Come together, right now

 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.-

New Year’s Eve saw me having a quiet evening at home. I have never been a fan of it. Anyway l noticed in the Radio Times that the 1971 “ Dad's Army “ film was on. I watched it again , probably l watched it many times before, but thoroughly enjoyed. Yes I know about the discussion surrounding the pros and cons of DA as a portrayal of the times and events. Anyway it got me thinking. Recently l through out lots of old papers of mine to make space and spare the children when l am gone. I wasn’t sure what I kept but was pleased to see l had kept the below, ripped from a magazine years ago-

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-

https://manoftinblogtwo.wordpress.com/2024/12/31/para-shots-the-home-guard-training-game-wargame-in-a-matchbox-wip/

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-

It never got beyond the ideas stage really, got too busy focusing on the 15th Century stuff and the season. I’m not too bothered by this , just excited by what you produced yourselves.