi1WXDOdOm9XWpx_ZZV-3DT8xTNBc6ItKVsb95_1FB68hLIwGd_AR7bMU7xEX734gf3KpRMBKUvHIxT2xUeoMcXkb-QfSF0UxRWneGS3Hgwo7aOBYnN-zx9EOxW6E0vpWvOO6Bq0zGJaY-THm1nJX9JpYCf2OBeV60ZSPXW71Sr7-vez3vU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="206" data-original-width="469" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEgWKcBU1EEIi1WXDOdOm9XWpx_ZZV-3DT8xTNBc6ItKVsb95_1FB68hLIwGd_AR7bMU7xEX734gf3KpRMBKUvHIxT2xUeoMcXkb-QfSF0UxRWneGS3Hgwo7aOBYnN-zx9EOxW6E0vpWvOO6Bq0zGJaY-THm1nJX9JpYCf2OBeV60ZSPXW71Sr7-vez3vU=w400-h176" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br /><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It was to be expected, I suppose, that
the new 25mm figures would follow the traditional path into the armies of the
Napoleonic Wars, but let us mention first the other line, the types for British
Colonial warfare, to be specific, the Sudan in 1898 and the expedition of that
year. This period does not seem to be among the most popular among British
wargamers, but surprisingly enough - to me, at any rate - it has a very
considerable number of devotees in the U.S.A. (where, if I'm not mistaken, Jack
Scruby Miniatures first produced figures for colonial warfare some years ago).
And this despite what one might imagine are American views of British
colonialism in the 'bad old days'.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrooNPdylU6QLAShs4nuq4E12YhLoAk3-Xcp0F4t5O-XdP9yxsEGXz5M9GURFRXJScoeWf1GT3Ojem0l3eR5bSWXIcOeuAEMbb8aW-LcRm5TciSUBpfEctg6_1Aashdr_9-ZCuN8QPC8h3L08fZoDpod3Ufrb7qMyKSI0if-EKFSdtBvJG8hCm6r8EajBi" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="209" data-original-width="469" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrooNPdylU6QLAShs4nuq4E12YhLoAk3-Xcp0F4t5O-XdP9yxsEGXz5M9GURFRXJScoeWf1GT3Ojem0l3eR5bSWXIcOeuAEMbb8aW-LcRm5TciSUBpfEctg6_1Aashdr_9-ZCuN8QPC8h3L08fZoDpod3Ufrb7qMyKSI0if-EKFSdtBvJG8hCm6r8EajBi=w400-h179" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br /><br /></span><p></p>
<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">At the moment, the Les Higgins colonial figures are less numerous than
their Napoleonic fellows, and, naturally enough, consist of British troops -
horse and foot - and 'Fuzzy Wuzzies' and Dervishes, likewise foot and mounted.
The British representatives are line infantry and Highland infantry - both with
the typical pith helmet - in what are the firm's standard four attitudes - 'at
the ready', 'advancing', standing firing' and 'kneeling firing'. The last two
are not of great interest to me personally - it is a simple idiosyncrasy that I
don't like figures in violent postures or firing attitudes, but there, that's
just me. Officers, again, all seem to be left handed, or at least they are
firing pistols with this hand. But these are quite definitely all my 'gripes' -
the finish, moulding and general overall appearance of the figures are quite
beyond criticism. Quite simply, I have seen nothing better the detail would do
credit to very much larger figures and that's a fact. The British cavalryman -
a lancer, naturally, with Omdurman in mind - is an admirable action piece. He
comes without lance, but one made from piano or florist's wire can easily be
fixed in place - no trouble there. The Fuzzy-Wuzzies - running or advancing -
with spear and shield, are most aggressive looking characters (and, dare I
whisper it, could well figure in certain 'ancient' armies, say the
Carthaginian!), while the Dervish' horseman, with huge leaf-bladed sword, looks
most impressive.</span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_Hi_BIndRwCVeNRBKu-yY4RHczZcxkiciTvCei5NcHwThks2OK4aH8taR5lNMiUIgu2vuubMiN6e0EoBsYzMmMWMZWbgHzaajCLSzpoQ5yFrcU7_N4xJZS9T9o0gY2cqXdMDr0B0q0bws8bob9-autNOGQxN3EZijwKR1A0pS5DS_psozDjiFl3o6emt/s3264/DSC01461.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_Hi_BIndRwCVeNRBKu-yY4RHczZcxkiciTvCei5NcHwThks2OK4aH8taR5lNMiUIgu2vuubMiN6e0EoBsYzMmMWMZWbgHzaajCLSzpoQ5yFrcU7_N4xJZS9T9o0gY2cqXdMDr0B0q0bws8bob9-autNOGQxN3EZijwKR1A0pS5DS_psozDjiFl3o6emt/w400-h266/DSC01461.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgArCR_epNGBpExbU11WYi9wxIesuj7PdMncDacLpZaFry42Chtk8JlvLFDTC3WHAo-sliD-ajR9KvXiIsboekEVykZLueFcKNVfuJhlixik4IaTUs4hsfza8f9oTgReSXkQieMyxIM0WdAIXbZd7XGDELPoaJeJfprB2JjpS6N480C1bUbjKQQBqgNFYRR" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Although originally a cockney he soon realised the error of his ways and headed North.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My first ancient Persian army was made up of the Garrison Persian range. Anyway, after completing a few more Garrison knights for Lion Rampant I thought it appropriate that I provide the readers with some information about their sculptor. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">John Braithwaite taking a sledging from Peter Gilder during their refight of Waterloo, from the now legendary Battleground television series. Gilder could be a bugger and really gave John a hard time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1kahA00A8o1lXqsNm0Tu0Iq5VMtdMFAWinJXHcD00aEFiDDuxYaugAFY5MZedtvW6iNbj7Kt5x2fnSAvF6v9h_xOZDHjbo9X5-BB3SXU13GhjpS6H-1jYaaZoqaruu2OfnbmAv3bsY0PLEHmUDgyY5QUqvH8wm2-47Ij6B8f5xk3IOrW_m-KHpiCIZ_Db" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="705" data-original-width="940" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1kahA00A8o1lXqsNm0Tu0Iq5VMtdMFAWinJXHcD00aEFiDDuxYaugAFY5MZedtvW6iNbj7Kt5x2fnSAvF6v9h_xOZDHjbo9X5-BB3SXU13GhjpS6H-1jYaaZoqaruu2OfnbmAv3bsY0PLEHmUDgyY5QUqvH8wm2-47Ij6B8f5xk3IOrW_m-KHpiCIZ_Db=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div>John Braithwaite was a sales representative who lived in Eaglescliffe near Middlesbrough. In 1966 he attended the first ever wargames convention hosted by Donald Featherstone in Southampton. During the convention John produced some of his first wargames sculpts, 20mm ancient greeks which were apparantly admired by all the wargamers present. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> John soon joined Neville Dickenson and Peter Gilder in their early joint venture at Miniature Figurenes. John provided a small range of 20mm ancient figures, his first love. If anyone is lucky enough to possess any of this range, it is obvious where John obtained his 'inspiration' from, as it was pretty clear it was based upon Arfix conversions of the Robin Hood range. The association with Mini Figs was short lived and John began sculpting 20mm wargames figures for a shop titled the Garrison based in Harrow from 1968. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I own a small number of this range, 4 units of Persian immortals, and although I like them, they suffer from a degree of flatness, caused by the early production methods. I still wouldnt part with them although they are truly 20mm figures. John was an early member of the Society of Ancients founded by the late Tony Bath and he offered his services as the offical artist of the group as they producded the first Slingshot magazines. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My newly completed Garrison Knights in all their splendour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_GcCykPrJ_jBWtn9RtCv3bgFuMNrzfh2dZvpICiswa47l_IcAH77P1OChwd61qeH3jTwEOvyNcGYQLp6Cfxth0sz7OrWmWL0AR_lSdIA_wT19WslCHy1DvhkbhA8DqHGpF85xGTf-M5nZVsxZnsR_r7DJc6r75Gitle6YabydQNUHD3EbRNFBsnSyCpl/s3264/DSC01434.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_GcCykPrJ_jBWtn9RtCv3bgFuMNrzfh2dZvpICiswa47l_IcAH77P1OChwd61qeH3jTwEOvyNcGYQLp6Cfxth0sz7OrWmWL0AR_lSdIA_wT19WslCHy1DvhkbhA8DqHGpF85xGTf-M5nZVsxZnsR_r7DJc6r75Gitle6YabydQNUHD3EbRNFBsnSyCpl/w400-h266/DSC01434.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GfaLXrG3iThIOYbBvXqm8LXOJ6WfiLO4rPJn2TwF2CTmmhXMG8yI-i32BchZWyINbBNoGFT6oYNC_P1Jkr-L7cuUf6M8pR44xnAyRMZlj6G50Z4g30pzdck1G-KzvYMfPPO1Q3-FN6rEg1K46SVOKno5aqHcWRnaB0lh3gwmxewo7S2R2KBS0i4CMjYU/s3264/DSC01432.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GfaLXrG3iThIOYbBvXqm8LXOJ6WfiLO4rPJn2TwF2CTmmhXMG8yI-i32BchZWyINbBNoGFT6oYNC_P1Jkr-L7cuUf6M8pR44xnAyRMZlj6G50Z4g30pzdck1G-KzvYMfPPO1Q3-FN6rEg1K46SVOKno5aqHcWRnaB0lh3gwmxewo7S2R2KBS0i4CMjYU/w400-h266/DSC01432.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">The 20mm range was redesigned in 1973, and became a proper 25mm range although there would be the odd larger figure amongst the range, ah the vagaries of the 1970's. The figures were now producded under the Greenwood and Ball name and eventually were based in Thornaby. It was at this time that Peter Gilder, a longtime friend of Braithwaite, convinced him of his televisual abilities, and the infamous Waterloo sledging then occured. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhF09h3Qnu_6SjTt2UuTGO2tFktL_E9H8p-uQ1_8Z6npRXBigQEbN1daNLR8v6lcbtstbr6LQiQOFTLqO4ATgFuDoXcUxcNJcd2viAUUn0wcsBZcfp0SJ39F32U0cFpl7MeNIBB_26EToj5emhbCFuYGLUahJXOuEvGTFruN1smUkjoE6fEYkf1uroaJ3k8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="563" data-original-width="750" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhF09h3Qnu_6SjTt2UuTGO2tFktL_E9H8p-uQ1_8Z6npRXBigQEbN1daNLR8v6lcbtstbr6LQiQOFTLqO4ATgFuDoXcUxcNJcd2viAUUn0wcsBZcfp0SJ39F32U0cFpl7MeNIBB_26EToj5emhbCFuYGLUahJXOuEvGTFruN1smUkjoE6fEYkf1uroaJ3k8=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">As an aside, Greenwood and Ball had originally been a model soldier company formed by John Ambler Greenwood and Kathleen Ball, based in Scarborough producing a quality range of 54mm figures. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZbaGRoAnlL64jDfd3509KDyoOIiZ2XljeH1_62-iF4eVk3eZFww7x4IgWRzMs2agm49fQ12BBHZf56K3lCbBWGEV1li2_Y3jwFEbJeBpV0DVvK6BrkgZvOcBCnZMcVeMIEqljajgf7v9oHSD8nB_Y2DEmKJuvbh4Ew6DIuhqke23XCOKJCbpoi2zwct5Q/s3264/DSC01433.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZbaGRoAnlL64jDfd3509KDyoOIiZ2XljeH1_62-iF4eVk3eZFww7x4IgWRzMs2agm49fQ12BBHZf56K3lCbBWGEV1li2_Y3jwFEbJeBpV0DVvK6BrkgZvOcBCnZMcVeMIEqljajgf7v9oHSD8nB_Y2DEmKJuvbh4Ew6DIuhqke23XCOKJCbpoi2zwct5Q/w400-h266/DSC01433.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"> John Braithwaite died in 1992 of a heart attack and the Garrison ranges passed through various hands before being obtained by Rob Young. Garrison producded some lovely figures and amongst my favourites are the Ancient Greeks and Persians, their English Civl War and their Hyboria range, all classic figures. During the time that John worked he also producded a number of lovely 54mm medieval figures and nights. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbiFsf1a6r8jVbzX_9Kd98T8aN9FBsxMnZuGEHNg3J2_IO4eVCJGRh92mZZKhaLvxLv7CKitvJQu2xsZ0YQQ2SCBRO-hBhAeFYtH3oayHSUjeSlRHCgzVURRXMwHTnJRJjsgoP6xpg9c2ODq696bT5M6Ru5_yikgU1qud7otzWmItfQFNCCGq77MgDoHCY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="785" data-original-width="940" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbiFsf1a6r8jVbzX_9Kd98T8aN9FBsxMnZuGEHNg3J2_IO4eVCJGRh92mZZKhaLvxLv7CKitvJQu2xsZ0YQQ2SCBRO-hBhAeFYtH3oayHSUjeSlRHCgzVURRXMwHTnJRJjsgoP6xpg9c2ODq696bT5M6Ru5_yikgU1qud7otzWmItfQFNCCGq77MgDoHCY=w400-h334" width="400" /></a></div><br />In the mid 1980's Garrison producded a small range of quality French Napoleonics, with seperate heads, these figures were in my opinion the best they made and were a joy to paint, sadly this range doesnt seem to exist anymore. I must have liked them because I entered a painted unit in a couple of painting competitions where they won, so they must have been pretty good figures. <p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 7.5pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMlLvK1zzTevkKY_PsgUQHjoSMl9HdM92fKQT7qEm2nvrmzdKpVSvKebbzCWm1zDes1ymnUR3IjmzyK2AeaXibneKeuLX_0VIxWW1cWxhGllYL0mJR2tWFFx6gKimO47vtR2bJOxBeWR7tS_LKMgpRuS_2sugpIrP-p1U7h8syoRdQG_PONqHpJqdsmAp/s3264/DSC01435.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMlLvK1zzTevkKY_PsgUQHjoSMl9HdM92fKQT7qEm2nvrmzdKpVSvKebbzCWm1zDes1ymnUR3IjmzyK2AeaXibneKeuLX_0VIxWW1cWxhGllYL0mJR2tWFFx6gKimO47vtR2bJOxBeWR7tS_LKMgpRuS_2sugpIrP-p1U7h8syoRdQG_PONqHpJqdsmAp/w400-h266/DSC01435.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; 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<div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: normal;"> In Achtung Schweinhund Harry Pearson mentions Samuel Macregor Mathers who apparantly had twenty five thousand figures which he used to fight battles, using rules of his own devising. He had two passions throughout his life, magic [ not Dynamo type of magic] and the theory of war. While one couldnt really describe him as a unsung hero of Wargaming, it is clear he created his own wargames, using flats, lots of them and his own rules.</span></div><div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: normal;"> Wargaming has actually had a few members who could be described as possessing either dubious morals or simply were a little untrustworthy. Mathers I think can be best described as a very, very bright man with some strange ideas attached.</span></div><div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: normal;"> Mathers was born in January 1854 in Hackney London but although his father died a year later his family had sufficient money to allow him to attend Bedford School. He later came back to London after the death of his mother in 1885. He published his first book, a translation of a French military manual after he returned.</span></div><div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-weight: normal;"> Always interested in alchemy he was introduced into Freemasonary in 1877 by a fellow alchemist and joined the appropriately named Hengist Lodge in 1877. He worked hard and subsequently became a Master Mason in 1878, but he took more interest in the fringe Masonic degrees and in 1882 he was admitted to the Societas Rosicruciana, lecturing on the Kaabbalah to the Theosophical Society, an early </span>forerunner of the Society of Ancients. </span></div><div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Mathers spoke an impressive number of languages,English, French, Latin. Greek, Hebrew, Gaelic,Coptic and amazingly Research Group English, a most difficult language to master.</span></div><div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Due to his abilities he was able to translate The Book of Abramelin, The Kabbalah Unveiled, the Grimoire of Armadel and Research Groups 7th edition ancient rules.</span></div><div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Mathers was an exponant of Dr John Dee's Enochian magic system. Dee was Elizabeth the First's alchemist, a must for all rulers apparantly. </span></div><div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In 1891 he became the leader of the Hermetic order of the Golden Dawn and moved to France with is wife in 1892. He was expelled from the Golden Dawn in 1900 [apparantly for using loaded dice] and formed his own group called Alpha et Omega. He took the title Archon Basilieus and based his new club, sorry group at a place called the Ahathoor Temple.</span></div><div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-weight: normal;">He was forced from the orders in 1903 after failing to repay funds he had 'borrowed' from the Societas. [apparantly there had been a sale in Nuremberg of flats ] </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </span><span style="color: #222222;"> </span></span></div><div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-weight: normal;"> Mathers as his alter ego, </span>Archon Basilieus.</span></div><div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: normal;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjS_QLVfCo2XHFuEHblWwwcsJVpESCF3mD285qfWkt7HKdRt9VzGVQPbfqEx_glpyJL9vLut-1a4fAZlzq7-Pda4NaqdwMXMYtKTF-k-LvCFoGsu29w-vGhJy7IIc-YLSZ74LtSr6dIGv_NgBDnhWqqSgz8dSUIe7WHJXsMaX1hhaAGhVFzpxyQed8ypeAX" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="291" data-original-width="195" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjS_QLVfCo2XHFuEHblWwwcsJVpESCF3mD285qfWkt7HKdRt9VzGVQPbfqEx_glpyJL9vLut-1a4fAZlzq7-Pda4NaqdwMXMYtKTF-k-LvCFoGsu29w-vGhJy7IIc-YLSZ74LtSr6dIGv_NgBDnhWqqSgz8dSUIe7WHJXsMaX1hhaAGhVFzpxyQed8ypeAX=w268-h400" width="268" /></a></div><br />The Comte married the sister of the philosopher Henri Bergson and in an attempt to sound more Scottish Mina became Moina [ as opposed to major to minor] For his sins he was also a prectising vegetarian and anti vivisectionist. These foibles made him very unpopular with the other members of his group, and Aleister Crowley, the Great Beast always referred to him as Johnny Fart Pants, behind his back. Some say this was the cause of their great falling out, when Crowley and Mathers would regularly send conjured demons to each other to inhabit their dreams. </span></div><div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: normal;"> Crowley described how Mathers would often play chess matches against various pagan gods. He would set up his chess board, sit behind the white pieces facing an empty chair and after making a move, would carefully shade his eyes and peer towards the empty chair waiting for the pagan god to signal their move.He would then move the black piece accordingly.</span></div><div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: normal;"> It is not certain whether he did the same with his wargame armies although Mathers apparantly had to expell one pagan God after they were caught nudging their units forward using their celestial elbow when Mathers wasnt looking.</span></div><div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: normal;"> Mathers showing off his wand, which he won in the first national solo wargames competition beating the God Baal with a pseudo Babylonian army. </span></div><div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: normal;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsj8yHKsCS6TG3yklCx-R_5IA9JckdcRab9URkAfEVfUjbqoDxGv1hTGWo_QyOgqcLCi6jsK3Blaoaef5LjYqDxYvvrbkt1c8W1MitaXznKmuyP0Ul_TZsNluiNOauqEa83ggt01EI3Q-UDo_SzvPT1A8yACptvVce_ReI015v_bzlKnIJ6v9G3L81lwtT" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="233" data-original-width="183" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsj8yHKsCS6TG3yklCx-R_5IA9JckdcRab9URkAfEVfUjbqoDxGv1hTGWo_QyOgqcLCi6jsK3Blaoaef5LjYqDxYvvrbkt1c8W1MitaXznKmuyP0Ul_TZsNluiNOauqEa83ggt01EI3Q-UDo_SzvPT1A8yACptvVce_ReI015v_bzlKnIJ6v9G3L81lwtT=w313-h400" width="313" /></a></div><div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: normal;"> The Comte died in 1918 in Paris. The manner of his death was a mystery and his death certificate lists no cause of death. </span></div><div style="border: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 3pt; padding: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: normal;">The question I kept asking is what happened to his 25,000 figures and his wargame rule set? Did Dave Ryan buy them? Can we expect the set to be published in the near future?</span></div><br /><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 6.0pt; margin: 6pt 0cm;"><br /></p></span></div><div><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div>
</div><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 6.0pt; margin: 6pt 0cm;"><br /></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 6.0pt; margin: 6pt 0cm;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin: 6pt 0cm;"><br /></p><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span><p></p>Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-35237010515051875572024-02-03T07:25:00.000-08:002024-02-03T07:25:29.569-08:00Graham Cummings.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzERuzYUNBiKiq1Jf1YFG54ZrRFH6RBWCnzPlJKanuw0LIUQpgAXBF1Qy7YYMt-wYAvK5DKe91gdJwk3qxAMF1Uc9vFwM7iNDwa1HVBBAJnhaCPp2XSc5JsvbZiwh8AX8fANSVPnqweurd1W_Tmiqcut6H5ipL9Pj1LN1doXFOpWFcfexpm8lnZwMxh0yx/s1600/CIMG2878.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzERuzYUNBiKiq1Jf1YFG54ZrRFH6RBWCnzPlJKanuw0LIUQpgAXBF1Qy7YYMt-wYAvK5DKe91gdJwk3qxAMF1Uc9vFwM7iNDwa1HVBBAJnhaCPp2XSc5JsvbZiwh8AX8fANSVPnqweurd1W_Tmiqcut6H5ipL9Pj1LN1doXFOpWFcfexpm8lnZwMxh0yx/w400-h300/CIMG2878.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div> It was quite a shock when I received the news that Graham Cummings had died suddenly. I have known Graham for many years. I first came across him when we met at Hartlepool Police office where he was a detective sergeant. But it was only after I bumped into him at a wargames show that it became very apparent we shred the same interests.<div> After tha we invariably crossed paths whether through the job or through our hobby. At that time Graham would and shows with his best friend Lee, who was a very talented wargamer. Sadly Lee passed away many years ago now.</div><div>GRaham was a 'good lad' and clearly far brighter than yours truly as he climbed the police promotion ladder. It seemed that every time I travelled to Cleveland he was wearing a new uniform until eventually he joined the ranks of the shiny arses and became a Police Superintendent. We both found that sudden rise very funny [police joke]</div><div><br /></div><div>When the concept [is there one?] of Old School Wargames took off Graham and I embraced it, except in typical style Graham decided to start commisioning<span> SYW figures which blossomed into Crann Tara Miniatures, based initially around the Jacobite risings. He was very proud of his little company but as he began to struggle with ill health I think it became too much for him and he sold up to concentrate on gaming and his family.</span> </div><div> The last time I sat down with him was at the Gentlemen Wargamers weekend last year where various Lace War enthusiasts wargame and generally have a good time.</div><div> Graham seemed okay although he was clearly not himself and struggling with walking, but he didnt complain and just concentrated on the weekend. When I saw his blog a couple of weeks ago he was typically down playing his health issues which were not as good as he claimed.That was typical of the man.</div><div> All I can say is Graham was a good man and weargaming is less of a hobby due to this tragic loss.</div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> Graham hosting his Jacobite game at the Military Gentleman weekend several years ago.</p></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDWBRtaqKF6h21_ZCq5chpSeAxjS7xsUXrAcxffDgKyYX6REn7JGV-ztHhxFNCWiW3jCNZo1-K6cC1ncddOD4LR9wB0mC8qwVMI452RRoeYN9da0OLJUmAvNrIv5StWR-JClsET5geFD67X109Tf87gkN1O5joXRNltwOySLBAB-bC9ilEQbU7Fjbcd4Q/s1600/CIMG8849.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDWBRtaqKF6h21_ZCq5chpSeAxjS7xsUXrAcxffDgKyYX6REn7JGV-ztHhxFNCWiW3jCNZo1-K6cC1ncddOD4LR9wB0mC8qwVMI452RRoeYN9da0OLJUmAvNrIv5StWR-JClsET5geFD67X109Tf87gkN1O5joXRNltwOySLBAB-bC9ilEQbU7Fjbcd4Q/w400-h300/CIMG8849.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div></div>Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-2108511878434452502024-01-28T06:57:00.000-08:002024-02-02T03:11:32.966-08:00John Niblett, original designer of Airfix soldiers. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As promised a post regarding unsung heroes of Wargaming and collecting toy soldiers in general.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNx_asm0hqErsYSon3Gtg7lDuW727n5UOlf2XOzJFoU-o5MsTPyAnNfc3t6Xib1ksdgVBKE-ScAxiYG1KseoQ0aDz5HOkC9uRq2Ariuc6_njYtcoya00ycYcgOnnm3gJeJ9OS3Kr3Ne8M4tH17vbbHAhIUIsinIFVmbF0YitUB0ZWT4kNOeVyMzRh50zny/s1600/s-l1600%20(6).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1011" data-original-width="1600" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNx_asm0hqErsYSon3Gtg7lDuW727n5UOlf2XOzJFoU-o5MsTPyAnNfc3t6Xib1ksdgVBKE-ScAxiYG1KseoQ0aDz5HOkC9uRq2Ariuc6_njYtcoya00ycYcgOnnm3gJeJ9OS3Kr3Ne8M4tH17vbbHAhIUIsinIFVmbF0YitUB0ZWT4kNOeVyMzRh50zny/w400-h253/s-l1600%20(6).jpg" width="400" /></a></div>John Niblett is the man who started the whole wargaming thing for me. In 1956 he joined Airfix. He was the original designer of the HO/OO range of plastic soldiers that began with the release of the British Guardsmen in 1958. Figures from is initial box had originally been released by Hummel before being re released as the first of the Airfix soldiers range. <p></p><p>Niblett worked for Airfix until 1974 and produced many of the company's ranges including their beautiful Napoleonic and historical character range in 54mm, my favourite being the wonderful French Imperial Guard Grenadier. He also producded their 1/32nd range of figures.</p><p>Niblett also was commisioned to produce models for the wonderfully named government department, The Ministry of Public Buildings, but it was while working for Mettoy that he met and became friends with Les Higgins. An another amazing talent.</p><p>Niblett originally started sculpting model soldiers shortly after the war, making 54mm and 65mm figures. However after 1956 he concentrated on sculpting beautiful 20mm figures which were painted and sold by Hummels House of Miniatures, a figure shop based at the Burlington Arcade in London. Niblett covered a number of military subjects including the English Civil War, Romans,Normans, and for me his best, his beautiful range of knights. These were originally by Hummels for the princley sum of 9/6d for foot figures and 17/6d for the mounted figures.Quite pricey in the early 1960's.</p><p>Niblett continued producing large 150mm and 175mm military figures in white metal. </p><p>In 1975 John Niblett set up producing figures in an independant studio producing figures for Britains, Lesney and the tourist shop at the Tower of London. In 1977 he re-released his lovely 12th and 14th century knights and his final range, the English Civil War in 20mm.</p><p>I remember carefully studying images of Niblett's knights but was put off by their small size, 20mm. It appears only Greenwood of Greenwood and Ball fame and John Niblett persisted in producing 20mm figures in the UK. while the accepted scale was fast becoming 25mm as producded by Les Higgins, Hinton Hunt and Jack Alexander. The only comprable 20mm figures were being producded by Jack Scruby in the USA and there was no way I could have ever afforded those.</p><p>John Garrett, the acknowledged expert on model soldiers believed that John Niblett's 20mm ranges were the finest of the small figures ranges produced and who am I to argue with that.</p><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjE_H7vwHg6x3u8L_9a-7FxRu04tvIh_8dWmQFr1j9xKvimAhOu_2gBuRomVdiAU6jchJWYHSLnX3P3L0jprTLDV1g4H_jkeUS8loY-TJy9EBx4ZBq0dIQVGJBmrxGYneA_IEVkXARoB-wE2kAinyUEfcsMc53bAGFb_uq6xCeuUd54AsV5yjZBDpVkHaHo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img data-original-height="512" data-original-width="940" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjE_H7vwHg6x3u8L_9a-7FxRu04tvIh_8dWmQFr1j9xKvimAhOu_2gBuRomVdiAU6jchJWYHSLnX3P3L0jprTLDV1g4H_jkeUS8loY-TJy9EBx4ZBq0dIQVGJBmrxGYneA_IEVkXARoB-wE2kAinyUEfcsMc53bAGFb_uq6xCeuUd54AsV5yjZBDpVkHaHo=w400-h217" width="400" /></a></p><p style="background: white;"> The last range Niblett produced, the English Civil War in 20mm. </p><p style="background: white;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDYqnr9XUu7y1iezPar01WC3eji7u_xwYgA7t-a88xR8ENbTXLnx99XlIUNzHp8AxMkC4d7BehwhWUgaXCXJIVcJA_JsaXxicYS-vfAZNIirxupGZ5aSgxJzAocJVBcX3WXODqqBOPPgYNsS5mAuoYyN6GTKVz-9k9-RXzFUNwqcOWKOgTk567cKm96hhp" style="background-color: transparent; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img data-original-height="213" data-original-width="313" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDYqnr9XUu7y1iezPar01WC3eji7u_xwYgA7t-a88xR8ENbTXLnx99XlIUNzHp8AxMkC4d7BehwhWUgaXCXJIVcJA_JsaXxicYS-vfAZNIirxupGZ5aSgxJzAocJVBcX3WXODqqBOPPgYNsS5mAuoYyN6GTKVz-9k9-RXzFUNwqcOWKOgTk567cKm96hhp=w400-h272" width="400" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2dheHTgHQJY6t09dsdkxFn-k7aeVRLqCTqlop6oS44Ie_nb6QXHdbWnYwadOIMV05t5nlZf-mAR8tdZg11v8rGj2aBOoc8AimTKAbYCvz8OqYC4th9TQ2tPiLFG8me28h8WcnVo-E8JFMEsOmilG61ulZYtnnmrD-hR5IdP0JeR1JzJI_Fckt1rUm-8aq" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="136" data-original-width="200" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2dheHTgHQJY6t09dsdkxFn-k7aeVRLqCTqlop6oS44Ie_nb6QXHdbWnYwadOIMV05t5nlZf-mAR8tdZg11v8rGj2aBOoc8AimTKAbYCvz8OqYC4th9TQ2tPiLFG8me28h8WcnVo-E8JFMEsOmilG61ulZYtnnmrD-hR5IdP0JeR1JzJI_Fckt1rUm-8aq=w400-h272" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2Qkqspi7Lgj-4XE1jxBRb_BpFERbov6Ot7oD34OZrAqwTOVqMusrjMiuooFLIXqPzgNTysoOCBHxs_Ug6JpPTPKOT7vab1nQ11TZxSo_8SFM1ibsUTLohea3hL4Ts2690uAzQ5RXbIpiQ8ih1aDn6g5e-Qp8_Nydh_zr9dtcG9fF9RoMKnD4e3zhsTTXj" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1226" data-original-width="940" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2Qkqspi7Lgj-4XE1jxBRb_BpFERbov6Ot7oD34OZrAqwTOVqMusrjMiuooFLIXqPzgNTysoOCBHxs_Ug6JpPTPKOT7vab1nQ11TZxSo_8SFM1ibsUTLohea3hL4Ts2690uAzQ5RXbIpiQ8ih1aDn6g5e-Qp8_Nydh_zr9dtcG9fF9RoMKnD4e3zhsTTXj=w307-h400" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="line-height: 107%;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiHvqJfRdVuCg45KbX9NRU267OovCZVJHk5fpMH8uinSR9pbhx6i2RaGqmymdL-62Hjk4jjTLhoqul1fdFp7nocVKoqeLjpkpXmtMLlxU273yhGCGRESWPppGByjFsqIWdzAGAHaq5oLVGdmcjEHO2i4wzw8-mAdX4UVfsOlMVAN1MFQjbm3CaM0kej5za" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1226" data-original-width="940" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiHvqJfRdVuCg45KbX9NRU267OovCZVJHk5fpMH8uinSR9pbhx6i2RaGqmymdL-62Hjk4jjTLhoqul1fdFp7nocVKoqeLjpkpXmtMLlxU273yhGCGRESWPppGByjFsqIWdzAGAHaq5oLVGdmcjEHO2i4wzw8-mAdX4UVfsOlMVAN1MFQjbm3CaM0kej5za=w307-h400" width="307" /></a></div><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="line-height: 107%;">A review of the new English Civil War range was printed in the March 1979 Military Modelling magazine</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
