Fornovo 1495

 I had a most enjoyable Zoom game last night, hosted by Jon Freitag. He was very patient with a newbie to Basic Impetus like myself and is a most gracious host.

Overall it was a most enjoyable evening with my Italian allies against the French. My dice throwing and tactical sense were not as one might wish! I do hope to get invited again…

Inspired by last night l look these out for a wee read-

They have languished long at the bottom of a pile of reading material by the bed, they will enjoy the light of day at last…

Bodkin

 My nephew is the creator of this show which is coming very soon to Netflix.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ty0euSYt6I

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KoVnzw4nP10

I am so excited that it is finally here!

Heads will roll

 Been at the old school converting today-

Looking for suitable heads in the spares box…

Heads found and a few spare Detail Guardsmen ready .

The figures have had their necks drilled out and new heads fitted. Painting later…

In other news l have just finished “The Expanse” on Amazon Prime and would thoroughly recommend it. Quite a Space Opera that keeps you guessing what will happen next. Just started “ Fall out” also on Prime, well worth a watch too.

Wargaming archaeological conservation

 Came across this fascinating video recently-

https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=_JqDf0G0GvIc70A0&v=SsFib19o58k&feature=youtu.be

If you like Spencer Smith figures and The Wargame you’ll love this! Enjoy!

Norwegian uniforms- experimental and otherwise

 I am greatly indebted to Roger ( from   https://modelrailsandwargames.blogspot.com/)  for the following photos and for popping into the museum to take some of them. Thank you !

Now to think about how to replicate in 54mm by means of conversions…

The game

 A most enjoyable game was had today, with me umpiring-

Basque infantry advance through the woods.

Basque cavalry and knights advancing across the low hills.

Confused melee involving Basque and Frankish mounted troops.

Frankish spearmen advance to meet the enemy.

Basque knights ready to charge…

A dark age bird’s eye view of the battle.

Basque infantry still in that wood!

Not very good photo above and below this sentence.

The Franks conceded as a number of their units were destroyed or demoralised. We will re fight this next week with a few tweaks of the rules and the players changing which side they command.

Hosting Roncesvaux 778 AD

 Today l have been rebasing my 25mm Franks and Basques ( painted Minifigs, by Jim Duncan) for a game I am hosting tomorrow. A lighter armoured force of Basques will take on a heavier armoured Frankish force in a game very loosely inspired by the Battle of Roncesvaux . Here are some work in progress pictures-

We will be using DBV but l want to try these figures with Neil Thomas later. I will post pictures of the game after tomorrow.