Saturday, 9 October 2021

Towards a game using Alexander’s Toy Soldiers set in circa 1689 using Table Top Battles on a grid..







 At the recent Woking 54mm wargames day ( see http://mikelewis.info/littlewars/?p=911) l really enjoyed playing in Anthony Morton’s ECW game. The figures and terrain looked great and the Table Top Battles Rules served us well. On my return home I began to plan using the rules for later 17th Century Battles. I began to plan what size of bases and movement trays might work-

 
I tried various dimensions,  options and shape of bases but in the end was not satisfied with the look of the game. I did wonder if I even needed any bases/trays so set up a trial skirmish just to see the look achieved. Alexander’s Toy Soldiers are bigger than 54mm so I decided on three infantry/ dismounted dragoons to a square and two cavalry to a square. I took some photos and was pleased with the results. Let me know what you think. I will have a play of 5he game next week...




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22 comments:

  1. nundanket9 October 2021 at 01:19

    They look really good. I think that the spacing is about right.

    Great figures. The trees work well with them too. I really like the sentinel cocking his musket.

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  2. Donnie McGibbon9 October 2021 at 06:22

    I think the spacing works well. I must admit the figures are stunning, I like them a lot, very nice.

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    1. tradgardmastare10 October 2021 at 07:23

      Thanks. The figures haven’t been out for some time and I forgot how elegant they are.

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  3. Mark, Man of TIN9 October 2021 at 07:44

    Great to see them back on the table again, they really are splendid and shiny toy soldiers from an unusual period.
    Can't advise on multiple bases. As you know, I prefer single basing and have ditched any remaining multiple bases for single or tuppenny bases that I could put into movement trays in the future should I wish to.

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    1. tradgardmastare10 October 2021 at 07:24

      Have gone with no bases and am pleased with the decision. Glad you enjoyed seeing them once again.

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  4. Duke of Baylen9 October 2021 at 07:51

    I've not come across this firm before - nice looking and extensive range.
    Stephen

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  5. The Good Soldier Svjek9 October 2021 at 08:23

    Interesting , I've not heard of these figures before ?

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  6. Brian Carrick9 October 2021 at 10:12

    Beautiful figures, always a joy to see when you give them an outing!

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    1. tradgardmastare10 October 2021 at 07:54

      They are indeed! I hope to get them out more often…

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  7. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.com9 October 2021 at 11:42

    Looks good to me!

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  8. Steve9 October 2021 at 12:49

    Love the trees!

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    1. tradgardmastare10 October 2021 at 07:55

      Thanks. They were a couple of pounds or less from Amazon. Great value I think.

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  9. Anthony Morton9 October 2021 at 15:32

    Hi Alan, I can only echo everyone else's appreciation of your figures! They look great regardless of the set up. What size squares are you using? I think a group of singe-based figures in a square looks great, possibly because ATS and similar figures are too well sculpted and painted not to be on single bases showing off the wonderful detail.

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    1. tradgardmastare10 October 2021 at 07:57

      I am pleased with the single figure look. I think it suits the ATS very well indeed. The squares Anthony are four inches.

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  10. John Y10 October 2021 at 16:18

    Absolutely love the look of this!

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  11. tradgardmastare11 October 2021 at 07:23

    Thanks John!

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  12. The Referee11 October 2021 at 21:43

    Beautiful figures but way out of my price range if I’m reading their website right. £17 per figure?
    I keep looking at Table Top Battles Second Edition but without a review I’m loathe to drop the money to buy a copy. How would you rate the rules?

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  13. James Fisher17 October 2021 at 06:05

    They are quite superb looking figures. It's gonna be a fine looking game.
    Regards, James

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