"John Niblett of 50 The Broadway, Herne Bay, Kent has added some
attractive<br />
English Civil War subjects to his 20mm scale wargames figure series this<br />
month. The new figure comprise an assortment of six foot figures and three<br />
cavalry types, and on all of them the degree of detail is remarkable and the<br />
casting superb.<br />
The mounted figures include an Ironside trooper and his Royalist counterpart<br />
and there's a beautiful little mounted cuirassier in three-quarter armour on<br />
a rearing horse discharging his pistol. The horses are moulded in two halves<br />
for epoxy assembly and on all the figures the diminutive weapons (and in<br />
some cases, an arm) </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">are moulded separately for the purchaser to stick together, thus making possible a fair degree of personal animation. Among the foot types are pike and musket men from both sides,one of the latter firing his musket on its rest, and there's a choice of positions for the pikemen as well; an attractive little drummer rounds off the collection. Niblett tells us that, depending on popularity, they'll be expanding the range, so if wargamers want more of these nice little 20mm's then its up to them to give these new ones the reception they deserve.</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: left;">Sadly John Niblett died in 1980 a relatively young man and his ranges were purchased by a small company called Rosedale Figurines who also bought the Les Higgins range of 20mm figures and sold them under the Tribute Figures range. After a couple of years the owner moved from England to the West of Scotland and somehow the majority of the masters were lost in the move!</p><p style="text-align: left;">Sadly the beautiful ranges of 20mm figures produced by a master sculptor ceased to exist and are lost forever.<span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> </span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhU5gnLY2o1XxD821Hf2kIbLLEKV5YQivUSKbPpbQko0IdKb2Cx8fGdo3kAa2PXLDVR-rhJvu-gHdGI1RAt3sRpzi9FAoRCcikXurd4PlmbyrpAXKKPcKMRkLdTqU_WEXzTyOtghyWc9QAMMK49UArKdAO2rTCMvMSsYeTQ6ZSi_AAjaciSAWuRGkmm2xLx" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="705" data-original-width="940" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhU5gnLY2o1XxD821Hf2kIbLLEKV5YQivUSKbPpbQko0IdKb2Cx8fGdo3kAa2PXLDVR-rhJvu-gHdGI1RAt3sRpzi9FAoRCcikXurd4PlmbyrpAXKKPcKMRkLdTqU_WEXzTyOtghyWc9QAMMK49UArKdAO2rTCMvMSsYeTQ6ZSi_AAjaciSAWuRGkmm2xLx=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p>With thanks to Vintage Wargaming Blob and various snippetts from the internet.<br /><br /></p>Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-56985750320185567382024-01-24T05:33:00.000-08:002024-01-24T05:33:53.974-08:00Blogging? Its an imperative.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This is a first and its something Im not proud of its the first time I didnt 'do' a Christmas Annual to welcome in the New Year. Basically I felt it wasnt something I needed to do. Who wants to know what a wargamer plans to do and then realise twelve months later that they havent achieved anything they said they would do. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_TLTQIX_x8Pzb_ihQ6XMJAk4ioFF5GmVbL57d3sgtmnBbTUwDOdFppYf7q6rJHewLc_BPeMzvJo9dPSA23g7f46qaXeAEjsDLiHyz5utCT8u8tc0Fs_FUZGV2l8bqopj1LyAAkptb5FSkF6wL4Jqa4tTswYn_fJBOOQvNnRRZ2QZipORTBM1f0PPy2vXK/s3264/DSC01368.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_TLTQIX_x8Pzb_ihQ6XMJAk4ioFF5GmVbL57d3sgtmnBbTUwDOdFppYf7q6rJHewLc_BPeMzvJo9dPSA23g7f46qaXeAEjsDLiHyz5utCT8u8tc0Fs_FUZGV2l8bqopj1LyAAkptb5FSkF6wL4Jqa4tTswYn_fJBOOQvNnRRZ2QZipORTBM1f0PPy2vXK/w400-h266/DSC01368.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>But then I felt guilty about the lack of effort and the fact that all bloggers need to put more effort into their journals. Im not going to berate anyone who religiously collates what they are doing as wargamers and Im always envious of the bloggers who post very regularly. <p></p><p> I know some think that hosting a blog is a dying art and that everyone has moved on to podcasts etc. But I think there is definately a place for blogs and sometimes they serve a purpose, such as my tribute to Peter Gilder. Unless I continue to put information on there the next generation of wargamers wont have a scoobies who the great man was and what he contributed to the hobby. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzgTWE1wwmhet8wRggE2rBCOqthptWtRxMvJ0Jri8sRzrfR9dlFeuYoUZ557ozMljG79smJnjSjW4NpfeqVBo4e38k12KtEsNOobF1aFh0cgAXUCr7T2H5yqudJCouta4h4i7tGWAPQb8VRkfwA9V1Dl8SUekFotEmlGtPawUjQeDL34HIy3ID6liPhKes/s3264/DSC01369.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzgTWE1wwmhet8wRggE2rBCOqthptWtRxMvJ0Jri8sRzrfR9dlFeuYoUZ557ozMljG79smJnjSjW4NpfeqVBo4e38k12KtEsNOobF1aFh0cgAXUCr7T2H5yqudJCouta4h4i7tGWAPQb8VRkfwA9V1Dl8SUekFotEmlGtPawUjQeDL34HIy3ID6liPhKes/w400-h266/DSC01369.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>In early January I attended ARDHAMMER, a one day event staged in Gateshead where people turn up to sell wargaming and Games Workshop stuff. As the years have progressed it has grown expotentially and this year was the busiest. Of the 80+ tables about 40% were selling wargame related stuff which is down on last year, but one can always find something to buy cheaply. This year it was paint. I came away with 20 bottles of Vallejo paint for £20, oh and a couple of books.One thing I noticed as I people watched was the age of the attendees. The majority were aged between 12 and 50 years old. Obviously a lot were there to buy Games Workshop but it was encouraging to know, well at least I thought it was, although the general fitness of the majority left a lot to be desired. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtJC53FsX9WzHdZiuGP4xQxHw8LQiyJyMS_ac-MHGkWZOCOA_rPCKphcoVth-AyatEw1AJZipcuxlgmM-qcS6IJ14abARYxVPJe2_YM-hXaCZAhX3THXFYUb21w493v3dKwliT3YPi8XElTk-WW8kbyHoLADfmednv0fA4cuH3MjKMcnSIXNO1vcuS7P8L/s3264/DSC01371.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtJC53FsX9WzHdZiuGP4xQxHw8LQiyJyMS_ac-MHGkWZOCOA_rPCKphcoVth-AyatEw1AJZipcuxlgmM-qcS6IJ14abARYxVPJe2_YM-hXaCZAhX3THXFYUb21w493v3dKwliT3YPi8XElTk-WW8kbyHoLADfmednv0fA4cuH3MjKMcnSIXNO1vcuS7P8L/w400-h266/DSC01371.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Returning to blogging in general, because Ive been suffering from the Winter lurgy and a very painful back I sought reassurance by re-reading Harry Pearson's brilliant Achtung Schweinhund. This book is a perfect description of my wargaming life except Im not a smoggy. Thank God. But as an account of a typical wargamer it is perfect, and the mix of humour, pathos and basically patheticness it describes me to a tee. I was lucky enough to have sat with Harry Pearson in an effort to get some information about Gilder and I found we had a lot in common. We both supported shite football teams who dreamt of a glory that would never happen but still hoped but knew we would always end up disappointed. <div> But I digress. In the book Harry described various early pioneers and toy soldier collectors who are very, very rarely spoken about and having given some thought to this I think it would be nice if someone ie me did produce a series of pieces about these people. </div><div>Okay one could probably go onto Wikipedia aand potentially find out about some of them, but I think they deserve to be collated in one place. It will give me something to do between feeling sorry for myself. Its not a New Years resolution, more a small project I will do something about.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8hgoYLc5T5Z9i-z7u8Bg4EfdXximEuQiJwDy3H0bFiE_atuAXSRKurAHQOr6NdWTnn6T0W43JDRdMbMTzTJebGBNLPTR4lnw8PBY5-SiPvOZ-DSbSmAV8IQygGNZr70qUhnV3fIz8rxX-O4slaaSx99EBJwykAVk77NO9uIqMHLJsvoEcvv__BEJt9Eo/s3264/DSC01373.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8hgoYLc5T5Z9i-z7u8Bg4EfdXximEuQiJwDy3H0bFiE_atuAXSRKurAHQOr6NdWTnn6T0W43JDRdMbMTzTJebGBNLPTR4lnw8PBY5-SiPvOZ-DSbSmAV8IQygGNZr70qUhnV3fIz8rxX-O4slaaSx99EBJwykAVk77NO9uIqMHLJsvoEcvv__BEJt9Eo/w400-h266/DSC01373.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3NbJI46Dz5u9xmyWQ7pLDkEqXr8b7SFmxwp5GtN8YZN465b7YQ-fq20B5Wdizz5sPEj_IPWc-jZGET9g5HuFwB-s2CZQ1rqy7xHgDHyAc54Z6h9y5FZkGplwatM7gDOzkSLPqulPu8ZP8xzJxtO8j9oLQ55iXfwd66rhQe1njL5OfkzGjynpRnHdCezPo/s3264/DSC01374.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3NbJI46Dz5u9xmyWQ7pLDkEqXr8b7SFmxwp5GtN8YZN465b7YQ-fq20B5Wdizz5sPEj_IPWc-jZGET9g5HuFwB-s2CZQ1rqy7xHgDHyAc54Z6h9y5FZkGplwatM7gDOzkSLPqulPu8ZP8xzJxtO8j9oLQ55iXfwd66rhQe1njL5OfkzGjynpRnHdCezPo/w400-h266/DSC01374.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I picked up a number of figures at Middlesbrough late last year from Tiger Miniatures, from their Tudor Irish wars range which I had to have for my Billhooks Irish army. I didnt need them, I have far too many anyway, but they were too nice not to buy. So I painted up some light cavalry, some gallowglass and some fighting dogs. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JfeY3TWePlbX-8WhvlTFhyknL7xTN_87navBPAfwbaRGz1tPEAQTyCVzd51HTpXJlfJuyTvn-g66GXsmG8dzOMyfwNZrCZ6_upu3ncUR-weotGqIEQCtgV8VYZcDjjX2U17V2diryWXHuZp-G2nLV_UIXrr-gcrA8KJWGpa8oupaXM0udAPh5BKUwmw_/s3264/DSC01376.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JfeY3TWePlbX-8WhvlTFhyknL7xTN_87navBPAfwbaRGz1tPEAQTyCVzd51HTpXJlfJuyTvn-g66GXsmG8dzOMyfwNZrCZ6_upu3ncUR-weotGqIEQCtgV8VYZcDjjX2U17V2diryWXHuZp-G2nLV_UIXrr-gcrA8KJWGpa8oupaXM0udAPh5BKUwmw_/w400-h266/DSC01376.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIscVYM5buASVbSPkH0truhQfX4W3ofXjuYQz9udQA3hzzc1L5Fv_D9rVgplBh39zKJ8ZwjMNcRItrzthtrMiTuCVVmfOw8xFGoYx1hIA_uxtxil09OlVI3nJSmCdfI0dssmIiKAYOElnxB00G0fiq5gxiw5esb1mSfyZq-X1DlH9U2y0rvceiuYfnQSdi/s3264/DSC01377.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIscVYM5buASVbSPkH0truhQfX4W3ofXjuYQz9udQA3hzzc1L5Fv_D9rVgplBh39zKJ8ZwjMNcRItrzthtrMiTuCVVmfOw8xFGoYx1hIA_uxtxil09OlVI3nJSmCdfI0dssmIiKAYOElnxB00G0fiq5gxiw5esb1mSfyZq-X1DlH9U2y0rvceiuYfnQSdi/w400-h266/DSC01377.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I bought a small number of figures off E Bay months ago, when I reaalised they were Irish kern. I havent a clue who made them, they are big buggers but were very enjoyable to paint.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2uV1tzRn_mlsnb9Aeq1GFtAR7qYcL2h7NViYlDRbex24fXWEFsrHea_4FwZsf9BKT2K7FuiUH_hhzLl7F8WpSSH85biER1t79M5pwe0Eb-fIS_cNUwCr8BTxft8F_sac22MLK-wdr0HKsyjb9Qt3pKlbSXI2EZF6ZJuJwL8sigq3xNaXIif2aE-rcfFxv/s3264/DSC01378.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2uV1tzRn_mlsnb9Aeq1GFtAR7qYcL2h7NViYlDRbex24fXWEFsrHea_4FwZsf9BKT2K7FuiUH_hhzLl7F8WpSSH85biER1t79M5pwe0Eb-fIS_cNUwCr8BTxft8F_sac22MLK-wdr0HKsyjb9Qt3pKlbSXI2EZF6ZJuJwL8sigq3xNaXIif2aE-rcfFxv/w400-h266/DSC01378.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLRmUWqXz5tPdxS1w-x1b0Wk88dYWGKyHzAgCirhgUU5gwgBQYAqoajSsJTgBdaLfK0KOBeDf8TRUF1AUBUkWDF20tkk_FeQ9Lq_eXeTkzAZfDi8QZxwerx3dVQHOcu4_nyLKyq-G8o2KG09nST_G3nZ-gjpxDbK3-ew_00cH_2l96CVb65JzdQvz9TeXZ/s3264/DSC01379.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Still one of my favourites. I think I maay have overdone their numbers, but I did enjoy painting them up. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFLOaYWzeHOoMOJCZFlTKq38f5TC0jU-awPFH9geF0kq_aWH4FYCho5yHR8NZIWHSDYh5ramOBI6fjAbs59W0hYGB0yl7TOpbxxGLnDgRtzFRNVi5JkTuz9GVv48eoIyhEehXw_0mRVMRydtUS10ZoMajJPI0zvCoHmo2Cp2pKTyIkwNsrU4fJu6lh17PI/s3264/DSC01389.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFLOaYWzeHOoMOJCZFlTKq38f5TC0jU-awPFH9geF0kq_aWH4FYCho5yHR8NZIWHSDYh5ramOBI6fjAbs59W0hYGB0yl7TOpbxxGLnDgRtzFRNVi5JkTuz9GVv48eoIyhEehXw_0mRVMRydtUS10ZoMajJPI0zvCoHmo2Cp2pKTyIkwNsrU4fJu6lh17PI/w400-h266/DSC01389.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Next week its York and hopefully I will be making my trip down to the racecourse. I do enjoy the day although it can get a bit frenetic. Its only a shame that there wont be a couple of dealers off loading realistically priced old figures. Oh and a Happy New Year to all and sundry.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5WuIhRjNRx2I4OUEHNRDK-gJZIWg6SqEv2DlmgC1Db1iUKzvQIc-ARlu6ZY-VcCg7psKVqmR0llxILxRxV3ylIB3qvPZYlGNUakARFeVWmPDyYrflAoD9alsoKS4oMQ4eh_EyIOJSJx4KQqO_3l-1Bz0LJbNSo6BcizxWrnA_4GBeaPqIXvXCIurHlIGC/s3264/DSC01390.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5WuIhRjNRx2I4OUEHNRDK-gJZIWg6SqEv2DlmgC1Db1iUKzvQIc-ARlu6ZY-VcCg7psKVqmR0llxILxRxV3ylIB3qvPZYlGNUakARFeVWmPDyYrflAoD9alsoKS4oMQ4eh_EyIOJSJx4KQqO_3l-1Bz0LJbNSo6BcizxWrnA_4GBeaPqIXvXCIurHlIGC/w400-h266/DSC01390.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATTHEtyQvclqPld_Vs3YCGtftA4_DA2ZURksQCMikFRVWDUMY95ePrbMWPYELKgaa_3bKjkkYt1I4Oske0y9N0i02lo9c3Y11tuK0CjC3gNdyqo0HqHWM6wZVBwI42K44gfy4IRl5vCcDgbSfpJJy0KxYWgCBTvqRn8P0p3RHvmWMwQ7qP5I3YrK_Tvb-/s3264/DSC01391.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATTHEtyQvclqPld_Vs3YCGtftA4_DA2ZURksQCMikFRVWDUMY95ePrbMWPYELKgaa_3bKjkkYt1I4Oske0y9N0i02lo9c3Y11tuK0CjC3gNdyqo0HqHWM6wZVBwI42K44gfy4IRl5vCcDgbSfpJJy0KxYWgCBTvqRn8P0p3RHvmWMwQ7qP5I3YrK_Tvb-/w400-h266/DSC01391.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtNIzZSare4p6LuXuYxMKjfLVX5zSqewkzpiod3jeHlvM5HuuhyszVBnQHW97BnKyDdTFVDsDaX7VTBa7cci2Tsq3CVdG8U4hhEbeEe98CuuD0pyXUTLNklIFTTwKbTacSxYWlOcQNiQl0ODA0ve7NDG78BfdpRc5Y54R95xNO1FsOXTJvCmufAf_19qDT/s3264/DSC01392.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtNIzZSare4p6LuXuYxMKjfLVX5zSqewkzpiod3jeHlvM5HuuhyszVBnQHW97BnKyDdTFVDsDaX7VTBa7cci2Tsq3CVdG8U4hhEbeEe98CuuD0pyXUTLNklIFTTwKbTacSxYWlOcQNiQl0ODA0ve7NDG78BfdpRc5Y54R95xNO1FsOXTJvCmufAf_19qDT/w400-h266/DSC01392.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p></div>Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-60301948540204537332024-01-04T08:33:00.000-08:002024-01-04T08:33:38.214-08:00Intrusive Thoughts Syndrome.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since I can remember I have always had these urges [steady] to say or do something inappropriate, usually in times of stress or when someone does or says something I think is really stupid. During the times when I worked for the Queen I was known as someone who now and again just might do something or say something that shouldnt be done or said. If you ever bump into me at a show please feel free to ask me to relay the 'Tommy' story which did get me in hot water and comic notoriety.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> It obviously caused my bosses a bit of worry and stress and could explain why I was given my own little office where they could hide me until something was happening and needed my attention.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> My yearly psycometric testing apparantly was the stuff of legends especially when the poor woman would ask about my views on bereavement, politics and the Senior management.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I would imagine I would be unemployed within twenty four hours given the fragility of the modern police service and everyones craving for litigation. There seems too many oppourtunities for calling out moronic behaviour and views, I wouldnt stand a chance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I never knew that there was an actual name for this reckless behaviour, I just thought it was part of me and a bit like someone with turettes, expect I knew I was going to do it even though I knew I shouldnt. Now as with everthing in the modern age it has a name, <b>Intrusive Thoughts</b>. Except of course in my case its more intrusive actions. Strangely or perhaps it was the nature of the job I did, it gained me a reputation and eventually recognition that seemed to give me kudos and strangely awards???. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or perhaps it was just, 'oh,oh here's that nutter' type of recognition. It probably explains why I could always get a seat in the canteen, well before they closed them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFLorxXZH0dwsiTbehAF7pB3neN334JaCHKg8FBr-W2Jqn1yHocS72jMxFqpcFZ70l-YpXnC-YwDCVfwJrs0hDJbBxZdgk4seq_kcF46DGodyE2jUO6QXuHixCI-dFLlc3g5SIDWAM9tx0_rVTDe4ufiDQ8Xnd3TdUzgUPfKhtNH24pN-Gm4bw4I3Phyvs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFLorxXZH0dwsiTbehAF7pB3neN334JaCHKg8FBr-W2Jqn1yHocS72jMxFqpcFZ70l-YpXnC-YwDCVfwJrs0hDJbBxZdgk4seq_kcF46DGodyE2jUO6QXuHixCI-dFLlc3g5SIDWAM9tx0_rVTDe4ufiDQ8Xnd3TdUzgUPfKhtNH24pN-Gm4bw4I3Phyvs=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div>And what has this to do with wargaming one asks. Well since retiring these thoughts and actions have been my constant companion especially when wargaming, which is good right?</div><div> Wild advances, tick. Ignoring the position and carrying on when it would be better to retire, tick. Having ones leader charging with his outnumbered troops, tick. So perhaps this is the explanation Ive been looking for as my defeats mount up like the poor Mags. [NUFC] and my generals fall heroically.</div><div> It also could explain why I will buy figures when Ive already got a lot to paint or repaint.</div><div> So in future should anyone question your lead mountain, just cite<b> Intrusive Thoughts Syndrome </b>or <b>ITS</b> to the experts like me, and demand an apology for feeling picked upon before breaking down in tears or cackling recklessly.</div><div> I will be providing a Christmas? New Years Annual, but this came into my fevered mind first.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div>Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-67633809929394511002023-12-28T04:16:00.000-08:002023-12-28T04:16:19.343-08:00Santa was good to me.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the spirit of nostaga I thought an image of my refight of the Battle of Blenheim featuring the great Charles Wesencraft commanding the Austrians. A very young Neil Reidy probably laughing hysterically at some of the banter I would have been throwing at Charlie.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkL0YVgjnnJgKV8JAvgtohxoouLcKhduvCy9Mugf2n6mWCLxHJ4_O2D82Ipm_wxiqFngLrF_-eiCmG7IV1VaiqGhfMuiwQcUKWTyA0ihIex02jsxFx-Dy_XrJeki7sr5M8ptL1yqKxTezwIZerYu7wA_LJde-YpKlF3qDn6t8unIKi6AXRf8x1t1DNCLX/s1464/img021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="1464" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkL0YVgjnnJgKV8JAvgtohxoouLcKhduvCy9Mugf2n6mWCLxHJ4_O2D82Ipm_wxiqFngLrF_-eiCmG7IV1VaiqGhfMuiwQcUKWTyA0ihIex02jsxFx-Dy_XrJeki7sr5M8ptL1yqKxTezwIZerYu7wA_LJde-YpKlF3qDn6t8unIKi6AXRf8x1t1DNCLX/w400-h320/img021.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Well felicitations and a Happy Christmas to one and all. One hopes that Santa was good to you and provided the necessary figures/paint/books etc,etc to carry on with this wonderful hobby.<p></p><p>Without attempting to sound like the rich kid when he is given a new Raleigh Chopper bike, I am very happy with the presents I received from my family. Even the oversized slippers are perfect for my poor feet. But the four wonderful books I have received from the overweight, rosy faced itinerant are perfect. Granted I did drop ridiculous hints via my Santa's list, but it seemed to work.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGM0Z_6hMvMiIbSV_525GhOwbNh1__8S-NgFbjQTkoltoj6B3JzxRV6Yligx5m9MXJ-XA0d11AR6rWZHlx5BaysaeZIVs95zONQMYvFioFjBmT7WLslZWKtiMQFUKmKQrj4EqXHb2lr5cMXYraNBVjFsetpm42m59xg-p4mQb4vIz-Mxx-6mkV4Uf8AOrp/s3264/DSC01240.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGM0Z_6hMvMiIbSV_525GhOwbNh1__8S-NgFbjQTkoltoj6B3JzxRV6Yligx5m9MXJ-XA0d11AR6rWZHlx5BaysaeZIVs95zONQMYvFioFjBmT7WLslZWKtiMQFUKmKQrj4EqXHb2lr5cMXYraNBVjFsetpm42m59xg-p4mQb4vIz-Mxx-6mkV4Uf8AOrp/w400-h266/DSC01240.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>And the common theme, well in the main its nostalga. I have the original <b>War Game Companion</b> which was published originally in soft back so when it was announced it had been updated, I simply had to have the book.Like many of a certain age <b>The War Game</b> was the start of everything. Until I found this book I was lost and really struggling to understand what I was attempting to get into. But this book set me straight and was also a wonderful read. <p></p><p>Next we have Charles Stewart Grant's <b>Wargames Retrospective </b>which was a great surprise. I cant wait to read this book and hopefully sink into a miasma of nostalga. Charles is a cracking bloke and writes in a form very similar to his father. Simply a no nonsense and readible form.</p><p>Then we have <b>Tony Bath's Ancient Wargaming </b>which contains chapters regarding his Hyboria campaign and who actually won. I have always been envious of this campaign which ran for several years and I dont think was ever bettered. I am lucky enough to own the original Campaign book and also one regarding the wargaming armies of Hyboria. The whole concept has always fascinated me.</p><p>Finaly I have a new book, yes I do like new stuff. An updated Hail Caesar supplement regarding the Romans. It should be up to the usual high standard and I cant wait to read it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0tUq2iHtWTIHWbAxhSFmTh8Sh9L625Chq-b6Tog-X3HznADNJStZBwT0Q92ljkWbjBCSZWYbsiVZU7WW2cIVf2bd8ovgjRMYKYcPtZmHTclHbKStwrKKF7n9gWYZdDowbfqOcDLLDkOeTJwEj91Bvfaek_8QMnqrj6_LLGjVbVkZIlRPTjW8QQ-sWsZ_/s3264/DSC01241.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0tUq2iHtWTIHWbAxhSFmTh8Sh9L625Chq-b6Tog-X3HznADNJStZBwT0Q92ljkWbjBCSZWYbsiVZU7WW2cIVf2bd8ovgjRMYKYcPtZmHTclHbKStwrKKF7n9gWYZdDowbfqOcDLLDkOeTJwEj91Bvfaek_8QMnqrj6_LLGjVbVkZIlRPTjW8QQ-sWsZ_/w400-h266/DSC01241.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I was lucky enough to locate more early Slingshot magazines just before Christmas that have gone a little way to completing my collection, although I still need? the very early years and also the elusive 1970 booklets. Anyway included in one of the magazines was a small article about recommended fictional ancient historical novels. As a consequence I bought these two books from ABE UK. The novels were written by Rex Warner, a professor specialising in Greek and Roman history. I liked both books. They arent Alfred Duggan quality but do offer up another viewpoint regarding Caesar.Definately worth a punt if one likes ancient fiction.</p><p> </p><div><br /></div>Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-39149018365383655742023-11-26T05:57:00.000-08:002023-11-26T05:57:59.990-08:00Battleground 2023.