tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72860845600662061522024-03-06T01:19:35.161+00:00Wargames OdysseyRichard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-19241610780216168522014-01-01T18:21:00.001+00:002014-01-01T18:21:18.953+00:002013 ReviewI thought I'd have a look back over the past year and see what I'd achieved (or not) from a wargaming point of view:<br /><br /><b>28mm Macedonian Successors:</b><br />Apart from the first batch of 16 skirmishing archers I've not really got anywhere with this army. Bit disappointing really. I think the lesson to learn here is only to invest in 28mm if I have an opponent whose doing the same, building two armies in this scale is well beyond me these days. The Aventine Miniatures figures are really really good and well worth a look.<br /><br /><b>28mm Wars of the Roses:</b><br />I've been more successful with these having worked out a method of painting them that I was happy with and able to keep doing (if a little slowly). The same method could be applied to the Macedonians if I ever get around to doing them. At least in the case of this army I do have an opponent who will be painting up his Wars of the Roses collection.<br /><br /><b>6mm WWII:</b><br />Through a combination of reorganising what I already had and painting up some new models I've completed over 85% (450+ bases) of the models needed for the 6 WWII armies I have on the go. I think I've painted up about 150 bases this past year which isn't bad going. <br /><br />I still have plenty more models (painted and unpainted) that could be used for yet more armies but I think for the moment I'll focus on completing the 6 paired armies I have already started. <br /><br />From an army list point of view I finished the process of converting them all to platoon scale but have been tinkering with them from time to time, adding one or two units or amending others.<br /><br /><b>6mm Moderns:</b><br />I've recently finished a few models for the Cold War era including a battalion of M1A1's which hasn't been flocked yet. I have two pairs of matched armies planned out and have all the models for them but so far have only painted about 10% of them (700+ to go!!!). <br /><br />Admittedly I'm not that sure I want to game the modern period or not as I find WWII more interesting and my resources are very good for that period and much poorer for the post 1945 period. There was a point in the summer where I nearly sold the lot but decided not to (partly because Dettol is wonderful (if smelly!) stuff for correcting paint jobs you're not happy with!). I'm tempted to just pack all the modern stuff away and focus on other periods (700 models is after all a few years worth of work and I would like to do one or two other things). <br /><br /><b>6mm Napoleonics:</b><br />Having found a really good step by step painting guide I did manage to paint up quite a few of the Adler French I'd had sitting around gathering dust for many years. I'm really quite pleased with how these came out but do realise that I need to do more reading around the period before I take this project any further or buy an opponent for the French. <br /><br /><b>6mm Anglo-Zulu War:</b><br />I've made some progress with these this year mainly in terms of rules and basing. I invested in a copy of Black Powder and rebased all of the completed figures on to company bases (100x60mm). I'm very pleased with the way the bases have come out but haven't yet got around to trying out the two completed "brigades" on the table top. <br /><br /><b>6mm Scenery:</b><br />I invested in some new scenery from the Leven Miniatures range but haven't yet painted that much of it. I've got various farm buildings, bunkers, command posts and sand bag defences still to do. Mick at Leven Miniatures also very kindly produced me a set of supply dump markers which he's subsequently been able to add to the range.<br /><br />A friend of mine has also very kindly painted up a load of 6mm train track and a German BP44 armoured train for me which I look forward to using on the table top in the near future.<br /><br /><b>Games:</b><br />I did manage to get in a few games this past year (mainly thanks to my wife taking pity on me, though she does have a habit of winning!) but didn't for a variety of reasons get all the games in I had planned. <br /><br /><b>Aims for 2014:</b><br /><br />1. Finish the 6 WW2 armies.<br />2. Try and get a game in at least once a month even if they are all solo.<br />3. Finish more of the 28mm Wars of the Roses figures (I have plenty more).<br />4. Try out Black Powder with my Zulu War figures - I don't doubt that Black Powder will work for the era I just want some experience with the set before painted more figures so I can plan things out properly. <br />5. Finish the 6mm scenery I brought from Leven Miniatures and add a few more pieces.<br />6. I'd like to do something Ancient or Early Medieval but at the moment am not sure exactly what but I do know it will be something small scale (perhaps 12-15 bases/units a side). I suspect I'll get hold of a copy of Dux Bellorum at some point as one of my friends is building an army for it so a Romano British army might appear at some point as I'm very tempted by the Pendraken 10mm Late Romans. The new Crusades period 6mm from Baccus also appeals to me as well....<br /><br />Happy New Year to all<br /><br />Richard<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-31619644366484517112013-12-12T21:17:00.001+00:002013-12-29T17:28:08.872+00:00Cold War Soviets 1987Here's the first models for the 18th Guards Motor Rifle Division's 369th Tank Regiment. Being part of the Soviet Forces based in Czechoslovakia I get to use one of my favourite 6mm T-72 models (Heroics and Ros SM62). First up is a single tank company of 3 platoons:<br />
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Battalion command stand consisting of a BTR-50PU (SM18) and a T-72BV (SM62):<br />
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BTR-60PB (SM16) engineer transports (1 platoon each for the Tank Regiment, BMP Regiment and the Division Engineers):<br />
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Regimental AA Platoon of a ZSU-23-4 (SM37):<br />
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- Posted using BlogPressRichard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-62956756979721720752013-11-17T14:30:00.001+00:002013-11-17T14:30:19.157+00:00AAR - A Test GameHaving just returned from holiday yesterday afternoon and having re-read BKCII I thought it was high time I got a game in to re-familiarise myself with the rules. I also had a few ideas that I wanted to try out on the table.<br /><br /><b>Scenario:</b><br />To keep things simple I went with the encounter scenario from the rulebook set in the summer of 1944. The battlefield features a central road running in a valley between both armies, both sides of the table feature various numbers of small hills some of which are wooded.<br /><br /><b>House Rules:</b><br />I thought seeing as I have large amounts of 6mm completed for the 1 to 1 scale games I used to do I'd try out BKCII at this figure scale (lets call it squad scale as opposed to the usual platoon scale). To do this I used/came up with/amended the following rules:<br /><br /><b>1.