The adventures of an 18th century imagination, located in Northern Europe formerly ruled over by joint rulers Duke Karl Frederick and Duchess Liv.Not to mention the American colony of Ny Tradgardland the 17th century Colony of New Tradgardstadt and the newly restored territory of the Shetland Isles.
Featuring a supporting bill of gaming in a diversity of times,places and scales.Hopefully something to interest all who pop by...
Monday 15 June 2020
“Some talk of Alexander...”
The sound of marching men is interrupted only by the waterfall and the cry of a grenadier as he points towards the wood.
Now they are proper soldiers. I’m sure it’s images of soldiers looking like that in fairy tale books that got me into playing with toy soldiers in the first place.
Alan, I will let you into a guilty secret-I originally intended to do all my gaming in 40mm using the various Irregular Miniatures ranges but got waylaid by certain 54mm gamers (the guilty parties know who I mean!). I really do think 40mm hits all the right buttons for us toy soldier aficionados. At present I only have Saxons and Vikings in 40mm, but at some point this year I hope to start collecting another period in 40mm, either early 16th c English vs French or League of Augsburg. Both periods can easily be done using IM figures. Very best wishes, Anthony.
Now they are proper soldiers. I’m sure it’s images of soldiers looking like that in fairy tale books that got me into playing with toy soldiers in the first place.
ReplyDeleteSome talk of Hercules.
Indeed, toy soldiers at their best. 40mm gives slightly more potential in this small space without losing the spectacle.
DeleteOf Hector and Lysander ...
ReplyDeleteAnd such great names as these....
DeleteLovely figures!
ReplyDeleteThey are, I bought them second hand so I cannot take credit for the paint job. I seem to recall they came from Australia.
DeleteExcellent ! , from a Nuremberg Meisterzinn mould
ReplyDeleteIndeed. I like their moulds especially the kneeling grenidier with a puff of smoke cast on.
DeleteGood to see the British Grenadiers on the table. They look like dependable chaps. Cheers Greg
ReplyDeleteDependable indeed I feel.
DeleteTime will tell otherwise or not...
DeleteGreat looking 40mm Grenadiers- I do like your Bridge too Alan. Cheers. KEV.
ReplyDelete40mm suits me as the best compromise between size and space, I also really like the toy soldiers look.
DeleteJust perfect! I go for the toy soldier look. It takes away some of the seriousness of what you are actually portraying. Call me Mr Glossy.
ReplyDeleteGreat, Mr Glossy, I know what you mean re seriousness.
DeleteI asked for that!
DeleteYes 40mm is a very good compromise, visually, financially and in terms of storage!
ReplyDeleteDo you do 40mm Anthony or are you totally 54mm these days?
DeleteAlan, I will let you into a guilty secret-I originally intended to do all my gaming in 40mm using the various Irregular Miniatures ranges but got waylaid by certain 54mm gamers (the guilty parties know who I mean!). I really do think 40mm hits all the right buttons for us toy soldier aficionados. At present I only have Saxons and Vikings in 40mm, but at some point this year I hope to start collecting another period in 40mm, either early 16th c English vs French or League of Augsburg. Both periods can easily be done using IM figures. Very best wishes, Anthony.
DeleteAn interesting tale. I look forward to seeing what 40mm period you go for next...
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