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjceWoNKAfv9IhIHqNkCFfA_WqN2mzI4PnJiH4ucpjd0QPO9t9JsIu6KELMA3YwUp2tw_Pv4lcXkT9rC7IL0joI1L_1K-fb-4A6vLrLqSGAkqdhWl7NZgOxx6X1ycfn2j4RMdKgHpmwvvM3lLteo2f1M1jCeKLasmIj2yeMcI1I3Kqm_l4yiMf7lNwP5aRG/s3264/DSC01237.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjceWoNKAfv9IhIHqNkCFfA_WqN2mzI4PnJiH4ucpjd0QPO9t9JsIu6KELMA3YwUp2tw_Pv4lcXkT9rC7IL0joI1L_1K-fb-4A6vLrLqSGAkqdhWl7NZgOxx6X1ycfn2j4RMdKgHpmwvvM3lLteo2f1M1jCeKLasmIj2yeMcI1I3Kqm_l4yiMf7lNwP5aRG/w400-h266/DSC01237.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Yesterday was the day that the run up to Christmas began. Well it is for me as I attended the wonderful Battleground Wargames Show held between Stockton on Tees and Middlesbrough.<p></p><p> Leon of Pendragon Miniatures has organised this for several years now and rescued it from extinction. The hard work this man has put in is now paying off in spades as over 700 punters walked through the doors. Other clubs should take note at how Leon has turned the show around and made it a great day out, to buy, chat, listen and just enjoy.</p><p> Its free entry, easy access from a major road, the parking is free, there were two lectures and the food was cheap [ are you listening Leeds] and good quality. No cold bacon sandwiches here and definitely no oat milk for one's tea. So how were the games? Well they were good, obviously not up to Partizan standard but diverse enough and interesting enough to enjoy. What I like is the table top sale which has always proved great value. But this year I managed to ignore temptation and only bought one book.</p><p> Battleground is one of the few shows where Tiger Miniatures appear and I was able to buy some [okay quite a few] of their lovely renaissance Irish range. So another unit of Gallowglass and some great Irish horse oh and a unit of war dogs. </p><p> I stuck to my wish to not buy figures, for buying sake although I must admit I nearly bought about 100 well painted Mini Fig medieval figures at a ridiculously low price. So I spent more time being a nuisance chatting to anyone who made the mistake of stopping. I felt like the nutter on the bus, but without their whacky charm. </p><p> It was great to see a lot of old faces and know that they were still pottering about [ hello John] doing a bit of wargaming between ailments.</p><p> So thank you Leon, for all your hard work and well done for bringing a show back to health.</p><p><br /></p><p>Image at 1.00pm, still loads of punters milling about looking for bargains, others were listening to a lecture about the border reivers.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRnEkTUILi66Ca5injfKLFyZmb6YoB6IatNDskfAWvrwCyP4NyRfdj7KvvibZJyauTLuY3MSCGfVljIzTeqJExGdgYJsA2q0xwnEWe7DaNghsNsHvEEDyuDXU27KRAxlWZ1yG5f-xESUkg6OsT3acUAXmldGFPQ46kliGegQMs_RU7-8U4b6OzIzuZqyph/s3264/DSC01238.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRnEkTUILi66Ca5injfKLFyZmb6YoB6IatNDskfAWvrwCyP4NyRfdj7KvvibZJyauTLuY3MSCGfVljIzTeqJExGdgYJsA2q0xwnEWe7DaNghsNsHvEEDyuDXU27KRAxlWZ1yG5f-xESUkg6OsT3acUAXmldGFPQ46kliGegQMs_RU7-8U4b6OzIzuZqyph/w400-h266/DSC01238.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-37909897451124675512023-11-23T12:18:00.000-08:002023-11-24T12:10:52.311-08:00Today I lost Four hours of my life I will never get back.<p> Life is full of disappointments, failed romances, jobs that dont work out, ambitions that are never achieved, and to be honest after a while you realise that is just how things are. The rough with the smooth, and then you have Ridley Scott's latest film, Napoleon. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEig4dfC2CEfDvPHp7TqIHf6K5FLgwLKMY_X-0o7Jlfpc0s4v_stLw8_Bel6X0aK3VdKSdGia8x4sfJmpsFKSoLVa0i_2ucVqVbsqJBpqWIeB2QbotcVstXyFtpdCjN_Z9NJdBVVqv3QwWiopmwKoowRp8-kqmnshMI8W-SmMdSnZAfrMW24L7IRORZQFtoU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="387" data-original-width="258" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEig4dfC2CEfDvPHp7TqIHf6K5FLgwLKMY_X-0o7Jlfpc0s4v_stLw8_Bel6X0aK3VdKSdGia8x4sfJmpsFKSoLVa0i_2ucVqVbsqJBpqWIeB2QbotcVstXyFtpdCjN_Z9NJdBVVqv3QwWiopmwKoowRp8-kqmnshMI8W-SmMdSnZAfrMW24L7IRORZQFtoU=w267-h400" width="267" /></a></div> I will admit Im a Napoleon nut. It was what got me into wargaming and over the next 50 odd years I bought ever increasing numbers of books, figures, visits to museums in an effort to learn as much as a could about the man. Eventually I realised that I had to scale back my interests and sold most of my book collection and all my armies but the interest has remained. <p></p><p> So when it was announced that Ridley Scott was making a film about the great man I was very excited. The Duelists is one of my favourite films. The beauty of the film backed by a wonderfully interesting story based on fact has always been a great film to continually return to. And then we had Waterloo, which is another of my favourite films. Yes it has its detractors, but it captured the battle and certainly Rod Steiger was a very believable Napoleon.</p><p>So today I frantically went to see the latest interpretation of the great man's life, and what a life he led.</p><p> I had sensible expectations, I didnt expect that any battle scenes would be accurate but I knew the look would be right, the soldiers correctly attired and that the viewer would glean a little about the man.</p><p> Sadly, very sadly I can honestly say it is one of the worst films I have ever had to sit through. Ignoring the lack of historical accuracy, the actual film is a car crash and I cannot believe that Ridley Scott actually directed the whole sorry mess. </p><p> Looking for excuses for him, the subject was huge and Scott unfortunately thought he could cram Napoleon's amazing life into 2+ hours and allow the viewer to come away understanding what actually occurred. He failed spectacularly on that score. </p><p>The dialogue? Christ it was at times infantile and at other times just laughable.</p><p>Phoenix reprised his role as Emperor Commodus and introduced some very odd sounds that frankly made Napoleon sound like a nut job. At other times it was difficult to understand the dialogue which I suppose could be seen as a blessing.</p><p> We never found out why men were prepared to follow the Emperor through thick and thin, simply because the character was one dimensional. </p><p>As for the action, well all I can say is the uniforms were accurate.</p><p>Whoever did the advising regarding the actual battles should be taken out and shot. Did anyone know that Napoleon led a mounted charge at Waterloo, or had the military foresight to camouflage his artillery at Austerlitz? And for me the worst bit, when Wellington aka Rupert Everitt meets Napoleon face to face on the Bellephron. Yes I know its a film, but it didnt really have any purpose in the story. It would have been better to have chosen Stephen Fry using one of his funny voices and hrumpping a bit as they talked, at least it would then be intentionally funny.</p><p> The only redeeming factor was the lady playing Josephine, oh and Miles Jupp as the King??? Francis.</p><p> I do like Miles, he is a very funny guy. The rest? It was a pile of s@@@@. </p><p>Oh I forgot, the end. A closing shot, a silhouette of the great man staring out to sea before tipping sideways off his seat. It reminded me of Captain Pugwash without the detail. </p><p> Save your money and buy a copy of The Battle of Austerlitz starring Jack Palance, at least that was funny.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p>Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-47860438522088166442023-11-08T06:59:00.004-08:002023-11-09T06:50:43.167-08:00How does one answer the impossible question.<p>I follow a lot of wargaming blogs and one of my favourites is the Palouse Wargaming Journal written by Jonathan Frietag. I think its fair to say Jonathan is a pretty intelligent American chap who can analyse information regarding wargaming and make sense of the data. His latest post concerns information gleaned from the Great Wargaming Survey. </p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13.2px;">By counts, less than 4% of survey respondents maintain no surplus of unpainted figures. Almost 41% of respondents have between 100 and 500 unpainted figures. About 82% hold fewer than 1,000 unpainted figures in their storeroom. Still, the remaining 18% of wargamers hold more than 1,000 unpainted figures. Why maintain a stockpile of so many unpainted figures? When is enough "enough" to have on hand? </span></p><p><span> I actually complete the survey every years, God knows why, but I like to think my information could be of use to someone, God knows who, anyway Jonathan posted about that old elephant in the room, the dreaded lead pile, or to appear more relevant the lead, plastic and resin mountain. </span></p><p><span>Unlike Jonathan I am more a pragmatic [ thick ] about the whys and wherefores of wargamers buying figures that they then squirrel away and then forget about them. When I was working I would buy figures that I honestly thought I would need when I retired, fully expecting I would have more time but less cash. Well we all know that isn't what happens don't we.</span></p><p><span>As I've matured [ ie got mouldy] I've realised that I buy extra figures for more pleasurable reasons. Like a lot of humans, we like to shop and it gives us pleasure, well until you realise you didn't really need them.</span></p><p><span>When I first started wargaming in the very early 1970's I held down two jobs, one before school and one after school, I was more interested in pleasure than education. Anyway using all of my hard earned cash I remember buying every box of Napoleonic Airfix French from my local model shop and guiltily rushing home to my bedroom where I piled up the hundreds of figures cut from their sprues. Once done I realised I needed to paint them all to make the purchase relevant. Talk about disheartening. I learned a lesson from that crazy purchase, dont buy plastic. Okay, I actually realised that one had to be more disciplined in buying wargames figures. Buying metal soon brought that lesson home, oh the cost.</span></p><p><span>And now? Well I've realised I have more painted units than I can ever use. Proper armies made up of units that have never been on the table, and yet I will still research figure producers and also second hand sources. Why? Simple gratification.</span></p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQjkxY7HXe04r4JekWPpPnpyoPTcfB1BftRjFoVwZURtpe4BSEpJrnND17HAaxcaV8frQ3zaDv2jQLqBYM27F0oCcVrSV6BaLQEq0IvpzFxPuq_IOTzH1TkM6eGhm8zJnK67r5XvWpTcxZuQk8mm382f--ziZD7zAf8eFbci3UFRN4UyRKF6OEQ1foETR4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="603" data-original-width="1024" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQjkxY7HXe04r4JekWPpPnpyoPTcfB1BftRjFoVwZURtpe4BSEpJrnND17HAaxcaV8frQ3zaDv2jQLqBYM27F0oCcVrSV6BaLQEq0IvpzFxPuq_IOTzH1TkM6eGhm8zJnK67r5XvWpTcxZuQk8mm382f--ziZD7zAf8eFbci3UFRN4UyRKF6OEQ1foETR4=w400-h235" width="400" /></a></span></div><span><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span>At the moment I am buying early ancient figures for my Greek and Persian armies, even though I've got two perfectly good ancient armies using a mixture of Victrix, Warlord and North Star figures. I will over time replace all these figures with poorer quality, well in comparison to most of the newer ranges, ancient figures by Garrison, Mini Figs, Hinchliffe and hopefully Warrior. The reason has to be nostalgia, an illness recognised by the troops fighting in the American Civil War, a wistfulness to return to a time when all seemed well, or in my case because I find the early ranges charming and naive without being ugly.</span></p><p><span> Do I need any more figures, absolutely not, in fact I am attempting to move on a lot of unpainted ECW castings, by moving on I mean virtually giving them away, and yet most wargamers arent interested, and why would they when there are so many wonderful new figures out there.</span></p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjI4uZxQi0yVIx8d7DRSaxzFxvU1hQZ5GY3-fwD6j3H0bv9fFPU-ZGeK3uZTcN5TGYwgUAhx5h_0HpWPSis_9aqlvAlUeAgzu1yrwwJOF7IE8z2fHmkPNcODJ1isLrwhOaCHWf_cFsBXsy6-wkyOoAW5Cz_-bdUdioFqUrKnqKCGS9xvRP9tWcXB958QJsk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="832" data-original-width="1600" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjI4uZxQi0yVIx8d7DRSaxzFxvU1hQZ5GY3-fwD6j3H0bv9fFPU-ZGeK3uZTcN5TGYwgUAhx5h_0HpWPSis_9aqlvAlUeAgzu1yrwwJOF7IE8z2fHmkPNcODJ1isLrwhOaCHWf_cFsBXsy6-wkyOoAW5Cz_-bdUdioFqUrKnqKCGS9xvRP9tWcXB958QJsk=w400-h208" width="400" /></a></span></div><span><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span>I know several mature wargamers who have thousands and I mean literally thousands of unpainted castings. They are carefully boxed waiting to be painted. Sadly we all know they will never be painted and more likely will end up in a skip or simply melted down. But did it give the wargamer pleasure? Probably until they look at the ever burgeoning piles of metal gathering dust and cobwebs. </span></p><p><span>Like all addicts and I think I am one, you always know someone worse than you, until you realise there is no one worse and you are the go to example that other wargamers point at.</span></p><p><span>So why do we do it? Why is there a need to possess more of a thing we really don't need? One of the triggers for me is when I see some well painted old figures, that have been lavished attention and love by some wargamer. Do I need them, certainly not, but if possible I will attempt to buy them simply because they are in my eyes desirable and will fit nicely into one of my armies.</span></p><p><span>Simply put, I cant let a bargain slip by and I use the word bargain loosely. My weakness will always be figures painted by the wargaming greats, Charles Grant Snr. Tony Bath, Donald Featherstone and Peter Gilder. Unfortunately these are financially virtually unattainable for me until people of my age have gone and then they will be simply scrap and of no interest to most wargamers. Bleak, but probably realistic simply because the new generations of wargamers have new heroes and certainly like other figure ranges better.</span></p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiI0hA0BWuSLxfEU1iRc-QwCzogclW4DcNs6s-dO-5XRTl_bXSFzJnscQh30k3QT9ZmpV9GP7ZF5mYgnf-kj0jMwTaTwX3NQ0cIMEDF34vNmvDtSvN_zcC7IzA6c61kGKaWJqLQ7StPPhf0vj4juE8RknZk2j9ySs4hpOz4Rm8D6PgtUP4ngffzPGSOmBVT" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1175" data-original-width="1500" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiI0hA0BWuSLxfEU1iRc-QwCzogclW4DcNs6s-dO-5XRTl_bXSFzJnscQh30k3QT9ZmpV9GP7ZF5mYgnf-kj0jMwTaTwX3NQ0cIMEDF34vNmvDtSvN_zcC7IzA6c61kGKaWJqLQ7StPPhf0vj4juE8RknZk2j9ySs4hpOz4Rm8D6PgtUP4ngffzPGSOmBVT=w400-h314" width="400" /></a></span></div><span><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span>I feel I'm getting away from my rambling point which is that every wargamer is thankfully different, each has their own predilections. It is a subject that can probably only be answered by a very clever person and certainly far clever than this thicko. All I know is that I recognise the issue, feel guilty sometimes about it and then go back to enjoying the purchase and hopefully the painting of the said figures. So really my lead mountain isn't a mountain, its a painted mountain, which makes it okay then.</span></p><p><span>Oh and if any collectors feel the need to offload any of their unwanted, painted or otherwise older figures, I am your man.</span></p><p><span> </span> </p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-35897397415753267662023-10-26T07:35:00.002-07:002023-10-26T07:35:26.406-07:00220 points of Irishmen walk into a bog.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWfR1bPsUJ_ycaK-TMtbYm1AOVHA88paZziiPVtUCLbkz7GyMt-iYKdLH4gEh64iQMp_41htCGmu2L7-BavQXH8Zd1mqz_dchDbwiqYt8ltDfYZtSENAuSYrF8iHfzQQuEfpu9P9nHqa8lEPnuT7QlOBDXRTLBHAJM10gNNvCkR-4KIQbKpVSd2deEQCtt/s3264/DSC01146.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWfR1bPsUJ_ycaK-TMtbYm1AOVHA88paZziiPVtUCLbkz7GyMt-iYKdLH4gEh64iQMp_41htCGmu2L7-BavQXH8Zd1mqz_dchDbwiqYt8ltDfYZtSENAuSYrF8iHfzQQuEfpu9P9nHqa8lEPnuT7QlOBDXRTLBHAJM10gNNvCkR-4KIQbKpVSd2deEQCtt/w400-h266/DSC01146.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I love the Never Mind the Billhooks rules. I have done since they were offered as a freebie during lockdown. When Andy Callan released the Deluxe vesrion I started building extra armies to use. Burgundians naturally, Swiss obviously and because I already had a few Kern and gallowglass I set to building an Irish army. Like all my projects I painted more units than I will ever need, but thats the way I am. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNKNX_PSOwHN6H55Ad-lxfiWtNTkmZa_K2gELki40BqeWjtue4G9TxsJVPAXh8Ik13t21YABQyT9BDWU1Kz3bwxpeJC17cf9IXu3wTPGlSbS_wVFQioVvPQpLL2KnjltIRQoY0YahSiuuK17yov5Pu5tFqFcr0sAjAmdTFSOrhzFQlz9pFvhebBYvtf_ul/s3264/DSC01147.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNKNX_PSOwHN6H55Ad-lxfiWtNTkmZa_K2gELki40BqeWjtue4G9TxsJVPAXh8Ik13t21YABQyT9BDWU1Kz3bwxpeJC17cf9IXu3wTPGlSbS_wVFQioVvPQpLL2KnjltIRQoY0YahSiuuK17yov5Pu5tFqFcr0sAjAmdTFSOrhzFQlz9pFvhebBYvtf_ul/w400-h266/DSC01147.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>So when it was my week to stage a game I decided that John and I should fight in Ireland with my Irish.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj61clbM3aWlfDbSkof72o-1hV-NWyrv7D5NKjD7DGl8iYKn0zFBZHu1efSPmCIhZixWxenb6ausSe-gb-9sfGAflCJgBPKx8HdgaIB70RP6oIT0kijcDxgjrMuZklzFxnAQXk6VbBRqXGmYmJABbFI4bqwLcI44RYpEpGDmW1fCd63Kyrk-eiecWv-2hP9/s3264/DSC01148.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj61clbM3aWlfDbSkof72o-1hV-NWyrv7D5NKjD7DGl8iYKn0zFBZHu1efSPmCIhZixWxenb6ausSe-gb-9sfGAflCJgBPKx8HdgaIB70RP6oIT0kijcDxgjrMuZklzFxnAQXk6VbBRqXGmYmJABbFI4bqwLcI44RYpEpGDmW1fCd63Kyrk-eiecWv-2hP9/w400-h266/DSC01148.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>We opted for 220 points which gives a lot of units but a much more satisfying game for me and John.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizpe33JHQQyGweKTeaf6r1hY1pEkHIDYf34FjBFzEeFceUPjV3sV_MhhHFuLB7znGGYFnK01KZp4fulrMrkxLMSDVNoS_lhzXeGos6bC5LJmi5MiSqrwtyyr-0lwRKXiINaX3A4nsxtxCaIlNOCzwPY_uqQKsbunAJmUrDQUEY7p6e_2cCGk3coH6PzJIq/s3264/DSC01149.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizpe33JHQQyGweKTeaf6r1hY1pEkHIDYf34FjBFzEeFceUPjV3sV_MhhHFuLB7znGGYFnK01KZp4fulrMrkxLMSDVNoS_lhzXeGos6bC5LJmi5MiSqrwtyyr-0lwRKXiINaX3A4nsxtxCaIlNOCzwPY_uqQKsbunAJmUrDQUEY7p6e_2cCGk3coH6PzJIq/w400-h266/DSC01149.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The native Irish aren't allowed any artillery in the rules, very, very few fire arm troops, too expensive and only a small number of bill and longbowmen. Oh and the cavalry as they should be are light ones although one is allowed a unit of Lord Deputy spears that are quite good melee troops, apparently. My deputies ward consisted of three units of levy bow [ cheap] and one unit of veteran billmen.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpsgXFwSsN-LolnqmTXBfaqTLGpUUjYiYb6Z0Qj7P8V9DW9Wz1iNSSr1i6M25wX-TBoMqy5RryxDmSOaDONDfyFZCrzwGYA_6TCOtsebXVZUz2Wg95Cs6aaGJb9baOA_oobKHNdtZ1dLKCEJkLEXpRni6huLwObJ4ByQnQu3Jv89oqHbE0vBEHQMafAvz0/s3264/DSC01151.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpsgXFwSsN-LolnqmTXBfaqTLGpUUjYiYb6Z0Qj7P8V9DW9Wz1iNSSr1i6M25wX-TBoMqy5RryxDmSOaDONDfyFZCrzwGYA_6TCOtsebXVZUz2Wg95Cs6aaGJb9baOA_oobKHNdtZ1dLKCEJkLEXpRni6huLwObJ4ByQnQu3Jv89oqHbE0vBEHQMafAvz0/w400-h266/DSC01151.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Because each gallowglass unit has to have a minimum of two kern skirmish units I fielded four units of these annoying little buggers. I added Scottish mercenary axemen and a lot of bonnact, ie. formed kern. I attempted to make the terrain Irish like with three bogs and a lot of hills.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbih7LuzmDRTr3H70rkILggeNQ00mN-Kq0OuPgJAAtCXi_G4iICmier73GaSKZvpsVDzUHQjBSrS83RlxxJJ3shox5YXbimI4htFFRA15ZjOCdXpWCRxaZmvLm6ajqlSizx6fNcxCuDGQaKMMgFXp_Sr9vQ0AxyPS9i5ZAzhM_Awi__SX4AYXKexvwMxQu/s3264/DSC01152.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbih7LuzmDRTr3H70rkILggeNQ00mN-Kq0OuPgJAAtCXi_G4iICmier73GaSKZvpsVDzUHQjBSrS83RlxxJJ3shox5YXbimI4htFFRA15ZjOCdXpWCRxaZmvLm6ajqlSizx6fNcxCuDGQaKMMgFXp_Sr9vQ0AxyPS9i5ZAzhM_Awi__SX4AYXKexvwMxQu/w400-h266/DSC01152.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>John fielded a typical WOR Lancastrian host, but with no artillery and no mounted heavy cavalry. I was initially glad of this, but during the actual game it didn't matter too much.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEnVU6kDyCSMgX64uE8DqK5h48Fa1RLj8v5FuNg0f7m_1o-byIp9Idoj-hMz18OcW4fkYGBK8hGXJrSMcJMHKSvHjQOIjPd70-A0tetBqw-CfSPzLr_ahm6gZ_kBkSj82RRJVWE0IaSvq8-IJ-3Z1IDptrzm-B86g6pWf1UoTajUXGUEho_793adWo8wok/s3264/DSC01153.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEnVU6kDyCSMgX64uE8DqK5h48Fa1RLj8v5FuNg0f7m_1o-byIp9Idoj-hMz18OcW4fkYGBK8hGXJrSMcJMHKSvHjQOIjPd70-A0tetBqw-CfSPzLr_ahm6gZ_kBkSj82RRJVWE0IaSvq8-IJ-3Z1IDptrzm-B86g6pWf1UoTajUXGUEho_793adWo8wok/w400-h266/DSC01153.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>One of the mistakes I made was to amalgamate my gallowglass and bonnact into blocks in order to be able to issue orders. I also put my levy archers in long lines, again because of the lack of order chits. Each commander had only two orders to give each move.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipZ91dpAlRaG8eef94ytfEIV_3InhGzChvP3XPjHEWBJ1VzfUGNUZ0TBtTX_3TDawAQShBPznxAAZFHQwEwcy8hOwHlXMRQO8aHPUweo6bqlePs0yC43SFJO5gr_BbLWmVAbRNTuN22QGeyWw0aCEo-oCfoqfjWnDFItL48UVb0Oauisg9iq9Q8L_eJxEa/s3264/DSC01154.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipZ91dpAlRaG8eef94ytfEIV_3InhGzChvP3XPjHEWBJ1VzfUGNUZ0TBtTX_3TDawAQShBPznxAAZFHQwEwcy8hOwHlXMRQO8aHPUweo6bqlePs0yC43SFJO5gr_BbLWmVAbRNTuN22QGeyWw0aCEo-oCfoqfjWnDFItL48UVb0Oauisg9iq9Q8L_eJxEa/w400-h266/DSC01154.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I wont bore anyone with what happened in each move, lets just say I lost by the margin of 14 chits to 2. Thats a very sizeable defeat as two chits equals one unit. My Irish are fast, they pack a punch but die very easily if facing an arrow storm. My skirmishers weren't allowed to be effective and my mounted spears were wiped out in one charge where I also lost their commander.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh3G1g5cieVZiXTEoyB9OWi9X50lYdGJpkSFuQfSHZYfqtamkmfMqjtbbTwIHovc6tc0Xb3G2YMq9aOyk_Y4iSfQb7mMJGPVczsbAfIphgIQd-DMOon-indtui8ayiLUxy76a1EUK4XQey5CzMeJlTktcSfoaHNsv37Ohusl8XpCDiiBy6Aw08g8YZDQxY/s3264/DSC01155.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh3G1g5cieVZiXTEoyB9OWi9X50lYdGJpkSFuQfSHZYfqtamkmfMqjtbbTwIHovc6tc0Xb3G2YMq9aOyk_Y4iSfQb7mMJGPVczsbAfIphgIQd-DMOon-indtui8ayiLUxy76a1EUK4XQey5CzMeJlTktcSfoaHNsv37Ohusl8XpCDiiBy6Aw08g8YZDQxY/w400-h266/DSC01155.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Was it a good game? Absolutely. Will I field the Irish again? Definitely. 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwUbp_MDPv98L0bUT2HxNbSun8gYxLnaGSMtUe4fboaGnyX5_1SYeuS_PKCZDJUZ4jyNdlhJgsJTZmSo4CKz6FUtISEID1BPoT9PuZ0KRqUs14VrwYbcrZMN7vI0wnOMja0YAtRZVLdzTE6TqOpS52Xgi9S8RMYavUd6yEuFNAVd5QO3gJg3jSiyPrESSx/s3264/DSC01120.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwUbp_MDPv98L0bUT2HxNbSun8gYxLnaGSMtUe4fboaGnyX5_1SYeuS_PKCZDJUZ4jyNdlhJgsJTZmSo4CKz6FUtISEID1BPoT9PuZ0KRqUs14VrwYbcrZMN7vI0wnOMja0YAtRZVLdzTE6TqOpS52Xgi9S8RMYavUd6yEuFNAVd5QO3gJg3jSiyPrESSx/w400-h266/DSC01120.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Its been tough taking the brush back up. From being a painting fury I suddenly stopped, a bit like Forrest Gump when he stopped running. There was no reason, well none that I would admit to, but I stopped. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_v7fEFCF7OLyOKW9BLJOfgYKGw08vZ1TS1GFAtAGKUlhP755RksRs8nbXldd_XDSerril48Oqcgul2oOzFF__eFwEvEtVArm_scxW4weohOWWhMcJHC_xLLPy0mTRDuh4VBJxINLERfEjjYZh1QJXYy-Bs0fOYSSe_cyQdxfAWnGfWp6cbdYaWL8UiPzg/s3264/DSC01121.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_v7fEFCF7OLyOKW9BLJOfgYKGw08vZ1TS1GFAtAGKUlhP755RksRs8nbXldd_XDSerril48Oqcgul2oOzFF__eFwEvEtVArm_scxW4weohOWWhMcJHC_xLLPy0mTRDuh4VBJxINLERfEjjYZh1QJXYy-Bs0fOYSSe_cyQdxfAWnGfWp6cbdYaWL8UiPzg/w400-h266/DSC01121.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I'm still not my prolific self but at least I have slapped a bit of colour about and actually feel motivated enough to want to. I don't view myself as some radical environmentalist, in fact the urge to set about a few oil protestors comes over me now and again. Its probably my age. Anyway, as followers will notice I like old figure ranges and did enjoy building my two ECW armies.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQ5zbFmBp5Hcb667lfBqPVRIKt6HVkiuIBRMmy43l68hKXfyFZVjUWjBFYzMX3WqvRFhq5yOV6XTsmHGjf0-aTYAvQLM7TjDAEIFBJuGQt-IeEu_K6wVLCxZujsmXK1JzpK6GRYxL1W_d-jGOAwZ5LmP0mWIPpdjM0QVilpVryl82QoyRdWbw_UqL1JxP/s3264/DSC01122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQ5zbFmBp5Hcb667lfBqPVRIKt6HVkiuIBRMmy43l68hKXfyFZVjUWjBFYzMX3WqvRFhq5yOV6XTsmHGjf0-aTYAvQLM7TjDAEIFBJuGQt-IeEu_K6wVLCxZujsmXK1JzpK6GRYxL1W_d-jGOAwZ5LmP0mWIPpdjM0QVilpVryl82QoyRdWbw_UqL1JxP/w400-h266/DSC01122.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>So looking at my burgeoning Persian army and following a few bloggers who think the same I decided to revamp my Persians, replacing my Victrix figures with old and I mean old ranges, especially Garrison, Lamming, Hinchliffe and Mini Figs.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIvaeZCn0S2vPw64WTKSA9Dr7xM8HmbeTWUUsITzMF1x4CQPtnEtRDg2ccmcKiv67-382JL9Ir8tiGsWlwg2RrJcwuER69pi2_bcFrdXkxEVhVMqPKJ-tzek9tJ6lSOOB2Pk3jC5lVpb_Yhv8cQncYLig7Q_wquSvZPQjxsLdSUvKDv5hUzmQQ4U8jSU8V/s3264/DSC01123.