</b> Use the Commanders optional rule but amending note 2 for this rule so that commanders aren't forced to move first and removing note 3 completely as I felt that a commander could move and command his troops without penalty (however this penalty could be applied if a CO/HQ moved out of a command post).<br /><b>2.</b> Companies with more than 1 HQ stand (for example a tank company with a HQ tank and a deputy HQ tank) could use that reserve HQ to take over command of the company if the main HQ was lost.<br /><b>3.</b> Replacement of lost HQ's - I decided not to allow this seeing as I was using the commanders rule. If a formation lost its HQ I would still allow it to activate at a -1 (perhaps representing a junior officer attempting to take command) or be taken over by a higher HQ.<br /><b>4.</b> For better trained formations I'd allow a platoon HQ stand to give more tactical flexibility. <br /><b>5.</b> For formations that fail to activate at all I'd allow a higher HQ to try and activate them (with appropriate penalties depending on doctrine and distance). <br /><b>6.</b> Although not used in the game described below I thought that off table artillery ought to be represented as a single model per battery hence they'd keep the same stats as per the rules. I may well also use the reduced artillery fire zones optional rule.<br /><b>7.</b> Hits stay on. I did also think of using ARV's to remove a hit by activating beside a damaged vehicle, this gives a reason to use all those painted ARV's I have. <br /><br /><b>The Forces:</b><br />For last nights game I selected the following:<br /><b>Russians - </b><br />1x T-34/85 CO(CV8) (battalion commander)<br />2 Tank Companies, each with: 1x T-34/85 HQ(CV7) (company commander) and 3 platoons each with 3x T-34/85.<br /><b>Germans</b><br />1x Pzkpfw IVH CO(CV9) (Company HQ) and 1x Pzkpfw IVH HQ(CV8) (deputy company HQ)<br />2 Panzer Platoons, each with 1x Pzkpfw IVH HQ(CV8) (platoon HQ) and 4x Pzkpfw IVH's<br />1 Panzer Platoon with 1x Panther G HQ(CV8) (platoon HQ) and 4x Panther G<br />The reason for the mixed company was simply because I couldn't find the box with the rest of the Pzkpfw IV's in! <br /><br /><b>The Game:</b> <br /><br /><b>Turn 1:</b><br />The Germans activate first and the Panther platoon moves out in wedge formation on the German right closely followed by one of the Pzkpfw IVH platoons with the Company HQ tanks taking up the rear. The other Pzkpfw IVH platoon takes up hull down positions on two hills on the (defensive) left flank.<br /><br />The Russian tank companies are both deployed in platoon columns in a reverse V formation. One company is deployed on the right and the other on the left with the Battalion HQ in the centre between them. The right hand company moves off first and deploys its platoons in to line whilst still maintaining the V formation. The right hand platoon is then hit by opportunity fire from the hull down Pzkpfw IV's which although causing ten hits in total fails to destroy a single tank, though all 3 tanks are damaged and surpressed. <br /><br />The left hand T-34/85 company fails its activation roll so the battalion HQ has to intervene to get them moving and deployed in to line (they were also in a V formation). This company halts just before it climbs the hill separating (and shielding) it from the advancing German right wing.<br /><br /><b>Turn 2:</b><br />The hull down Pzkpfw IV's activate and destroy 2 of the T-34's they fired at last turn, fortunately for the T-34's they fail to activate again. The Panthers are next to activate moving down the hill on the German right flank and in to the valley. On their next activation they open fire on the right hand T-34 companies leading left platoon suppressing 2 of the T-34's. The remaining T-34 from that platoon Op fires the Panthers damaging but not suppressing one of the tanks (which managed to save 4 out of the 5 hits). The right hand Pzkpfw IV platoon fails its activation roll whilst the Company HQ moves up to a hull down position on the hill.<br /><br />Both of the Russian companies fail to activate so the Battalion HQ has to get involved again and manages to push the left hand company forward and gets one of its platoons in to a hull down position on the hill. The right hand Pzkpfw IV platoon and the Company HQ both Op fire this platoon knocking 2 tanks out and damaging a third. This set back must of been the reason for the Battalion HQ to fail to activate again hence ending the turn. <br /><br /><b>Turn 3:</b><br />Both Pzkpfw IV's platoons fail to activate this turn but the Panthers make up for that by rolling a double 1 and proceed to shoot up the remains of the right hand T-34 companies leading two platoons, one Panther is suppressed by Op fire and then is forced to fall back as the T-34 Company HQ opens fire on it. The Panthers activate again and destroy the T-34 HQ and force the leading tank of the third platoon to fall back damaged. The Pzkpfw IV Company HQ activates and engages the final remaining damaged hull down T-34 from the platoon that was decimated last turn. The 2 HQ tanks score a total of 5 hits but only one is saved and the T-34 is destroyed which means the Russian Battalion has now reached its breakpoint.<br /><br />The T-34 Battalion HQ succeeds in passing the break test and the Left Hand T-34 company moves another of its intact platoons forward to engage the Panthers. Although they manage to damage and suppress a couple of Panthers the Op fire from the Pzkpfw IV's is deadly causing another pair of T-34's to burn. At this point I ended the game as the left hand T-34 company had failed to reactivate and the right hand company wouldn't move at all (having lost 70% of their number who can blame them?). <br /><br /><b>Observations:</b><br />Overall everything worked well and the game flowed well even though I was a bit rusty. Points to note for the next time:<br /><b>1. </b> The Russians definitely needed at least 1 more battalion as a 2nd wave. That said things may well of been different with the forces I did use had the Germans not had the Panthers with their 4+ saving throw and slightly better gun. <br /><b>2. </b> I must check if hull down vehicles count as hull down when the observer is at the same height as they.<br /><b>3. </b> I really must remember to reset the camera as the pictures I did take didn't come out well at all - unfortunately I'd left the detail setting on hence the reason there are no photos with this post!<br /><br />I'm having another go today with different forces.<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-69055978602940962852013-11-09T21:36:00.000+00:002013-11-09T21:46:47.076+00:00Men at Arms CompletedHere's the finished Men at Arms unit complete with their close order movement tray:<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5944379011400612290'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBHhWKGZHu8Vd4Mm2RFIiLCQIXD9HGBD5_iCk4ZLHRweOQpM7fAOJmWyWAf4TdnQiHQf5sCJMKycL4NdqfPt3EZH9VrIsnkhaNsFodZGVwuMiFBTcsrfA7FxI8VwcWYclYqEYepdmI3Yw/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='188' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5944379032612976738'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA8nY4sRhjZUrbUg9YviidIIZ2hnW-jpUGF5Ygs2SxvZDZ88dvqu5nwjEtzS6xn2sXHDKNx6Nj5a-QhcdgFe328HfzZ8mYR1hjYn8VCh8PR2Wci9fEobJwqPdI59-htKH_rWCaZYz7Ujc/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='270' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5944379052234587314'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuP3ncPOHEdtM85m00BSG_uHeNqDsm6h2AQ8m8TdHExlOUAtiMo3-jYHF9JZDrZ6FmcfQIbC-DFzRhBnAdcjDHuQNS8uRmZ-tub9o2CFCX5Ye-r_6wB-Kzejyor0oOPpfnNza_fpHx4Hk/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='158' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Overall I quite pleased with the way these have come out, though to be honest I could never do masses of 28mm in a short period of time like some people do but at least I can do them in a way that I'm happy with.