FINALLY FINISHED PAINTING.... dusted off the remaining 8 stands of Javelin/spear and 12 of skirmish archers - only basing left to do now! That new deadline might just be met...
Saturday, 19 May 2012
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Ayubbid Progress
Command finished - 8 stands of spears and 12 of archers to do plus the bases. Completion date looking a little like it could be missed - the weather is causing havoc with the cricket season and a backlog of fixtures means I have games tonight, tommorow and Friday, coaching Saturday and Sunday and games next week on four out of 5 week nights...
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Ayubbid Update
With my birthday tommorow and a deadline set for these of the 13th thought I'd update on progress.
the 8 stands of Turcoman Bow are done as are 6 stands of bedouin LH. I have started on the four command stands.
Only 8 stands of spear and 12 of Light/ skirmisher bow to go.
Then all I have to do is tart up the bases of two 800 point matching armies to get a FoG Ancients game in - Later Crusades.
New deadline - (Game with no unfinished miniatures) to be held BEFORE The end of May!
the 8 stands of Turcoman Bow are done as are 6 stands of bedouin LH. I have started on the four command stands.
Only 8 stands of spear and 12 of Light/ skirmisher bow to go.
Then all I have to do is tart up the bases of two 800 point matching armies to get a FoG Ancients game in - Later Crusades.
New deadline - (Game with no unfinished miniatures) to be held BEFORE The end of May!
Monday, 7 May 2012
Maurice - AWI Playtest
Some pics of my playtest of the new Maurice rules this evening. Batrep and rules synopsis to follow
Initial set up - British attacking
Maurice is a card driven system - true to type British underhandedness strikes the American's morale right from the off with an even die roll reducing their morale by -2.
Hurriedly rebased Hessians advance to pin down the American left flank - out of picture and to the right, two unit of Tories support the Hessian Advance
The Delaware Continentals and French receive welcome re-inforcement from two Militia Units
Whilst out on the opposite flank the American Rangers size up the British Dragoons
The British Dragoons come off worse - however this minor skirmish to's and fro's with no real outcome being achieved
Further foul play by the British drags the Delwares into the firing zone of the British Grenadiers and a flanking support battalion.
Crafty play (this time by the Americans) plants a previously un-mapped cornfield directky in the path of the Hessian/Tories advance. A smart move by the American CO as it prevents a much smaller force being overwhelmed.
The Britsh Grenadiers supported by a line battalion make numbers count. Boosted firepower through a national advantage card play a major role. Shortly after this pic the Delaware Continentals (only elite unit in the American Force) buckle and break bringing the american player very close to a humiliating defeat.
Despite the loss of the delawares, the American CinC is on hand to deploy the French and supporting Militia units in defence of the British Objective. If the American commander can bring his national advantage card A La Bayonette into play maybe history can be reversed and the British might be put to flight at the sight of cold steel?
A blistering round of British Musketry fells a Bavarian Notablein the pay of the American's
The remaining Continentals find themselves exposed and vulnerable despote the cornfield being unmapped. This shor shows tha calm before the storm. Will conscript units have the final hurrah?
Over on the British right the Grenadiers buckle under intense pressure whilst over on the right the Tories despatch a trained unit of Continentals!
Another Notable bites the dust - this time an Eastern European in the pay of the German Mercenaries
The British pull off a win, their superior firepower winning the day over a determined opponent. As a regular British Line unit breaks so too does an American Militia unit tipping the balance in favour of the British as American morale falters.
Initial set up - British attacking
Maurice is a card driven system - true to type British underhandedness strikes the American's morale right from the off with an even die roll reducing their morale by -2.
Hurriedly rebased Hessians advance to pin down the American left flank - out of picture and to the right, two unit of Tories support the Hessian Advance
The Delaware Continentals and French receive welcome re-inforcement from two Militia Units
Whilst out on the opposite flank the American Rangers size up the British Dragoons
The British Dragoons come off worse - however this minor skirmish to's and fro's with no real outcome being achieved
Further foul play by the British drags the Delwares into the firing zone of the British Grenadiers and a flanking support battalion.