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIvaeZCn0S2vPw64WTKSA9Dr7xM8HmbeTWUUsITzMF1x4CQPtnEtRDg2ccmcKiv67-382JL9Ir8tiGsWlwg2RrJcwuER69pi2_bcFrdXkxEVhVMqPKJ-tzek9tJ6lSOOB2Pk3jC5lVpb_Yhv8cQncYLig7Q_wquSvZPQjxsLdSUvKDv5hUzmQQ4U8jSU8V/w400-h266/DSC01123.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Personally I'm happy buying up old and badly painted stuff and going from there. I like the challenge and somehow feel it speeds up the process of getting them on the table. Accuracy? Maybe, although the Mini Fig PB ranges were designed using the original Wargames Research Group books and that'll do for me. No doubt if I turned up at the Ancient Societies bash there may be a few tuts but hey ho.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihap17q3eYm7gJnAr0m3ZlEJmjYD8YRrRNmqFlRZ5EpBHdHIhMkeimoelYR1GWgFmFr0effmeUo7s3DKrs9pCFrVVaFkRvsRuxx392ZfhyphenhyphenFUq7_4BItdGKjE7XUU6nQsiL28lFP2hekM9oFNiR5pxRsWH5HQz-gPyC5_-xA9mM8W7dJ8q_0Bsyxw5BvaGn/s3264/DSC01124.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihap17q3eYm7gJnAr0m3ZlEJmjYD8YRrRNmqFlRZ5EpBHdHIhMkeimoelYR1GWgFmFr0effmeUo7s3DKrs9pCFrVVaFkRvsRuxx392ZfhyphenhyphenFUq7_4BItdGKjE7XUU6nQsiL28lFP2hekM9oFNiR5pxRsWH5HQz-gPyC5_-xA9mM8W7dJ8q_0Bsyxw5BvaGn/w400-h266/DSC01124.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Re-reading the best article that has surfaced in the Wargames Illustrated recently regarding nostalgic collections etc I was inspired to replace any ancient Persians that were created after 2000. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEpFi8SaZfUGJbMawiRE6-G1K02drRD7hy6-FsgbtKaw1KwlKesISh3B1pCg39ruBwEfTxwfQHt8aEU1Dy-o6F5WWwEdwhU8bKSqcuAziac3msjZf8sIcR4P1vOQMKS3gQR014LgLQ0nAU_bW9MMyI5Zpk7IdkJrmH2Gz2DITJvNKEeeiAfRbbq8Zy1_-/s3264/DSC01125.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEpFi8SaZfUGJbMawiRE6-G1K02drRD7hy6-FsgbtKaw1KwlKesISh3B1pCg39ruBwEfTxwfQHt8aEU1Dy-o6F5WWwEdwhU8bKSqcuAziac3msjZf8sIcR4P1vOQMKS3gQR014LgLQ0nAU_bW9MMyI5Zpk7IdkJrmH2Gz2DITJvNKEeeiAfRbbq8Zy1_-/w400-h266/DSC01125.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> A base of Mini Figs, PB ancient Persian archers, best viewed from a couple of feet away. I did enjoy giving them a bit of attention, but obviously not to everyone's taste. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiKJPiHH8eF9nFOPz5Bezymb8-T53BzlUUgvW9eGDYX7So3Np2sjsPsNSLt0tM-viRG2FwDPWzcIxkOx3uO2HEBPcP99i71eMqqE6ShVsIb_fkDP3l1iyP9qGsIreFqXTaFv68UN9_7jVaB3UOm_Y-HFNxEMtyJ9q54gZujqJB4DcFo1qXp8ChTLuF2DbX/s3264/DSC01126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiKJPiHH8eF9nFOPz5Bezymb8-T53BzlUUgvW9eGDYX7So3Np2sjsPsNSLt0tM-viRG2FwDPWzcIxkOx3uO2HEBPcP99i71eMqqE6ShVsIb_fkDP3l1iyP9qGsIreFqXTaFv68UN9_7jVaB3UOm_Y-HFNxEMtyJ9q54gZujqJB4DcFo1qXp8ChTLuF2DbX/w400-h266/DSC01126.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Can I say I still love the beauty of a lot of new figures, especially Ebor Figures, Antediluvian Miniatures, the Perry brothers etc. etc. but beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and just think how much I am contributing towards saving the planet for the next generation of wargamers.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh90ZTYn5OjN9iPTOueXx_FnNMzoBspafsrKsxmSBtngIE5r9_rM01qG-tMPrk5byWyDx_uX0z3R9GkVwXl2m3dmEtJem_bSu6d-frF7CELymz7uJTeHAvNuMNRm2SeOek_Q1WVlPwNfQniyeHI365RGYyOCT2DpPr3czss3Rvmk0BoprSVT7VhNW2Yx4wI/s3264/DSC01127.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh90ZTYn5OjN9iPTOueXx_FnNMzoBspafsrKsxmSBtngIE5r9_rM01qG-tMPrk5byWyDx_uX0z3R9GkVwXl2m3dmEtJem_bSu6d-frF7CELymz7uJTeHAvNuMNRm2SeOek_Q1WVlPwNfQniyeHI365RGYyOCT2DpPr3czss3Rvmk0BoprSVT7VhNW2Yx4wI/w400-h266/DSC01127.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This week John and I had a great game using his wonderful Warlord Epic ECW armies, painted as 30 Years War protagonists. We opted for a set of rules I used to enjoy, Baroque. I had forgotten just how good they are and although it was a struggle getting my head around a few issues about when to roll high or low, not that mattered. I always roll the wrong way. The rules really allowed the game to flow and for me gave a great period feel to the battle. Oh and the Epic figures looked brilliant. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxe0rJNlc2lJcZYut1iXQIgY2-G6uFv2K60w9Dezo4YyUzVX3PgQzFTv8AhZIkQT9YU_f9817Rp4ks7DdqRhVqfrB__patZRSahSJAA2lqIfik5x57OOUXVtdgR7cYjMpMjREkGAy1CNSJ5iFXPESg02Mji12uUD04GSi72kCbgu6XWgEwP8EAnf4VgxAj/s3264/DSC01128.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxe0rJNlc2lJcZYut1iXQIgY2-G6uFv2K60w9Dezo4YyUzVX3PgQzFTv8AhZIkQT9YU_f9817Rp4ks7DdqRhVqfrB__patZRSahSJAA2lqIfik5x57OOUXVtdgR7cYjMpMjREkGAy1CNSJ5iFXPESg02Mji12uUD04GSi72kCbgu6XWgEwP8EAnf4VgxAj/w400-h266/DSC01128.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-65343514608683290822023-10-10T11:46:00.002-07:002023-10-11T07:24:39.460-07:00Never rely on a Bavarian<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX3pmXr8F2c4LkT72nXHS6dKRJgjBt-Dfj3Xr3pD1SJn2YHaTNs4EQdlvfp4TgFxwOaudekFSm5V0LuXjiECVOGabhnnuDQWV2SBlza2l_Y2l3zqljtyELxZXpibZUqioallH2V1IAXMnVSXULaRRHI71gAy4ybJoUL_MaDJR2cv3augtG_97DQRESfJA6/s3264/DSC01110.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX3pmXr8F2c4LkT72nXHS6dKRJgjBt-Dfj3Xr3pD1SJn2YHaTNs4EQdlvfp4TgFxwOaudekFSm5V0LuXjiECVOGabhnnuDQWV2SBlza2l_Y2l3zqljtyELxZXpibZUqioallH2V1IAXMnVSXULaRRHI71gAy4ybJoUL_MaDJR2cv3augtG_97DQRESfJA6/w400-h266/DSC01110.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Before I provide a synopsis of my Edgehill refight I thought it would be nice to provide images of one of the few things Ive completed lately. I had seen the review of a new wagon created by the brilliant plastic company called Dungeons and Lasers. Dave Thomas stocks the series and I bought the wagon as soon as I saw he had one on display. Yes its a fantasy piece, and yes it is scaled for about 35mm, but its a lovely model and I would recommend it to anyone who likes such things It was very easy to construct and a real pleasure to paint. I attempted to do a neat job on the piece and although I will never produce a wagon as lovely as the top painters I still like it. Next time you are passing Dave Thomas at one of the shows, buy one, you wont be disappointed. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZR8wH0KEI-3luzqvqSWSSkwWxliLPJDvDpDgPS7jwWqalmHRnCjZ9nkLLjyqd74ohKzcNES9fRNez3yJalz0zmKwsEZgn8FceONfpzbv8_5RKpF53Hp68CLYM5GSmwbpiLdq9Lo9akMimsZ5vaZrdmqESKzb_eenhNWt3NCxm_HCuzTT-dK9HRbZELsm_/s3264/DSC01111.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZR8wH0KEI-3luzqvqSWSSkwWxliLPJDvDpDgPS7jwWqalmHRnCjZ9nkLLjyqd74ohKzcNES9fRNez3yJalz0zmKwsEZgn8FceONfpzbv8_5RKpF53Hp68CLYM5GSmwbpiLdq9Lo9akMimsZ5vaZrdmqESKzb_eenhNWt3NCxm_HCuzTT-dK9HRbZELsm_/w400-h266/DSC01111.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaUIHezW4xSrN-5euiG5yu2_gbd8L2cCqRAB6kiJcjq5Spgs6qxSbYm4I0cjXDMXuO7ywQcsMgDtzaL9Rd5E3IOqR-Sy3178puIZgrNzlyqgRTomIPjnNt8dqbHuLABWByU_p4zi0IgBhUbsM5llZp9K_XgrfWlyaxAUEpbbPjAx8vfqRU4oQ7lU60p51U/s3264/DSC01112.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaUIHezW4xSrN-5euiG5yu2_gbd8L2cCqRAB6kiJcjq5Spgs6qxSbYm4I0cjXDMXuO7ywQcsMgDtzaL9Rd5E3IOqR-Sy3178puIZgrNzlyqgRTomIPjnNt8dqbHuLABWByU_p4zi0IgBhUbsM5llZp9K_XgrfWlyaxAUEpbbPjAx8vfqRU4oQ7lU60p51U/w400-h266/DSC01112.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFDPPMCn_qSkqKJbUDY0HbiFgBGdU6uv2XVHMGvSZEFgwWGZ6-W0qnaMDtXsOr5VDtoPf0UXYSgeh0tPx1N1ClrBjVwDl4ghyphenhyphen8TDxYpN2caByc_l6HwlrntPnA3wFxursVLUcF7XGENR_x04UWHYwJQAD8zBDv_yJP_RGk6bnzoWr-QdISzWJGG8p6pXWS/s3264/DSC01113.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFDPPMCn_qSkqKJbUDY0HbiFgBGdU6uv2XVHMGvSZEFgwWGZ6-W0qnaMDtXsOr5VDtoPf0UXYSgeh0tPx1N1ClrBjVwDl4ghyphenhyphen8TDxYpN2caByc_l6HwlrntPnA3wFxursVLUcF7XGENR_x04UWHYwJQAD8zBDv_yJP_RGk6bnzoWr-QdISzWJGG8p6pXWS/w400-h266/DSC01113.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Anyway Edgehill. John and I fought the battle using the updated Pike and Shotte rules provided in the Warlord Epic ECW box. I hope that they will release a version for those who dont collect Epic figures. I added a couple of extras, in that I had managed to obtain a number of incident cards that cater for the battles of the ECW and John and I drew two each. Usually the cards are things like, brigade commander is late for breakfast, minus one to command etc. I thought it would add a bit of friction. Once used one was allowed to roll for an additional card if one rolled a six. We never managed that.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCK3Ae-DAcPpbLLYLOd9cccmQAzmtRxEEy8Yo-DOBFdlKUbT8td-pubO0wLYaOo2QyUKW577RBjdvI4tqp6BnmC1Z6NtJNqQquH4dQGB9XdIFNNSO0QLbTKn5_MO8Jp-1Kd7bhjlN4_wnwACvOAeQd5wAxEXy9-1KNu2T3ii8KsMS04u3QRrErj20Nciwr/s3264/DSC01100.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCK3Ae-DAcPpbLLYLOd9cccmQAzmtRxEEy8Yo-DOBFdlKUbT8td-pubO0wLYaOo2QyUKW577RBjdvI4tqp6BnmC1Z6NtJNqQquH4dQGB9XdIFNNSO0QLbTKn5_MO8Jp-1Kd7bhjlN4_wnwACvOAeQd5wAxEXy9-1KNu2T3ii8KsMS04u3QRrErj20Nciwr/w400-h266/DSC01100.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Only Rupert was given a command rating of 9 whilst most other commanders had the usual 8 rating, although Ballard for Parliament and Byron for the Royalists were given a 7 rating. Strangely it didn't seem to affect their commands too much, whereas Rupert!!!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDXfUY7WUoTxarNqvOVlJfDqex2TLnpT2jJ0xTHr95xlRT6zUyznUHjN6m8mz6f-r43XVKcndd_CB3EA_83xODjoGgBdfeJHnN8-avaOdNUeCJGEl1OImY6O48DMLNiQ8ejsy2Rs38d5Fcn6JjHBeUMTKlbTiLhdMUbPb-PNc3-pwCCsJNTCPdm2hA7dXc/s3264/DSC01101.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDXfUY7WUoTxarNqvOVlJfDqex2TLnpT2jJ0xTHr95xlRT6zUyznUHjN6m8mz6f-r43XVKcndd_CB3EA_83xODjoGgBdfeJHnN8-avaOdNUeCJGEl1OImY6O48DMLNiQ8ejsy2Rs38d5Fcn6JjHBeUMTKlbTiLhdMUbPb-PNc3-pwCCsJNTCPdm2hA7dXc/w400-h266/DSC01101.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>In order to reflect the lack of firearms of the Royalists and the well provided Parliamentarian foot, there was a disadvantage for the Royalist firing and a plus for those damned rebels. Given the advantage one would expect the Royalists to attack with pike as quickly as possible. To also reflect history the brigade of Charles Essex was given a 'wavering' classification when fired upon. So given that its sometimes best to follow history I thought I would produce a cunning plan...... <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_cgmpcwUGJYtJu4oMdWCwRmE3NrMt76TS7F6RakyOKWHM8uVIOJfOpcn3a6_OHvBZmVRhJ8WG30Q_VWh3om_HAyJS7NDPaddOA5bSUdXT31Sj25tRJAgny9pXMBf2_Pd-A_I2KMDi1R8Md7CBWiWmdyAVKNvd4VNeX8-mu4kG6WtB3k2MVKdzxp1HKPZy/s3264/DSC01102.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_cgmpcwUGJYtJu4oMdWCwRmE3NrMt76TS7F6RakyOKWHM8uVIOJfOpcn3a6_OHvBZmVRhJ8WG30Q_VWh3om_HAyJS7NDPaddOA5bSUdXT31Sj25tRJAgny9pXMBf2_Pd-A_I2KMDi1R8Md7CBWiWmdyAVKNvd4VNeX8-mu4kG6WtB3k2MVKdzxp1HKPZy/w400-h266/DSC01102.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Sadly it was more Baldrick than an Alexander. The Royalists led by me managed to confound history.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_QtQp5a3tcXJ8EGp60jLeKVBGYyMl5gMvr0M8Y9iL_jTdiFgpGZImmE3wREeSye8trffp0gPlwMs4qmFqm-RfcFgCBMXLe6dxBK-0w1XG1d4AHXwVz6hMJVhO-hgmvO2AlAFRR2xXakMC9QXs_-kuYztlb6zGncbXbsHwt43-UNCaMWgcVeO15pJe_wRA/s3264/DSC01103.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_QtQp5a3tcXJ8EGp60jLeKVBGYyMl5gMvr0M8Y9iL_jTdiFgpGZImmE3wREeSye8trffp0gPlwMs4qmFqm-RfcFgCBMXLe6dxBK-0w1XG1d4AHXwVz6hMJVhO-hgmvO2AlAFRR2xXakMC9QXs_-kuYztlb6zGncbXbsHwt43-UNCaMWgcVeO15pJe_wRA/w400-h266/DSC01103.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>My Rupert was more poltroon than a prince as he continued to fail his command rolls and allow the best cavalry on the field to stand and be shot at by the rebel commanded shot. Couple that to some absolutely dire morale throws I struggled badly.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqGNy3D5EgY6DprWjP8vLfliM3T5oqTd32lKFN4SaNwKUTmwnZrCIDPrUMIT-IshQsnmHaLixILX4kCh9IfPFtAViedIa4zdqkYWlSenXdnxLk0zQ4k6yGrLqAasIsXTQN2aLc64kO__Ea-OEa1HnyxWMfKSnmzltkzXL_DO5qa6j_PeZkCCReXjiiMSm/s3264/DSC01104.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqGNy3D5EgY6DprWjP8vLfliM3T5oqTd32lKFN4SaNwKUTmwnZrCIDPrUMIT-IshQsnmHaLixILX4kCh9IfPFtAViedIa4zdqkYWlSenXdnxLk0zQ4k6yGrLqAasIsXTQN2aLc64kO__Ea-OEa1HnyxWMfKSnmzltkzXL_DO5qa6j_PeZkCCReXjiiMSm/w400-h266/DSC01104.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Given the size of the cavalry commands it only takes three hits to shake a unit, remember that each two actual figures represents a troop of 50 men the rebel commanded shot and medium gun began to take their toll on the stationary royalist cavalry. The red and yellow tokens shows the shaken and disordered status of my cavalry as their horses chewed grass and waited.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ZmkOustRB_nGV96aKWZS629dvvJtef1F_TEnD3AjW0EnV9lJf0f3eBzNu17EYpA200fKZgpfaF7ueg4pK4eBMaaOjHeGW4KTjwENwCcOFU28Rx0L_9Yj1-1pDqajehAZoApi7MPg8GjcpayeaPUPmM9Ay37kfF7UPbplDSd4v_VM8LQdkOETeYgGOVzq/s3264/DSC01105.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ZmkOustRB_nGV96aKWZS629dvvJtef1F_TEnD3AjW0EnV9lJf0f3eBzNu17EYpA200fKZgpfaF7ueg4pK4eBMaaOjHeGW4KTjwENwCcOFU28Rx0L_9Yj1-1pDqajehAZoApi7MPg8GjcpayeaPUPmM9Ay37kfF7UPbplDSd4v_VM8LQdkOETeYgGOVzq/w400-h266/DSC01105.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLWtdurd5ztQZE7S6OcfSUzEs2CMOcTiXzrklAa9v4kFZZPc32tULG7x7hZKr5OkQ-xeRP_vE5ukoveAfZbEcCiN4Fg1wdRpEKHlPBTkYIGO-Fk5QtvrxiGFuQVkCPZhcV81veHOFCKFH0nLM-zs5zqfFW8YirVXEphdiVtVao0h4o7nute7eTBuD4OCMJ/s3264/DSC01107.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLWtdurd5ztQZE7S6OcfSUzEs2CMOcTiXzrklAa9v4kFZZPc32tULG7x7hZKr5OkQ-xeRP_vE5ukoveAfZbEcCiN4Fg1wdRpEKHlPBTkYIGO-Fk5QtvrxiGFuQVkCPZhcV81veHOFCKFH0nLM-zs5zqfFW8YirVXEphdiVtVao0h4o7nute7eTBuD4OCMJ/w400-h266/DSC01107.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>In the Royalist centre I had to use Charles to get Byron's command to advance. Unfortunately they advanced piecemeal and John was able to break up the Royalist infantry by some good firing and smart marching. One can see the Kings Lifeguard shaken and exhausted with little in the way of meaningful support. I did manage to drive the wavering brigade from the field,... eventually.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJyu0mDiLhu8qlaQamIK2djWQIkLZ8fdJlTjrIlXy4yMqSFvs0o06mU78xO08xoIOzSwAqanY8Cub3VyCYBWz_3lPa7cA9DRlpq9htdJ51__XdQIc5K9hARRSYAKh2vkP7UTDK8zYhP0vWcS1eoD06shNxrBov6RS_NmwPf1sTAif5vIDNHAS7kh7OIyrH/s3264/DSC01108.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJyu0mDiLhu8qlaQamIK2djWQIkLZ8fdJlTjrIlXy4yMqSFvs0o06mU78xO08xoIOzSwAqanY8Cub3VyCYBWz_3lPa7cA9DRlpq9htdJ51__XdQIc5K9hARRSYAKh2vkP7UTDK8zYhP0vWcS1eoD06shNxrBov6RS_NmwPf1sTAif5vIDNHAS7kh7OIyrH/w400-h266/DSC01108.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>On the left the Royalists made a better fist of things and Wilmot leading the cavalry steadily chewed up the rebel cavalry who suffered from the shooting of my supporting dragoons. Of course it couldn't last and John managed to cover his right by marching a foot regiment into the front of my cavalry where they stood like a stonewall, to mix up my history a little. After three hours of battle, I had lost two infantry brigades and a cavalry brigade, John had lost two brigades but was in a far better position tactically. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxJ9Xvu04m9TwBDjwBHFfhi8PkMqfrMBny6vStVzb0IxDqeo_M20CFqNdbrvgUc1S34r1n257QvtsFvkgzmttu-cnIoymrF4w69zlLbvdwMyW7_S4Yz5ETOYqjOG-PpiDeen1txxLOXxno0ihCtb6XU7T3xNKBRwDQzZlAAKylNVpXZkQU9u8TibA5w6bc/s3264/DSC01109.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxJ9Xvu04m9TwBDjwBHFfhi8PkMqfrMBny6vStVzb0IxDqeo_M20CFqNdbrvgUc1S34r1n257QvtsFvkgzmttu-cnIoymrF4w69zlLbvdwMyW7_S4Yz5ETOYqjOG-PpiDeen1txxLOXxno0ihCtb6XU7T3xNKBRwDQzZlAAKylNVpXZkQU9u8TibA5w6bc/w400-h266/DSC01109.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> So Charles led his pensioners from the field and cursed Rupert as he did so.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLF9o5xAc1-WTLfB7Ng740uJngJ9UiT_Nloww2BJEanqcDAtAi4ttZfHU-DrimsLTyKNba_xbvs2Ml6Goc1wc2xQ50W1vAgnDa9C4RF0L9PA4LvEfPkcLkWX1p4bcJ44ebeXuY3oyJ6EkjURizwH8vkDQqkH2oH9Hmv0nP4PccfchK56Ch7ZYiGfCjgJy7/s3264/DSC01115.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLF9o5xAc1-WTLfB7Ng740uJngJ9UiT_Nloww2BJEanqcDAtAi4ttZfHU-DrimsLTyKNba_xbvs2Ml6Goc1wc2xQ50W1vAgnDa9C4RF0L9PA4LvEfPkcLkWX1p4bcJ44ebeXuY3oyJ6EkjURizwH8vkDQqkH2oH9Hmv0nP4PccfchK56Ch7ZYiGfCjgJy7/w400-h266/DSC01115.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> To cheer up Charles I held a small review of Ruperts best cavalry, much use they were,...not.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimaCZGSayqZpyt_S0myO0ZLeppMVbN8oQAJnmCfXqjtF669GkHih_GKYzAQqxshJRGvcbyW34EkV03_4EbsAPl1KdF9wol8eUeJOP6Jaq8WdudGdMmWdo3mQKWYGs5HxPhQvZFUxkd3Jm5D2xK3mOaIhzM_8t5v3bIFkXQGYGRCtUD3rZ15Krq9nDqIfEP/s3264/DSC01116.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimaCZGSayqZpyt_S0myO0ZLeppMVbN8oQAJnmCfXqjtF669GkHih_GKYzAQqxshJRGvcbyW34EkV03_4EbsAPl1KdF9wol8eUeJOP6Jaq8WdudGdMmWdo3mQKWYGs5HxPhQvZFUxkd3Jm5D2xK3mOaIhzM_8t5v3bIFkXQGYGRCtUD3rZ15Krq9nDqIfEP/w400-h266/DSC01116.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Yes I lost, yes I am a crap general but can I say it was a very good game with some tense and exciting moments. The actual refight is doable for most ECW wargamers and I would recommend the purchase and use of Stuart Asquith's excellent series of battles for the civil war. As for Rupert, who calls their child Rupert for God's sake?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLty_rLXErMHJVwQMHnzzBtXHBiVcsPs-utVTzg-Qkg2Ffy7EqNGrPMFwTBtETf0fIZ9xHPr3kuhsXB1J0hqWJcMIyhqWqcZICIaqwQhV1hZL9hHkCet0ZUMXaynb2EQPpHeoieSjPekbPlWgyxGr-GZtUxEi22SOcD6o4Cn4uETaAxYAzxWsk0ZlnElPH/s3264/DSC01117.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLty_rLXErMHJVwQMHnzzBtXHBiVcsPs-utVTzg-Qkg2Ffy7EqNGrPMFwTBtETf0fIZ9xHPr3kuhsXB1J0hqWJcMIyhqWqcZICIaqwQhV1hZL9hHkCet0ZUMXaynb2EQPpHeoieSjPekbPlWgyxGr-GZtUxEi22SOcD6o4Cn4uETaAxYAzxWsk0ZlnElPH/w400-h266/DSC01117.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnLbFtp3FWYFwnI_mXniEY8CpcS8vLEjdg1oeskRgjzq3L_vm4-Fb8b3lvEub2ulM2KmritgbIK_QTDgjPUOwWHCVekk_egd3bjeNgOEeu554Q2Sm8wkZ6eP_xhqrXNJEbGtROfchqEc9F6i3w2XKqTAkFneWI6vGa9IdX0D-D_EGV6ap-u2drtMWnUtri/s3264/DSC01118.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnLbFtp3FWYFwnI_mXniEY8CpcS8vLEjdg1oeskRgjzq3L_vm4-Fb8b3lvEub2ulM2KmritgbIK_QTDgjPUOwWHCVekk_egd3bjeNgOEeu554Q2Sm8wkZ6eP_xhqrXNJEbGtROfchqEc9F6i3w2XKqTAkFneWI6vGa9IdX0D-D_EGV6ap-u2drtMWnUtri/w400-h266/DSC01118.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6x1EgAPdaspxycI9lVRCFryw4kEWfIrv37dzCI96dfYQzeJJv-XfKa2cd5_ZLzEtvuYyEHx-tgiNVXIGbWhfs3oNWadpfZDJmKN-Cly2WTNWkF9uF26lcJxirzY11N5lvOBQWe21roVJGDurOSOpb0zEGJlzLL0v4E1k0icBtBT3-nFnB_9FxQPPfPeN/s3264/DSC01119.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6x1EgAPdaspxycI9lVRCFryw4kEWfIrv37dzCI96dfYQzeJJv-XfKa2cd5_ZLzEtvuYyEHx-tgiNVXIGbWhfs3oNWadpfZDJmKN-Cly2WTNWkF9uF26lcJxirzY11N5lvOBQWe21roVJGDurOSOpb0zEGJlzLL0v4E1k0icBtBT3-nFnB_9FxQPPfPeN/w400-h266/DSC01119.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-45485411751583992812023-09-29T07:05:00.000-07:002023-09-29T07:05:01.441-07:00A Massive shovelful of Nostalgia, Edgehill revisited.<p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNFsR3JxYnu3T5yfbaZWTbNqtH2gewEpFpe4mXcmM0ut2Ae1UQ1065CaNbBY2i9zS3cdAj1FMCIB68DwaUbsjuSoPAq42gNHBM-n_k4E9q8RxaXemQoAmaMz4PlzgTu-A8PqcnQq2UOykR0kDGxeWKtVuJVOZhxR3PVkDX1KbAEu5IRLxMxakF58AdB19S" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNFsR3JxYnu3T5yfbaZWTbNqtH2gewEpFpe4mXcmM0ut2Ae1UQ1065CaNbBY2i9zS3cdAj1FMCIB68DwaUbsjuSoPAq42gNHBM-n_k4E9q8RxaXemQoAmaMz4PlzgTu-A8PqcnQq2UOykR0kDGxeWKtVuJVOZhxR3PVkDX1KbAEu5IRLxMxakF58AdB19S=w267-h400" width="267" /></a></div>I have refought the Battle of Edgehill twice. The first was many, many years ago at the Durham Wargames Club Weekend at the city's castle, organised by the eccentric Derek Sharman. At the battle, which was fought in 25mm, all the units belonged to my wargaming nemesis, John Reidy. While appreciating one tends to look through rose-tinted glasses when looking back, I remember that all the units were beautifully painted and made up of Hinchliffe and Mini Figs. Sadly John sold the armies and although Ive attempted to locate them, they have disappeared, probably forever.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDr53s3D6AkNqdhfZE8F3Xn_kuet3aXSLh0IXxfStovMr9ezM_5lGmpvpScfW7u-QrkWveKfhUlS6kzEmd5yO6riJ5fLvjMJtfjeXRS8843k3JP_wr3msd8KumlI-4IjNGMp22TVgIr8c49UxdJyKXEnLIZCbhfYJJCqJVUa9-Ck09HJ7KSUSTUoTsb8nD" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1688" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDr53s3D6AkNqdhfZE8F3Xn_kuet3aXSLh0IXxfStovMr9ezM_5lGmpvpScfW7u-QrkWveKfhUlS6kzEmd5yO6riJ5fLvjMJtfjeXRS8843k3JP_wr3msd8KumlI-4IjNGMp22TVgIr8c49UxdJyKXEnLIZCbhfYJJCqJVUa9-Ck09HJ7KSUSTUoTsb8nD=w285-h400" width="285" /></a></div>Several years ago, desperate to start a new project I took it upon myself to recreate the armies using figures produced during the 1970's. So between buying old castings, badly painted units and the odd very well painted ones I put together two large armies for the ECW, and then I stopped.<div> How many wargamers do that? Work very hard to collect and paint up units and then when the project is completed, simply stop and do nothing with the figures.<br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggPldOmG0FdskBSluqDgqYayVtqaYBqyPfELOT64O567qmavpx37YL0W9DGsac_P1BHaGP-dQTnqw9H0p3CGpV9Z3N_vqlZWlDhy3GT4Kp4xejk1TkML_4f7STL5jBKRJqadgPgWtzE3OuQgUn8b4bHdABSOqua-xwT6p94R8icJ4PZJETQ04RqIrcj-qM/s3264/DSC01037.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggPldOmG0FdskBSluqDgqYayVtqaYBqyPfELOT64O567qmavpx37YL0W9DGsac_P1BHaGP-dQTnqw9H0p3CGpV9Z3N_vqlZWlDhy3GT4Kp4xejk1TkML_4f7STL5jBKRJqadgPgWtzE3OuQgUn8b4bHdABSOqua-xwT6p94R8icJ4PZJETQ04RqIrcj-qM/w400-h266/DSC01037.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Several weeks ago, in the slough of dark thoughts, I decided to sell them all. And then I didn't...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg681OUFz_jFoJTEJm2-OwE_AAMPOMwL8tEGFsGMKq6Y4ezpsWtwXy_O3PMmF_wcZSkJsiHj5p22pSM1JF0GQYJN0FJO9O4fCrebVczYUUCD4swdGxXLcXuCTyy3BeoOaC7uAWO3os799EJ3odn3bsRSuMXUziYCj8hlD7Q4QMwJBUByRVOuZO3_dphkEej/s3264/DSC01052.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg681OUFz_jFoJTEJm2-OwE_AAMPOMwL8tEGFsGMKq6Y4ezpsWtwXy_O3PMmF_wcZSkJsiHj5p22pSM1JF0GQYJN0FJO9O4fCrebVczYUUCD4swdGxXLcXuCTyy3BeoOaC7uAWO3os799EJ3odn3bsRSuMXUziYCj8hlD7Q4QMwJBUByRVOuZO3_dphkEej/w400-h266/DSC01052.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Instead I have set up some of the regiments with the express intention of refighting Edgehill. To add to the feeling of taking a step back in time I've decided to base the re-fight using the information provided by the late, great Stuart Asquith, and why not given how he wrote the wonderful series for refighting various battle of the civil war.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lXUixZ6MJt57Dk7Yu_ObxG7H_5mdmI75GBIqX5OIi0_pqwJkUyJBmpId9tviOj2s3XEbOyrtQ9hCw3SXraG34OyOzpAXLF8xL7tREhvjdEdLHlhF_r1Tt7EleCr6uJSz802LfmhpCBRngG8VpnxddAc-j7QQQDtA-vV2VoBvwx2-YS1hhUj4k9Ni1JKJ/s3264/DSC01053.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lXUixZ6MJt57Dk7Yu_ObxG7H_5mdmI75GBIqX5OIi0_pqwJkUyJBmpId9tviOj2s3XEbOyrtQ9hCw3SXraG34OyOzpAXLF8xL7tREhvjdEdLHlhF_r1Tt7EleCr6uJSz802LfmhpCBRngG8VpnxddAc-j7QQQDtA-vV2VoBvwx2-YS1hhUj4k9Ni1JKJ/w400-h266/DSC01053.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Edgehill is a decent sized battle. Each side has 15 foot regiments, although the Parliamentarians, or rebels as I call them should be better armed and have larger regiments. As for horse, Stuart recommended using two figures to represent a troop, and as I base my cavalry in sixes, it was straight forward to use that scale for my refight.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinFER3QlF1pKU3lpn6fF76by_RNtMNrLxs2aGOLwUGnJjTpThKbEXGfTrklCJlwHpjB2jAg3jhcIdbFHs69w9kOAG0Anyk5ee5yW9hONn_SVwZNVlNhFbw36r7CIKFn8ZAo6wF8yF6oCswsXnpeC4d1O9cAzyVZxtryp0LBAFIu0FPevEiM-oLv1bY2A8u/s3264/DSC01054.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinFER3QlF1pKU3lpn6fF76by_RNtMNrLxs2aGOLwUGnJjTpThKbEXGfTrklCJlwHpjB2jAg3jhcIdbFHs69w9kOAG0Anyk5ee5yW9hONn_SVwZNVlNhFbw36r7CIKFn8ZAo6wF8yF6oCswsXnpeC4d1O9cAzyVZxtryp0LBAFIu0FPevEiM-oLv1bY2A8u/w400-h266/DSC01054.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Because both sides were poorly trained and this battle was the first shots fired in the rebellion, tactical leadership should be wanting, although they were in the main, brave men. The Royalist cavalry, like the later ACW, Confederates viewed themselves as far better horsemen and fighters, than the Parliamentarians, rightly or wrongly. Tactically Parliament tended to use firepower as opposed to dash and swords in this battle. </div><div><br /></div><div>So given this is about nostalgia I thought I should do a little review of some of the figures to be used in the battle;</div><div>Firstly, the iconic Hinchliffe dragoons and what I use for my Royalist cavalry. Peter Gilder sculpted two lovely figures for the original range.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0nxHLAJCI-6JvLZgyY2-U4gyDTOPKsUoVVjDiprAPF-lk23vMCtkGd4mG_giYNT1TufFzljkcn6qLkgjhcM69LiUs1pGQ9PZ39Sq86QELqRm7532XidKeomWsWEljljpZwpoxyO579SHxq6KC_Qgd9GHqEudIP0fCvvB_he3DfP_cE1xMGjL2eHfep4V/s3264/DSC01036.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0nxHLAJCI-6JvLZgyY2-U4gyDTOPKsUoVVjDiprAPF-lk23vMCtkGd4mG_giYNT1TufFzljkcn6qLkgjhcM69LiUs1pGQ9PZ39Sq86QELqRm7532XidKeomWsWEljljpZwpoxyO579SHxq6KC_Qgd9GHqEudIP0fCvvB_he3DfP_cE1xMGjL2eHfep4V/w400-h266/DSC01036.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like to have a few bits of ordonnance etc, and this hand pulled cart is manned by both Mini Figs and Hinchliffe figures, and yes I do use gloss varnish. </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaPcVRkcWakwrT5v9Smocd5nreFLZarisxHMNIsUR5QFuC4ggYu3jNdL6q05hM_aJXsU56hzhUguz4R0ulgB39VzaUpacpCT4cNYL8A6zbGwd60G1BPYqXWO78MNxKppetMuzjJAovgMujuJyTDqbCUn22L2kz4ci5DQcaiuaoUUTedwMHECCCw7okX6FH/s3264/DSC01087.