<br /><br />Now back to something smaller..... <br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5944379071387241682'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOE37RzoTjGSkahQ5cRQMbtwZ-e1LizAIXVZb7rkJSrohftPNsGtKx-tqaCgYcPepd0V3TD2-TSbQP9Xj7z3V9UjvhJ5xFDnZS0G4tq6DuXCi6wjz1oqnu6mdgRaxcxET0Zjx3dgabe6o/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='140' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-90820613132927252492013-11-06T21:14:00.001+00:002013-11-06T21:14:09.873+00:00Men at ArmsHere's the (almost) completed Men at Arms, all that remains to be done is the bases. I decided (on my wife's advice) to tone down the blue of the painted helmet, so it's now much more subdued compared to what it was. To be honest I couldn't find any evidence to support the brighter, more modern looking blue.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5943257245893126850'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDp4DhZB6IDaZX1L7BbcHehGbkg2vngO6K6WzRMATwQAqpCjEygJUx2NJnbwoiT4rS2RrTJF6p9mQER0hCzp7Drg6STTH3w_DYH6zCOdjjULqk1zeflHK9-kgGAHfxVPvlpw97HSrw5hQ/s288/1383772286.550077.jpg' border='0' width='250' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5943257277720506994'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-dO68HE6N-WqcAsnOqsT8LfzZh-76NKV116yGElyyjr84O95re0zhnT3iXXO1DpmNQMeUT8dfh18IlaWD78x9-CjAkT9v97-oLj_2Yb32Ee6X2e4YryJ3o-sKBqD42kdKqFDCHlTgXQ/s288/1383772287.510978.jpg' border='0' width='278' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5943257306351353474'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQPzsYUzXhwgX3wP-jlDBGYUWxauGiVxGztatGugA-CMA26h_evfEbj0RUhpeduISc22u1JYxJ2KgvSYFsz-X45QuJPZMcK-EYh9Xn__8dlnPNcQRLGdIrSdaLvF79q5frQBBfrMwZQM/s288/1383772302.876198.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='226' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5943257339818225330'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikEA6y2HTgbLIer1rW1RftDMvIGI6YNK3l7a6uN5jHvBU_ppoiBhKNt-oI1eV5ZoJsgGEpDt2fCGFq25GyvL1YUnKSY-Wx1DiRW2yaBBRLdbietidOrLazxVlT-cL2_XlsuESqTJYPiXM/s288/1383772303.313974.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='238' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5943257372593712418'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVVoDUzKZjXQbkEqEe-nteKETWORbTzZ3J3tG4qkVhulBK47M5NNBtBBc5ar7JTw_HhDXY5viSQxT9hnuehEkXZ_Ht0MUUCfZCaulCxJxgOL5f5h4rncyoNHDlE5y8a475rcrvXQAuT8/s288/1383772305.137115.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='247' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5943257407963310018'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicWnG7DGP1lweymwAM9GnmhwKNq8AHTdDkXhnwK3qKPtEIB2ZEXzWVh2V2ZclZGJJleCeaPoufToPium6ivLfsPuOI0AsEi-Q_p1cMufiz1J3nzpMytcw73mvr-gvygJmnHfBid62yUVg/s288/1383772338.318522.jpg' border='0' width='253' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-28250568206974866652013-11-04T21:58:00.001+00:002013-11-04T21:58:56.385+00:00WotR WIPJust some WIP shots of the 3 men-at-arms I'm working on at the moment. These are just about to receive washes and highlights for their clothing, belts, scabbards and my first attempt at a painted helmet (it appears quite bright at the moment but it will get much more colour depth as I apply the shading). The armour itself is actually finished, basically what I do with armour is dry brush the black undercoat heavily with Citadel Chain Mail paint then pick out the joins between plates, rivets etc with black. Some areas are also touched up with a detail brush (00) and the chain mail (if the figure has any) is washed with a thin black wash to make it appear different to the plate armour. The detail of the armour the designer has moulded on to these figures is really really good so they're actually quite rewarding to paint.<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5942526681851048802'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTGYxfF3O4tE6QYc6Z8t2qZoRgFkkdLhg13M8ENkFItBHUnCCo61an0ug59kYYF1wDEGz-A9bu_7lK5-1tbkL1VtxnonIUKZ_brWRGFhPYi2hriSH6LjCnnv2D3RfksH9_kiPJfdUwX1U/s288/1383601622.840536.jpg' border='0' width='248' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5942526741099133554'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyk5JqolaOdptZ22sHk1B8LT00CHFeZcPve9wasSv1QCVKRWxYOsVZVvDk60dPnN5uQODHM2p1ogNta12l071cxHe0Adhx32jsPuA5LPK6FdM14e11ERbL0Fhzl2XRB63vjWH32sajSVA/s288/1383601623.152646.jpg' border='0' width='266' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5942526776577576818'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCX0S4OCBySG_AKWD2tVee77lU2T0RUIA8vxmJ1O8KEjb5EqUvEHPKLZ6ZBh44OONtQE7y-a_Eo_lndMrmfUJ34m5SQoFotU3UedybFU0quYwsBPiqzWdOspTSMvABiB7qfozmi4zf1Ek/s288/1383601623.428092.jpg' border='0' width='250' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />These are codes WR63, WR58 and WR71 respectively from the <a href="http://www.frontrank.com/" target="_blank">Front Rank</a> WotR range.<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-79853932302784688122013-11-02T21:57:00.001+00:002013-11-02T21:57:54.791+00:00WotR Basing & PaintingI've now based all of my finished WotR figures on 25mm round bases from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.minibits.net/">Minibits</a>:<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5941784227339655570'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvFNujX5t_hjYmWDvFtu9DDyxQNOeP-GEzS5D-ZimABif1XJWwexrCWzF3gQ7XyGkVbRh8optkrwq-YbUJCHhTASSrx8QMrZdtUe_JDzFsBJjaJoZzE5CBlkK4kOGAubBdt7VpjDw1Uxg/s288/1383426959.527126.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='245' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Here's all 8 figures:<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5941784260617891042'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTAK4yP9ch502vlDgT3hSNcBAK6Q2hV9h1Ui_j6SuPTHCCYdbooGSc_T14BCkEXqhyuDNr1hChawPlDIE-OFxfdchHAopHB7vS4SpRNmN4QW9oyjnCbqGLtc9BaAUUayLyMy9JFNTpxM/s288/1383426960.503270.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='81' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The method I've used for basing the figures is as follows:<br />1. Paint the figures metal base dark brown (in this case Coat D'Arms brown horse tone) before attaching it to the MDF base.<br />2. Coat the base (but not the top of the figures metal base) in PVA and cover in grit (approx 1mm round). Leave to dry.<br />3. Once dry paint the grit and base edge in dark brown, I tend to water down the paint to make it flow easier around the grit.<br />4. Using the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.baccus6mm.com/includes/products/scenics/BBS.php">Baccus basing system </a> dry brush coats dry brush each colour on gradually reducing the amount of paint used for each of the three coats (base, mid and top).<br />5. Once dry seal the base with a layer of mat varnish - its important to do the edge as well as that helps protect it.