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Sunday, 12 February 2023

Painting fantasy and WW2 gaming

 

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This weekend’s modelling and painting activity finished some Fell Bats for my fantasy armies. They are made by Games Workshop. They we easy put together, much simpler than the tree lord made last week, and fun to paint.

The bat wings were painted with a combination of dry-brushing and washed added at the end. All my figures are getting a gloss finish as it seems to bring out the colours.

I have based the bats on a 3x4 inch base.

At the moment my idea for the fantasy games I want to play is to have a number of wizards of different strengths in the game that can summon up units, such as the Fell Bats. The idea comes from the old SPI game Sorcerer which I played a few times years, years, and years, ago.


WW2 games are continuing on the tabletop using a version of Tank-on-Tank board game rules and using free movement rather than hexes. The games are quick games and played mostly in under 30 minutes duration. Given the short duration, I have been playing scenarios 2 or 3 times trying out different strategies. 

The latest setup uses the scenario “Tank and infantry action on the St James Road” from “Wargames” by Donald Featherstone. I added fields to the scenario so that the infantry can play a more influential part in the game by holding positions and causing delays.

WW2 action at St James Road setup and ready to play.

German forces ready to launch their attack from behind the embankment.

Given the quickness of the games I may create a short campaign. 

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16 comments:

  1. Steve J.13 February 2023 at 00:53

    Again a good mix going on there Peter. I play the St James Rd scenario a month or so ago and enjoyed it, but transferred it to Russia 1941 IIRC.

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    1. Peter13 February 2023 at 07:16

      I read you post, it is an enjoyable scenario to play.

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  2. Just Jack13 February 2023 at 02:40

    Cool stuff. I've bought Tank on Tank with an eye to doing exactly what you're doing, but you've got a leg up on me as I've yet to get it on the table. I'd love to hear your thoughts on how it works and what (if anything) you've changed.

    V/R,
    Jack

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    1. Peter13 February 2023 at 07:19

      Thanks. I will try and post this week some of the rule adaptions to get to the tabletop.

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  3. Jonathan Freitag13 February 2023 at 03:41

    Interesting to see that are using more non-gridded games than gridded of late.

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    1. Peter13 February 2023 at 07:25

      I have certainly drifted more to free movement on the tabletop over recent years. This is due partly to mixing it up, but I also enjoy using the measuring sticks when pushing the toys around the table.

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  4. Stew13 February 2023 at 12:35

    Bats and game table look swell. 😀

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  5. Mark Man Of TIN14 February 2023 at 05:57

    A good looking game. Whilst you were gaming St James Road, I was looking at the Featherstone map and its original twin https://manoftinblogtwo.wordpress.com/2023/02/12/a-small-spark-of-courage-donald-featherstones-war-games-and-solo-wargaming/

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    1. Peter14 February 2023 at 07:04

      Thanks. I read your post, most interesting. Especially the map comparison.

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  6. Ben Cato14 February 2023 at 18:42

    Great looking models and game Peter.

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    1. Peter15 February 2023 at 07:25

      Thanks, I did enjoy painting the 3 bats.

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  7. Herr Zinnling23 February 2023 at 21:16

    The bats look great. Have you played Sorcerer with miniatures before? The game looks very interesting.

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    1. Peter24 February 2023 at 07:38

      Thank you. No, I have not played Sorcerer with miniatures before and the last time I played the game would have been in the early 1980’s. I do hope to use or incorporate some of the ideas from the game into the rules I use.

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    2. Herr Zinnling24 February 2023 at 18:14

      There is a game called Brawl Arcane 28. It's about two wizards and a couple of minions fighting each other on a chess board. I haven't tried it yet, but it looks like fun. Cheers, Karl

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    3. Peter25 February 2023 at 08:38

      Thanks for the tip, I will investigate.

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