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaPcVRkcWakwrT5v9Smocd5nreFLZarisxHMNIsUR5QFuC4ggYu3jNdL6q05hM_aJXsU56hzhUguz4R0ulgB39VzaUpacpCT4cNYL8A6zbGwd60G1BPYqXWO78MNxKppetMuzjJAovgMujuJyTDqbCUn22L2kz4ci5DQcaiuaoUUTedwMHECCCw7okX6FH/w400-h266/DSC01087.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Te1XAIzgvBFL5Bw9LgFVL_MH37gOxN0Cl9_-JgIuvz9WS2ohlcb_YA9fj5lEOpFF1f2uNPjNIYhncLbkQ6wEXOj4bPo4aOX4q0-S6L6T2QaC51yZVjY3zr92xaFyHcfa-cA1a-S7xO2USZucItWu-ll3fXYqWva8TIuXF6wvqPwpvsl5mVu7aHv8USAV/w400-h266/DSC01092.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Every 25mm wargamer possessing an ECW army will have Brooke's Regiment, for mine I went overboard with a bright purple, more Hollywood than reality, but I wanted colour and nostalgia.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNxZOHyX2l1LU98wCotDK_Q9o_aJ4Oas4fUKOi7lGQH-GktY1hOmhra3lpzlC6md8KIEQ6fr-oMgp462gPs4yH7nJv19CI_x0wdO0j2BDqsBrDSXLXzuSgmV9l4Yv1W0kzTqdHHDKSzevz1aY-RHptJbXunL1CxEE6zFa5LstjPbVndsFD1QRNrFrMXyq/s3264/DSC01095.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQhQWxnprbar4ngJsfrWH6uZOunMk9PisJGtDcrg2UeKPeKazlGs6_D-Lg3LR0EQAExGNvNbHtbKU_2shOa5D29vZxXkD64dGEKFfBPo7H8m1znyrchf6yeVUBsANRb2nkY0N9cVNhXpEITvRJ61osltGgSTuOJFXDgc6rq1Ag_Ft9A72zgoyZS0XHEWU/w400-h266/DSC01098.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Influenced by the original Cromwell film, I had to have a banner and religious preacher. Both Citidal figures.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8_RpebowxSFMGQtWDM6FMqK-d1Z2_ibK_ms_xg2xv9KCmArxKcqzGERtnJDGHKxQFmY28imAzej_PmAfriF0y-Hi5L7WDNgwS9ept9E-AfYgAcJIsXffy8so9SLOKipG6rqIajxGYrb2H-rAdaOTVZmmgz4VvMkwHh3XL8MYlIcv0MbDimFImERNkoY3X/s3264/DSC01099.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8_RpebowxSFMGQtWDM6FMqK-d1Z2_ibK_ms_xg2xv9KCmArxKcqzGERtnJDGHKxQFmY28imAzej_PmAfriF0y-Hi5L7WDNgwS9ept9E-AfYgAcJIsXffy8so9SLOKipG6rqIajxGYrb2H-rAdaOTVZmmgz4VvMkwHh3XL8MYlIcv0MbDimFImERNkoY3X/w400-h266/DSC01099.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAnFW_o0IM0_7miIJ-fIC36mrxQ-oRbBUU1Ry7UY_tMxKBps11u2m5u60uxh6FQhAj91xfPoUbUY0rh90KclvHHoo7VqoDFFgXjYezFFHhUMikLNKxk_dSt-NSf-dd8zn-_wYQHXqQglyaNBhb8_Q7JHc6hj-CmRILE8aGQZVNbNGo9Zh5XoS31Gz0d2t/s3264/DSC01065.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAnFW_o0IM0_7miIJ-fIC36mrxQ-oRbBUU1Ry7UY_tMxKBps11u2m5u60uxh6FQhAj91xfPoUbUY0rh90KclvHHoo7VqoDFFgXjYezFFHhUMikLNKxk_dSt-NSf-dd8zn-_wYQHXqQglyaNBhb8_Q7JHc6hj-CmRILE8aGQZVNbNGo9Zh5XoS31Gz0d2t/w400-h266/DSC01065.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div> </div><div> Garrison aka Greenwood and Ball figures mixed with very old Mini Figs.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDMJ9cM0Hik4Rw25xUEljm43-5Z0TsEIIkKENv4Fxhdj8WmuRgnXKgQ3OlRcojpcxgSylGu1sbfhMgt5OraTUhDlLFkGKqne5nu_XUeKIj_GcsOg-Kwp3Umc7LSyZ9KR3tKnWLHefaHFFtZY1z38nJvPKkeT4si6KeDXzO86-JE1_dMbxHDwQNVYE08l2b/s3264/DSC01066.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDMJ9cM0Hik4Rw25xUEljm43-5Z0TsEIIkKENv4Fxhdj8WmuRgnXKgQ3OlRcojpcxgSylGu1sbfhMgt5OraTUhDlLFkGKqne5nu_XUeKIj_GcsOg-Kwp3Umc7LSyZ9KR3tKnWLHefaHFFtZY1z38nJvPKkeT4si6KeDXzO86-JE1_dMbxHDwQNVYE08l2b/w400-h266/DSC01066.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFr760wh61sl-NW-J81KxWvI12TVny0JBQY2GiOuruabuWOW1QTYeGBqW-HTCWeZV5zeVXbgmjAOm0haRoVKRZQpUj8kpqFgX4nBZAGvuvREoMc4r_jqWYQ_YaJwPMOf4By7-lZHINN6Qm9t9ERLPUHl9j_mFWsqT-wh244nTLuZrFvbbrS-ApvCcHSi9I/s3264/DSC01067.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFr760wh61sl-NW-J81KxWvI12TVny0JBQY2GiOuruabuWOW1QTYeGBqW-HTCWeZV5zeVXbgmjAOm0haRoVKRZQpUj8kpqFgX4nBZAGvuvREoMc4r_jqWYQ_YaJwPMOf4By7-lZHINN6Qm9t9ERLPUHl9j_mFWsqT-wh244nTLuZrFvbbrS-ApvCcHSi9I/w400-h266/DSC01067.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Unlike other wargamers, my units are not historical and specifically collected for a certain campaign. The days of agonising over exact regiments has long gone, to be replaced by the colour and design of the standards. This Hinchliffe unit is again mixed with a few Mini Figs. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNnBwTH0luWEX8M0rbFcGDRudZpw320JcW52vcDxfe8yZd9WKeeejhxjsaujlPpv7O3l84jgsTbyR0rBzmw4nm6pwbRxLiQQXcXi5tEF-d0z7_mO7qx3v78uY59IEnjfl6XO7rPI2o9J4Hjz7HLx1DDh6JednRnO9rfNMG5LgfvjCLuzeQL2vB7wBC22TG/s3264/DSC01068.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNnBwTH0luWEX8M0rbFcGDRudZpw320JcW52vcDxfe8yZd9WKeeejhxjsaujlPpv7O3l84jgsTbyR0rBzmw4nm6pwbRxLiQQXcXi5tEF-d0z7_mO7qx3v78uY59IEnjfl6XO7rPI2o9J4Hjz7HLx1DDh6JednRnO9rfNMG5LgfvjCLuzeQL2vB7wBC22TG/w400-h266/DSC01068.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dUu-V7TdozeRhg0XzU374a9HAI3ANddJ6USNiz5ahjTXQ-F6FmV95D0x9fRhPph0bkncO1Q9NVbnDAWooKgBhUXX4W0Uql5Ju4P7XjcVk4WqjwvkrQq37_K8utUdwUNWiH52M1vwp_6q2JxDl6S8XfIMpAeRKIBuwDMvXCYdZuiQrjPB9fjyTVb2Y9Rp/s3264/DSC01069.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dUu-V7TdozeRhg0XzU374a9HAI3ANddJ6USNiz5ahjTXQ-F6FmV95D0x9fRhPph0bkncO1Q9NVbnDAWooKgBhUXX4W0Uql5Ju4P7XjcVk4WqjwvkrQq37_K8utUdwUNWiH52M1vwp_6q2JxDl6S8XfIMpAeRKIBuwDMvXCYdZuiQrjPB9fjyTVb2Y9Rp/w400-h266/DSC01069.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> The Royal Standard held aloft by a Mini Fig.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-XzDuoda5F12-X7V_GHDuq5OMOtLDgptPAYmcCN9HR54jLmM421LzbhDN_s8swXxrbY9_r_uJG1X1U6yGwaQFgsC1_7J4SlpDHoEdme7u_0RbV4oTp-nvO4LUQkN7hBoBqYRUsfxSzVpDqCFqDvLkaF1sf4UJiVO6CFss5AetocKfZNTVi4rJAnTsQcBX/s3264/DSC01070.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-XzDuoda5F12-X7V_GHDuq5OMOtLDgptPAYmcCN9HR54jLmM421LzbhDN_s8swXxrbY9_r_uJG1X1U6yGwaQFgsC1_7J4SlpDHoEdme7u_0RbV4oTp-nvO4LUQkN7hBoBqYRUsfxSzVpDqCFqDvLkaF1sf4UJiVO6CFss5AetocKfZNTVi4rJAnTsQcBX/w400-h266/DSC01070.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The only unit of 'modern' wargames figures. I saw the small but lovely range provided by Eagle Miniatures and had to have at least one unit. They are very compatible with their earlier cousins.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGFJS0EJt05RMYFA66Czra7cBsHXjlGGci6ZVu5F6tB2RgkWW-iB5bs3NVKFP4zt55aX6xp71OG1qUUN79431ms06FBNAAH-CjiGenBDIV8xs6LkRKelkFlxZcwbj_gitZUCpw1mmrC1sQcxa6vEnLtUOlYjaZfuhBcVcUnh0rdaLFaggVfpHLdEPuEEv/s3264/DSC01072.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGFJS0EJt05RMYFA66Czra7cBsHXjlGGci6ZVu5F6tB2RgkWW-iB5bs3NVKFP4zt55aX6xp71OG1qUUN79431ms06FBNAAH-CjiGenBDIV8xs6LkRKelkFlxZcwbj_gitZUCpw1mmrC1sQcxa6vEnLtUOlYjaZfuhBcVcUnh0rdaLFaggVfpHLdEPuEEv/w400-h266/DSC01072.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_c7N6aWa1WjE51hPUoWmY97hUkncqvYFUQCp0eUA1bWifBZmEu21tH75HhXDLl8lzkb1zZPQAlRZmcHS37JMkU57EW61woAJAgzPeBEYWRQNPZWeq10gwDmov-nQrYdEMsnJD605TLtZTcaQDf4ILg9tBeSftspCmmn32QJlUnMqDzv9JI7UxxM_5TEq/s3264/DSC01073.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_c7N6aWa1WjE51hPUoWmY97hUkncqvYFUQCp0eUA1bWifBZmEu21tH75HhXDLl8lzkb1zZPQAlRZmcHS37JMkU57EW61woAJAgzPeBEYWRQNPZWeq10gwDmov-nQrYdEMsnJD605TLtZTcaQDf4ILg9tBeSftspCmmn32QJlUnMqDzv9JI7UxxM_5TEq/w400-h266/DSC01073.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9YaTPG_RkaOeqEzvedEun-2A7uRTDWijI0OvExbRofLfitaiE862lCNNfGEBBhiAHrZYxQtRBdwlgrsc8wMll1nSlIsUQ1w6F657Had7CgflZkTEsUJwYvJ5jo6_8tJ2dpaAdzVdekGQ99WISkM5nleBXgmOQ5omDVsZMe-lP8gbiIptHA1XEz-WiS13z/s3264/DSC01074.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9YaTPG_RkaOeqEzvedEun-2A7uRTDWijI0OvExbRofLfitaiE862lCNNfGEBBhiAHrZYxQtRBdwlgrsc8wMll1nSlIsUQ1w6F657Had7CgflZkTEsUJwYvJ5jo6_8tJ2dpaAdzVdekGQ99WISkM5nleBXgmOQ5omDVsZMe-lP8gbiIptHA1XEz-WiS13z/w400-h266/DSC01074.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div> A well equipped regiment that I picked up from E Bay and then touched up. I have no idea who producded these figures, but I do like them. Again, very Hollywood.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5sdJTjvwiFm6j2vVw3l9cN8yABVWjOQsdx82fL__U8fHqgCQoQMn4eOj1QvD2s4pFowVsDugS8m4a3p4LxfE_El7Ggh39J8l_ucfbDzLyjlLMIsYJcto09WO9crT310IbL1fW7ECvWpeAHlRyNbJJADH7BuekU-i3MbO832s-axvkHJ_fF8pcRe5jBzka/s3264/DSC01075.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5sdJTjvwiFm6j2vVw3l9cN8yABVWjOQsdx82fL__U8fHqgCQoQMn4eOj1QvD2s4pFowVsDugS8m4a3p4LxfE_El7Ggh39J8l_ucfbDzLyjlLMIsYJcto09WO9crT310IbL1fW7ECvWpeAHlRyNbJJADH7BuekU-i3MbO832s-axvkHJ_fF8pcRe5jBzka/w400-h266/DSC01075.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiMFbvrbrxPFUbF8IyvM4-tA7XUZ5qavCHevIuu3cDKB-Uj2TdQrRiAGORsTvYxokhIgLLT_kQtkLp1_52IokGCHC-ek_Du3MiTXJDgVOLHdpawkI4N9rl9uqu_k6mC3c9EeBNoN84DmPHSTPKeu7VXfiwu1vrfYq26vP8QO_n96vmd0sh-qAMhQzrcwcB/s3264/DSC01076.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiMFbvrbrxPFUbF8IyvM4-tA7XUZ5qavCHevIuu3cDKB-Uj2TdQrRiAGORsTvYxokhIgLLT_kQtkLp1_52IokGCHC-ek_Du3MiTXJDgVOLHdpawkI4N9rl9uqu_k6mC3c9EeBNoN84DmPHSTPKeu7VXfiwu1vrfYq26vP8QO_n96vmd0sh-qAMhQzrcwcB/w400-h266/DSC01076.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTLKBtqeJYrc586f68ca1d4dtPpFnGMDLg6wpS7uOTyDNkWd-OrGjQp0-GQdjnozk5HDybQcMPKxnX3Rt5gbqa-3e9BsHc6NFf1ipb3t0ZgrBUDU20LtTv68N42ERCeWfFOx8mMtfJuZ47GGHenk0HPLC73yARcaGX8qxcvGk76bnioeijei2-dcW3PCy5/s3264/DSC01077.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTLKBtqeJYrc586f68ca1d4dtPpFnGMDLg6wpS7uOTyDNkWd-OrGjQp0-GQdjnozk5HDybQcMPKxnX3Rt5gbqa-3e9BsHc6NFf1ipb3t0ZgrBUDU20LtTv68N42ERCeWfFOx8mMtfJuZ47GGHenk0HPLC73yARcaGX8qxcvGk76bnioeijei2-dcW3PCy5/w400-h266/DSC01077.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div> A regiment of Warrior Miniatures, a great figure range.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia1u4FVPRvnx1WbWzg0c6ZM0LAWo31bU-Z88vMQPV8TV4fo53mMMr9w77oL_-MGCRSIh1Sty1gPFKhGSozZLt8rrxGYS1YE3_omiFerlWiDsTLpcHa9HcSAuNTveHgR2edPj73nMjR6LntVgvLWWtopnzL9gmfQzuFr6DykhJQxjO6s2Otc6VlBgGzNcyN/s3264/DSC01078.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia1u4FVPRvnx1WbWzg0c6ZM0LAWo31bU-Z88vMQPV8TV4fo53mMMr9w77oL_-MGCRSIh1Sty1gPFKhGSozZLt8rrxGYS1YE3_omiFerlWiDsTLpcHa9HcSAuNTveHgR2edPj73nMjR6LntVgvLWWtopnzL9gmfQzuFr6DykhJQxjO6s2Otc6VlBgGzNcyN/w400-h266/DSC01078.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcB3paAnrvy7dZjIbPK0Yeg3_qRb5Nnk9GcGdhwBFAPqeZcwIIiMDJk0iUNAJxeRUOdCZnJDiPkSByhqqq0TlMOVCaxMR5JaOCMK89fX4Jciij7wG8SJKjusAc-S2b01iqrlBUwDoHco4EkaxH6m2Vqsd3adAkQVHTU9_n3lxws7n4YqyX324NiGC7H892/s3264/DSC01079.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcB3paAnrvy7dZjIbPK0Yeg3_qRb5Nnk9GcGdhwBFAPqeZcwIIiMDJk0iUNAJxeRUOdCZnJDiPkSByhqqq0TlMOVCaxMR5JaOCMK89fX4Jciij7wG8SJKjusAc-S2b01iqrlBUwDoHco4EkaxH6m2Vqsd3adAkQVHTU9_n3lxws7n4YqyX324NiGC7H892/w400-h266/DSC01079.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> My Kings Lifeguard. Not as well painted as the iconic images of Peter Gilder's wonderful one, so I opted for colour and nice flags. Hinchliffe naturally.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfaljXsRGQ_iiEq745ioHii-Uthusz3hkjSsJnxKEHipPiXPLBRfcxgmRH54w6iWfzlN_Z5RuqA-iyMx4WzWvktmLp2gNMVxFjnzqY4xf0bUArcohHKhcbwKCK2OsbMThFa_A1OT3bV7yjrPwgm_gktmmoDPWof6Jq_H6cOzDgPn8SZrfAFxdM2tQbk6I/s3264/DSC01081.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfaljXsRGQ_iiEq745ioHii-Uthusz3hkjSsJnxKEHipPiXPLBRfcxgmRH54w6iWfzlN_Z5RuqA-iyMx4WzWvktmLp2gNMVxFjnzqY4xf0bUArcohHKhcbwKCK2OsbMThFa_A1OT3bV7yjrPwgm_gktmmoDPWof6Jq_H6cOzDgPn8SZrfAFxdM2tQbk6I/w400-h266/DSC01081.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHyY-44HNSofTKo8pJSGCvDpU64o8mh4bwEc5gN0h86z3MToz6_p6dLC6JftAliK5iPiibC4wqmNYnIa6_2aKsn5831Q6AU-i9hDtOiWjaGtoGI6QRlNOiuGd1WWm0Oc-xijniUSPQ-bj3ARsTbVd_Ow7udXZ9CKX6YcWWVB1LMekXvUAeEEMqaz4rja6I/s3264/DSC01082.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHyY-44HNSofTKo8pJSGCvDpU64o8mh4bwEc5gN0h86z3MToz6_p6dLC6JftAliK5iPiibC4wqmNYnIa6_2aKsn5831Q6AU-i9hDtOiWjaGtoGI6QRlNOiuGd1WWm0Oc-xijniUSPQ-bj3ARsTbVd_Ow7udXZ9CKX6YcWWVB1LMekXvUAeEEMqaz4rja6I/w400-h266/DSC01082.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div> My Kings Lifeguard using the wonderful Connoisseur range, that was released under the title. 'Rupert's Charge' These beauties were painted by the master painter, Dave Jarvis. Im still paying for them, literally. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXrWlHe1lKYd9SYlyraNhMjoJZ0rEPnfVR9XvSs79xFBrgf4LzSxLJnwGRe6oibDKE_uXCHvdkd-xB870O1V1GyYN4n4HGSuf6P_PTcZz6EG1JfSnUsgSNCgbp3Zt4QlmqvzkUbf0Qzp-cXE8UZKwbBjD9TyPND44llZn1JBWI7hrhMMO78kszzf6GP2Cr/s3264/DSC01083.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXrWlHe1lKYd9SYlyraNhMjoJZ0rEPnfVR9XvSs79xFBrgf4LzSxLJnwGRe6oibDKE_uXCHvdkd-xB870O1V1GyYN4n4HGSuf6P_PTcZz6EG1JfSnUsgSNCgbp3Zt4QlmqvzkUbf0Qzp-cXE8UZKwbBjD9TyPND44llZn1JBWI7hrhMMO78kszzf6GP2Cr/w400-h266/DSC01083.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEianJ3IqpH5wIJ0Tg9BMEE7tsI3l60J5qoW2GaeMklEwe7FsIvwBxqBII8PGqSCBlk9BOnoGncXJBb2f5vvbP1yWOWY8DRrnZQTiWIB9U054nrzPmNNd17TZ3qUhx668pvJZ2HqvvD0obQbmzxAwvD1Tr3vG1P89Hy74ZdrtpoJIIE9nR2QPWriP_rsd3w8/s3264/DSC01084.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEianJ3IqpH5wIJ0Tg9BMEE7tsI3l60J5qoW2GaeMklEwe7FsIvwBxqBII8PGqSCBlk9BOnoGncXJBb2f5vvbP1yWOWY8DRrnZQTiWIB9U054nrzPmNNd17TZ3qUhx668pvJZ2HqvvD0obQbmzxAwvD1Tr3vG1P89Hy74ZdrtpoJIIE9nR2QPWriP_rsd3w8/w400-h266/DSC01084.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh8JvRH3CKwvnG1voy7QKHD37jxmrj8-5oQI_70l_JXb_weNMKMgvrbIi7UykkG3384rE-z7BOwwvp9ZvhfwjohODTUdoWDq1aSAPFrSc7bEx7KaQ71kxj92uaea6FvAzZOkjtBYv01RO8txhqz1Eq6m3j3a6I-F47bmwtShm1suwhuOlKqH9drTT8S_71/s3264/DSC01085.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh8JvRH3CKwvnG1voy7QKHD37jxmrj8-5oQI_70l_JXb_weNMKMgvrbIi7UykkG3384rE-z7BOwwvp9ZvhfwjohODTUdoWDq1aSAPFrSc7bEx7KaQ71kxj92uaea6FvAzZOkjtBYv01RO8txhqz1Eq6m3j3a6I-F47bmwtShm1suwhuOlKqH9drTT8S_71/w400-h266/DSC01085.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLknteacVzLgOXTMnsfMa9k7hmoQzLJdTWgHtX0huQjJ3PsZ9MTMCgZyNaRx5SJKwXN1CSYrqYRDm6gX6S2ytVtNGHIYEInp8gr-XwPJSC5wq_ezFT51iFv1Q4Z7V_8_gkF4rAaoMRGj2QInIxjLxyhEhRr9ZYRUPO-lQlHtDxuEDGQlpapIlL6-S6PNjk/s3264/DSC01086.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLknteacVzLgOXTMnsfMa9k7hmoQzLJdTWgHtX0huQjJ3PsZ9MTMCgZyNaRx5SJKwXN1CSYrqYRDm6gX6S2ytVtNGHIYEInp8gr-XwPJSC5wq_ezFT51iFv1Q4Z7V_8_gkF4rAaoMRGj2QInIxjLxyhEhRr9ZYRUPO-lQlHtDxuEDGQlpapIlL6-S6PNjk/w400-h266/DSC01086.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijkTPDsZ4mvLXOWUK3cyjlxMY7mmi4v-SddJT9wWsnBxWXiwI4iudaUms6ZG-L-RQQquWdnPdTOrQWVXoF8jpGsHW9u_CtzxwaickZUZZwkL3n_M9tFyKGUyDQp5BSRn5HfXQLBHSaCFCG222UKEmj-sOEw95SulOF0qs5VEl5gEVdQ8ljNoIeibBzvkMr/s3264/DSC01044.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijkTPDsZ4mvLXOWUK3cyjlxMY7mmi4v-SddJT9wWsnBxWXiwI4iudaUms6ZG-L-RQQquWdnPdTOrQWVXoF8jpGsHW9u_CtzxwaickZUZZwkL3n_M9tFyKGUyDQp5BSRn5HfXQLBHSaCFCG222UKEmj-sOEw95SulOF0qs5VEl5gEVdQ8ljNoIeibBzvkMr/w400-h266/DSC01044.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The only regiment not glossed. A gift from John Coutts of the Westerhope Wargames Group. Garrison figures that needed a little re painting. Beware Greeks bearing gifts, by the way.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZ_mv3VrIlH8HrK_LpRBNsnX4PKfJGeAhP9-hn0wSKHbPYPTxhzfqb9AgZvNJzTzs8RpMYuIg9ijUiAR8wsz4A_A_jd4l1NlAfN8vFaqStgEQSgCwsiURKT4pv0YSfelWr679Sz1EVxec__tjaxl7d7YHyapReFoEEpbtERJgj0GL-rCmk2-BF0l_nv4C/s3264/DSC01051.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZ_mv3VrIlH8HrK_LpRBNsnX4PKfJGeAhP9-hn0wSKHbPYPTxhzfqb9AgZvNJzTzs8RpMYuIg9ijUiAR8wsz4A_A_jd4l1NlAfN8vFaqStgEQSgCwsiURKT4pv0YSfelWr679Sz1EVxec__tjaxl7d7YHyapReFoEEpbtERJgj0GL-rCmk2-BF0l_nv4C/w400-h266/DSC01051.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div> Gilder produced a lovely mounted harquebusier and I was lucky enough to purchase a group of well painted figures.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCrRcd9JrO8PYVb_dVzq_bs8jpU3anpLa24pQybMKp7XHaLWkOM8oL9CjamFK10X3NoeazUoW5mY3LKxLYS8G8qfBpmq-h6amgecvdMEYfm-I48ZQRDWE9QyI_jZwULQP1ssqaDV9HqS60ag5Qncb_9r429vsXNYAqWEMEHdGjoWY0X1zbYHNov2pG4O8F/s3264/DSC01055.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCrRcd9JrO8PYVb_dVzq_bs8jpU3anpLa24pQybMKp7XHaLWkOM8oL9CjamFK10X3NoeazUoW5mY3LKxLYS8G8qfBpmq-h6amgecvdMEYfm-I48ZQRDWE9QyI_jZwULQP1ssqaDV9HqS60ag5Qncb_9r429vsXNYAqWEMEHdGjoWY0X1zbYHNov2pG4O8F/w400-h266/DSC01055.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_S2_2opp5Rf93g265U0IJ7Ke5H1qd0lpuKnfBhnnD48YAxYSUu_O5C9NYG1c8wWuDYrOjYheHJP-cMTrfRvfBY1PhavdL84SYaQLICaa0t3Bk-PbMsaigtzGbzSJJCch5Pm1k7N9Ai-6xQ3WbaQHcWyrd6tXHcKVYfZRdbKPiPnL2FU6Eai9t4aZENaPw/s3264/DSC01056.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_S2_2opp5Rf93g265U0IJ7Ke5H1qd0lpuKnfBhnnD48YAxYSUu_O5C9NYG1c8wWuDYrOjYheHJP-cMTrfRvfBY1PhavdL84SYaQLICaa0t3Bk-PbMsaigtzGbzSJJCch5Pm1k7N9Ai-6xQ3WbaQHcWyrd6tXHcKVYfZRdbKPiPnL2FU6Eai9t4aZENaPw/w400-h266/DSC01056.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div>A beautiful Warrior Regiment, formally owned and painted by the late Stuart Asquith. I had to touch them up a little.</div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCOSc8Elv055qBsADPj36KbD7CKf0vxXQEXr1DSOcHaIrOnl6OBpFM0CPJZZc2ORaTzxO5VXYCnAgf_yyG7QSOfPrqr54-A-clhaKOskXUTabVAe3jIk_Ut0ijeyk1w_iQ0bvmabevWLAmJbzVyMBnAWyHLZJpS_Hk5gR8RAEHwPRqGHqdGNRzBZFYhYly/s3264/DSC01057.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCOSc8Elv055qBsADPj36KbD7CKf0vxXQEXr1DSOcHaIrOnl6OBpFM0CPJZZc2ORaTzxO5VXYCnAgf_yyG7QSOfPrqr54-A-clhaKOskXUTabVAe3jIk_Ut0ijeyk1w_iQ0bvmabevWLAmJbzVyMBnAWyHLZJpS_Hk5gR8RAEHwPRqGHqdGNRzBZFYhYly/w400-h266/DSC01057.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div> One of several Mini Fig regiments, with the infamous 'telegraph' pikes. Still beautiful.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVeHztt0qeRCmPYm5Vez2dLfEfwmKPqInQoZGiJQVpPhqHDftMG-i4WyAoHAFMZwy07Gj_KiTixinKGTI-EtAvRQlyXSFov-N-lIwyjKxX-LYh9BbF6zG-IFhbI-WQo6_Nf-DufKByeBze9-eEQm8hyphenhyphenYhus8I6CYtfqdimpBhuGdmN-OAh4PcV5In6IesD/s3264/DSC01059.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVeHztt0qeRCmPYm5Vez2dLfEfwmKPqInQoZGiJQVpPhqHDftMG-i4WyAoHAFMZwy07Gj_KiTixinKGTI-EtAvRQlyXSFov-N-lIwyjKxX-LYh9BbF6zG-IFhbI-WQo6_Nf-DufKByeBze9-eEQm8hyphenhyphenYhus8I6CYtfqdimpBhuGdmN-OAh4PcV5In6IesD/w400-h266/DSC01059.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4naRYobuyrWWMt-vLRp9QKfJzJHkCRNZyTsT40cA-UP281Mhiono2Gu-VUmjZQbFUxTyNk_E9ZQV_Z_CxvxwYfnlgZ6klTdD1O8UpCIa7Fm_EiDQTLJkfuCm9YK3dBlBeGnQBvteGsMAurzdd0y96bjgIeWfQQGzJ7GjzOTF91wY_4MfpJHBgntf4K1Z5/s3264/DSC01060.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4naRYobuyrWWMt-vLRp9QKfJzJHkCRNZyTsT40cA-UP281Mhiono2Gu-VUmjZQbFUxTyNk_E9ZQV_Z_CxvxwYfnlgZ6klTdD1O8UpCIa7Fm_EiDQTLJkfuCm9YK3dBlBeGnQBvteGsMAurzdd0y96bjgIeWfQQGzJ7GjzOTF91wY_4MfpJHBgntf4K1Z5/w400-h266/DSC01060.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Another unknown manufacturer. Small but beautifully formed and repainted as a Trained Band.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSejqdgql5HRgVbzUHiNa1ARoneBuww0xKHfwpHurywh5iBtpNJMfcBTMGWzTebjlJipmsNu2sk9NDHtUqWqXrbPyqtN_Pnu8fxyagJFQotwKKkxuPMBvLw6W9xVZzICCUUP3WxdSgDoS3kxgd4bRjtc2t8F-4pN2MeHdaKmAefjgef3zQ6pSnj0xkpSAQ/s3264/DSC01061.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSejqdgql5HRgVbzUHiNa1ARoneBuww0xKHfwpHurywh5iBtpNJMfcBTMGWzTebjlJipmsNu2sk9NDHtUqWqXrbPyqtN_Pnu8fxyagJFQotwKKkxuPMBvLw6W9xVZzICCUUP3WxdSgDoS3kxgd4bRjtc2t8F-4pN2MeHdaKmAefjgef3zQ6pSnj0xkpSAQ/w400-h266/DSC01061.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSKVAV2fYgjXeWeS5IiKzE502CmEYO4Q6vcZeHenTj6zGzpYN4B05vf_fIvMVBFFFnsm5Gn607qxxEQxD9Lagd6iOcgcKY38lyZ010WavStaZHcH3QyXXJgVv4fzpFgBEPjUpfC4F_oNb9PiyI9jlDJ6ujMhJz-WNIWgQPybF59UbAjxj3pTdtKIpursSs/s3264/DSC01062.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ofPNz08jagvgwY6mIoeGORDCByV9Puz6zGWmVfOWfb_6R0RCeun0vn470wG4PvJaN7mjb7tnJBZCTF_xVoRe_wGCT1LjzXWx7sL1yMCmaACTc_7mF25lU0007EVL0sU2aEcvv0yPw8Ar3-0jMG7Fqdp0WslstCCCQpJ-WOqtbtOcQWAPuuWlEzpjNTtD/s3264/DSC00987.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ofPNz08jagvgwY6mIoeGORDCByV9Puz6zGWmVfOWfb_6R0RCeun0vn470wG4PvJaN7mjb7tnJBZCTF_xVoRe_wGCT1LjzXWx7sL1yMCmaACTc_7mF25lU0007EVL0sU2aEcvv0yPw8Ar3-0jMG7Fqdp0WslstCCCQpJ-WOqtbtOcQWAPuuWlEzpjNTtD/s320/DSC00987.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>My last post was way back in June when I came back fired up after a great weekend wargaming with some wonderful gamers. Sadly the enthusiasm I had melted away very quickly. Its sometimes hard to identify why this type of issue happens. All wargamers suffer from such issues, some never return to our hobby, but most thankfully do return and appreciate just how important their hobby is to them. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSLWMFag5JhDE3KCNmCZl6A11iJ4bfTEn9AfYwhVsIxGFFwatgGdmcW_zHB3RHqSXPlHo-h9lLvTHgduomwWWhhPH89BozGecfiG6HJCkANNapbSrFfTW0M3BtiyLYp9YLertp117ulzR0mFM6gGfihBENED-Y6pRl5dkketh7GlQrsz1Gymo8-qPTKgGF/s3264/DSC00988.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSLWMFag5JhDE3KCNmCZl6A11iJ4bfTEn9AfYwhVsIxGFFwatgGdmcW_zHB3RHqSXPlHo-h9lLvTHgduomwWWhhPH89BozGecfiG6HJCkANNapbSrFfTW0M3BtiyLYp9YLertp117ulzR0mFM6gGfihBENED-Y6pRl5dkketh7GlQrsz1Gymo8-qPTKgGF/s320/DSC00988.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I can only apologise for posting this downer, especially as it has become a recurring theme for me and worryingly it has become more frequent. I find it annoying in that the actual hobby is bursting with life, from new ideas, rules, figures and countless improvements from paint to actual knowledge and research. It is a veritable hive of activity.<p></p><p> I attribute my ennui to an age thing and no matter what, one cannot fight the inevitable, BUT one can slow ageing down. Bruce Springsteen once attributed his longevity to Rock and Roll, he claimed it slowed down the aging process. I think he was right on the money except my longevity is down to wargaming, rock and roll and immaturity. So hopefully I will rise above such trivialities as aching limbs, poor eyesight and hairy nostrils. Sadly painting has been the first victim of my inactivity. I have started to use my brush again and completed the terrain I needed for Xenos Rampant, so that was a positive. I also completed the lovely figures, that the generous Iain Macmillan sent me. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZhPuIv2WJ9CNlmscOaiTlx_HqdIA2m3zNP-9QG2K03ld44RUKA3vUbnL2QHQ2lRqrB2dyIX-VOLt1XjhyyZIJ1gFFr_K8FM_O8Kt6u__iNwJA0X_GalBrAjZWqcFXncsMEIz3h7WVe91sPM_qhicuwIOMoJT7Pz7sm0zVnqzId19GPTNfO8CLhfT6OR5/s3264/DSC00992.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZhPuIv2WJ9CNlmscOaiTlx_HqdIA2m3zNP-9QG2K03ld44RUKA3vUbnL2QHQ2lRqrB2dyIX-VOLt1XjhyyZIJ1gFFr_K8FM_O8Kt6u__iNwJA0X_GalBrAjZWqcFXncsMEIz3h7WVe91sPM_qhicuwIOMoJT7Pz7sm0zVnqzId19GPTNfO8CLhfT6OR5/s320/DSC00992.JPG" width="320" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZhPuIv2WJ9CNlmscOaiTlx_HqdIA2m3zNP-9QG2K03ld44RUKA3vUbnL2QHQ2lRqrB2dyIX-VOLt1XjhyyZIJ1gFFr_K8FM_O8Kt6u__iNwJA0X_GalBrAjZWqcFXncsMEIz3h7WVe91sPM_qhicuwIOMoJT7Pz7sm0zVnqzId19GPTNfO8CLhfT6OR5/s3264/DSC00992.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdB_Qpe3OdSHAaCqFI9C0IKTR88JDkPq5LUOKvLHPI2ct8FhrfjtECUlM-_up7sSx3lPTsHts1lTunt-F85d0l_b6qbMawpCpvaypmurbppy_SHS8ybu1ffkNVOS3F8Ja0H__O3J-RwYs3X03GgY1QANBB6TD2eVvAXtKmCR62OE0umdemFxNxLrlZD9d6/s3264/DSC00996.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdB_Qpe3OdSHAaCqFI9C0IKTR88JDkPq5LUOKvLHPI2ct8FhrfjtECUlM-_up7sSx3lPTsHts1lTunt-F85d0l_b6qbMawpCpvaypmurbppy_SHS8ybu1ffkNVOS3F8Ja0H__O3J-RwYs3X03GgY1QANBB6TD2eVvAXtKmCR62OE0umdemFxNxLrlZD9d6/s320/DSC00996.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div>I think my favourite is the lovely Stadden figure of Cardinal Richelieu, it must be about 50 years old, but the quality of sculpting has stood the test of time. And talking of which, last months Wargames Illustrated,[August 2023] was a good issue for all collectors of old wargames figures, especially Rick Priestly and his tribute to Mini Figs. Like Rick I continue to buy up old/ early wargames figures, ideally as cheaply as possible and hopefully badly painted. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht_ehcrN6ao5j4elpeNiG5ewOnFO5RctdASLdMRoJfOUh2f1jeYCNsxjpHfyID5gixkemVdOBEMwyIK3XWulEl_0C8ftg7Esf4TDP8lUSztfhRYzcV6y2HSVJbeuDilIsN5nw5MlcFsdreG26Rwuq7eGch0ZfCcrMk2-9Kib_THFlVA4V7lW0n9uKRXteX/s3264/DSC00999.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht_ehcrN6ao5j4elpeNiG5ewOnFO5RctdASLdMRoJfOUh2f1jeYCNsxjpHfyID5gixkemVdOBEMwyIK3XWulEl_0C8ftg7Esf4TDP8lUSztfhRYzcV6y2HSVJbeuDilIsN5nw5MlcFsdreG26Rwuq7eGch0ZfCcrMk2-9Kib_THFlVA4V7lW0n9uKRXteX/s320/DSC00999.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I now have two Ancient Persian armies, my plastic one made up of Wargames Atlantic and Victrix figures and then my Persian army or Garrison, Mini Figs and Hinchliffe figures. My favourite? The old one full of telegraph poles, wonky horse legs and dodgy research. It is difficult to articulate why this is, nostalgia? Perhaps. Simply being old and wearing rose coloured glasses? Maybe. But whenever I see them placed on my table I find a warm glow coming over me, and no it isn't my prostate kicking in.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI7a3SDLyGFvkebqEJy6lukfndwVLsx76Nbefu0hw3xcQ0Y0_4Ao1d9NhPXdq6_JJTGT_N07CifS7PAIpPjHjhmnDz0Mxp78SkR-fjRqhc7iQOW7NcTGKZ6fgAv3eDFhbfYCp1I6I373CI0jRZq5v6PJfXrVIptg9T0sKDEzFzkiglYfb940GXtW3BeUM9/s3264/DSC01001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI7a3SDLyGFvkebqEJy6lukfndwVLsx76Nbefu0hw3xcQ0Y0_4Ao1d9NhPXdq6_JJTGT_N07CifS7PAIpPjHjhmnDz0Mxp78SkR-fjRqhc7iQOW7NcTGKZ6fgAv3eDFhbfYCp1I6I373CI0jRZq5v6PJfXrVIptg9T0sKDEzFzkiglYfb940GXtW3BeUM9/s320/DSC01001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>All my armies, be they SYW, ACW, ECW, Ancients all have contingents containing early wargames figures. They aren't compatible with the later ranges, but I dont care, although I do keep the units in separate brigades where possible. <div>Another figure I was very kindly given was from Mark Taylor after my defeat at the last Billhooks tournament has also been completed. The Games Workshop Bretonnian Green Knight is still a beautiful figure from probably one of their best ranges. This one had to be painted as a Burgundian commander naturally. Totally unhistorical, but eye pleasing to me. Happy days.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrjjeTAhGad3iwIsVetQJn0NiZ23djeRoIYwlsBFCaAxrucuu8A1y6qQAe5l_iLaxoiGiKi6N5sc3hpJvT1Ph5jzL_pq9Olb1bzUTDywvEfx8sSf3BOJ1r9chHOnWP2NWZscysnY7sASNMvR5cNkLlMcGVCpQ2TBrjbkn5nUdc2pjcuzZ-5R8-D-U61JdC/s3264/DSC01005.