<br />6. Apply static grass randomly to the base leaving some of the grit showing. The static grass used in this case also came from the Baccus Basing System. <br /><br />Another thing I've also added is some of the Dux Brittaniarum movement trays from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.warbases.co.uk/">Warbases</a> which I've painted/flocked to match the figure bases:<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5941784290473936418'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijgZ23_0a8OnZQwJ41ndtU1Yv8wfKAgSS9sBeHC6cWZBjW4Sm9JTZzf1aTJsbga9nmeKlhGfL-_22DzZsgrnSyNT3tfVRI_hVhpzqUuTPAlVyUS-kQIxEvZuiM8LrfS4ve8v_MGv3UHWQ/s288/1383427700.825521.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='136' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5941784315206302962'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBOijQ7dmIWfTxPqfMR3W2c5MCqzDaGnaAYdoM29PZ-Pc7jP_WykjVidKsh-Pf-rAletRg8n5YH335OikIXnyZmQ2OUrB6FVQQ13k00APHjajlLi-4lNT5g7B0QXLgrl_ZBgrPq9CsVzw/s288/1383427701.496932.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='145' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />All of the trays come pre-assembled and the Minibits bases slotted in easily (that was a relief!). I'm quite impressed with these and will be adding more for this and other periods. The movement trays allow me to have individually based figures but still be able to move lots of them around easily and they increase my options as to how I can arrange the figures. The trays are available in 12 versions (2 slots up to 12 slots) and I picked up the two 5 slot ones they offer (2mm top layer types).<br /><br />Finally here's another pair of archers I completed and based (stage 2) earlier today:<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5941784339149901138'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeej4G5AHuZ18LmPYubi6ZfdxABNciHYdQkGeLvLKQNZrUO1NZ_17KIsXiTGSe9lvE3zO1maRoAvzoNZS-x8pdgB1hd97qC89dXzh7Z1TAFgkTDA_dvRWBFeKYFHgN0b4rAREZvswsHCs/s288/1383427885.174373.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='160' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />These are codes WR2 and WR20 from the <a href="http://www.frontrank.com/" target="_blank">Front Rank</a> WotR range.<br /><br />I've just cleaned up ready for painting another pair of archers and three more men-at-arms which will complete the first 3 'units' of 5.<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-59692048934338061902013-10-27T21:08:00.000+00:002013-10-27T21:09:48.337+00:00WotR Part 4A change of colour scheme for the archers:<br />
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And another Man-at-Arms in very detailed German armour:<br />
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All figures are <a href="http://www.frontrank.com/" target="_blank">Front Rank</a> (codes WR24 (archer) and WR64 (man-at-arms)).<br />
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I'm planning to do a test paint this week with a couple of <a href="http://www.aventineminiatures.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=53_65_79" target="_blank">Aventine Miniatures Thureophoroi</a>. They did take a bit of assembling (they have separate heads) but they're really nice figures so it was worth the effort. <br />
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- Posted using BlogPressRichard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-59665282795428226092013-10-26T22:18:00.001+01:002013-10-26T22:35:41.819+01:00WotR - More Archers CompletedAnother pair of archers completed. I don't think I'm getting any faster but feel that I'm getting neater and my black outlining is getting slightly thiner:<br />
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All figures are <a href="http://www.frontrank.com/" target="_blank">Front Rank</a> (codes WR7 (green trousers) & WR27).<br />
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Finally here's all of the archers completed so far:<br />
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- Posted using BlogPressRichard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-39516894426229409562013-10-23T21:49:00.001+01:002013-10-23T21:49:34.058+01:00Wars of the Roses ProgressI've managed to complete two more archers tonight, it's still taking me longer than I would like (2 sessions) but I'm happier with the results of this process than I was using the dip method (the figures are brighter). The method I've used involves a combination of shading and highlighting of the base colours so it does take longer than simply blocking out the colour and painting on the Army Painter "dip". <br /><br />The next batch will have more variation in clothing colour but will still have some red and white to match in with the retinues red and white colour scheme.<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5938055875894329906'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyIkpPk0FkcEm3a430LUvN0ryPLmd-JRZ1-R7L6uan7CEiJi-EV_Lw876PYaLkttu-J1tWmIbtCS-zzHYRy63clrfaqsuW3YDTLWShgbR8M-i9HxcgKrg9gAWj6K0HzX5MhrJ3-ZJxceM/s288/1382559749.753999.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='265' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />All figures are <a target="_blank" href="http://www.frontrank.com/">Front Rank</a> (codes WR23 & WR19). <br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-42791317371710211192013-10-20T22:07:00.001+01:002013-10-20T22:07:32.650+01:00Wars of the Roses Test PaintThese are for a Wars of the Roses skirmish game we have been thinking about recently. I thought I ought to have a go and see if I could actually paint figures for the era:<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5936947179584575570'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKrGNHFWLyH9uunUhNKKocJ9nk6w5bt87FRv5JjF28IithcHtNxJTAv3jDmy5NHji_AfwgGby5tFmQTqfq10UAoj4yKfxUy_FSzO0Wj-U2mx_UpV9LJaOypBLxKFtEvTu2tBXi6_Wnhk/s288/1382302911.965445.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='212' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5936947215421532802'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDBgiMhu2_dy3m7IESXqWHFwp2u9XXaI1cTQPm_00WynV1RJ3fBIWFohOALzx0uF4wjV8rEiFkvV6r4HywkEpQdED93UjDe79atY8oYEnVq-VSaFar82C1vEhDFBE3jj4z1q1bloEezco/s288/1382302913.668698.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='275' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5936947245724316194'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuN1f_30MFTiRpCvTyg72BV8u8YxQbUITdzAiCfFkvvL-eWxh4CZS9a4WupMzb4VjrzYdKffEJQ5LSFyJZHUbO_EqWHBTKtro_ioqVH4wXMjG1dwvXIZUxppDAuZ06wBjqNCIMRyoUm3s/s288/1382302913.861531.