Saturday, 25 February 2023

Terrain and a game

 Been working on the terrain today-

Drying on the radiator this morning.
Seeing what the river looked like on mat and with figures. Colour of river needs attention.
Later on played a VBCW game- Anglican League Swedish volunteers v Liverpool Free State. Close fought game over lots of fence lines. Thanks to the Mad Padre for his gift of much of the fencing. LFS lost to the AL in the end. Here are a few pictures-








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7 comments:

  1. James Fisher25 February 2023 at 02:51

    Fine looking river!
    The game looks tops too. Those fences add greatly to the look of the battlefield (and no doubt added headaches for the commanders).
    Regards, James

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    1. Anonymous25 February 2023 at 07:12

      Thanks re river, colour not quite right yet however. The fences caused lots of headaches for the commanders , just as I had hoped. The vbcw rules involve dicing to see how each figure managed to cross walls, hedges and fences. This adds to the fun too. All in all with Airfix houses and MP’s fencing l was delighted with the look.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. rross25 February 2023 at 06:43

    Nice looking game and nice gift from the Padre!
    The river does look a bit blue, unless you are gaming on a Pacific Island like Rarotonga or Fiji! I am sure it will be a simple matter to dull it down a bit.

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    1. Anonymous25 February 2023 at 07:14

      Dulling down is the plan. I am pleased with the look of the game and the tactical fun/challenge the table size gives for four sections aside plus mortars..
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. KEV. Robertson.25 February 2023 at 06:47

    Good to see you enjoying AVBCW.

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  4. Anonymous25 February 2023 at 07:19

    I am , very much indeed. We have got to the point of knowing the rules well and carrying much of the information in our heads. We are getting faster in going through the sequence which makes up the turn. Card activation is an enjoyable mechanism and I am encouraged to make units which are quirky, different from each other to enhance the gaming experience. The rules ( Went the day well) are currently my favourite set, probably as result of regular playing as well as the mechanics of them.
    Alan Tradgardland

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  5. Duke of Baylen25 February 2023 at 08:51

    I always enjoy seeing your Airfix cottage double house. An inspired idea. Somewhere I have one to which I added a new lower floor so that the cottage part creates a Tudor style overhang.
    The cottage must have seen more folks battlefields over the years than any regiment every has.
    Stephen

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