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrjjeTAhGad3iwIsVetQJn0NiZ23djeRoIYwlsBFCaAxrucuu8A1y6qQAe5l_iLaxoiGiKi6N5sc3hpJvT1Ph5jzL_pq9Olb1bzUTDywvEfx8sSf3BOJ1r9chHOnWP2NWZscysnY7sASNMvR5cNkLlMcGVCpQ2TBrjbkn5nUdc2pjcuzZ-5R8-D-U61JdC/s320/DSC01005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Wt3ejONVqA_1PAbp3Y9Gl26jrgVCMHb98Pzkj1IXMK3p9V_0VooNW5GRXtDK1RPqN-mkWt_vgh9WTIuZukvOxl67hyqHKMDPP38JrRLGyccq6f_jBEUccqc8bJEjIJKSwVKeSGacGxT5vnwbE1BdHYXcM6jecFBzUMx9Ps3IZTEE3s2CobWSyQZ5wbWu/s3264/DSC01007.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Wt3ejONVqA_1PAbp3Y9Gl26jrgVCMHb98Pzkj1IXMK3p9V_0VooNW5GRXtDK1RPqN-mkWt_vgh9WTIuZukvOxl67hyqHKMDPP38JrRLGyccq6f_jBEUccqc8bJEjIJKSwVKeSGacGxT5vnwbE1BdHYXcM6jecFBzUMx9Ps3IZTEE3s2CobWSyQZ5wbWu/s320/DSC01007.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><br /></div>Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-34174501278728914992023-06-20T04:34:00.000-07:002023-06-20T04:34:25.932-07:00Wild Geese Weekend 2023.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I treated myself to attending the Wild Geese Weekend at Kenilworth a few days ago. The weekend was started several years ago and was originally based around the group that purchased the release of John Ray's beautiful book, a Military Gentleman. The weekend was seen as a way to fight Seven Years War related wargames, meet like minded wargamers and have a few beers. It was and is a very nice way to spend a weekend.The latest one was no different. I hadnt been for several years for several reasons including lockdown of course but I was greeted as if I hadnt been away. Well thats what Im saying anyway.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOmFdrnri3KPNK8T03J9UszMEPidjJtZmnb3SuOP9mPDRIa6Hxurow_UKQmaKUSsTwsancvrEkOsNafZU59J468Bd3-6euwtFO3zYIZqOsfrBHDkjnUk8B0Fy7vRxL_FS3DspC2SFlUeV7D_zoZPpAs1nZTRN0qjPDqyi1PSvLkSvG5kCDmFjrFvRTeeuT/s3264/DSC00956%20-%20Copy%20(3).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOmFdrnri3KPNK8T03J9UszMEPidjJtZmnb3SuOP9mPDRIa6Hxurow_UKQmaKUSsTwsancvrEkOsNafZU59J468Bd3-6euwtFO3zYIZqOsfrBHDkjnUk8B0Fy7vRxL_FS3DspC2SFlUeV7D_zoZPpAs1nZTRN0qjPDqyi1PSvLkSvG5kCDmFjrFvRTeeuT/w400-h266/DSC00956%20-%20Copy%20(3).JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Usually there are five or six games set up for attendees to take part in, they dont have to be tricorn games and this year they were in the main related to that period, from the Indian Wars to the Great Northern war, with one game based around that Victorian era. All were great quality and featured some beautiful toys. So you get pleasant company, a great setting, lovely looking toys and the chance to chat to real wargaming enthusiasts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4Q2yHeOSxP1ha5c7-5P9KNqgsEzlDzLMX_h7ErqTueEq0L5XGUpFxvrSDWeNTCXLrAY7Nrm8stw7WuTTHygY0ZBxrdc1aI1n8SQY37saxA_nyWmPtE8L9Mhw63KdGPyzO2O3cDYqTYNprZtIHYintp88G72FCwya0FhrwVzeo5OYG3MKPfQNJGANEWXk/s3264/DSC00957%20-%20Copy%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4Q2yHeOSxP1ha5c7-5P9KNqgsEzlDzLMX_h7ErqTueEq0L5XGUpFxvrSDWeNTCXLrAY7Nrm8stw7WuTTHygY0ZBxrdc1aI1n8SQY37saxA_nyWmPtE8L9Mhw63KdGPyzO2O3cDYqTYNprZtIHYintp88G72FCwya0FhrwVzeo5OYG3MKPfQNJGANEWXk/w400-h266/DSC00957%20-%20Copy%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I was lucky enough to get to play with Will Harley's brilliant Spencer Smiths using a set of simple rules he had created. I had to be French who were attempting to get a convoy off table. I'll be honest I was like a child in a sweet shop. Yes we lost, naturally,but it was an absolute pleasure to take part in. 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The game was staged by the very talented Steve Metheringham using his wonderful 40mm Prince August self casts. I could have just sat there admiring the beautiful figures. I shared the Austrian command with Aly Morrison who can talk more than me which is saying something. Ive only played Command and Colours a couple of times several years ago, but they worked really well in this refight and we won! I would like to say it was down to tactical genius but Im still not certain how we did it, but it was a great way to spend a few hours. On the night after dinner, was staged a very difficult military quiz but I was lucky enough to be in a team with the talented Dave Andrews and won. It did a get a bit tense when we lost points for me spelling Mollwitz with an extra I, there are some very nasty wargamers about, you know who you are, Gary. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHm1cVVSKiLR3lW7FgyltyoUolnbQ_ZVgkUtSxVKM2ivVRATIOmhxwpJ_oAz7C9j__fJqMNWgDqUHS8WcrhYULHprjGZlVhOPaAZvrvMHKNQIeq_ddg79DR9VDErwQdbzvt6u-BGh5ti5_TwwuXY1zmiGrKrYtvFvuyjPrpFRE4ahu3RO3Ce4C4oA6ClBJ/s3264/DSC00932.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHm1cVVSKiLR3lW7FgyltyoUolnbQ_ZVgkUtSxVKM2ivVRATIOmhxwpJ_oAz7C9j__fJqMNWgDqUHS8WcrhYULHprjGZlVhOPaAZvrvMHKNQIeq_ddg79DR9VDErwQdbzvt6u-BGh5ti5_TwwuXY1zmiGrKrYtvFvuyjPrpFRE4ahu3RO3Ce4C4oA6ClBJ/w400-h266/DSC00932.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMJ5P3e6Gqoca0_zTL0OMnyo1_xOaHcBr-r6pJ1GLSTyhVB-cexeSGrVwPy5M3qGL1u608LULrLDr6n6M0SYvqSGaNYBtKyYfIqGiw6O2LOk5is_unRWnHg-c3sz0fQb1g8y2Xg2hR8gbaUOphtrjcdkGW1HGFciysjlw5ptQ0ciSAYVhQjJbPQxpobKW/s3264/DSC00933.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMJ5P3e6Gqoca0_zTL0OMnyo1_xOaHcBr-r6pJ1GLSTyhVB-cexeSGrVwPy5M3qGL1u608LULrLDr6n6M0SYvqSGaNYBtKyYfIqGiw6O2LOk5is_unRWnHg-c3sz0fQb1g8y2Xg2hR8gbaUOphtrjcdkGW1HGFciysjlw5ptQ0ciSAYVhQjJbPQxpobKW/w400-h266/DSC00933.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I enjoyed the game so much I managed to play it again the next day, but this time as a Prussian, partnered with the old fox, Gary Phillips. But this time the battle was very, very tense and ended when my commander, Frederick the Great was killed! We lost three commanders in the battle, which is par for the course for me.Oh how we laughed, not. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPPheRHUOnTIuoUrsiKigV1P_fARjcTMaT0NqWZyl8rcYf-dUXUzhnlXHoFowOV9mAj9P842FNyvbDZ3mM39itjtno0w7AyaSzS_IKXYWSDIbtHc_MReID-pVsErRE-KVWBr-20-WWTsIYalHzYAtIHIpgvRXfUiiB3zj9hDPrrHFG9cz9Q1rASMZc38I1/s3264/DSC00934.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPPheRHUOnTIuoUrsiKigV1P_fARjcTMaT0NqWZyl8rcYf-dUXUzhnlXHoFowOV9mAj9P842FNyvbDZ3mM39itjtno0w7AyaSzS_IKXYWSDIbtHc_MReID-pVsErRE-KVWBr-20-WWTsIYalHzYAtIHIpgvRXfUiiB3zj9hDPrrHFG9cz9Q1rASMZc38I1/w400-h266/DSC00934.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIs52pveejxMFFfOejOEEDWgAOZ5d1Lg8Lxqs1cYPRwRbY6sdiad5jcMnVd2MsBO4kYY0t8hePDG5zPpy-ck7rZEOJxsGBcGR2tSktLg-DVKEnjPqkz9UidRFHVfY9iu-pznw-Njt36PzknZT-fN5lFoeFblB8FKGvHN_1T1gHIRCdSmJxTTzDv9oJ1RqU/s3264/DSC00935%20-%20Copy.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIs52pveejxMFFfOejOEEDWgAOZ5d1Lg8Lxqs1cYPRwRbY6sdiad5jcMnVd2MsBO4kYY0t8hePDG5zPpy-ck7rZEOJxsGBcGR2tSktLg-DVKEnjPqkz9UidRFHVfY9iu-pznw-Njt36PzknZT-fN5lFoeFblB8FKGvHN_1T1gHIRCdSmJxTTzDv9oJ1RqU/w400-h266/DSC00935%20-%20Copy.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7hAKbesU6YHH4m_-iNciL9a8AUUlAEYjIAsyUdZb_znmzbBKb-fJoMOIl6NYfQEPsKmtBUhiX1yhUdoN9MJ7C4EYpRzMvnFkTZ-fW8AqyHg3MNKX06uZRbxk3HnzpTqd8fsc2_oeW7FgWEPT31hfQyW8tOR7cerUDgCDS1gtOTR7ep5hzeqrZW1EQqzW4/s3264/DSC00938.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7hAKbesU6YHH4m_-iNciL9a8AUUlAEYjIAsyUdZb_znmzbBKb-fJoMOIl6NYfQEPsKmtBUhiX1yhUdoN9MJ7C4EYpRzMvnFkTZ-fW8AqyHg3MNKX06uZRbxk3HnzpTqd8fsc2_oeW7FgWEPT31hfQyW8tOR7cerUDgCDS1gtOTR7ep5hzeqrZW1EQqzW4/w400-h266/DSC00938.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>It was great to meet up with Paul Robinson from Grimsby who brought his beautiful SYW flats with him. Paul has been through a really hard time and it was great to see him and his lovely units.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0MdHs2jp35YhUIIGIwqmw3nHtxY5dtOTjJlxyposmpHEA8srhd1LIEVEUu7aRCAdoJ7_RJ3QoV5Ct8-viQE2dWAiGhgFuhTYe-uQ9s2EpNWE7hM-p2R9WukRI-T9EEyT84AGaTw1UeelmryhI24HcFc3ENGt9YPj1ApcDBwtRqNDLdvKz0S3WKlYMODMi/s3264/DSC00929.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0MdHs2jp35YhUIIGIwqmw3nHtxY5dtOTjJlxyposmpHEA8srhd1LIEVEUu7aRCAdoJ7_RJ3QoV5Ct8-viQE2dWAiGhgFuhTYe-uQ9s2EpNWE7hM-p2R9WukRI-T9EEyT84AGaTw1UeelmryhI24HcFc3ENGt9YPj1ApcDBwtRqNDLdvKz0S3WKlYMODMi/w400-h266/DSC00929.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkWrQy5FdjDVRmlt65bTutfyc2yXRThcYf7IW30H_ngg43DizTXXUDZSllqHieuX82sZCoz1cWiTANi0DTw0TTYw2xegYqqpdgf5FTBTfKTPBRk-fXQZn8weXkDRr3qqDPLmoWzLssT6dfIu0kAxEGzVqm43lL-EcHi6fIoiHyKun2sEdNBgsaC5HTzvC/s3264/DSC00930.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkWrQy5FdjDVRmlt65bTutfyc2yXRThcYf7IW30H_ngg43DizTXXUDZSllqHieuX82sZCoz1cWiTANi0DTw0TTYw2xegYqqpdgf5FTBTfKTPBRk-fXQZn8weXkDRr3qqDPLmoWzLssT6dfIu0kAxEGzVqm43lL-EcHi6fIoiHyKun2sEdNBgsaC5HTzvC/w400-h266/DSC00930.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2oEUZi3oJtY_jNO4AdoKWkb2uprqM13Dvj27bSRRlTKqsugIm7H8y99Tog95vElIHOKEWWN_GnixtPz8OZXzQIAOT58Z2_qqIo9i6CjegwswRJdxoOyDHVPR7IRj95zy83guEC1N4Kd-6K-md0xJAMHoK5DKZQmAylg2dT4HQh6_UfKhEWjtu8RjUI9TG/s3264/DSC00927.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2oEUZi3oJtY_jNO4AdoKWkb2uprqM13Dvj27bSRRlTKqsugIm7H8y99Tog95vElIHOKEWWN_GnixtPz8OZXzQIAOT58Z2_qqIo9i6CjegwswRJdxoOyDHVPR7IRj95zy83guEC1N4Kd-6K-md0xJAMHoK5DKZQmAylg2dT4HQh6_UfKhEWjtu8RjUI9TG/w400-h266/DSC00927.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Iain Burt brought his fantastic shiny toys based loosely in the Victorian period. My photographs simply dont do them justice, they are inspiring.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9NWZku3PtJd33kQvzgDVPllEZW8yCgYWixUR-oO2uUmgR3hDu82sYvhxx1e6S0u1Nr5xt66O7Cya27I-kBGSOOI1zNVGDq-pICJe3RoVoLiy0esbFhzusoCDfqsPcmuAB1MqJq2j_vwNk0BHRLsrFERks3W6S5D78MxQbaZnjXfyM-S1BpzRoeQIQexBL/s3264/DSC00944.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9NWZku3PtJd33kQvzgDVPllEZW8yCgYWixUR-oO2uUmgR3hDu82sYvhxx1e6S0u1Nr5xt66O7Cya27I-kBGSOOI1zNVGDq-pICJe3RoVoLiy0esbFhzusoCDfqsPcmuAB1MqJq2j_vwNk0BHRLsrFERks3W6S5D78MxQbaZnjXfyM-S1BpzRoeQIQexBL/w400-h266/DSC00944.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5sRkluRzesRohH13EjbG8663tcBRiNRl6q9hmm-L3TgqQYsBRENFUg3M0p578skEFNh0Ft3r4U4W5YMtevcCMUhpwHgk5I1pp5RjGsgmj68m3QruO8-bBVgzdCrr30-Hrgxbu_DEfJIKBVbKIm-hhgC8kJzZT24xQy9KWHE4ALgkw-fza4q0LMHQIQY2u/s3264/DSC00945.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5sRkluRzesRohH13EjbG8663tcBRiNRl6q9hmm-L3TgqQYsBRENFUg3M0p578skEFNh0Ft3r4U4W5YMtevcCMUhpwHgk5I1pp5RjGsgmj68m3QruO8-bBVgzdCrr30-Hrgxbu_DEfJIKBVbKIm-hhgC8kJzZT24xQy9KWHE4ALgkw-fza4q0LMHQIQY2u/w400-h266/DSC00945.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr91MOKhmqOSQYsEur6oL4EZ1xN1aVnprVQerpCoZpU6Yq6zQc3GexVmR6UVyia8687ubUDCjaEKZgqRlkJjFYXh7zGtGNruTnI_zS2wE5DYt1yY6x5FbQ6fLjEnki4zoq2Oxx_S-gsuwFBLE1liwlhO2tVqXzNsuSVFllCXuPpni4tl5r42PEE_Nd8lf6/s3264/DSC00946.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr91MOKhmqOSQYsEur6oL4EZ1xN1aVnprVQerpCoZpU6Yq6zQc3GexVmR6UVyia8687ubUDCjaEKZgqRlkJjFYXh7zGtGNruTnI_zS2wE5DYt1yY6x5FbQ6fLjEnki4zoq2Oxx_S-gsuwFBLE1liwlhO2tVqXzNsuSVFllCXuPpni4tl5r42PEE_Nd8lf6/w400-h266/DSC00946.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> The chaps below were made by Iain using milliputt. They were lovely.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0L3z4bbjPAwyKocBpU5KbtdXCn0v5ZQ1s4d9VQuGh7Q-Ek0WV-bOc7nDFgtYlbflyL7NF92BgC-DZEGjFW0sdN_R2jeC3yKewboVBHLeBaOI2hlXa_AD_w1wHSA-fu8zJYKjYlaocdIcEhmnBoqnaEEbsoIdpE39cUtX6JEam9M9PX5E6KphdkUWxFByU/s3264/DSC00947.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0L3z4bbjPAwyKocBpU5KbtdXCn0v5ZQ1s4d9VQuGh7Q-Ek0WV-bOc7nDFgtYlbflyL7NF92BgC-DZEGjFW0sdN_R2jeC3yKewboVBHLeBaOI2hlXa_AD_w1wHSA-fu8zJYKjYlaocdIcEhmnBoqnaEEbsoIdpE39cUtX6JEam9M9PX5E6KphdkUWxFByU/w400-h266/DSC00947.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhal45GDggJwiWmrZyUzQ_-kt7F_DfOoxIC4gpQNanJXalAkTZgu9oeLVHPW9aDVd47KHFUKpnvHK_36viA1awuGkESgK3b404QyfiTEFZmzJLvDtl4X3K86NzmoDFVyfhYvWi2Nmi2nzDWi-LwbkH_bAygNSqrs5W9ynrNJlxQTyvypoLmlPDPmoC3dnWF/s3264/DSC00948.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhal45GDggJwiWmrZyUzQ_-kt7F_DfOoxIC4gpQNanJXalAkTZgu9oeLVHPW9aDVd47KHFUKpnvHK_36viA1awuGkESgK3b404QyfiTEFZmzJLvDtl4X3K86NzmoDFVyfhYvWi2Nmi2nzDWi-LwbkH_bAygNSqrs5W9ynrNJlxQTyvypoLmlPDPmoC3dnWF/w400-h266/DSC00948.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I can only apologise for not knowing who produced the final two games and for not taking more photographs. One was a Great Northern War affair using the Riever figures, it was a cracker.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9lfZ6EPiloHJdNgF4y9IOzWPdkRjcE4n15oqLIdDEKR2WPAX--b10pbP4383J0JRNFLkxKhAvXZLHzQ1pjmF8PHshOKy6DztZXAfCZxujbkorqIM-quoqacoTRqggrxwdvToBiMJ25cFR4tSV9jc0-OKTAlyhL9KtgJ9AuIHcBmM0cpBfFws-Q7HJ2cKy/s3264/DSC00949.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9lfZ6EPiloHJdNgF4y9IOzWPdkRjcE4n15oqLIdDEKR2WPAX--b10pbP4383J0JRNFLkxKhAvXZLHzQ1pjmF8PHshOKy6DztZXAfCZxujbkorqIM-quoqacoTRqggrxwdvToBiMJ25cFR4tSV9jc0-OKTAlyhL9KtgJ9AuIHcBmM0cpBfFws-Q7HJ2cKy/w400-h266/DSC00949.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The final one, was a beautifully staged Indian Wars battle, using some lovely rafts and canoes.The weekend is open to anyone, you dont have to be part of a club, in fact you dont have to be a wargamer. All you need is stamina, a sense of humour and an affinity with beautiful toys.Thanks to everyone who put so much effort into making the weekend a huge success.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixNpP3W3c2LTPKkRTJEH6cBpe4YY07m2xlYtYKuis6Ke-7AXhntvfjsUPbx_deKR_KFpzxFS0O9kBNlzykDsk5qURlTdNg9I3FaMrAAUH8YHZB-mESGnmuzLBsf2vcrtY-W8Us2qgeLfmEqTgzcHqE2X4HCAktVojQBpSm_iU957gbeiH_n8ZN79M2vDVW/s3264/DSC00936.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixNpP3W3c2LTPKkRTJEH6cBpe4YY07m2xlYtYKuis6Ke-7AXhntvfjsUPbx_deKR_KFpzxFS0O9kBNlzykDsk5qURlTdNg9I3FaMrAAUH8YHZB-mESGnmuzLBsf2vcrtY-W8Us2qgeLfmEqTgzcHqE2X4HCAktVojQBpSm_iU957gbeiH_n8ZN79M2vDVW/w400-h266/DSC00936.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgq-SFHCSjjn0-cRZU9T76Wwa76xc7tvwpnofhoWI4ruLdB3uW51iB2A6yBxcZ9FZTfPYmeCZPdcbx3bKHOBP9pCRCEJFaBdVtKKKMY1WgYX5w_iTroObrOdFONU_Y9QisAsp7QGSR7HIXaNLQfxCsLCU7ePs1veSliXbX0EFtL0H1z2b-9FvYfzy2DFLB/s3264/DSC00937.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgq-SFHCSjjn0-cRZU9T76Wwa76xc7tvwpnofhoWI4ruLdB3uW51iB2A6yBxcZ9FZTfPYmeCZPdcbx3bKHOBP9pCRCEJFaBdVtKKKMY1WgYX5w_iTroObrOdFONU_Y9QisAsp7QGSR7HIXaNLQfxCsLCU7ePs1veSliXbX0EFtL0H1z2b-9FvYfzy2DFLB/w400-h266/DSC00937.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-48854545204142818372023-06-03T05:33:00.003-07:002023-06-03T05:33:34.499-07:00The Sick one returns.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2K4gGGw_DJMiTJ_naohobspREuQh3KSpN1dz1tjmerc8B-FFDiF04clhAzYpUCeW01vNGvwBqogemNDKpW75UfEAZy9UPyHkwRLkkh45W2CFg5ycCTVdcpRNUqcwbNQT-42WHZiec9XJLkqndg1w3BGgohyoymxKzoLo4X5och6RZANXu85ifw2swEQ/s3264/DSC00891.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2K4gGGw_DJMiTJ_naohobspREuQh3KSpN1dz1tjmerc8B-FFDiF04clhAzYpUCeW01vNGvwBqogemNDKpW75UfEAZy9UPyHkwRLkkh45W2CFg5ycCTVdcpRNUqcwbNQT-42WHZiec9XJLkqndg1w3BGgohyoymxKzoLo4X5och6RZANXu85ifw2swEQ/w400-h266/DSC00891.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> God its been a while;<div> Depressingly a big part of the reason for the lack of wargaming and posts is illness once again. Good health is such an important of ones appreciation of life, anyone who has any sort of long-term illness and yet manages to bugger on has my complete admiration. Unfortunately I dont seem to be one of these good people, in fact Im pretty hopeless when attempting to cope with such things. But anyway Im back. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgChIDqi6QCvBwS1jjtMzRj_TFXsoAt_diJEzfTFYfa0LPC97FSJtYTbax12sHdWYLbeJdaRyOhpDo29enTuE0ZYqmlu3i7BYHvpOEhAxpf4ALOUNpSVmvzoPNYuQixR4gjbEZjCDykHVvRTkU32_iBhbCPqafgl3g5XBEgi3tM64CVUgAG5WPvuKKLhw/s3264/DSC00892.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgChIDqi6QCvBwS1jjtMzRj_TFXsoAt_diJEzfTFYfa0LPC97FSJtYTbax12sHdWYLbeJdaRyOhpDo29enTuE0ZYqmlu3i7BYHvpOEhAxpf4ALOUNpSVmvzoPNYuQixR4gjbEZjCDykHVvRTkU32_iBhbCPqafgl3g5XBEgi3tM64CVUgAG5WPvuKKLhw/w400-h266/DSC00892.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Painting like virtually everything else suffered during my latest bout of being off colour. I did receive a nice pick me up from fellow wargamer Iain Macmillan who very kindly sent me some lovely Stadden ECW figures, which I did paint, and thoroughly enjoyed doing so.They are little works of art. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1pFLZiqSLN4jjoQd9DPjwrEjsGqwJIasw7SURNVeK1JKP3td2MLzx6qnIgZ7JtnVfSl1-IvUYAA6kO6EJA80fXtc1RRhjVYPqWuLVEyOeMxYwci_-C8Wo6-t0AF7GG7Vi99u--r-tJ2HcM05z3LF0jXRRotfXSJPNB3C5RGl7hr290Jr4vItycnIuA/s3264/DSC00896.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1pFLZiqSLN4jjoQd9DPjwrEjsGqwJIasw7SURNVeK1JKP3td2MLzx6qnIgZ7JtnVfSl1-IvUYAA6kO6EJA80fXtc1RRhjVYPqWuLVEyOeMxYwci_-C8Wo6-t0AF7GG7Vi99u--r-tJ2HcM05z3LF0jXRRotfXSJPNB3C5RGl7hr290Jr4vItycnIuA/w400-h266/DSC00896.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSGEO9SvzXouDz0vUMnl_emTpvSGgrmQaS5y-v1gNaS-olTozg1knBQXJfy3FNiy1_XeucmID3BUkC8OvPYXD81OPof6ry22CLHGmhu6RHFlsiDHtNVa4SVDRgLW8nN_fSzEuwy2Rzonp0LukxxiMjlUl0rdeed0sX9B0v4FS6S7Mv8qNNwwZBEIvsA/s3264/DSC00900.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSGEO9SvzXouDz0vUMnl_emTpvSGgrmQaS5y-v1gNaS-olTozg1knBQXJfy3FNiy1_XeucmID3BUkC8OvPYXD81OPof6ry22CLHGmhu6RHFlsiDHtNVa4SVDRgLW8nN_fSzEuwy2Rzonp0LukxxiMjlUl0rdeed0sX9B0v4FS6S7Mv8qNNwwZBEIvsA/w400-h266/DSC00900.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHeBNj92X2q5f9gBd4efNBorltDp4eXCCn5HM6v_Pt4Kvc76mboFoSWIsjifzRkwPGGrICpTFCU3qoGdS6M9F0TBqnmW0ntdqy8HZHKldEgakWqc9tfnqWf_ugld-9b325b-fiwoIorSqTDBA4_8AXwJCtX7AB6HneZydv7XXth5lX0NPNX_Zf8J4uBA/s3264/DSC00902.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHeBNj92X2q5f9gBd4efNBorltDp4eXCCn5HM6v_Pt4Kvc76mboFoSWIsjifzRkwPGGrICpTFCU3qoGdS6M9F0TBqnmW0ntdqy8HZHKldEgakWqc9tfnqWf_ugld-9b325b-fiwoIorSqTDBA4_8AXwJCtX7AB6HneZydv7XXth5lX0NPNX_Zf8J4uBA/w400-h266/DSC00902.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRvFMA-_ZMuG7Em6SR4YDKaxVkqaVp7SKx2ZwNBeGzP1bWb8fbaxoqOB2VzDZ7sjtTDZGBvp0riknB8AusubdUzt1l4aP59l0iZDBKrsK2PlSOLNtEjF7_hGOsHDUioFsJ8Bso70Z9pTwFkhyQROHfFAULr2_8ZycAjTTlCSbSLw_9lZbqpaCl8FcX1A/s3264/DSC00905.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRvFMA-_ZMuG7Em6SR4YDKaxVkqaVp7SKx2ZwNBeGzP1bWb8fbaxoqOB2VzDZ7sjtTDZGBvp0riknB8AusubdUzt1l4aP59l0iZDBKrsK2PlSOLNtEjF7_hGOsHDUioFsJ8Bso70Z9pTwFkhyQROHfFAULr2_8ZycAjTTlCSbSLw_9lZbqpaCl8FcX1A/w400-h266/DSC00905.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ANY3J7ZOh4TWsIfxhDQpnnurUVX97qv0VADCi2ZzFQjTp-p0KUVNoSYIw9sEBk2-szrNig0y-WPVx19oiwveFSxfuT1AOSoM7eEU-WUDTd6j7cjA6fm75ssLOihQyBcLH8p3I8osMFHrxDQ2ujmxVBBNzSRqaQA04pJG8_gih57N4av6QnDDXlsr4g/s3264/DSC00906.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ANY3J7ZOh4TWsIfxhDQpnnurUVX97qv0VADCi2ZzFQjTp-p0KUVNoSYIw9sEBk2-szrNig0y-WPVx19oiwveFSxfuT1AOSoM7eEU-WUDTd6j7cjA6fm75ssLOihQyBcLH8p3I8osMFHrxDQ2ujmxVBBNzSRqaQA04pJG8_gih57N4av6QnDDXlsr4g/w400-h266/DSC00906.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYQMImnKRmCKbwSq_meyVLWXcNBlp8W3i88Kt65YVcSy_cBgMEOksCBl8Ks3rw6HhAl6_pHb2fgGefb5BCJvHcczwVR9Uogl4iHhR22iCz9PfNRb-11qQnJvmxDNKjIgSZtXrmEp052hydwOotdlPUD_P_4CgTmnzxXWCZe1x6hNiu_2ijvVloH6zH6g/s3264/DSC00907.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYQMImnKRmCKbwSq_meyVLWXcNBlp8W3i88Kt65YVcSy_cBgMEOksCBl8Ks3rw6HhAl6_pHb2fgGefb5BCJvHcczwVR9Uogl4iHhR22iCz9PfNRb-11qQnJvmxDNKjIgSZtXrmEp052hydwOotdlPUD_P_4CgTmnzxXWCZe1x6hNiu_2ijvVloH6zH6g/w400-h266/DSC00907.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>One of the many pleasures of attending wargaming weekends is being able to talk to other wargamers and see what they are up to. At the Billhooks weekend in Derby I saw some lovely Eureka Miniatures WOR figures and I had to have some. They are very fine figures that are compatible with Perry Miniatures. I painted a unit of their archers as my Burgundian Ducal Guard, it means that they can have a commander attached to them if required using the Billhooks Deluxe rules.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoziFJGUDCOYKbJlbsJkI91IVl41f4NYwl4llT2ERhA8r7qLhVUxXHhDc5gU0wyqGWFcjE5ucVOKz8frOV0ATuTsfLcXRbElLTNnBumUkaMiYU_uOTYlPfhae1ov4CxXKHSSUlIVrYIvOx-Ad5BFjHn7i5RDWDjFkHCY0YoBV9iKE7cLtJjCcYhHBYbw/s3264/DSC00912.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoziFJGUDCOYKbJlbsJkI91IVl41f4NYwl4llT2ERhA8r7qLhVUxXHhDc5gU0wyqGWFcjE5ucVOKz8frOV0ATuTsfLcXRbElLTNnBumUkaMiYU_uOTYlPfhae1ov4CxXKHSSUlIVrYIvOx-Ad5BFjHn7i5RDWDjFkHCY0YoBV9iKE7cLtJjCcYhHBYbw/w400-h266/DSC00912.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I took their costumes from a Funken drawing, I dont know if they are historically correct but I like them which is what counts.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj03AzznKq4IZMtgxkPxxbQ6Q9un7ImsUO73v5CtSOhVl_FAy5_MXuHCA-wb-Emj5AB6fghp6IUTd14oRsYXVLmCvj9sBUuQU17aMuOgJuTzmAP06lAecbtP8hdLh-sEd9kWouTgnRTxY4iOsUHSTFDQCEvpf8Burmv-D-8fEDdhE53zJqT0TN7bumFqw/s3264/DSC00915.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj03AzznKq4IZMtgxkPxxbQ6Q9un7ImsUO73v5CtSOhVl_FAy5_MXuHCA-wb-Emj5AB6fghp6IUTd14oRsYXVLmCvj9sBUuQU17aMuOgJuTzmAP06lAecbtP8hdLh-sEd9kWouTgnRTxY4iOsUHSTFDQCEvpf8Burmv-D-8fEDdhE53zJqT0TN7bumFqw/w400-h266/DSC00915.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>During my latest hiatus I bought three secondhand books on the recommendation of a Slingshot Magazine circa 1975. The books by Professor Paul Kendall were published in the mid 1970's and concerned Warwick the Kingmaker, Richard 3rd and Louis 11th, the Spider King. I would recommend them to any wargamer/ student of the WOR period. 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I cannot pass up a bargain or something I wanted as a child whilst using Airfix to fight my battles. If a show, no matter how small announces its going to hold a bring and buy, I want to go and scrat through the detritus of failed wargaming projects.</p><p> I was lucky enough to find two colourful boxes at a stall in York. Like Lovejoy I felt a tingle when I picked one up and found inside a load of unpainted Grenadier knights, in the second box was more, plus the sword in the stone. I had to have them. I didnt need them but they were such lovely figures. </p><p>I did some research when I got home and found that they were two complete Grenadier Miniatures sets from the late 1980's. There were a couple of sets advertised for sale on E Bay USA, for silly money.I then committed what was probably a cardinal sin, I painted them! A no no if one collects boxed miniatures.</p><p>Why one asks did I put paint on them? </p><p>They were too beautiful not to paint and although they are no use to me, I thoroughly enjoyed the time I devoted to the figures. And now its time to move them on otherwise they will disappear into the pile of projects that were never going to be started and would eventually be found in a house clearence once Ive shifted this mortal coil.</p><p>The figures are true 25mm, and a bit small for my Lion Rampant units so this Sunday I will be putting them on E Bay. 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xxB6sDnUI6KAHryIBVv7w6b9Ur1lRQyl53C_9zu_8obgDEBttha0xoUBdwWhY9KHO-6q1aQ_20R5Gj025X5LKZUu_7N54mzDWjS3oSJcPwK4SLhR57i7owLj9cHX6dXtjRNhLnsLuGW92TDmJzbWtoYTV24FT93rKARX92_sj0uE6KQgh6px130X1g/s3264/DSC00814.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xxB6sDnUI6KAHryIBVv7w6b9Ur1lRQyl53C_9zu_8obgDEBttha0xoUBdwWhY9KHO-6q1aQ_20R5Gj025X5LKZUu_7N54mzDWjS3oSJcPwK4SLhR57i7owLj9cHX6dXtjRNhLnsLuGW92TDmJzbWtoYTV24FT93rKARX92_sj0uE6KQgh6px130X1g/w400-h266/DSC00814.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I'm finding the need to post a little difficult at the moment due to life imposing itself on my leisure.I have been painting but not as regularly as I like and as a consequence I have a lot of stuff sat in boxes gathering dust.I was determined to complete an additional two Irish units for my Billhooks army. These are meant to represent Redshanks, that is Scots mercenaries, but the differences between them and other gallowglass appears very small, especially as they also lived in Ireland plying their trade. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis8B0k0xYHRSmIsxWe-vmPzjo71E4hb6jDMiCfw5zGl6vJt7c-_38f0KO_viAgoMKAiD39dh8rHA5lTaIGx3hLQXLyi2aQL5vVSeg58zoGROcyPXGy64Zcn2cF761oGqs12GbwBWB131XuNpzv3cH828R0AaVNEr3H5-1TvgkMjcncGEVsCEcKryB2uw/s3264/DSC00815.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis8B0k0xYHRSmIsxWe-vmPzjo71E4hb6jDMiCfw5zGl6vJt7c-_38f0KO_viAgoMKAiD39dh8rHA5lTaIGx3hLQXLyi2aQL5vVSeg58zoGROcyPXGy64Zcn2cF761oGqs12GbwBWB131XuNpzv3cH828R0AaVNEr3H5-1TvgkMjcncGEVsCEcKryB2uw/w400-h266/DSC00815.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I used some lovely Antediluvian Miniatures for one unit and Redoubt figures for the second.They are very different but to be honest I like both ranges and Im happy with the results. As for the flags, well I will confess they are probably very wrong as they are Irish flags from early Tudor times by Petes Flags.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbtEM9fSKv4lbaFoNJWNCgHpbhUCzqAhTDd30jOs1kTphYtBXHmpke7yFiWTHwjV15CeT9fZTHMLGDWIyKihLKUCT1Wxx10KpOPqNUh7Hi_lY2-3UwuXzT8l6Gsep_SpETYQJpVLXl06X1AS_JdPOPuOOtNPCmVJzo-yd3sXQgOJmwsgmALGipV2xhlg/s3264/DSC00816.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbtEM9fSKv4lbaFoNJWNCgHpbhUCzqAhTDd30jOs1kTphYtBXHmpke7yFiWTHwjV15CeT9fZTHMLGDWIyKihLKUCT1Wxx10KpOPqNUh7Hi_lY2-3UwuXzT8l6Gsep_SpETYQJpVLXl06X1AS_JdPOPuOOtNPCmVJzo-yd3sXQgOJmwsgmALGipV2xhlg/w400-h266/DSC00816.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I just like Pete's range and felt they added some colour to the units. Shoot me, if you must.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBSgw2QeAK9kkL3Z986aT5KKiXtS3XqaNlkVA3YHaz2gSk-z2fjLz_Lt1chNN_k0o4_O-AoI77r02_ui1dC8dm2gu0MEhTpzYX1NgNf2Tetbwa2hyHgIzRHquLYZ8QL-xShFSrRI_NGIAZuM6eW4DAkWoEX_sYpRgwWHTgu2m0S1i033Ge6VvbWQTaDg/s3264/DSC00817.