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='240' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />All figures are <a target="_blank" href="http://www.frontrank.com/">Front Rank</a> (codes WR12 (archer) & WR65 (man-at-arms)). <br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-11317988589555547112013-10-19T13:55:00.001+01:002013-10-19T13:55:59.398+01:00Napoleonic Planning - a Basic OutlineThis is the basic outline of what I have tentatively planned. It's all based on the armies present at the <a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Salamanca">Battle of Salamanca</a> in 1812:<br /><br /><b>Anglo-Portuguese:<br />6th Division: (Major-General Clinton) <br />Hulse's Brigade:</b> <br />1/11th Foot Regiment <br />2/53rd Foot Regiment <br />1/61st Foot Regiment <br /> 5/60th Foot Regiment (1 coy)<br /><b>Hinde's Brigade:</b> <br />2nd Foot Regiment <br />1/32nd Foot Regiment <br />1/36th Foot Regiment <br /><b>Rezende's Portuguese Brigade:</b> <br />1/ & 2/8th Portuguese Regiment <br />1/ & 2/12th Portuguese Regiment <br />9th Cacadore Battalion <br /><b>Artillery:</b><br />1 Battery, 8th Battalion (6pdrs)<br /><br /><b>French:<br />3rd Division: (Général de division Ferey)<br />Menne's Brigade</b> <br />1/ & 2/31st Légère Regiment <br />1/ & 2/26th Ligne Regiment<br /><b>Arnaud's Brigade</b><br />1/, 2/ & 3/47th Ligne Regiment <br />1/ & 2/70th Ligne Regiment <br /><b>Artillery:</b><br />7 Battery, 3rd Horse Artillery<br /><br />All the above's based on various Nafziger lists (see <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cgsc.edu/carl/nafziger.asp">here</a> for the full free collection) and does need some more research.<br /><br />I'll probably add a cavalry element to each army as well. At the moment the 47th Ligne is about 1/3rd complete, I have all of the French sitting ready to be painted but have yet to invest in the British. I've done some research in to the uniforms and organisation of the Portuguese but I need to complete this before ordering any figures. As I understand it I will need figures in Stovepipes to represent post 1811 Portuguese, I just need to get my head around which of the Adler British figures would best represent them. I also need to figure out whether the 2 battalions in a Portuguese Line Regiment fought as separate battalions or were combined together - its a case of do I need to represent them as 2 manoeuvre units per regiment or only the one? <br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-25829044702533923362013-10-13T11:56:00.001+01:002013-10-13T11:56:04.875+01:00Napoleonics - Test FiguresHere's some of the first batch of test figures, please feel free to let me know what you think good or bad:<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5934192058654120610'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAx89sjrgNXfHJUh5CocUVnHDxoMip6MndijYiHlNePLq1Nku35z6URitSmpNIR_JvJlVRDXlYWGqAueiAAFU8nJEK-QnB3OOCDOohG4Ia3SqtnnyG36Q8WOwfhw36soRl9yh5wUmqmV4/s288/1381661651.121747.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='157' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5934192083229614146'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQbctcCewOYfrjRm-rAWexmTPoI9GaSiPnmdhi9LEJb13vSZScm8WD-F_PNluRl8yTCbCZyA3PWbmvO9YWFA33E-GiSKC9cN9tFJer651nG4XLhmE0_SKbjAtVEeN_7wPUXmRV1ay-wo/s288/1381661651.357045.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='178' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-15416196547694143882013-10-13T09:50:00.001+01:002013-10-13T09:50:04.032+01:00UpdateJust a quick update today. I've not managed that much recently as one of our cats suffered a serious leg injury and lost his leg as the damage was too extensive to repair. <br /><br />Firstly I've completed the rebasing of the first batch of Anglo-Zulu War figures. This means I now have a total of 2 "Brigades" of troops for Black Powder so should hopefully be able to try the rules out soon. The British "Brigade" is a bit of a mismatch of units consisting of 1 company of Natal Native Contingent, 1 company of British Regulars and 1 detachment of mounted volunteers (the Natal Carbineers). I'm not 100% sure how this would fare on the table top. The Zulu "Brigade" on the other hand is pretty uniform having 4 warrior bases and 1 of skirmishers. Overall I'm pleased with the way they've come out.<br /><br />I've also found a very good painting guide on the net for my <a target="_blank" href="http://home.clara.net/adlermin/NAPOLEONIC/FRENCHEMPIRE1.htm">Adler Napoleonic French</a> (see <a target="_blank" href="http://mikes-lead.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/French?updated-max=2009-11-21T15:02:00-04:00&max-results=20&start=5&by-date=false">here</a> for the guide). I painted up a batch of 8 figures as a test and it was quite easy following all the steps. I'm now confident I can attempt the rest of the Division....<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-61684009394436519182013-10-06T22:44:00.001+01:002013-10-06T22:44:02.425+01:00More Anglo-Zulu War BasesHere's the latest set of bases starting with No. 1 Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Natal Native Contingent. The majority of men in this company came from the amaThembu (meaning people of the Thembu), they provided all of the rank and file along with a much smaller number of NCO's (usually 10). The company also had a few European officers and NCO's who were nominally in charge but often didn't speak the language of those they commanded! The Europeans themselves often came from different countries so communication between Europeans must of been somewhat difficult as well! (The Regiments European Officers and NCO's were English, Irish, French, German, Danish, Swiss, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Belgian and American).<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5931761202832919474'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmG2SdLzzRNWglqIyRsan8dgeFMZcUMgLOocs1xk7Y1SYqf2-OtgNt4iYX2Su3s3lVXTKAL5SOt-3HTyGcqJyXYn2DAhdVEB3yAXQJFP5lU4EmIbnFZiJL1IoBLy-4PADKWlkBP3k6Ro/s288/1381093532.848266.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5931761247780149618'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzlBW1ucrW71tu92IxZt-YOmWCGsLFX6Jxc6J10EhNpd5_EAb21ppyj4SPggu22m5hcFCU1FNUb6KH7Bw1v3lxlSLPL9VWTrqU-fkEJtybhYXakQ_qSgG5Hq1GCpgeckqwf25z2N51XX4/s288/1381093535.732067.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5931761314212572946'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijgB1NhbM1LRcge41IrlnTxRIHBJrgmFMvGxwT9zHLsh88wGHKxuJV_lnMc-LgPVlDVlKyPhx4rAQa6JucHDG8Q8xD5PuF0XyAj7ojq6VHr2Hadb-hWgT9og_B9Pzwla4fMbWt-m98HyI/s288/1381093536.120909.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Note the two Rifle armed figures standing out in front of the rest of the company - these are the amaThembu NCO's, being the only Africans in the company with fire arms they were sent out in front to engage the enemy with rifle fire. I presume that they would fall back within the company as the enemy approached. The Rifles were probably <a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snider-Enfield">Enfield Breach Loading Rifles</a> though some <a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martini-Henry">Martini-Henry Rifles</a> were issued to the 3rd NNC they mostly ended up with the Europeans or with the second battalion. The companies firepower is diminished by the lack of training and the small issue of firearms.<br /><br />Next up is A Company 1st Battalion, 24th Regiment of Foot. This battalion had been in Africa for many years by 1879 so probably didn't look quite as smart as they do here. A Company was commanded by Captain William Degacher (modelled with a blue coat which many officers wore in preference to red) and was probably about 80 strong when it crossed the frontier in to the Zulu Kingdom. Unfortunately none of the officers and men survived iSandlwana.<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5931761345863439858'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbCd4iLL8rvW5x75Q8gu8CZUjK1Uz3esf_mSgUoKS9Nd6cxy8Oukkw0EM3ZV1mCIJVRpRixi16SRukQJicXRhKsjowcVTcvAkBiJp22HE-ZN9uk-9ls4b_fJQBpPD2UbRosgiG-b1OPMA/s288/1381094124.495883.