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Thursday, 22 August 2019
Black Seas.
I forgot to mention in my review of the Partizan show that I had a long talk to the staff at the Warlord booth about their latest project, called Black Seas.
I was able to examine samples of the sprues for the sailing ships that will be available in October this year.
The models will be of generic sailing ships which are beautiful models. Included in the sets will be sails, rigging and ratlines made of clear plastic. I was shown a completed model fully painted and rigged and was mightily impressed by the ship. Naturally there will be a rule book and various accessories to provide the wargamer with every thing they will need to play the game.
Now I know absolutely nothing about naval warfare but having seen the models I was sorely tempted to splice the whatever.
Who says one cant teach an old dog new tricks.
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Presumably you meant an old sea dog?
ReplyDeletery good David. I must admit I have always admired the Langton ships but couldnt justify buying them. These however are doable and were very good models.
DeleteTempting but so was Cruel Seas which in the end failed to float my boat.
ReplyDeleteSunk before you set sail Colin. Im looking forward to my freebie next month.
Deletefree sprue on next months Wargames Illustrated
ReplyDeleteCant wait Paul, these are lovely models.
DeleteGordon Bennett!, Berita likes this artikel.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving Cruel Seas so this is very tempting, thanks for the heads up.
I wish I had dipped my toe in and bought Cruekl Seas, they models looked really very good.
DeleteRobbie,we do Naval games occasionally,can be tricky and complicated if you let it go to the far end of a F..t-however,for laughs it takes a lot of beating!
ReplyDeletejohnc
Simple is best John, you should know that.
DeleteThe Navel Games we play prove you really can drop off the edge of the World
ReplyDeleteBrian Im certain you are a brilliant sailor and show those youngsters how to perform.
DeleteI saw them at Salute and was equally very tempted...
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They are very nice models Steve and hopefully will expand into a large range of models.
DeleteDoes sound interesting/tempting!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
They are Iain, wargamers are spoiled if truth be told.
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