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBSgw2QeAK9kkL3Z986aT5KKiXtS3XqaNlkVA3YHaz2gSk-z2fjLz_Lt1chNN_k0o4_O-AoI77r02_ui1dC8dm2gu0MEhTpzYX1NgNf2Tetbwa2hyHgIzRHquLYZ8QL-xShFSrRI_NGIAZuM6eW4DAkWoEX_sYpRgwWHTgu2m0S1i033Ge6VvbWQTaDg/w400-h266/DSC00817.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW9xM32cW6C5YOVM0GXXFPQWYbUYRvKPYRmm5D9p51QGMY-skH6ot3W6W6V7JTON2aH5Gh2qXup0BgzXgaxQkfghZWuGCIR9W1N17l0mKeq7lA7u7mzDxgIN9zp_pIkWZ-OY42ROIe8Q9cIItJzSaoauj_MvnYc26MKx2q4s2f4LWWP0jFm2SpprnXuQ/s3264/DSC00818.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW9xM32cW6C5YOVM0GXXFPQWYbUYRvKPYRmm5D9p51QGMY-skH6ot3W6W6V7JTON2aH5Gh2qXup0BgzXgaxQkfghZWuGCIR9W1N17l0mKeq7lA7u7mzDxgIN9zp_pIkWZ-OY42ROIe8Q9cIItJzSaoauj_MvnYc26MKx2q4s2f4LWWP0jFm2SpprnXuQ/w400-h266/DSC00818.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjygK-YuEWpeqZnRjRVxE6OGbQ9H4U0N8pRFqNCCtwAuorY0V2KhaM0kNehSJpa_76rFxlZfdMkqekiGfrtE1CEQ_lTSIgSaWA6rHjIPae9qnXxVNRwWaN-eMBZfyHJ4ZRlsKgBybLCBWuHesTv9de2Kx6LqyhHWeEt30ZoiBSJNRJ7ghSx1bEUJ6RV5Q/s3264/DSC00819.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjygK-YuEWpeqZnRjRVxE6OGbQ9H4U0N8pRFqNCCtwAuorY0V2KhaM0kNehSJpa_76rFxlZfdMkqekiGfrtE1CEQ_lTSIgSaWA6rHjIPae9qnXxVNRwWaN-eMBZfyHJ4ZRlsKgBybLCBWuHesTv9de2Kx6LqyhHWeEt30ZoiBSJNRJ7ghSx1bEUJ6RV5Q/w400-h266/DSC00819.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I used to be the proud owner of a very large Bretonnian army, I loved the range of figures produced by Games Workshop but only ever used it once before selling it for a song. One of the best figures of the range was the generic archer. I still have quite a few and sadly keep buying up others if they are cheap. These had been part painted ones which I created into a Burgundian unit, because I haven't enough. Yes they are fantasy figures, but for me they make a nice unit of cheap archers. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNcZy_UUVP4cdocw8O2FbLMMvfsUPQadCX1RYACQfZza4E_e_gd64nawesvAd-IZbxMPAZR5sLaza8soDbFsOD6H3KuGRHR_5-N8F0GzskfZ5bFJIX1NsXAYqLMtH3yhalS6-8Y5RzMSo2ne8UrI3_v2wWnrtBNfcWPOzZuPgdWNv1McpHD7caHYgpg/s3264/DSC00820.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNcZy_UUVP4cdocw8O2FbLMMvfsUPQadCX1RYACQfZza4E_e_gd64nawesvAd-IZbxMPAZR5sLaza8soDbFsOD6H3KuGRHR_5-N8F0GzskfZ5bFJIX1NsXAYqLMtH3yhalS6-8Y5RzMSo2ne8UrI3_v2wWnrtBNfcWPOzZuPgdWNv1McpHD7caHYgpg/w400-h266/DSC00820.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I can only apologise that this post is a bit vanilla, but I do hope to put together something a bit meatier next time, that is if the weather remains the same wet self.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHtMJizBdyC6A7LP340_EwWPiR4dIaJNccA7Jl9rqNGK7ixuf8KKLz5R5TeC5hFrcL3jjaT-VSZ1FJzpv2cDbzDDHmyL_YRwl1kcazPj75B06-1q0aHywvZtPsg17KTQ0Y44GuwGqfjpE7wLFQ5Q3W7TWK5tNgJBC5LPqzRGDBr4DPRdCSmks9qydb7A/s3264/DSC00821.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHtMJizBdyC6A7LP340_EwWPiR4dIaJNccA7Jl9rqNGK7ixuf8KKLz5R5TeC5hFrcL3jjaT-VSZ1FJzpv2cDbzDDHmyL_YRwl1kcazPj75B06-1q0aHywvZtPsg17KTQ0Y44GuwGqfjpE7wLFQ5Q3W7TWK5tNgJBC5LPqzRGDBr4DPRdCSmks9qydb7A/w400-h266/DSC00821.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuz5TIITelWkppBL4FyB_E2YZqQBLIS1hPp1B56i355M-fjW8z6sUW1a34OPzV7Qac5fBWHT5BkJjiRtg7f8r_TnB8_hccC_18ro9WG7EweJw1FkvxM4KE7R4t1v9J3G1LjHxsVMvmU8TCFNa8aWTmG2WR2V-57mRAqVap1SV9vnwdWhiHt3-CvxGdg/s3264/DSC00822.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuz5TIITelWkppBL4FyB_E2YZqQBLIS1hPp1B56i355M-fjW8z6sUW1a34OPzV7Qac5fBWHT5BkJjiRtg7f8r_TnB8_hccC_18ro9WG7EweJw1FkvxM4KE7R4t1v9J3G1LjHxsVMvmU8TCFNa8aWTmG2WR2V-57mRAqVap1SV9vnwdWhiHt3-CvxGdg/w400-h266/DSC00822.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcXcT90yrrV5keVgDT_iJv3PoRELvOoF8fQk7ItNLXNXqJ0FGN-rJwNF6uig7d8wz8rvkXye1kEg7xjsQluOSbCk_xLNCakc9Da1DjAjGd5_txkdvNjosHn2y9sznhOzSyesvbJHXZy8XNVjJkFxGC2SEkx4-tcVOAHKzSt2bMTqS8k2EAVYMtkDiCRg/s3264/DSC00823.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcXcT90yrrV5keVgDT_iJv3PoRELvOoF8fQk7ItNLXNXqJ0FGN-rJwNF6uig7d8wz8rvkXye1kEg7xjsQluOSbCk_xLNCakc9Da1DjAjGd5_txkdvNjosHn2y9sznhOzSyesvbJHXZy8XNVjJkFxGC2SEkx4-tcVOAHKzSt2bMTqS8k2EAVYMtkDiCRg/w400-h266/DSC00823.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Iain Macmillan very kindly sent me two lovely unpainted figures again, one a Marcus Hinton figures, the other a Les Higgins ECW chap. The standard of the sculpting is lovely, especially the woman showing off her leg. They were very enjoyable to paint. <div><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJt9RiQpXHUy2i_fHDqfeP85GVjfq4BgTX0IWn_gpyWzg9P3EJxUGiUcUiWA5OUgn49kcwvEbEBhjYUbnqaTy1lC3_FQn54Py9oZgUhwtKZMs6xxjPm1Puef8VqPvnjWJKJBav834V6g54_X1h8GU-viMOOnvQ6E1RUQOJJFcdSpHdBFYve1QEJ4qlJw/s3264/DSC00824.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJt9RiQpXHUy2i_fHDqfeP85GVjfq4BgTX0IWn_gpyWzg9P3EJxUGiUcUiWA5OUgn49kcwvEbEBhjYUbnqaTy1lC3_FQn54Py9oZgUhwtKZMs6xxjPm1Puef8VqPvnjWJKJBav834V6g54_X1h8GU-viMOOnvQ6E1RUQOJJFcdSpHdBFYve1QEJ4qlJw/w400-h266/DSC00824.JPG" width="400" /></a><br /> Les Higgins and Hinton Hunt, 30mm lady of ill repute.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoX2Latz1kEFFzRPJRuVwjZDXu4Xd5BXGPSZ0Q_Mm4UbEf5TSgP7XzuXNDtH0KHOpsIQjWaDR8SomeoXy3YqCf7gDTLjrWQ1AMN34fkZ9Vq0Y5aJHBGraWksG2cp312omo_Y0UMn7FI24Ilt7UsHhGF1qd5gX5vfSEZ5zBcCl5Q-EHUwFLleBIxn85lw/s3264/DSC00825.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhssquyA5OK2TqgarQvafClWxQB8_oiXp0L5SmbSZLtmxkFLGJq9nhDt4ZCwvi2ysb0ssu2mOJI6PN4Ou_g8mUPWfOTsSNezESMhlLboPdxn-jfqVeMgQkm8do4i-3_C3KSnxkZ9xC97Uz6z9vJ4Dgj-7Nq0qWw-fE-z8bQGsVQGlPNxT-rkblvQjxKdw/w400-h266/DSC00808.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I haven't posted recently because unusually [for me ] I didn't think I had anything to say. I say unusual because normally I can talk the legs off a donkey as it were. But I had a couple of old school friends come and stay with me a couple of weeks ago and whilst reminiscing as one does I pointed out to one of my old school mates that he had given me, my first metal wargames figure. Before that I had used Airfix, but after a very long game of Diplomacy, Nic my mate had suddenly produced a mounted metal Napoleonic figure. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOLi4n5naXg2B19qPgUDDFmyvchaHE9fONf5rmKkil4Xc-uCmvvAu3VSNX3hxJHcHp421aXaFp3CwPuKPCBJr9Bi_y7x7lQQqk11ACwQN9_Igrki-_aURugk_wFKwRorum5QDT3Gd0c-IYXTOV9SehBbzmiYQdBUHCwvCNMAEFD66dwi0R6S36qaCEww/s3264/DSC00810.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOLi4n5naXg2B19qPgUDDFmyvchaHE9fONf5rmKkil4Xc-uCmvvAu3VSNX3hxJHcHp421aXaFp3CwPuKPCBJr9Bi_y7x7lQQqk11ACwQN9_Igrki-_aURugk_wFKwRorum5QDT3Gd0c-IYXTOV9SehBbzmiYQdBUHCwvCNMAEFD66dwi0R6S36qaCEww/w400-h266/DSC00810.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I remember it was a Hinchliffe French hussar, mounted on what I later discovered was a Hinchliffe charging heavy horse. Even back then I could tell the horse was too large for what should have been a light-horseman. I painted him as a trooper of the French First hussars and thought Id done a pretty good job. No doubt it would look horrendous now. Sadly I lost him many years ago after his sabre broke off. No flattened pins back then I'm afraid. It just showed me how profound that small act of kindness was and how big an impression it made on me, well over fifty years ago. <div> Strangely I also remembered how enjoyable I'd found the game of Diplomacy on the same day. I never played the game ever again, probably because I had no one to play with me. And before anyone thinks how boring my life must be if I was reminiscing with old school friends about a metal toy, we did get through a lot of alcohol and also discuss how one of my friends experimented with fertilizer bombs and blew up an old shed as he prepared to start an anarchist rebellion. Ah those heady days of the early 1970's. No doubt we would have all been on remand or the reform programme. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbBrwcZ1BkmXdxCLTm_fn3xaYGEx2nzkZ8-IS09UOWqF-FObRWN0obmutgesswp6AI8VT-AL3hsCaVodjYqqCK9zgnIsAHGZgjVvtl1j3j50Pu9eoKXxVjvf56__AB7V3kzXOiCBM65RFReQCGjWUBQfZZYOF46hHY9uvRztOAT9CQPlXbS90pO1dbXw/s3264/DSC00811.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbBrwcZ1BkmXdxCLTm_fn3xaYGEx2nzkZ8-IS09UOWqF-FObRWN0obmutgesswp6AI8VT-AL3hsCaVodjYqqCK9zgnIsAHGZgjVvtl1j3j50Pu9eoKXxVjvf56__AB7V3kzXOiCBM65RFReQCGjWUBQfZZYOF46hHY9uvRztOAT9CQPlXbS90pO1dbXw/w400-h266/DSC00811.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>What I am attempting to say is even back then wargaming had a huge impact on me as I attempted to understand what it was all about, I do know I never painted up any other First hussars made by Hinchliffe and opted for Mini Figs for my French light cavalry. I wonder where they ended up?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBr8t6MNM32VmrvjOIU1IAJhKXDtMXMcNMlCSWO5YbyvYOemXb7hcF15bijie-PsU6mgM2vR5ErOoaOtqSN_-O55SXR5IFgXAcUERQppLgwt2FY-BzyV7OgE9cP1iyNm87423i4DQqqZwKk34q4yKQhw0bdTgKEjyKFiB7sHzdoibU7FFkNL_Nt47hyA/s3264/DSC00812.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBr8t6MNM32VmrvjOIU1IAJhKXDtMXMcNMlCSWO5YbyvYOemXb7hcF15bijie-PsU6mgM2vR5ErOoaOtqSN_-O55SXR5IFgXAcUERQppLgwt2FY-BzyV7OgE9cP1iyNm87423i4DQqqZwKk34q4yKQhw0bdTgKEjyKFiB7sHzdoibU7FFkNL_Nt47hyA/w400-h266/DSC00812.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>To be honest I seem to have been busy pottering on with other things, and found little time for painting. I did have a cracking Hail Caesar battle with John using the new revised rules. I was impressed, very little has changed, but what has makes the game flow.</div><div> Naturally I lost, but it was close. Unfortunately? I now want more Gallic warbands so I am trawling through my stuff looking for figures to paint. I did paint up this organ gun for my Burgundian's. I didnt need another one but I had purchased the Games Workshop, Da Vinci figure and wanted to paint him.The gun is a Redoubt piece that I glued upside down. Super glue is a bugger to separate, especially from ones fingers but I finally managed, not my best work but its done now. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTUAR-kwFaIKdqwtC3W71FrkTIPbq4-BFBF-dpJr6jIHdbodSPbz4X9MNKQXwK12zxflD-8qqm-_dBEDBSGymLS9qpvcaBlHZSUrtr5Lu6ldOkdnly52yBuq-Yl04lFW-VYZ0aZf59BiRaHtgh5RSeSq5rPt7SpvcdTggaj48iwUP3vVymLGI-PW1Oew/s3264/DSC00813.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTUAR-kwFaIKdqwtC3W71FrkTIPbq4-BFBF-dpJr6jIHdbodSPbz4X9MNKQXwK12zxflD-8qqm-_dBEDBSGymLS9qpvcaBlHZSUrtr5Lu6ldOkdnly52yBuq-Yl04lFW-VYZ0aZf59BiRaHtgh5RSeSq5rPt7SpvcdTggaj48iwUP3vVymLGI-PW1Oew/w400-h266/DSC00813.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p></div>Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-16949712958194075732023-02-20T11:26:00.004-08:002023-02-20T11:26:30.155-08:00A Little Rant, part two.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja96z6W5f93CXMD1bORZfZRfjt-WwbYv0tmDx-BZAdVSczbT3kU5_iCRrca27oBrdq1DG4q30IXsdVK86kqHW-AdCHtCg0rmZ38810210keY7XX41welzEaGV622KdYBou5V0J5pYEjhq7zOkBmlPf8oI8KZWJ160ZzmDYU0767fNlA5wEejq-ql3Hpg/s3264/DSC00790.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja96z6W5f93CXMD1bORZfZRfjt-WwbYv0tmDx-BZAdVSczbT3kU5_iCRrca27oBrdq1DG4q30IXsdVK86kqHW-AdCHtCg0rmZ38810210keY7XX41welzEaGV622KdYBou5V0J5pYEjhq7zOkBmlPf8oI8KZWJ160ZzmDYU0767fNlA5wEejq-ql3Hpg/w400-h266/DSC00790.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>As promised in this months Miniature Wargames the subscriber was provided with the pleasure of David Hiscocks, Wargaming as escapism until it isn't. I dont know what the readership is for the Miniature Wargames, but one assumes it will be several thousand, hopefully more. The magazine was such an important event for wargaming in the early 1980's. and when Peter Gilder, Alec Gee and Duncan Macfarlane put their time and money where their mouths were, the release of the first issue transformed wargaming. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixo44uwde0h4hBS_fd1w0jiqnq8iYK8eF1zPSULYkgBxcnohyr27-cJAeK4B0fu96iizA96PVzvHWClLPmwY6BjYJZbY_HJYTOEZf9wUAAgF37KVol4Uw_2cxuXgOiRqZfJsawOijxFZiTenPoJ13KhVRPa_LzEvkrj33GvHxiLzdzO60McbtZ9bbiLg/s3264/DSC00785.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixo44uwde0h4hBS_fd1w0jiqnq8iYK8eF1zPSULYkgBxcnohyr27-cJAeK4B0fu96iizA96PVzvHWClLPmwY6BjYJZbY_HJYTOEZf9wUAAgF37KVol4Uw_2cxuXgOiRqZfJsawOijxFZiTenPoJ13KhVRPa_LzEvkrj33GvHxiLzdzO60McbtZ9bbiLg/w400-h266/DSC00785.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Thats quite a claim, but in all honesty to have a dedicated and professionally producer wargames magazine chock full of iconic photographs, well written and interesting articles and available in the mainstream shops boosted the hobby exponentially. No doubt like many veteran wargamers the first thirty or so issues will be re-read over and over again. And now???<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSzzdUMuZCW-tvoCvLzIvgq9cqkrxgsI7gdTBJNkPgfH4iczwFyCI5YGKPZe2PGNytkXWoRfxvUJuo9Rnq-oqdU9KlIbLMEaV6YvLbnxi18BTgxLcdFVtM0XSn3VulJMva0hpRRCElBfdC-jzIe9jRLy55zAAvf8hR-61jAUv4L8RavGinHmEo4N74Q/s3264/DSC00784.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSzzdUMuZCW-tvoCvLzIvgq9cqkrxgsI7gdTBJNkPgfH4iczwFyCI5YGKPZe2PGNytkXWoRfxvUJuo9Rnq-oqdU9KlIbLMEaV6YvLbnxi18BTgxLcdFVtM0XSn3VulJMva0hpRRCElBfdC-jzIe9jRLy55zAAvf8hR-61jAUv4L8RavGinHmEo4N74Q/w400-h266/DSC00784.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I still subscribe to the magazine, simply because I occasionally find something of interest and naively I hope the hobby will be better for the Miniature Wargames existence. Yes, I am that naive. Sadly however people like David Hiscocks will come along and give that hope a bit of a kicking.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwi5TdkL4Jv35z_sPTNtTTo5_H7gBRJgjYKL9Q4gAUVHfgE060ZOnHku1UFX-g48orQEjo7d4RQMJTGCYuipyqmSXQNnvG9-3GDzeGNMPEUqnZRdBsz4dkgvm0_D0J7MAU-yKV30uVi_MQ6y3heknksG2LKKyR53qFw4WdzaOzLfVywv3yM6DxT-MwTQ/s3264/DSC00783.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwi5TdkL4Jv35z_sPTNtTTo5_H7gBRJgjYKL9Q4gAUVHfgE060ZOnHku1UFX-g48orQEjo7d4RQMJTGCYuipyqmSXQNnvG9-3GDzeGNMPEUqnZRdBsz4dkgvm0_D0J7MAU-yKV30uVi_MQ6y3heknksG2LKKyR53qFw4WdzaOzLfVywv3yM6DxT-MwTQ/w400-h266/DSC00783.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>As I stated previously I dont know the guy, and he is probably a very nice person who loves his mother and is kind to animals, but like many worthies nowadays, they insist on taking to the media in all its forms feeling they have something meaningful to say that they probably believe is worthy of reading or hearing. A bit like that ginger royal fool and his jailer, stating the blatantly obvious but in a manner that is intended to make them sound profound or whatever.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaerliu1g30oSZ8Sh50vgLUMFzo81KZi8YOZQ5r3AFnmoUu1DmyIkbHA56UM55siuk6L22GSegSVOsr-jX6gvF5-ni6xgG2XuQ2CzeR55t_3iIsJl8K5gwtT3nI-yp4PZ1EkD-AS4oBIvl3856v7MtGsRrb40Yy1DQuBcFmB3FX8TknVXSbFtHuCPJ8A/s3264/DSC00782.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaerliu1g30oSZ8Sh50vgLUMFzo81KZi8YOZQ5r3AFnmoUu1DmyIkbHA56UM55siuk6L22GSegSVOsr-jX6gvF5-ni6xgG2XuQ2CzeR55t_3iIsJl8K5gwtT3nI-yp4PZ1EkD-AS4oBIvl3856v7MtGsRrb40Yy1DQuBcFmB3FX8TknVXSbFtHuCPJ8A/w400-h266/DSC00782.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> The synopsis of this months effort is basically that wargames is a place of refuge, [no shit] and basically harmless., until when it isnt. He could have left it there, but oh no, like so many people nowadays they introduce their insightful knowledge, and of course this concerns the subject beloved of politicians, experts and the media..........mental health. Apparently as he states, 's<i>o long as we portray our hobby in a respectful manner then we should not feel guilty for enjoying our leisure activity.'</i><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXECaCvF9ttx8_ySpuhRl2GiJD5lzy6zRO7wv9WpLJ5u9rddA0pKOshig2kL5qUbwgXbrtyQiqbE8ej-La3FWVnsjjzeGBnFUfpSxJ1ryDgfjo_QjDNEjTigH062gsc8VXrlJQejx3jXRhwOdUBx2EOPqPJ-ZBA3aBTfr3CETx-ulqwaYe8ZhFZSF7qg/s3264/DSC00781.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXECaCvF9ttx8_ySpuhRl2GiJD5lzy6zRO7wv9WpLJ5u9rddA0pKOshig2kL5qUbwgXbrtyQiqbE8ej-La3FWVnsjjzeGBnFUfpSxJ1ryDgfjo_QjDNEjTigH062gsc8VXrlJQejx3jXRhwOdUBx2EOPqPJ-ZBA3aBTfr3CETx-ulqwaYe8ZhFZSF7qg/w400-h266/DSC00781.JPG" width="400" /></a><br />Apparently we shouldn't take the hobby too seriously, our miniatures are not hurting anyone and the majority of wargamers are very inoffensive individuals [ well that's reassuring to know, until someone picks up one of my figures and then proceeds to drop and break it, then things may get fraught. ]<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7C4DFZdXdjD802OtynouHMbXvhl9rreFVGCZ8z6EkH_U7169JwIYkrTPsU9y7hJcYsyeFTu1Yqeu1bWc3Vug_k4VWGzFD6gNeM6iOKsicYfXCHWUgwqQ9JWFYXAZrN7lAuNqrXMQZkkMp0C58mc_SvB7lwkqCeaBaMhjGghRSvOdR8gSS3UnfHYm6Pw/s3264/DSC00793.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7C4DFZdXdjD802OtynouHMbXvhl9rreFVGCZ8z6EkH_U7169JwIYkrTPsU9y7hJcYsyeFTu1Yqeu1bWc3Vug_k4VWGzFD6gNeM6iOKsicYfXCHWUgwqQ9JWFYXAZrN7lAuNqrXMQZkkMp0C58mc_SvB7lwkqCeaBaMhjGghRSvOdR8gSS3UnfHYm6Pw/w400-h266/DSC00793.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>But of course he cant help himself, [cue soft violin music,] '<i>Nevertheless, if you are struggling to maintain your enjoyment of the hobby in light of what is happening in the Ukraine then there are a number of techniques and strategies that can be called upon.'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwwfjW43VB43Evltxjp9rLEWcST44SyxE4JitpmsQFNO0V1_aSl8NrTPIpYUmB1C7Pc4NjzRwRSUP565JFxv57ffV305XY_PeWcfw94ldbP_TDsEgoMJThZQAs9NlzVLrYVvuYzx4swX3xR-L2mdmTddoaF3Fj2DtyuYqhmt8bTOzK30_YsgWnPPDHSQ/s3264/DSC00792.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwwfjW43VB43Evltxjp9rLEWcST44SyxE4JitpmsQFNO0V1_aSl8NrTPIpYUmB1C7Pc4NjzRwRSUP565JFxv57ffV305XY_PeWcfw94ldbP_TDsEgoMJThZQAs9NlzVLrYVvuYzx4swX3xR-L2mdmTddoaF3Fj2DtyuYqhmt8bTOzK30_YsgWnPPDHSQ/w400-h266/DSC00792.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The reader is then given 'advice' [and I use that term loosely ] on how to cope with the stress of the Ukraine war occurring whilst they attempting to remember why exactly they love wargaming. He goes on in that vein and like so many worthies nowadays, they dont know when to stop. He then offers up the sage like advice of seeking out friends in the wargaming community. Of course he also recommends that due to the upset of the war in the Ukraine,you can actually take a break from wargaming if one finds it just a little bit stressful! Wargaming that is, not the actual stomach churning with fear, Ukrainian conflict. Apparently, [he goes on, naturally] wargaming is supposed to be a source of relaxation but it can become a source of stress because of associations with contemporary events. </div><div><br /></div><div>I could go on, as Mr Hiscocks does ad-infinitum, but to be honest the reader may recognise that Im just a bit underwhelmed by the whole sorry affair. TWO whole pages, for which no doubt he will have received a monetary reward [ which I would hope he has given to some Ukrainian charity ] of NOTHING.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit5ij6OMl7efhQbDsY0ffeR8VoS8UtwHW3s1jX8yPAwffyfiGc0Nvy2izYdfPsHpWdfb6GIfTAfKODHLQi7hckGY_NQ6mwPT1TpEu2_X_tX0hdk2_9-YGGZ84DD4sP6YU8dr8ZTZPNXtnAFaHRIu6pDuT1AvamEmfiN249I2jnGUFOIY5niO_2WRDZDA/s3264/DSC00791.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit5ij6OMl7efhQbDsY0ffeR8VoS8UtwHW3s1jX8yPAwffyfiGc0Nvy2izYdfPsHpWdfb6GIfTAfKODHLQi7hckGY_NQ6mwPT1TpEu2_X_tX0hdk2_9-YGGZ84DD4sP6YU8dr8ZTZPNXtnAFaHRIu6pDuT1AvamEmfiN249I2jnGUFOIY5niO_2WRDZDA/w400-h266/DSC00791.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>In a former life I was a Family Liaison Officer, trained [but never enough ] to help families deal with and handle sudden death and absolute misery. If I had used any of the suggestions offered up by Mr Hiscocks I would have been asked to leave by the survivors, and rightly so. </div><div> The question that keeps reverberating in my head is what sort of person thinks this drivel has any purpose to anyone, never-mind wargamers. </div><div>Imagine if a poor Ukrainian volunteer actually read this crap?</div><div>I could understand the purpose of the upset if one has relations fighting in the Ukraine, but to honestly think that we have a right to be truly upset and unable to enjoy our hobby because a country is fighting for existence feels very, very crass and dare I say it entitled. Its not all about us, but of course it appears that certain generations believe it is, God save us from these worthies............... <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSPwg2hQOHfAJBr9U556W_iTFQAaKPUYo8vZHj2l7YRWlnANgFbExD9GzlsOov9a7fgpkjRflq_3NYadydSwlgoTLdfQpsAi3VHaGE7rGwvbBkAW1Dalm5wbkZCkk58MRA7_zGZVma9HYz/s3264/DSC00789.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSPwg2hQOHfAJBr9U556W_iTFQAaKPUYo8vZHj2l7YRWlnANgFbExD9GzlsOov9a7fgpkjRflq_3NYadydSwlgoTLdfQpsAi3VHaGE7rGwvbBkAW1Dalm5wbkZCkk58MRA7_zGZVma9HYz/w400-h266/DSC00789.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>On a lighter subject I managed to complete my mounted long-bowmen for my Burgundian army and also paint up another six Garrison fantasy knights. Yes they are true 25mm but I still think they are brilliant. Tiny amounts of goodness.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYjXUJTB9Fq5PD01rAj66Fr_AG7twXPEPCrFVshRfG4vdv5ZMIVa1o3n8cT6XJxZBP0De5KzkvnMYq-2w2i-LyDqE_VGAoPc0Uj4EwfkN9WFzG-1U-JgM-lk1hKtlU3SMwXTuMKjhajNTGZ1bB8tIfiFw5QPyF-M3LdP4Es5J5uT9MYpFx71nIrkTCA/s3264/DSC00788.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYjXUJTB9Fq5PD01rAj66Fr_AG7twXPEPCrFVshRfG4vdv5ZMIVa1o3n8cT6XJxZBP0De5KzkvnMYq-2w2i-LyDqE_VGAoPc0Uj4EwfkN9WFzG-1U-JgM-lk1hKtlU3SMwXTuMKjhajNTGZ1bB8tIfiFw5QPyF-M3LdP4Es5J5uT9MYpFx71nIrkTCA/w400-h266/DSC00788.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Anyway, I think I've made my views known. Hopefully a quick read of some Wargamers Newsletters will bring me back to my safe place.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRcWV40jwh0aNImXWHCpV2RYEt9wMmkru_vIQWbtix7ceuwfG4Xd4vkP6gPJFtFu0PN9Si2NTRcQcXACYoDOrHbjU2KOwXksewIQ6vHoTO4Ypd3oE2Ni-qYqJnOlMqie4BSO7hE-IuXrevI8yAfdE4um2w-LIYx0shGt6T04bmtZYP9ckygVItQmC15g/s3264/DSC00787.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRcWV40jwh0aNImXWHCpV2RYEt9wMmkru_vIQWbtix7ceuwfG4Xd4vkP6gPJFtFu0PN9Si2NTRcQcXACYoDOrHbjU2KOwXksewIQ6vHoTO4Ypd3oE2Ni-qYqJnOlMqie4BSO7hE-IuXrevI8yAfdE4um2w-LIYx0shGt6T04bmtZYP9ckygVItQmC15g/w400-h266/DSC00787.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p></div>Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-81420472822410843442023-02-06T07:39:00.000-08:002023-02-06T07:39:05.229-08:00York Wargames Show, 2023.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_vG1AqHl3N0JIYWhrbSzZGfdfQjbQUo-PbvCJfq0abUW2VdbUaG8nd7yD7aafp8RmAq7qbcpD94FYzefYXr6tF7_5AlwXDQPyNV8dqrtOY1RAq_DZMdJwpjdsHY4m--zYhmY8PvDompWQfIc__dc6a3hnd8qKQADFNBPQtDCGJJSm1R7nRAOUMWcDg/s3264/DSC00759.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_vG1AqHl3N0JIYWhrbSzZGfdfQjbQUo-PbvCJfq0abUW2VdbUaG8nd7yD7aafp8RmAq7qbcpD94FYzefYXr6tF7_5AlwXDQPyNV8dqrtOY1RAq_DZMdJwpjdsHY4m--zYhmY8PvDompWQfIc__dc6a3hnd8qKQADFNBPQtDCGJJSm1R7nRAOUMWcDg/w400-h266/DSC00759.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Yesterday was my yearly trip to the York Racecourse for their wargames show.Being the sad individual I am, I couldnt sleep the night before and arrived at the show an hour before opening. Given the trends last year I reckoned the day would be very, very busy, and for once I was right on the money. For many wargamers this would be their first show for a long while and with the added attraction of the return of the Tabletop Sale I suspected we would return to pre Covid numbers. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZX9Xk8PT0E15oEbEnDHmKUN8FGBvjALHF0wV7gXr43epNuCGcaxzJrnvRRUBfmAN9PMVd0_Iuy18G7ENvEQjj3tbtO-SW8tBvDvUx3ZA4s4ZL4rHP_p7njI6oFKYZDeRGJA6CtSiclk8p45lKLSTojlkUcxronJPPpY0ca06WMf5ev8nTqPifiOq1rw/s3264/DSC00760.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZX9Xk8PT0E15oEbEnDHmKUN8FGBvjALHF0wV7gXr43epNuCGcaxzJrnvRRUBfmAN9PMVd0_Iuy18G7ENvEQjj3tbtO-SW8tBvDvUx3ZA4s4ZL4rHP_p7njI6oFKYZDeRGJA6CtSiclk8p45lKLSTojlkUcxronJPPpY0ca06WMf5ev8nTqPifiOq1rw/w400-h266/DSC00760.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The York club, in an effort to prepare things a little better allowed the first tranche of would be table toppers? an early entry into the show to allow them to be ready for opening time. I thought this a cracking idea, and thought about finding a few empty boxes to get in even earlier [ just joking]<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXdAUNzbCXZkXHDMoWU-vNHx9tFODzeGp-IiUljAuytDFh2MK2marwWEfgCHHO5RsiwlTHln6qpNV8G7Bi2D0NiwkSBpmb3amyhOP3UkhTtrieVjOeklqKlNKdUDnxbT0U0lFe2bLmSC321LJ7jHyw072wlB9sXIlxnnBnV4-cJMbMvNpRa4B6tWH_w/s3264/DSC00761.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXdAUNzbCXZkXHDMoWU-vNHx9tFODzeGp-IiUljAuytDFh2MK2marwWEfgCHHO5RsiwlTHln6qpNV8G7Bi2D0NiwkSBpmb3amyhOP3UkhTtrieVjOeklqKlNKdUDnxbT0U0lFe2bLmSC321LJ7jHyw072wlB9sXIlxnnBnV4-cJMbMvNpRa4B6tWH_w/w400-h266/DSC00761.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Being number one in the queue, [yes I was that early,] I headed straight to the tabletop sale and because John was selling stuff I had been tipped off about someone selling some unpainted Brettonian archers. He wasn't wrong and I picked up a box of archers for what was effectively pennies. As I carefully trawled the tables I was surprised how few punters there were entering the room. Given past experiences I expected the area to be mobbed by 10.30. But it wasnt. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtpSyJ0ugJdpnZ2wts5HX856J-trU5coQuVFiDqjFnq25nnkmDIzRzTVFul_s-Y1jmsvaCp5W_norNWB94t4QVltazNDB49i5GZMRuvYykMwegEgPS-AWHUW_uhz8wQwMz2ZccTgJ5RrWikyHn2uA4iaW2_f-Bh5LPTmYdyVSSVSdDs9eY4ViDZwWziA/s3264/DSC00762.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtpSyJ0ugJdpnZ2wts5HX856J-trU5coQuVFiDqjFnq25nnkmDIzRzTVFul_s-Y1jmsvaCp5W_norNWB94t4QVltazNDB49i5GZMRuvYykMwegEgPS-AWHUW_uhz8wQwMz2ZccTgJ5RrWikyHn2uA4iaW2_f-Bh5LPTmYdyVSSVSdDs9eY4ViDZwWziA/w400-h266/DSC00762.