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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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