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5931761378640427938'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHgQmIENM57SZSl14BrOHemF5ned3ruqRVvHa7XjnCi0-arsDoICej_-OBu_vthT4d5MVtyxnNPL-O9WUn9Jex5XumA9sJ_2LzfDqKNXD5MwAmn_2RDIprsmb36gHSG39PZ1-6selX57k/s288/1381094124.905576.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5931761408598200914'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb9JzKTNM2CnYVdrd9LHm1eS6lMHlKpTAv5WfZYr49cgG49YB4X6laO50X7Py8RjTX65aouWsLAr1nnrSsiekvlOVF9axG265OoNErR26v8pngVog-uHPIVmnIwADSVgQ7oDflAYivJY8/s288/1381094125.273133.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finally these are the first pair of Zulu "brigade" command stands. Each features a couple of Indana's (leaders) and a couple of Zulu Warriors acting as bodyguards.<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5931761435662903666'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcBNpcf-P68canAP-PWoP4UjLiz-MEoDPiT4td-E56XYKrFsGPPu-BKRlGRXIeS3EdYUxB3GvwlVVqSbs09f_MHgqdhGDL1i1pHdYJ9_inJ7qAcENBmFYM74zi_KUAtA9LyWxouu4-lJQ/s288/1381094241.501892.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5931761469432207266'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbWLtSPp4qNaVHn5JmRSHoXkQNxfXR8xFdPTvMu3UDIyRxoEqav3u0o6rf0XMYoXftMUNxOLtS9854GR05cDJvuzREZfSuB8i-HJv7QrCDgzxMr_xrFLadePOYoq9B49rPRvWazjulOI/s288/1381094241.869268.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />All figures are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.baccus6mm.com/index.php">Baccus</a> from packs CBR8 (mounted officers), CBR9 (Natal Native Contingent and European NCO), CBR2 (British Regulars), CZU1 (Zulu Warriors) and CZU3 (Zulu Command). Bases are all by <a target="_blank" href="http://www.minibits.net/Default.aspx">Minibits</a>.<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-76167184933063713292013-10-01T22:38:00.001+01:002013-10-01T22:38:25.145+01:00AZW British Infantry Still no sign of any bases yet but I have been working my way through the first batch of British Regulars. Admittedly I did find these hard going but they did come together in the end which is good considering I have another 174 more to do.....<br /><br />Here's the first 18:<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5929904494130154274'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjesH68WIQFaQa2vA7Lu2RDA3LdZogy5qizQBKh2kZrbuoKjjAFq3rPmIdXPv3SrZH2XrjlsLWp04opb2vgiIGyNgD0z95gHj2tsOZjCQ7OvtTt-nCQv7yGGn6uW22EOenz-dkn32RqgVg/s288/1380661102.475509.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A close up of one of the 8 figure painting strips:<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5929904526730501602'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfKty_4TepRGSX3-G9UO6_ElCRHF-JaaE2Yg7zpkfiY2CET1XBt2phgUFXOW0qdNS8RDyLEU2h7ueAwILid5OI1EHpImFUdhZuENl14S9c8aLEQ-0BZFj7hxTGEtg_CPMn8V0lKsIL6Uw/s288/1380661106.948117.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The command strip including a Colour Sergeant at the end (you might just be able to pick out my attempt at a sergeants stripes on his right arm):<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5929904556526632386'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Z3PK7iW8JbnwoJoYaZdaO4dE3-k2DSNdI4BiOwLzvpVaGaQPpPA9_DrnBjgekqNJiDs2aY9ifi5BslCJDVv4vW5MQc0Ygbf4_b3OrRJ2WLaHjm4YZoUHTp6EeY4UVeHI9JF_FQYofdI/s288/1380661108.271104.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The other end of the painting strip:<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5929904584699012738'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjophVYRMl1h3O2N1q3Lr7nEQa9nBO6tFswaPWYa9hclRu0CRBzBakiHegooa20a9NpDb4Wu3oZk9JvLPJb-TPVLnlLSFVBKZKAiGnCz8nyGfspVf_A7XkJIORq80qN-SCtcCAmtLhhMas/s288/1380661109.054742.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I'm toying with the idea of using these across 2 bases rather than just one as I originally planned (and also increasing the number of bases that make up a Zulu "unit"), each base would represent a half company (2 sections) which coincidentally was a real sub-division of a British Company in 1879. The two bases would, of course, operate as one unit.<br /><br />Having 9 figures (8 privates and 1 officer or NCO) per half company might make the base appear underpopulated in comparison to the 24 figure Zulu bases but a British infantry company would of been deployed in a very open skirmish order with up to 3 yards between men (they don't call it the thin red line for nothing!). So there's historical support for my basing ideas.<br /><br />All figures are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.baccus6mm.com/index.php">Baccus</a> from pack CBR2.<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-84369558076640670622013-09-28T20:42:00.001+01:002013-09-28T20:42:10.301+01:00Natal CarabineersAnother re-based unit. These are the Natal Carabineers who took part in the first invasion of Zululand in January 1879. Part of this unit fought (and died) at iSandlwana.<br /><br />First up we have the mounted version of the unit:<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5928761241236890674'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE5pLf7OdFoTcMuz9oj_7Kx-UNM2noyj7wzStFm9KBPKpSOMSeaBfFeLSvIs3zW2tNSY9jkFWkmHNX2KZ3N4PYXxjO9Jbo0_KzaEClKA26p84Bw_ioCnPHy_zdAyZ_NHa1pn2jF_sTPt0/s288/1380395797.154428.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5928761266862123938'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYl3gyu-RiFBrsHNernr09aLe6bcCwJE-9FO2Sovb5DelWjfIoO82SCGn9qjSBeeePv7PimcX_mSCuiMSbvXMmbpJFhEHwtBcpGjtXVG3OIh4HZJdXS_0vkNTwlyZ1Q0xtw1i51WLSaB0/s288/1380395798.272196.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5928761294517666738'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCmY49Me09Cl8qPgYWxdUChNrsMhsXFR5wG-4BxzaOap59F0R5rdRurkSOSb74PskO_oMpyATeYe0Hg9IUBvo0nCSy40B5n4fVbTja7x5kkhvStZve7uxxqu40q3PcjYrOoWaXUoeuK14/s288/1380395799.399932.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finally we have the dismounted version of the unit:<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5928761323973322706'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQlpzGkznwQSOkF4YbZGiHADJ2xxImyan8bhJduxGTyhkA6CD7MFdjfzgnoN0ufEJXLGK3ERejMgzCWR_O3lOwpyKU2EF9fX3rj0ra1_6l-ycIACRJiKKAsnP54399XRugf7Apj8dJ9Y/s288/1380395833.673496.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5928761349456971122'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzOe0KrjRUliqsIFMlA4db0YmOviUBu7hXz7uOUqlceQeR5jS-vtIwoQ47wVqj8Jk40AaObKpIyeULaR7oqJH-MuIA08jBydXafuZUPclyb_SDfaQTw8YeefnPtXDqG8nkYrhdo0WJSxY/s288/1380395834.297389.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5928761380845184274'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFeOUk7GMQW7M3qdaLLWdhSC2g5lLbJHpvjD9QEZzhp2W8geriszudbmQj08rW6oqpuNaWqxIyARBVZCsxlB7qhcsxx2z68_ZNXqBwwDGRK3wSIcK5-QLa098KjeyQ6J0B9VyRNg410Ns/s288/1380395836.010779.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />All figures are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.baccus6mm.com/index.php">Baccus</a> from packs CBR12 (mounted figures) & 13 (dismounted figures).<br /><br />That's it for now on the re-basing front as I've run out of bases till the next batch arrives from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.minibits.net/">Minibits</a>. Time to paint some more figures....