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I will try not to crow, but because of stuff I had bought I had to leave the show to take it back to my car and as I did so I realised just how long the queue was to get into the building and how slow the numbers were going down. Never one to pass up an opportunity to buy second hand stuff, I was quickly back up to the sale, and yes I ended up buying figures I didnt realise I needed.<p></p><p> It became obvious that things weren't going well for the punters when I was able to find a table and settle down to the obligatory sausage sandwich without any trouble at all. Being the empathetic git I am I began to feel really sorry for the would be punters and the actual organisers as they tried to get things moving.[ honest]</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkEN2g6LSxkidBjofrgDpWKfnHsBTAP5pU9-old1CzAhvRGECjVtvGZ6hTxTP7bMNRBzjcqB-ZdIAY-G7dk0l7sTID2tUWj5CBO82FaMu3zqvzLwaokaw8d9Fqp2_OVfQ0iyLDgaY3yQtFJVbcjLx-o9xfQ2WxAw7svNRqdk1Bgou5ByP4aRUpQikuw/s3264/DSC00769.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkEN2g6LSxkidBjofrgDpWKfnHsBTAP5pU9-old1CzAhvRGECjVtvGZ6hTxTP7bMNRBzjcqB-ZdIAY-G7dk0l7sTID2tUWj5CBO82FaMu3zqvzLwaokaw8d9Fqp2_OVfQ0iyLDgaY3yQtFJVbcjLx-o9xfQ2WxAw7svNRqdk1Bgou5ByP4aRUpQikuw/w400-h266/DSC00769.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I was able to have a nice chat with Charles Grant before things really became busy. After that it was into the fray bumping into various wargamers I hadnt seen for ages, and regular visits to the table top sale. Please forgive me for going on about it, but a lot of wargamers are downsizing their 'collections' and although I should be doing the same, I kept finding stuff I wanted. A special call out to the reprobates from Westerhope who bought me a cup of tea. It just shows you what persistence can do.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4-qtBZHopK-XlMCIxUk6uwXL-sylXlFU4ALW9PfyLz18-sYMbN_iks3Gj-0AkYiBjRVUejP1lShSkaUlnZKMg-caBTk6xwZ7VNzrpIpy42BOeylaK4JeyQwoTDBOfKA-yi9mm4EuKuaBvZrzhuYNwkDD-yEJoxZECMcslKXuZ3o2ZjtE40l1RzkUxUg/s3264/DSC00768.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4-qtBZHopK-XlMCIxUk6uwXL-sylXlFU4ALW9PfyLz18-sYMbN_iks3Gj-0AkYiBjRVUejP1lShSkaUlnZKMg-caBTk6xwZ7VNzrpIpy42BOeylaK4JeyQwoTDBOfKA-yi9mm4EuKuaBvZrzhuYNwkDD-yEJoxZECMcslKXuZ3o2ZjtE40l1RzkUxUg/w400-h266/DSC00768.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>So what about the show. Well the trade seemed very busy although I only came away with some of the new Vallejo equivalents of the GW. Contrast range, a few expensive brushes and the new Hail Caesar rule book, which my wife was buying me for my birthday. Caliver had knocked a couple of pounds off the cost. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPI4PmMQiQbYnfPkcFnc22BORdsHkeVTi91aFUxLlxpBncIxP1t89pCBygOYtE-nRyPjp_ryVMOm6VzdGDFqqxJvNPBDZ9RGzHmpRANS08uYF_xnWHPXudv1KAdiQ8OKqWe2mO7o9SLZqINanaN_9dQdyCIsomw0hFb28_l7NZTm7O18FXYeupkFGGxw/s3264/DSC00766.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPI4PmMQiQbYnfPkcFnc22BORdsHkeVTi91aFUxLlxpBncIxP1t89pCBygOYtE-nRyPjp_ryVMOm6VzdGDFqqxJvNPBDZ9RGzHmpRANS08uYF_xnWHPXudv1KAdiQ8OKqWe2mO7o9SLZqINanaN_9dQdyCIsomw0hFb28_l7NZTm7O18FXYeupkFGGxw/w400-h266/DSC00766.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>And the games? Well the games were pretty good but one got the impression they were of secondary importance at the show. To be honest the show at York had been heading that way for several years and it didnt trouble me too much. I go to Newark to check out the games. York now has the feel of the old Northern Militaire in many respects, effectively a trade show with a few games to prove its about wargaming. I accept that, and for me its fine. I know others wont agree.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCwtPo_cJvKaFdy1xxTZQ_YdDzaG4ikuHlELuldtXxHwKnQjLQJtFNCpz6A3SrIfD9MiDoxWNefhQIXvD-E8mzKvSkDvycZirr3yVyDti2YTyNALimOWoiU1RBgNdsCec8JzsgTmdqg91g9R25DNzQxssbX6yu-rHuQnuggftsFtJH2lzUGWz3Xo9IRg/s3264/DSC00765.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCwtPo_cJvKaFdy1xxTZQ_YdDzaG4ikuHlELuldtXxHwKnQjLQJtFNCpz6A3SrIfD9MiDoxWNefhQIXvD-E8mzKvSkDvycZirr3yVyDti2YTyNALimOWoiU1RBgNdsCec8JzsgTmdqg91g9R25DNzQxssbX6yu-rHuQnuggftsFtJH2lzUGWz3Xo9IRg/w400-h266/DSC00765.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>So did I enjoy the day? Damn right I did and for many reasons. It was great to see the place buzzing, it was great to meet up and talk about the hobby and of course the sale was a real bonus for me, as witnessed by the fact I spent way more than I intended. <p></p><p>I am already looking forward to next years event.</p><p> No doubt if one had been stood in the long queue for over an hour it may have dampened ones enthusiasm and Im certain there will be many complaints etc. Im certain the York group will sort things out but Ive got the feeling that Salute will replicate the York event, for numbers anyway.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGbsR34neaTHh4bJYhMsN8W4um0UprnCKDue345WIMUoPY-Ds1d1xBktd4hX5F4URWKCgxTuxSsQmwybYr-HcLipmPd0Y6R-qfyqEM-3RG96toZE3MXwkXR0p9VR-7o0WyREhV8FCfEX71iPS38ccV9jEuqnvyPpeIaWp2q04jAqIMTtxKQVq1cHlL4w/s3264/DSC00764.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGbsR34neaTHh4bJYhMsN8W4um0UprnCKDue345WIMUoPY-Ds1d1xBktd4hX5F4URWKCgxTuxSsQmwybYr-HcLipmPd0Y6R-qfyqEM-3RG96toZE3MXwkXR0p9VR-7o0WyREhV8FCfEX71iPS38ccV9jEuqnvyPpeIaWp2q04jAqIMTtxKQVq1cHlL4w/w400-h266/DSC00764.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Because I didnt take any pictures I thought one should see the latest stuff Ive been painting. Yes, old Games Workshop Space marines, for Xenos Rampant and my first batch of Garrison 25mm knights for Lion Rampant. I haven't totally lost my senses honest.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8Hvf6JEHQPgUYODXW7azdnZ-IRr8KBGwVbRhygwHVh-3shtj7JmhYWjTQfbfaDODZRtfiG4SHoC1sRL4yoCPDKSRZmZ-GUerydTA5oOlvy4qIk6XVE8fnh3QYnQOcikKfvmuwiFHdAXDXbxajwQcmIvCx2iEBMuJSQ33MqhXmmOjsdKIH0IYt4djew/s3264/DSC00763.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8Hvf6JEHQPgUYODXW7azdnZ-IRr8KBGwVbRhygwHVh-3shtj7JmhYWjTQfbfaDODZRtfiG4SHoC1sRL4yoCPDKSRZmZ-GUerydTA5oOlvy4qIk6XVE8fnh3QYnQOcikKfvmuwiFHdAXDXbxajwQcmIvCx2iEBMuJSQ33MqhXmmOjsdKIH0IYt4djew/w400-h266/DSC00763.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>And just to prove I am still fighting historical battles, a couple of images from todays wargame involving a Roman civil war. Unfortunately John gave me a proper stuffing. The rules were the excellent Sword and Spear and gave a great game.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLP3E5zKHDXs0nEEixO6djAZmOa46nvGxXX6ugBwAM0o2vnT1652vLgGFqXvGXj-8SqMikEALy6-1mKRgCgOF4127kKUgS09FbBCrqnnK6tugIMF70VubZxLycZLCYSzywFeJeVWOoUl2YlXsUVz4uP9goNpftVEO9sg99RPHy_vwxl26kb5rLtIX9IA/s3264/DSC00773.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLP3E5zKHDXs0nEEixO6djAZmOa46nvGxXX6ugBwAM0o2vnT1652vLgGFqXvGXj-8SqMikEALy6-1mKRgCgOF4127kKUgS09FbBCrqnnK6tugIMF70VubZxLycZLCYSzywFeJeVWOoUl2YlXsUVz4uP9goNpftVEO9sg99RPHy_vwxl26kb5rLtIX9IA/w400-h266/DSC00773.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihN7a72NfyRjkgdY495D4L74I_u7zXdXHSteKy-_mUd_wBQopoTx9SdF-_XvVMxY-9OH080FHzqCFzJtNEZztkDZA_DXh6dYxgTutJJ6cZvl_gpo69yQgE6Zmqz1hgIJpKma2A4KU4Ci8TUCSeUrl0rfCrefMoyiZlx5Tf5Q1D6nBf2_XlKc7nWV_HDg/s3264/DSC00772.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihN7a72NfyRjkgdY495D4L74I_u7zXdXHSteKy-_mUd_wBQopoTx9SdF-_XvVMxY-9OH080FHzqCFzJtNEZztkDZA_DXh6dYxgTutJJ6cZvl_gpo69yQgE6Zmqz1hgIJpKma2A4KU4Ci8TUCSeUrl0rfCrefMoyiZlx5Tf5Q1D6nBf2_XlKc7nWV_HDg/w400-h266/DSC00772.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /> </p>Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1558595533686058562.post-8572447604933158932023-01-21T07:36:00.000-08:002023-01-21T07:36:09.413-08:00A Little Rant.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwg_zOUgNe3-Yz1yeFqmXCleltgHSPB9pjZwKFvyiCAhYP6Fs4MCVJ5QLzYBsF5n8Qbbu7VcaoTuiDgltk_K8rchrWbh7AXrQj2rElOnkrGPclX2RvFn8kxgfOaxc_uR8aIYACRCcvo1P6hQKvJfgi0iSYXjvFf-gspFxsBWq4ycn7lKTvcY_W5TM3cQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwg_zOUgNe3-Yz1yeFqmXCleltgHSPB9pjZwKFvyiCAhYP6Fs4MCVJ5QLzYBsF5n8Qbbu7VcaoTuiDgltk_K8rchrWbh7AXrQj2rElOnkrGPclX2RvFn8kxgfOaxc_uR8aIYACRCcvo1P6hQKvJfgi0iSYXjvFf-gspFxsBWq4ycn7lKTvcY_W5TM3cQ" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div> <span style="text-align: center;">Now and again, well most days actually someone will say or suggest something that elicits a response from me.The response is usually to shout at the television or throw the newspaper in the bin. It seems the 'normal' reaction nowadays to some crass stupidity, invariably from some politician, academic or 'influencer' desperate to gain notoriety. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sadly the wargaming fraternity has such people who luckily are still in the minority, well I hope they are. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZs_Qpb7Mao5sAdZBCxlqLXyKq2zBbYwgh8tl9gbj1ZIA9VQUWHKr5mTvfmUmpxcELdXOoR58_mQmO3WQtsQF91s3cQKll6v0k5ynZ35bJdyA_SVBm1KBlxOUijFsAitFSAl-oQl5n7NOL3fb_IdwNSlqU_fc2LJUq1z-t07qHclw6tFnGjdsWWH2xOQ/s3264/DSC00742.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZs_Qpb7Mao5sAdZBCxlqLXyKq2zBbYwgh8tl9gbj1ZIA9VQUWHKr5mTvfmUmpxcELdXOoR58_mQmO3WQtsQF91s3cQKll6v0k5ynZ35bJdyA_SVBm1KBlxOUijFsAitFSAl-oQl5n7NOL3fb_IdwNSlqU_fc2LJUq1z-t07qHclw6tFnGjdsWWH2xOQ/w400-h266/DSC00742.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I was reading and I use the term lightly the latest edition of Miniature Wargames magazine [478 ] and made the mistake of reading 'The Last Word' this month and unfortunately also next month by David Hiscocks. Now I dont know the guy and would like to think he's alright if a little wet.<div>As I measure a persons worth by 'would I go for a drink with them' I probably would decline the offer of a pint and chat with him. Anyway this worthy has produced more words on a subject that has popped up with boring regularity in the wargaming firmament since the early 1970's. The subject of wargaming, its ethics and does it glorify war? <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg1jYYiCYLJYIgVR0m9FnVnGw175TP68A-7oQRQleD3yU4c8SdKRutdiDVHUdbAHIoKJ6EGaIKh9iX7gLfWgWCftSpD9So6VXIqhixOt_hIXeN9c6NlthZFkR0ML7AuJu8JajA0ZGUJJ9Oq3ZwtLQut8BNBQo0mFXWWrmaYsP5JN_Y53559FvPBQPAvw/s3264/DSC00743.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg1jYYiCYLJYIgVR0m9FnVnGw175TP68A-7oQRQleD3yU4c8SdKRutdiDVHUdbAHIoKJ6EGaIKh9iX7gLfWgWCftSpD9So6VXIqhixOt_hIXeN9c6NlthZFkR0ML7AuJu8JajA0ZGUJJ9Oq3ZwtLQut8BNBQo0mFXWWrmaYsP5JN_Y53559FvPBQPAvw/w400-h266/DSC00743.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Being of a certain age it felt like I was subject of some dystopian Groundhog Day. His argument, if one can describe his article as that concerned his unease with wargaming whilst the Ukrainian war is still underway. Apparently since the start of the Ukrainian invasion '' some of his wargaming friends have been talking about how they have started to FEEL GUILTY for enjoying their hobby due to the association with the violence ongoing in the Ukraine.''</div><div> According to his argument this war is different because this is the first large scale conventional war fought in Europe since 1945???</div><div><br /></div><div>I am always suspicious whenever politicians and the like, cite the term 'some' without actually providing details of how many, who they are and whether they are what could be termed ' a full shilling.' For me 'some' is a trigger word. </div><div>For example the other week the media declared that 'some people' are very seriously concerned about the so called cost of living crisis and that they are not hopeful that things will get better.</div><div>Of course they omitted to state that the people questioned were the poors souls who daily attended a Salvation Army food bank. So naturally they were concerned given how their lives are always in such a tenuous position, but to use this straw poll to describe the rest of the country is frankly pathetic, but of course it fits the narrative the media want to create.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUEAIo8mB54-Tkm46SyixoW18eUi6dGXCWDASUzuuogh_x9DmoYNR5LwXqRjnAJlqk-2tUTcPPjSirs0R-xXDAIcPkzHq6e611JPeKyvwmIVk7UCg8mC5zXsO276VvBGrPTo_5AiaUbGdR5th7kUgRTHvwkLZSIbu9ew4qz2VepgjhGg1ZVJkmr4UWCQ/s3264/DSC00745%20-%20Copy.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUEAIo8mB54-Tkm46SyixoW18eUi6dGXCWDASUzuuogh_x9DmoYNR5LwXqRjnAJlqk-2tUTcPPjSirs0R-xXDAIcPkzHq6e611JPeKyvwmIVk7UCg8mC5zXsO276VvBGrPTo_5AiaUbGdR5th7kUgRTHvwkLZSIbu9ew4qz2VepgjhGg1ZVJkmr4UWCQ/w400-h266/DSC00745%20-%20Copy.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So getting back to Mr Hiscocks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He continued in a similar vein before in the final paragraph stating that some of his wargaming friends said they felt ashamed or guilty for sharing their hobby in public places ie the digital media. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He concludes the first part? of his article by stating; when the conflict is in living memory or has a particular contemporary relevance then such debates can become understandably intense.'' Apparently next month he will conclude his thoughts on this tricky subject. [I cant wait ]</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVSjiq6DUtZNKsWjAxlJvbFI3Z_OX3PVIzMmm7JoHNoA5VcnwtyXDqAeKMe6VdG3K-v96tix82OjxuHLnq-9NNEVDJSJRZ1wn_2lV0RDLKM8ZH4D3aT6tcdjueL2Z6kfl4Mi1JHS9m_u_2J4JrHy55_RIdHWx9ATgntoPVkNAbZEEDYlVjEs0IZpXKw/s3264/DSC00746.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVSjiq6DUtZNKsWjAxlJvbFI3Z_OX3PVIzMmm7JoHNoA5VcnwtyXDqAeKMe6VdG3K-v96tix82OjxuHLnq-9NNEVDJSJRZ1wn_2lV0RDLKM8ZH4D3aT6tcdjueL2Z6kfl4Mi1JHS9m_u_2J4JrHy55_RIdHWx9ATgntoPVkNAbZEEDYlVjEs0IZpXKw/w400-h266/DSC00746.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So what is the issue? Well for me there a few observations. The first one being that I naively hoped that the wargaming press was there to actively promote the hobby and its wonderful benefits of which there are many. I dont need anyone to look at his navel and decide that they have 'issues' with the whole glorifying war thing. Been there and definitely done that. Wargamers of a certain age can remember the clowns from CND protesting [and I use the term lightly] outside of a couple of wargaming shows claiming we were wargamers and therefore the spawn of Satan or worse.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzPqLXUydsTh_it6iIvElpR9YpRPR8TZGHEPv3_GPRVd4cqdKdNvclnsT5sgh0Ai5UtuHH_hyfBNIQAwGFziuXOns-cMYRe7BQahOWncy2igjcKSivr3XNWgXJNZ06fDhKJqHMJMdDGSkOxEd-eG_g_OYaPJ6XtYK8sZgiP1M-__4IjrdLoy8-V4XeA/s3264/DSC00747.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzPqLXUydsTh_it6iIvElpR9YpRPR8TZGHEPv3_GPRVd4cqdKdNvclnsT5sgh0Ai5UtuHH_hyfBNIQAwGFziuXOns-cMYRe7BQahOWncy2igjcKSivr3XNWgXJNZ06fDhKJqHMJMdDGSkOxEd-eG_g_OYaPJ6XtYK8sZgiP1M-__4IjrdLoy8-V4XeA/w400-h266/DSC00747.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I remember how Sweden banned all war toys and plastic guns in the 1970's in the belief this was going to steer children away from violence. Well it didnt work for Andres Behring and certainly given the huge rise in extreme groups in that country it looks like as a social experiment it failed dramatically. </div><div>Amusingly enough, a couple of years ago a couple of so called Labour activists thought it amusing to label me a warmonger after they saw images of my toy soldiers. I found it funny because I hadnt heard that term for years which I thought very 1970's and somehow quaint. </div><div> But I didnt feel I should stop collecting my toys, in fact if anything it made me more determined to carry on, but then I can be an awkward bugger.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjyWrJUfaKXLqDz87KahZnkazkYedRB1GDGEzETyDeBaZlWbBYAK0Fi_8Qrmds0z8HdoJ-qxCePot0glcT8xn2k9cW0qJhu8GFadEET3N5ZfubmsBrF7dw5hWGwupjxIFCt3aSEYO7A9hFfDPUp-R3tCeDcy8W69FpeNwjom-kpBwVj0fO_lXpywQTGQ/s3264/DSC00748.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjyWrJUfaKXLqDz87KahZnkazkYedRB1GDGEzETyDeBaZlWbBYAK0Fi_8Qrmds0z8HdoJ-qxCePot0glcT8xn2k9cW0qJhu8GFadEET3N5ZfubmsBrF7dw5hWGwupjxIFCt3aSEYO7A9hFfDPUp-R3tCeDcy8W69FpeNwjom-kpBwVj0fO_lXpywQTGQ/w400-h266/DSC00748.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>As for the argument that somehow the war in the Ukraine made our hobby shameful because of the size of the forces involved was for me laughable and to describe its impact as even more of a tragedy because it is taking place in Europe and was causing certain wargamers to be uncomfortable because it is a reminder of the reality of what our leisure activity portrays was actually pretty pathetic.</div><div><br /></div><div>Looking back through my life, I can remember the Vietnam War, the tragic Biafran War, the terrible wars right across Africa of which there are too many to list. There were two Arab Israeli wars, two Gulf Wars, the wars in the old Yugoslavia that involved planned genocides,. And of course far closer to home the Irish conflict which dragged on for years killing thousands, and lets not forget the Falklands War, and Afghanistan all of which impacted heavily on families in the UK.</div><div>I know for certain that there are a good number of ex servicemen who have embraced our hobby and if they can handle it, Im certain I can.</div><div><br /></div><div>Perhaps Im not sensitive although I do seem to tear up every Remembrance Sunday but I managed to paint, collect and play with my toys through all this terribly tragic conflicts. As Ive stated before, wargaming has been the bedrock of me coping, of dragging my sorry backside out of bed to face another day, whilst knowing I always had a refuge to escape to should things become truly difficult. Have I ever felt guilty? No. Well apart from when I overspent on some such book or figures when I knew things were a bit financially tight. </div><div>Have I felt ashamed. No. </div><div>Ashamed of what exactly?</div><div> That somehow my researching the military history of man was somehow condoning violence and war? That painting toy soldiers and then playing at war was somehow reprehensible and deserving of social protests? </div><div> To take Mr Hiscocks concerns to the extreme perhaps his friends should campaign to ban all war toys, and any associated games etc that are linked to war, ie Games Workshop in order to salve their guilt and shame. I dont play computer games but do know that the levels of violence exhibited in many of these games is extreme. Do the creators worry about the effect on the users of such games? Sadly I doubt it.</div><div><br /></div><div>If these 'some' people are ashamed of what they do especially when posted on digital media outlets, I think we all know the answer, dont post anything or get another hobby. I hear Macrame is popular. Perhaps they would feel better if they donated to the Ukrainian war effort or helped some of the families currently staying in our country, NOW that would be a great thing, and guilt free.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgip9gdp5zOjZLM9XgU4FIEScPH3X7lcDNBxHA5uLFXTdrUKso5_IjGUnIFL446dw3eKdRIu1ZRTe3ubhg7VY9TveVxSHImKTU3rFbll-ht_3ddxUpGxJbLbeDjPavgHpq8wMrvXK6fZHmYWfZrXMqMRn1104gb7LtgULlCepxMapYNJYXNP6qPiSpw3A/s3264/DSC00749.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgip9gdp5zOjZLM9XgU4FIEScPH3X7lcDNBxHA5uLFXTdrUKso5_IjGUnIFL446dw3eKdRIu1ZRTe3ubhg7VY9TveVxSHImKTU3rFbll-ht_3ddxUpGxJbLbeDjPavgHpq8wMrvXK6fZHmYWfZrXMqMRn1104gb7LtgULlCepxMapYNJYXNP6qPiSpw3A/w400-h266/DSC00749.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>So without an iota of guilt these are some of my latest toys. The crossbowmen are part of the Burgundian ducal guard, with a 'new' mounted Charles to lead them.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3TXOk3KR7np0fybdq3XXaKhnaaLIJNDb9w9rJR4tWI_iwY8PU6b5nXpCeGlS3CSX5ClsAbCLJD17oT7HAB1RH5WEpOi7aHczd_NxuBS-o85Lcy7N7W7yRT6Iwje5wj14fhizNGTTCPOwB8QWDsChnUrZ5mTK42kOTZ1_TD7RPOS4yQD4C0tNji-4wzw/s3264/DSC00750.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3TXOk3KR7np0fybdq3XXaKhnaaLIJNDb9w9rJR4tWI_iwY8PU6b5nXpCeGlS3CSX5ClsAbCLJD17oT7HAB1RH5WEpOi7aHczd_NxuBS-o85Lcy7N7W7yRT6Iwje5wj14fhizNGTTCPOwB8QWDsChnUrZ5mTK42kOTZ1_TD7RPOS4yQD4C0tNji-4wzw/w400-h266/DSC00750.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYnRO96ggR5pCKlNMOGWkzkbGM18ASJkQ-o6DIL3m_5Qa7awUupv1E2uN99Wpw8dbpFKS5cqQ9QpB5qkiHCkziNtgcFRlmVpYJDZItV3-h0oTsR8m7DU4d1AeCXB4TyJBPV5UzZC3YDvxlNzB3I7LWFI-SfY3y38jCvpnENEqiGCVziBZuKlN_YGB9SQ/s3264/DSC00752%20-%20Copy.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYnRO96ggR5pCKlNMOGWkzkbGM18ASJkQ-o6DIL3m_5Qa7awUupv1E2uN99Wpw8dbpFKS5cqQ9QpB5qkiHCkziNtgcFRlmVpYJDZItV3-h0oTsR8m7DU4d1AeCXB4TyJBPV5UzZC3YDvxlNzB3I7LWFI-SfY3y38jCvpnENEqiGCVziBZuKlN_YGB9SQ/w400-h266/DSC00752%20-%20Copy.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I was lucky enough to obtain some Garrison 'fantasy' knights from Rob over at the Eastern Garrison. I have always loved these figures and wanted some for my Lion Rampant forces. They are true 25mm so perhaps are a tad small but I have enjoyed painting them. Sadly my matt varnish malfunctioned and left a chalky effect on them. Hopefully they look okay now. 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My latest organ gun. The crew are two of the new Eureka Miniatures Burgundian artillery crew. The gun? Yes its an original Games Workshop Hellblaster [ie metal] I always liked the piece and thought why not.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9x4scbe11mIM2rk_EBkgnj5LkW84WZdVivTh0HrZNQOsVvIokBv4gN5HWb72MQ6dCcadAQJnqEQ1WLEuwfD7cQ5lKSRRi0P0aGCUhIx4yEahc4JPUp9cge2YBq6nM-X7jdsDUTNyu7nF3W4EznCPTPnml_nJVwmij1wC5LHxZ5F7bkKDh2TG-xQ0GIg/s3264/DSC00736.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9x4scbe11mIM2rk_EBkgnj5LkW84WZdVivTh0HrZNQOsVvIokBv4gN5HWb72MQ6dCcadAQJnqEQ1WLEuwfD7cQ5lKSRRi0P0aGCUhIx4yEahc4JPUp9cge2YBq6nM-X7jdsDUTNyu7nF3W4EznCPTPnml_nJVwmij1wC5LHxZ5F7bkKDh2TG-xQ0GIg/w400-h266/DSC00736.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Yes its a fantasy piece with an ornate gremlin?? on the front of the gun, but I really like it, so thats my justification. They are fairly hard to locate [ ie expensive] but I really wanted it. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdfkMuO2YTor-F-lC9Q1CQCOjaf8K9ccBMfHo5ISLqH7sncRwQFVsqn7s7YtB2ESLJwlVvsDdefrWBbkkUzQQqQAUGkKOLOJF-6uvP29Rs28vgvTslPm3dNc6xGS76DF-gtiYfMzORIcJrsv0chLYpi2Vabxxu0qhykiDZRGmo3mZRfWPP1ZxkL5Qmw/s3264/DSC00737.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdfkMuO2YTor-F-lC9Q1CQCOjaf8K9ccBMfHo5ISLqH7sncRwQFVsqn7s7YtB2ESLJwlVvsDdefrWBbkkUzQQqQAUGkKOLOJF-6uvP29Rs28vgvTslPm3dNc6xGS76DF-gtiYfMzORIcJrsv0chLYpi2Vabxxu0qhykiDZRGmo3mZRfWPP1ZxkL5Qmw/w400-h266/DSC00737.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Yesterday John and I attended the yearly Oldhammer bring and buy in Gateshead. It was busier than ever with a queue outside which was new. I foresee all the wargames show's being very busy this year now that we are finally free.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSoO09kkglxKskKuAdT9AfgCvwluehroZJ94yrJ96LrLqVnafXliTzMSgY8JEHgqCpQpv9Vf34s8zP4PsFMaOk8U2eIH99g0rVXxuDTsVAXxWJOEbAQVr-o25yXqm0g01jgN67vgsq5bG1xKtLyqlhctnE9nIiBJkMZXQgzNvWT717dCEsP4bVGy_Y-A/s3264/DSC00738.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSoO09kkglxKskKuAdT9AfgCvwluehroZJ94yrJ96LrLqVnafXliTzMSgY8JEHgqCpQpv9Vf34s8zP4PsFMaOk8U2eIH99g0rVXxuDTsVAXxWJOEbAQVr-o25yXqm0g01jgN67vgsq5bG1xKtLyqlhctnE9nIiBJkMZXQgzNvWT717dCEsP4bVGy_Y-A/w400-h266/DSC00738.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>So did I make any purchases? Naturally. GW paint for 2.00 a pot, an lot of unpainted Space Marines and Wolves? I want these for a project that involves my grandson and the new Xenos Rampant rules. Some people will say that Ive been into fantasy for a longtime given some of the units in my various armies.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIigsGpGXXLQJtmtY0hG-3PtfMi50pnxA_s-LWEoiRQiA22z1SHyv6hD_M0R2qWf1p7VH6S8bUc3WbNjXume04mki3aMEu9xgwCld-zu-KhiIGFwTmXirh8dsnr8N8fw7FubbJWUOXEvjpLwwQK2cqSlUATc8UvNcAiHmH8SDVlaeTymnyi6R3Hc_Ohw/s3264/DSC00739.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIigsGpGXXLQJtmtY0hG-3PtfMi50pnxA_s-LWEoiRQiA22z1SHyv6hD_M0R2qWf1p7VH6S8bUc3WbNjXume04mki3aMEu9xgwCld-zu-KhiIGFwTmXirh8dsnr8N8fw7FubbJWUOXEvjpLwwQK2cqSlUATc8UvNcAiHmH8SDVlaeTymnyi6R3Hc_Ohw/w400-h266/DSC00739.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The sale had a lot of stuff on sale, mostly at reasonable prices which are negotiable. The only disappointment, no bacon sandwiches. Apparently they weren't too popular last year. Who are these wargamers I ask?? Bacon, egg, sausages. It should be the motto of all wargamers.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhaYlLH3dV6B_6Fo3aIkLxYIDxPcYjHh09n7HGRgF8jqQYzXL2a5h_CPLybd9VbBxS4OaCaUyMxy-6UWmb59ynSMPJOU4Q2FZ5sHbl8mxU15G6V6f6GfcEqB12cJHoVlRzBPobq1hgEKGKsUSx_gCBPUrZSg1xn5kIxpG_WAWqPvZP0gb8aj7MnWvN9w/s3264/DSC00740.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhaYlLH3dV6B_6Fo3aIkLxYIDxPcYjHh09n7HGRgF8jqQYzXL2a5h_CPLybd9VbBxS4OaCaUyMxy-6UWmb59ynSMPJOU4Q2FZ5sHbl8mxU15G6V6f6GfcEqB12cJHoVlRzBPobq1hgEKGKsUSx_gCBPUrZSg1xn5kIxpG_WAWqPvZP0gb8aj7MnWvN9w/w400-h266/DSC00740.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8G6zXnorbUawrvCpTZ3diwHJfbmmUAuU1psuXkEkH7dyyQ1o4H5QzkyFcvBXIEIeJz0xXolUI998Z0ONihcNbSWZ_Yo_DQ4JSz2r0aPVhMrT1kcv6LOFwcC31Op7OHvKinWzt8EKq-61tByBiBsjBnWB1gvh28edUJ5qXrz3L0comV_s4QlFvsQ84Q/s3264/DSC00741.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3264" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8G6zXnorbUawrvCpTZ3diwHJfbmmUAuU1psuXkEkH7dyyQ1o4H5QzkyFcvBXIEIeJz0xXolUI998Z0ONihcNbSWZ_Yo_DQ4JSz2r0aPVhMrT1kcv6LOFwcC31Op7OHvKinWzt8EKq-61tByBiBsjBnWB1gvh28edUJ5qXrz3L0comV_s4QlFvsQ84Q/w400-h266/DSC00741.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Independentwargamesgrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.com8