Battle in the thaw part one

Somewhere in Tradgardland...

Thaw rules: any infantry crossing the  river will fall through the ice on a 1  and any cavalry crossing will fall  through the ice on a 1or 2. Dice to see if they survive the water, a 6 needed to do so.

The Lark is finally up or Up with the Lark part 4

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Apologies , blogger is acting up this morning and a few of the pictures above in this post are in the wrong order. I am sure you can work it out.

Up with the Lark Part 3

Up with the Lark 2

Up with the Lark

Is there life on Mars, part the second...

Is there life on Mars?

Inspired by Mark’s post about Close Little Wars-
https://manoftinblog.wordpress.com/2016/06/09/close-little-wars-featherstones-simplest-rules/

I set up a simple little game based on early 19th century colonists on Mars. Figures sculpted, cast and painted by Kev and bought by me off him ( including the moulds btw) a few years back. Sit back and enjoy the story... and

Come back tomorrow to see the conclusion...

Tradgardland Colonial Troops: New uniforms. Please vote for the uniform of your choice...

The Duchy of Tradgardland maintains some colonies overseas. The Duke is currently looking at three designs for new uniforms for the Colonial infantry.

An old print of  Fort Karl Frederick on the Spice  Islands

The original  new uniform drawings produced for the Duke to view.

Here are three soldiers dressed in the prototype uniforms- one in the blue uniform,one in the white uniform and one in the khaki one. Please aid the Duke by casting your vote for the uniform of your choice ( by Sunday) by leaving a comment. Your help is greatly appreciated by the Duke.

Figures again are conversions from Crescent Guards with Dorset Toy Soldier heads added.