Sunday, 3 August 2025

Claymore

 Yesterday was the annual Edinburgh show. Here are some photos-

Samurai game, one of three in that period, great castle . Probably Midgard rules.

Another terrific samurai game, terrific ship which was converted Disney and fish market. Iron Brigade using Lion Rampant.

Vietnam game . Was taken by terrain filled glasses to support helicopters.

Playmobil Custer game , lovely figures and terrific fun.

Italian wars in 28 mm with big pike blocks.

Baccus 6mm , shows the spectacular nature of the game.
Lovely pain aux chocolate for second breakfast at the show. Sadly two booksellers weren’t there so I couldn’t pick up a copy of Stuart Insch’s book on the Marian Civil Wars in Scotland which was top of my list to buy. The only other purchases on the list were some bases and they were got from the redoubtable Warbases.
After the show we returned to friends for a bbq and my daughters came and some of their family too . It was my youngest’s birthday and our hosts had made her a cake-

All in all a grand day out with lovely weather too!


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14 comments:

  1. Roger3 August 2025 at 07:14

    Great post and photos Alan. I especially liked "the Playmobil" approach 😉

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    1. Anonymous5 August 2025 at 05:31

      The Playmobil was really effective. I am resisting diving in…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. Duke of Baylen3 August 2025 at 07:22

    Sounds a great day, good for the morale. Seeing the large Samurai castle reminded me of all the steep wooden steps I had to climb to get to the top for the view in May.
    Stephen

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    1. Anonymous5 August 2025 at 05:32

      Sounds exciting but scary Stephen.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. rross3 August 2025 at 07:25

    Some nice-looking games - the Baccus figures do look rather splendid! A nice-looking birthday cake too - hope your daughter had many happy returns!

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    1. Anonymous5 August 2025 at 05:34

      They certainly do, very tempting. I got a sample pack l really must get round to painting. She did thanks.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. Mark, Man of TIN3 August 2025 at 07:39

    Interesting use of plastic beer glasses. A grand day had by all - and cake. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Anonymous5 August 2025 at 05:35

      Grand day out. Beer glasses very effective indeed. I am tempted to try out for other terrain and scales…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  5. Jonathan Freitag3 August 2025 at 14:01

    Looks like great day out!

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    1. Anonymous5 August 2025 at 05:35

      It certainly was!
      Alan Tradgardland

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  6. David Morfitt3 August 2025 at 15:09

    Good looking show, Alan - must get to one some day! - and what day is not improved by ending it with cake and a birthday celebration? ;-)

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  7. Anonymous5 August 2025 at 05:36

    Show was very interesting indeed. Quite agree re cake.
    Alan Tradgardland

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  8. tim8 August 2025 at 03:07

    looks like a lovely day! Thanks for sharing all the pics!

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  9. Mike21 August 2025 at 01:46

    Was a flying visit from me. I had hoped to bump into you but it was not to be.

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