Crafty play (this time by the Americans) plants a previously un-mapped cornfield directky in the path of the Hessian/Tories advance. A smart move by the American CO as it prevents a much smaller force being overwhelmed.
The Britsh Grenadiers supported by a line battalion make numbers count. Boosted firepower through a national advantage card play a major role. Shortly after this pic the Delaware Continentals (only elite unit in the American Force) buckle and break bringing the american player very close to a humiliating defeat.
Despite the loss of the delawares, the American CinC is on hand to deploy the French and supporting Militia units in defence of the British Objective. If the American commander can bring his national advantage card A La Bayonette into play maybe history can be reversed and the British might be put to flight at the sight of cold steel?
A blistering round of British Musketry fells a Bavarian Notablein the pay of the American's
The remaining Continentals find themselves exposed and vulnerable despote the cornfield being unmapped. This shor shows tha calm before the storm. Will conscript units have the final hurrah?
Over on the British right the Grenadiers buckle under intense pressure whilst over on the right the Tories despatch a trained unit of Continentals!
Another Notable bites the dust - this time an Eastern European in the pay of the German Mercenaries
The British pull off a win, their superior firepower winning the day over a determined opponent. As a regular British Line unit breaks so too does an American Militia unit tipping the balance in favour of the British as American morale falters.
Sunday, 29 April 2012
Ayyubid Egyprians Progress
Painfully slow I'm afraid and that May deadline is looking like being exceeded. 12 stands of Turcoman LH done and 8 stands of Turcoman bow armed cavalry near completion.
Still to go:
4x Command Stands
8x Spear/Javelin stands
12x Light archer stands
6x Bedouin LH Stands
doesn't sound much but I am really struggling to motivate myself to finish these.
Still to go:
4x Command Stands
8x Spear/Javelin stands
12x Light archer stands
6x Bedouin LH Stands
doesn't sound much but I am really struggling to motivate myself to finish these.
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Period/Scale/System Slut!
I reckon I am rivalling the Mad March Hare.
In March I have purchased:
I have been my typical self and saved myself a few bob here and there by shopping around, and I did have a small lottery windfall so I dont feel that guilty but now I am wondering whatever happened to my plans to reduce the lead mountain through frugality and willpower...
Pendrakens Falklands Range is sue out in June along with more Austrian Napoleonics. Where will the madness end?
In March I have purchased:
- a second SAGA Warband of Vikings
- The SAGA Supplement Northern Fury
- a 3rd Scots Warband
- and a Scots dice set
- FoG Napoleonic and an 800point 1813 Austrian Army in 10mm from Pendraken
- I have pre-ordered Maurice and a card set
- And Warlord Games Pike and Shotte supplement
I have been my typical self and saved myself a few bob here and there by shopping around, and I did have a small lottery windfall so I dont feel that guilty but now I am wondering whatever happened to my plans to reduce the lead mountain through frugality and willpower...
Pendrakens Falklands Range is sue out in June along with more Austrian Napoleonics. Where will the madness end?
Friday, 23 March 2012
Ayyubid - progress and their foes
Managed to find the spare battery for the wifes camera and capture those elusive piccies of the Ayyubids WIP.
The pics are a bit hurried.
Clearly both armies still need the bases finished off, but waiting until both are complete so that the basing can match.
There was also a second photo of more Arab cavalry however technology is surpassing my limited skills which makes me wonder why I bother!!!
The pics are a bit hurried.
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| 2 units of Mamluks |
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| The Crusader Army - just the basing to finish |
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| Crusaders - another angle, with Arab Allies! |
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| Turcopoles and Military Order Knights |
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| Knights, crossbows and spearman |
Clearly both armies still need the bases finished off, but waiting until both are complete so that the basing can match.
There was also a second photo of more Arab cavalry however technology is surpassing my limited skills which makes me wonder why I bother!!!
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