<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-74712725896112968472013-09-28T20:32:00.001+01:002013-09-28T20:32:44.472+01:00More ZulusManaged to re-base another couple of bases of Zulus today. <br /><br />First up we have the second of the standard units of Zulu's from the uKhandempemvu ibutho (regiment). Each base represents a couple of amaviyo (or companies):<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5928758759983092242'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG6ipF1mUWJYoz9mv_eT08wEEgtDn5_rSNea4X8XZsGZI07w4X42Cyqw5cBxOTt9VYtJhzhGVIkRqo4c25-DvvRO-njVmAURfkhXLt6P_hwyXjw3PR_aD-dgNLNGpDbG6cCMvK28rkjzg/s288/1380396106.590388.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5928758793648878754'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcSzaUdUXbNgyp7Gk8Rvjwc6qeRgCkUPtUwzqz-2RQ-VRQFfMdXWGKR_fjtbYU00iR28vSB36nswrAeeAS5eLFRV_nhI-oO7X074L9Vtx8CwSujV1LP-vA7iltPbrAv7rF85PNuT1_3s/s288/1380396106.948096.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5928758817432854018'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUncI1C-UYFH8pAbKYXmbekfkVzgUI3yc5bw_QdtAmvVcHP0MJ27L1YnT_kyK-PNYuuXpVc7XWfyDUboH3CT4bjJayuezPOW9qjoRsiLJP0X0oyJnRyRXzh49sRLCbS2KvBxgDxQ2aeyE/s288/1380396107.823705.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Secondly we have a skirmishing iviyo (singlular of amaviyo), I may well add a second base to represent one unit strung out on a wide front:<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5928758844271142946'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj84zqT0NAuqpGaeans-8F1nT2uCnpkUtN9AhnpOY1lT3u0DyLZoTriEpimHnVd-Oq4yaDYMHa66oGdX3CI-_RW9_R73oQtP8br5tgdIEC8EoYUGRHTM4ypSTW2LhGO_QtyjYO_shHhn3k/s288/1380396376.921891.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5928758871242841986'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1W1Twv41_PWODGkY0t7wL7wXfLLivU7gwO1DaR1NyxymxXIMDszMFWit8X-3tBjx8i7Jd-q-muKLW6q536ynyOMIhwLqY4C3Td-MsdTyYQU6lJ3xS4Vj6uH8VpEHUhYzgzYjrXSh5tOA/s288/1380396377.672924.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5928758899440197282'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig58DQ8S-gFI5ANWrs70PbS0bGcFrmYrdrpPxwcDJ08nr_J6lKXVDz-QFl9xAvwy9HZN-lmSW5qsNUquIAfnhJxPbBel9Q1mNfS46emx0Dox8CGm_RmMHvbu8a0BTA5kh6I4QmcNcynLw/s288/1380396378.041781.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Finally here's a shot of all of the re-based Zulus:<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5928758925451560274'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHuPPFJvy7goL7S34cwku0H6HDMTurxCROUo25lNu4qqLTbPqr-ucXOR2QsBq8OgyOzScXHq0ky-nt7pEzhmzklZohPxQDkw-YZ37RSlXDHhQbjOJjpTyrE3FrzH_zNmKsOA_QZ2YAt7s/s288/1380396419.104606.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5928758949455116066'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfl_4LWmQhyphenhyphenQCbZTNl_m4mJgSAqhtyABn-cb_LNKLR6EOnUZTDF6Dq6YrzipHEbt1usJfV40vf8Uu_Us4HfB7ivB_YOmS6psvOVGWSYZoWXKobWggZeekX-bBm_y6060cIuaw6hBL2xs/s288/1380396419.720122.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I'm pretty happy with the way these have turned out and have plans to resurrect some of my other Black Powder era interests. Will post photos of these again when they get their name plates added.<br /><br />All figures are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.baccus6mm.com/index.php">Baccus</a> from pack CZU1.<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-86920764856717511482013-09-25T06:58:00.001+01:002013-09-25T06:58:20.651+01:00First Zulu Base FinishedManaged to get the figures based and flocked last night, just need to add a label:<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5927435775856539586'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-y_LqK1WR-I2MR-7ZlFcQoJVLWSLi209-KhAv3dfTXMJmPEZBHc1X3ULZWmla4xVgb1Teu0JG52ckJR1LdrCBmDXvcApMAfPv8Exm2a_PUzuAV6lxX1DtC8VHYrYlFn-Nm5Jg47tQ7M8/s288/1380088624.790040.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5927435799168532082'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh56ssPdeWHYja6p0bRRmvHvcSabuggjuHSwAtwtlcQpVYzJjuo9TDs_jMjiG1iTjiNxBrg3n9FbJI29SzKo7uUBxgrxhjf234sH7vrhxY_QF88jjPbkjYYL3eVH3RxQ-AB0fGmUdxhKpo/s288/1380088628.355451.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5927435824031062802'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSsYRjJ_BGzCt3XeAtJ357wFkOrsSSAp3s5P9rC3A5k_q28dGJtarOHEgIL3kCGP8yFb0CUQ6OaSFVr2aApAybs-iSaXHdEipk0SLLZgmrtQWu8Ucr39DghlIMOo8R64RUgxLB4VY7BU8/s288/1380088630.065930.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-3848187704792978372013-09-24T06:55:00.001+01:002013-09-24T06:55:56.504+01:00Anglo-Zulu War WIPOkay so I got distracted by re-basing my Zulu's:<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5927064098577541218'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7RzEg4Lf0wdnKRqVZebj-0B_87VVmh-6UaYbC_zaSv3gU3FnYOHZTF_ig-preMJbWDSOfy3IVkXxyqWZCDvDt-doIHjlhsu23aHCNeODYXlQiqTOxL1_bE21BN7NzOsgccoeEP1AlhCo/s288/1380001479.773530.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5927064125353178658'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX7psDjTv7fCFvo9nggvH7w1DPSzriCQm-KvPFCkfRAFdwB6cFXL8PVzZSPmGsVNwYcRQAoeo1fag188FHD4N80t6X9hx8A7HZF5ZZZyxGRXWawmA7HtiYQKjKbxImlxV0070qPvXVZSk/s288/1380001480.144607.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I've based these as a pair of companies from the uKhandempemvu Regiment both moving in line ready to attack. All figures are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.baccus6mm.com/index.php">Baccus</a> from pack CZU1. <br /><br />These will be used with the copy of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.warlordgames.com/store/black-powder/rules-books/black-powder-rulebook.html">Black Powder</a> I finally got around to ordering last night.<br /><br />Thanks to those that commented on the Roman basing idea it has helped me come up with more ideas for that and other eras.<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-63910631302609437122013-09-22T15:51:00.001+01:002013-09-22T15:51:09.040+01:00Basing 6mm Romans Part 2Thanks to Dr Mike's (aka <a target="_blank" href="http://cranium27.wordpress.com/">Cranium27</a>) suggestion I've added a third rank which really does make the unit look a whole lot better:<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5926459813795882354'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkndROfsO-RZgGN6Yve_4wFaABv6gZn03oBmQyNE8AlzhS2K9bV5QP8oKjySBJ4N1Z48ZMBibFqVEVoOVpoJ5XuwY67IhkoN2casR4NBvvD0xKcaotWkQOAKy7qs9jC668xtKMiGOUuTE/s288/1379861274.047055.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5926459840066937842'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1AqFGltQgoc3PC1UMSN1gYB2U-OjXysCk0yEInNBdhcM8TPVEEJloBMOH62MvkzsJEDEQZxDsLZuX9GpJsgCYZwyyVnCx-hK7Jeu-gtsmF8f6WGCG4VnhdKo0PxDxtir9Gjy_KuOktp0/s288/1379861274.399816.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5926459878021671362'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbDQ0IcYx2M7ILWwTgRTLvug3aY7AKwu_1F7VmyNnfCOSWC5717r1hzxv5p7u8u9eUl43FaOg8zQZvwMUTe9bIodZEkbskNXSCSX05xMdI_8VDN89Hz4gj5HvzpNRAbA0S-LzRxGjB6Y/s288/1379861274.762395.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I was planning to add a black 10mm thick strip at the back for unit details somewhat like <a target="_blank" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH22Adwfbhyphenhyphen1D8-FIXeUC7fPHn79T4DKoZZef1-_f-IN7Wd5RToNgZmc5i6VJSENpcbRmQIJAo1z5cVq1ELFtqTYRBJVAfF3vSz1Utx2AW5jP2HO2UnnSBF3N_DV4AD9O1TN1Yzni8K3c/s1600/001.JPG">this</a>.