Often our hobby interests wax and wane over time. We become focussed and enthused then go onto to something else. Many of us have interests to in a particular period from childhood. I got a Ladybird book on Romans, had an enthusiastic father who took me to museums, Hadrians Wall and did so because he was interested and wanted to pass on his interest. He succeeded but less so with warships, the house had quite a few Jane’s Fighting Ships for example.
I have an ongoing interest in the Homeguard. I blame Dad’ s Army at an impressionable age. Recently l bought another book about them.-
So l got it out for a wee look again…
The stile I made the other day, combined with the Airfix Cottage vignette plus the box of plastic German paratroopers really put me in mind for anther go at 1940 but in 28mm. I have Homeguard in 54mm and 15mm already! I remembered the the Wargames Foundry sale, looked on website and ordered a belated lead Christmas present. Homeguard, a few German paras and period characters were ordered.
Having done this l then discovered this-
Mark’s splendid matchbox game, hand crafted and full of interesting gaming concepts, based around the Home Guard! More inspirational material, not to mention a reminder of our mutual interest in Homeguard training games.
So 2025/begins unplanned with Home Guard to the fore. My 28mm figures with engage with paratroopers etc using “ Went the Day Well” plus “ Action” , One Hour Skirmish, Mark’s Matchbox rules and others. We will see where this goes.
Finally a big thank you to all who created a game in a matchbox. Your creativity is astounding and your efforts outstanding. Terrific work , you have brought pleasure and inspiration with them. As for mine-
