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Edgehill part 2.
The King is impatient and wants to keep momentum however his command roll is poor and with only 4 activation chits it will need carefully thought.On the Royalist left flank Wilmott retires his...
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‘Herding Butterflies’
For those that know me or have followed my blog for some time they will know that my paint desk usually has 3 or 4 painting projects on the go at once! It’s just how my mind works, I need different...
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The French for Quatre Bras assemble
When Warlord released their epic Napoleonic range I decided that at last I had a reasonable opportunity to achieve one of my bucket list dreams of doing the 1815 campaign in a way that would still...
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Starting on the Allies
Just a short update before the month ends, I have been quite busy hobby wise but haven’t got round too taking photos mainly a mind set thing as I now have a blood clot in my left leg, don’t know where...
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Off the bench and Battle of Wavre
Whilst still attacking my epic Napoleonic figures I thought I’d intersperse the painting schedule with some 28’s for my 1790’s Italian campaign. To add a little variety I wanted a couple of regiments...
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Blocher’s Knoll
It’s been quite awhile since my last ACW game but I’ve been slowly working through the scenarios in the excellent publication Summer Storm by Brad Butkovich.Blocher’s Knoll is the third scenario in...
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Quatre Bras project - some progress.
Some of you may recall that when Warlord released their Epic Napoleonic I thought it would look good to use them for DBN and the Waterloo campaign - starting with Quatre Bras and using 1 base to a...
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Wild Geese Weekend
I’ve lost track which year this event started 2016? But it has continued to take place in Kennilworth where 20-25 like minded gamers who all have an interest in 18th century Warfare come together for...
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Mollwitz refight. Wofun style.
I have mentioned in previous posts that I am quite taken with the Wofun 2d gaming pieces, artwork bu Peter Dennis means the illustrations look really nice. As a means of getting painted pieces on the...
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A little bit of touring and some 48 year old rules!
It’s been a busy few weeks Dawn and I decided to do some exploring to the North of us, other than Hadrians wall we’ve never really explored what’s on our doorstep so we’ve had a few days at the...
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AWI muster.
As the day has been one of constant rain since 9am I took myself off into the loft room to finish off some basing and painting. Whilst watching the rain fall I thought it would be a good opportunity...
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AWI and epic progress.
I was quite surprised that it’s been a couple of weeks since I updated my blog! Where does the time go.Anyway following on from my last post and my comment re the desire to do some of the early...
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Short Update
I had high hopes this week of getting lots done and squeezing in a game, unfortunately between problems with my leg and it’s associated blood clot and getting a head cold off my grand daughters then...
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Battle of Guildford Courthouse (Live Free or Die rules)
So after setting the table out last night I thought I’d give the figures and the rules a run out.It’s a long post - sorry but hopefully you will enjoy the read and the conclusions.Live Free or Die are...
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Throwing Thunderbolts- A Wargamers guide to the war of the First Coalition...
The Napoleonic War is without doubt ( next to Ancients) is a favourite period of mine and whilst all the campaigns and battles fascinate me over the years I have found myself focusing on 1815, the...
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Small Bench Update.
As always it’s been a busy couple of weeks who ever said you’d have all the time in the world when you retire to do what you want lied.However as always I have all sorts on the bench but at least...
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Bunker Hill update. - The Redoubt
Another short update…..I’m sure I’ve mentioned previously that Mark Nichipor (my Brave Fusilier blog) very kindly sent me a lot of information on the redoubt and its garrison for my Bunker Hill...
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The Other Partizan
Today saw me attend the other Partizan at Newark showground, now I usually stay over and attend the show but with growing years I’m becoming more tight with the money and decided the money I would...
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Month end update!
Well I almost let this month slide out of view. I hadn’t meant it to be so quiet but with the birth of two more granddaughters it’s all been a bit hectic, but I promise I have been productive and I...
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Napoleon - The Movie
So last night I took myself off to my local cinema to watch Ridley Scott’s latest epic!Now I’m going to look at this as objectively as I can and I would also suggest watching Mark Kermode’s review of...
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Time to play catch up. - Battleground Show and Hordes of the the Things
Time seems to have slipped by these last few weeks, what with child minding and quite a few hospital appointments time to sit and write up hobby things just seems to have evaporated.The end of...
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Return to Gettysburg - With Hot Lead and Cold Steel
These rules were released a short while ago and promise a fast play Brigade - Corps level game and reflect the tactics etc of the ACW. I bought my copy through Amazon and whilst my current preferred...
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Game on
Before reporting on the battle I think it would be useful to give a brief overview of the With Hot Lead and Cold Steel rules….. I shall discuss firing, melee and morale as and when it occurs.To quote...
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Seasons Greetings
May I take the opportunity to wish you all a safe and enjoyable Cristmas and hope that 2024 is kind to you .After the last 12 months I don’t think I will be planning too much, especially as I’m going...
View ArticleNever saw that one coming (2)
Well I should have posted on here last week about the Solo Jacobite campaign I’m running but I’ve been sent a real curved ball.So last Sunday morning wife enjoy a little morning walk with the dog, had...
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