<br /><br />I'll see if I can complete this base this week then I can see if it's a worthwhile project.<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-85505810828307928722013-09-21T21:46:00.001+01:002013-09-21T21:46:31.414+01:00Basing 6mm RomansI've been playing around a bit with the basing for my 6mm Romans and came up with an idea that sort of shows a unit in motion (based on the fact that no straight line of men can stay straight as it moves cross country) and thought I'd blog some pictures of the mock up I've done to see what other people thought of the idea? <br /><br />I'm afraid that you'll have to use your imagination somewhat as I haven't done anything to the base yet and I didn't have a spare <a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optio">Optio</a> (the chap at the back with the yellow shield) available with the right shield colour:<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5926180305084375266'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivSt4bj1_8251gX8Ghn3uwhWot2TrjHANTo8MKYVG6Bqt9NPDqfSD5JfFml-G8t0d-UFmRmQFffEn2QyRBywLGbgu1O-cMFjuPVDDc4HAjahz0t2AnxPhSDWdGJ3R_oFpeotwYG_wbttM/s288/1379795388.597520.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5926180332550480802'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7I2Y6xgXRCYsX_9Hi_p2Aen7mfHDYfH_-M9PCabsaPFSkkWPurMbD4F6Bp9LeuOdMpPkH6cRZhmxA7NJR4DXNcL4ZYcvEs7HYSRJ06Nk4VuaPNtECKkCD_BlqS3gokAvGOXIioq5EiSI/s288/1379795390.595782.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5926180365707798370'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFRXHEb0R349bGUar1nUqPAxw354gWe0pk4PQymWDwLgn0zHJcRWjFHvO2RWGDUGCfe0MROErO04OdW3klB7KwnFtSN8T_76PPMNoPh2tMJ6HkSfSMgFPqvMaYAaA2vWJiZDyJZfu3dc/s288/1379795393.053915.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My thinking is that Roman units wouldn't be solid ranks of men (except perhaps if attacked by cavalry) as the Roman historian Polybius (writing in the 2nd Century BC) tells us that a legionary occupies about 6' of space. Being primarily a swordsman a legionary would need this space to move around in to fight effectively. That's some of my reasoning anyway.<br /><br />Each of these bases would represent a 480 man cohort, and there would be 10 per Legion (with the first cohort being 800 strong). <br /><br />All figures are <a target="_blank" href="www.baccus6mm.com">Baccus</a> and are from pack AIR1. The mdf base is from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.minibits.net/">Minibits</a>.<br /><br />Any comments positive or negative would be welcome.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-42781389544862010332013-09-17T22:55:00.001+01:002013-09-17T22:55:18.799+01:00Russian Predreadnought Battleships 1904Been thinking about getting my naval wargaming going again so I pulled out one of the trays of Russian warships for the Russo-Japanese War (RJW) (1904-5) and took some pictures.<br /><br />Here we have the 1st and 2nd Sub-Divisions which formed part of the Battleship Division of the Battle Squadron of the Russian Pacific Fleet in 1904 (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.navwar.co.uk/nav/">Navwar</a> codes shown in ()):<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5924713749811438338'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqynetMbmRkUUUo8whFMmkvxv5blyM74mdEy6oIbf6tAnt7UTFpxPU6ohnuXE808I9EkGogdHt08YLh3-7ae0yVYYA_DgKfbxWnfh13G7qImvDjzLendTu7-hDhzFdYcyitdM50qUFfLc/s288/1379452987.550991.jpg' border='0' width='500' height='375' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />At the front we have the <b>2nd Sub-Division</b> consisting of the (Left to right) Retvizan (N7019), Pobieda (N7113) and Peresvyet (N7113). At the back is the <b>1st Sub-Division</b> consisting of the Poltava (N7110), Sevastopol (N7110) and Tsesarevitch (N7108). <br /><br />The 1st Division also contained the Petropavlovsk but she was lost in April 1904 when she hit 2 mines outside of Port Arthur, unfortunately as fleet flagship she was carrying Vice-Admiral Makarov whose loss was a severe blow to the Russian war effort. I think I have the model for this ship somewhere. The Poltava and Sevastopol are of the same class as the Petropavlovsk. The Pobieda (N7113) and Peresvyet are also of the same class.<br /><br />Note that Russian (and Japanese) navies did not use a prefix like the Royal Navies HMS.<br /><br />There is a really detailed pdf of both the Japanese and Russian Fleet make up at the beginning of the war <a target="_blank" href="http://www.russojapanesewar.com/1904-Fleets.pdf">here</a>. The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.russojapanesewar.com/naval_links.html">website</a> where this document comes from is well worth a look of you're interested in this period.<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-53307649749841981242013-09-17T21:55:00.001+01:002013-09-17T21:55:26.039+01:00US Artillery WIPJust a quick update tonight. <br /><br />I've found time to add all of the gun crews to the US artillery pieces:<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5924698316503517986'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc9aIAEjD3ydVH_ZRUxUt2rKEW3jALPKmXn_AnChNtVgKH6dC8HXzeGnSLMGyUy00P9kJ9lNmm3oi89nfTQPPek07qT_J0_5jY2aI8c9k0Y8hT0hsyfYcbWFfY0FbHK-YDYgih3Frs9KA/s288/1379451054.554452.jpg' border='0' width='500' height='375' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Hopefully I'll get these flocked tomorrow night.<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286084560066206152.post-2911298473791354112013-09-14T23:09:00.001+01:002013-09-14T23:09:29.988+01:00A simple conversionI did these some time ago now but thought I'd put some pictures of it up. This is the armoured ammunition carrier (Munitionsträger Hummel) used to supply Hummel batteries.<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5923604123671868546'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikCGTT10_EFNtQHTU4r18kWnu-2oKyenwvw-sEFBq7zLqfQo1b6tn4IQInNi-kMAbtiRNjE-DnJpTCSNLZOokFtfqr2IZDKkAcihj3EPJ6liL3U0dBPxi7CRKFPIV0SvNF7uDCHpxr_Xs/s288/1379187831.286780.jpg' border='0' width='500' height='375' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The model is the standard Hummel hull (G060 or G033 if you have spare Nashorn hulls like I did) with the gun barrel removed and "plated" over with a small square of cardboard. I've then added some of the various ammunition boxes supplied with <a target="_blank" href="http://home.clara.net/adlermin/GENERAL/PORTALPAGE.htm">Adler Miniatures</a> WWII gun crew packs (they could of been from the Soviet or German packs).<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/116355409171151226482/WargamesOdyssey?authkey=Gv1sRgCNvu_uGE3JShAQ#5923604155859435858'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOG0nU4FxSbb0GswWO2L_k0o7EY-fXkh_UPg2astIzNBEd1ENoDaQUnlqiFrObYSNy2z6v5QuMQBoJX6YzN0VQoE3IFZ6yTC1eQV5czEx229s14dZzinvIDshhIr5E6Li9yit2G2gpvrs/s288/1379187856.750234.jpg' border='0' width='500' height='375' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I'll be using these for campaign games where ammunition supply could be an issue.<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress<br />Richard Naylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411439028149060147noreply@blogger.com0